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ST. CROIX MAN ARRESTED ON 2004 FLORIDA WARRANT

St. Croix, VI – In a shocking turn of events, Edelfonso Garcia, 45, of St. Croix, was arrested by the Virgin Islands Police Department after they executed a search warrant in Pepper Tree Terrace and recovered live ammunition and illegal drugs.

According to court documents, Garcia was convicted in 2001 in Florida on the charge of possession of a firearm within a school zone and was placed on 5 years of probation. In 2004, an arrest warrant was issued by the Middle District of Florida, after Garcia violated the terms and conditions of his supervised release after being charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, burglary, and criminal mischief.

The Virgin Island Police Department and U.S. Marshals are investigating this case, and Assistant United States Attorney Daniel H. Huston is prosecuting the case.

Garcia waived his detention and preliminary hearing and agreed to be returned to Florida to face charges. The exact date of his extradition to Florida was not provided in the report.

The court documents revealed that Garcia was convicted in 2001 in Florida and was placed on 5 years of probation. He was subsequently charged with several new crimes in 2004, including attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, burglary, and criminal mischief.

Local authorities are working closely with the U.S. Marshals to ensure that Garcia faces justice for his crimes. The outcome of this case will be closely watched by the community.

Garcia is currently in custody, awaiting extradition to Florida to face charges. His exact sentence or outcome has not been provided in the report.