THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT 
                                     “To Protect and Serve” 
       Office of the Commissioner 
 
 
AAF Justice Complex, 5400 Veterans Drive St. Thomas, 00802 * (340) 774-2211 
Administrative Services Building 45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted St. Croix, 00840 * (340) 778-2211 
 
www.vipd.vi.gov 
 
VIPD NEWS RELEASE - 081423-259 
For Immediate Media Distribution 
 
August 14, 2023  
 
Wanted for Assault and Evading Officers,  
25-year-old Man now in Custody 
 
St. Thomas, USVI - On the evening of August 11, 2023, at approximately 10:00 p.m., 
officers from the Virgin Islands Police Department's Special Operations Bureau were on 
routine patrol when they observed a suspect from an assault case in the vicinity of Splash and 
Dash Carwash. 
 
The suspect was identified as Shahime T. Ludvig Jr. Upon approaching Mr. Ludvig, officers 
attempted to initiate contact, however, the suspect reportedly seized a black firearm from a 
vehicle and fled the scene. He managed to evade pursuit, avoiding officers who were in the 
process of carrying out their law enforcement duties.  
 
On August 13, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., Shahime T. Ludvig Jr., 25 years of age, was arrested and 
charged with Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm, and Fleeing from an Officer Discharging 
his/her Official Duty. His bail was set at $50,000.00. 
 
This case is presently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Anyone with 
any information regarding this crime is urged to contact 911, the Criminal Investigation 
Bureau, the Chief’s Office at (340)715-5548 or Detective Brian Bedminster at (340)774-2211 
ext. 5573 or Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1(800)222-TIPS. 
 
 
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