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UPDATE: Erickson facing 21 charges; 3 others charged for ammo possession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following news of the arrest of a male on his arrival to the Virgin Islands, detectives of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have announced tonight, Thursday, September 21, 2023, that Nyron Erickson, a 31-year-old resident of West End, Tortola was charged with a total of 21 criminal offenses.
Nyron Erickson may walk free in USVI due to insufficient evidence
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A man accused of money laundering and cash smuggling who was extradited from the [British] Virgin Islands to stand trial in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) on federal charges, might soon walk free after prosecutors moved to dismiss the indictment.
Nyron Erickson extradited to US jurisdiction today, Feb 27, 2023
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Nyron Erickson, who is wanted by the United States Government to face charges of conspiracy to launder monetary funds from outside the USA and unlawfully transporting the funds into the USA, has been extradited to a US jurisdiction.
Nyron Erickson loses appeal against extradition to US
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Nyron Erickson, who is wanted by the United States Government to face charges of conspiracy to launder monetary funds from outside the USA and unlawfully transporting the funds into the USA, has lost his appeal against extradition.
High Court dismisses bail application for Nyron Erickson!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- High Court Judge Richard G. Floyd dismissed a bail application for Nyron Erickson on the grounds that he could flee from the Virgin Islands if granted bail.
Erickson hid for 7 months, travelled to Anguilla, escaped arrest 3 times- Court
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- During the court hearing for Nyron Erickson on Monday, August 31, 2020, it was stated by the prosecution that the accused hid from police for approximately seven months, travelled to Anguilla and escaped arrest three times with the help of friends.
UPDATE: Erickson wanted in USA for alleged conspiracy to smuggle & launder $$
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Nyron Erickson, 28, who evaded police arrest for some 7 months but turned himself over to police yesterday, August 30, 2020, is wanted by the authorities in the United States of America (USA) for alleged Conspiracy to Launder Monetary Instruments from outside of the United States of America and Conspiracy to conceal and smuggle over $US10,000 from outside of the USA.
SVG men accused of obstructing police from capturing fugitive Nyron Erickson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two Vincentian men, Deverson Williams and St Elmore Garraway, were criminally charged after they allegedly played a role in preventing police from apprehending longtime fugitive Nyron Erickson last Sunday, July 12, 2020.
Arrest warrant issued for 27-year-old Nyron Erickson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Officers at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are seeking the public's assistance to locate Nyron Erickson.
Officer Gilbert testifies in Nyron Erickson's case
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police Constable Stephan Gilbert of the Marine Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force told the Magistrate’s Court today, May 5, 2014 that he was thrown from the Police vessel named 'The Defender' as he was conducting an assignment in the vicinity of Smugglers Cove, on August 28, 2013.

