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AIRPORT DISORDER: MAN ARRESTED AFTER PHYSICAL ALTERCATION WITH PORT AUTHORITY POLICE AT CYRIL E. KING AIRPORT
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Virgin Islands Free Press
Da Quan Evans was arrested on August 4, 2026, by Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) Police following a boisterous incident in front of the Delta Air Lines counter.
Delta Counter AltercationAccording to a Probable Cause Fact Sheet authored by VIPA Police Officer Ryan Thomas, officers were dispatched to the front terminal area around 6:30 p.m. following reports of a public disturbance.
Upon arrival, officers observed a group shouting in front of the Delta counter, with VIPA Officer R. Defreitas attempting to calm the crowd.
Confrontation with OfficersAs VIPA officers and a Port Authority sergeant intervened to separate the individuals, the group maintained an aggressive posture and repeatedly crowded Officer Defreitas’ personal space.
Officer Thomas noted in court filings that despite continuous de-escalation efforts, the men refused multiple commands to step back, prompting a physical struggle as officers moved to secure the area.