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US woman allegedly altered COVID test & flew to USVI with virus

- Breanna K. Ward was also wanted in Texas for probation violation
Breanna K. Ward of Kingwood, TX, age 34, who is in the custody of the Bureau of Corrections on a fugitive from justice charge, was arrested again on Friday, April 16, 2021, by the COVID-19 Enforcement Task Force and charged with fraudulent claims upon the government, access to a computer for fraudulent purposes, use of false information, and filing or recording forged instruments. Photo: VIPD
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— Breanna K. Ward of Kingwood, TX, age 34, who is in the custody of the Bureau of Corrections on a fugitive from justice charge, was arrested again on Friday, April 16, 2021, by the COVID-19 Enforcement Task Force and charged with fraudulent claims upon the government, access to a computer for fraudulent purposes, use of false information, and filing or recording forged instruments.

According to a news release from the [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD), it was discovered that Ward altered her positive COVID-19 test result, changing it to negative, and uploaded the altered test into the Virgin Islands Travel Portal.

USVI Department of Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion denounced Ward’s actions. “Choosing to fly while you are knowingly infectious for Covid-19 puts the lives of others at risk," the commissioner said. "This is a huge threat to public health and everything we do to protect our community. That is why the travel portal is in place. Uploading fraudulent results, or altering results in any way, shows a disregard for the well-being of others."

Officers & 'countless' citizens were exposed to virus

Police Commissioner Trevor Velinor expressed similar sentiments regarding the incident. “Ms Ward unnecessarily exposed our officers, and countless other citizens to this deadly virus. We are now forced to take officers off-line, placing them in quarantine status, affecting the department’s operations. Hopefully, this arrest will discourage individuals from this irresponsible practice,” he said.

Customs & Border Patrol agents on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, detained Ward at the Cyril E. King Airport after it was discovered that she was wanted in the state of Texas for a probation violation, VIPD Public Information Officer Mr Toby Derima said.

Ward was originally charged with driving under the influence in Texas, and her probation was revoked.

Unable to make bail of $5,500, Ward was remanded to the custody of the Bureau of Corrections pending her advisement hearing.

6 Responses to “US woman allegedly altered COVID test & flew to USVI with virus”

  • st. thomas (18/04/2021, 19:53) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    When will these people learn that if you forge a COVID TEST, the USVI IS GOING TO KNOW AS SOON AS YOU PRESENT YOUR COVID RESULTS WHEN YOU LAND IN ST. THOMAS. ONCE TESTED POSITIVE, YOUR DATA IS ENTERED INTO THE MAIN DATA SYSTEM THAT CAN BE ACCES FROM WHERE EVER YOU TRAVEL TO AND FROM BY THE AUTHORITIES.
    • usvi (19/04/2021, 00:01) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      There is a task force that is set up to monitor anyone coming into St. Thomas with forge COVID RESULTS.
  • Hmm (18/04/2021, 20:25) Like (9) Dislike (5) Reply
    Privacy gone once and for all. New world order. no place to hide. can't wait to see what else is coming as Mark of the Beast is here. Wait, Jesus is coming soon!!! Get yourself ready, don't be like the foolish ones.
  • The TRUTH (18/04/2021, 21:43) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
    This is the shite that's gonna happen here. And you wonder why this virus keeps spreading. Just selfish, arrogant people.
  • Soon (18/04/2021, 23:49) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    Someone is going to try this coming into Tortola if they haven’t already. Thing is, is Tortola advance enough to detect a forge COVID TEST RESULT AT THE AIRPORT OR THE FERRY.
  • Wayne DEAD (20/04/2021, 13:28) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is what they do. Lie cheat and steal.


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