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VIPD NEWS RELEASE - 040323-099 
For Immediate Media Distribution 
 
April 3, 2023  
 
CIB Arrests Man for Alleged Sexual Assault that Occurred  
at his Workplace  
 
St. Thomas, USVI - On Sunday, April 2, 2023, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Criminal 
Investigations Bureau detectives arrested 33-year-old Matthew Niles and charged him 
with unlawful sexual contact in the first degree, simple assault and disturbance of the 
peace. Bail was set at $35,000.00. Mr. Nile was unable to post bail and was remanded to 
the Bureau of Corrections pending his Advise of Rights Hearing. 
 
Mr. Niles, who is an employee of Kmart, is accused of sexually assaulting a female 
customer on March 19, 2023, inside of the Kmart Store, located in Tutu Park Mall.  
 
This case is currently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Anyone 
with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact 911, the Criminal 
Investigation Bureau, the office of the Police Chief or Detective Y. LoBlack at (340)774-
2211 ext. 5577. You may also submit information via Crime Stoppers USVI, at 
1(800)222-8477, crimestoppersvi.org or p3tips.com. 
 
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