Vipd release building contractor arrested for felony theft and defrauding clients 070522 165
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT AAF Justice Complex, 5400 Veterans Drive St. Thomas, 00802 * Administrative services building 45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted St. Croix, 00840 * (340) 774-2211(St. Thomas) ~ (340) 778-2211 (St. Croix) PRESS RELEASE 070522-165 For Media Distribution July 05, 2022 Building Contractor Arrested for Felony Theft and Defrauding Clients Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas- On February 2, 2022, the Economic Crimes Unit initiated an investigation into multiple cases of reported Obtaining money by false pretenses. Investigation into the complaints revealed that Mr. Anson Gallaway, the owner of a construction company, intentionally took over two hundred thousand dollars from victims to construct a prefabricated home and did not fulfil the agreement. On July 5, 2022, Mr. Gallaway 45-years-old was arrested and charged with the crimes of Obtaining Money by False Pretenses and Grand Larceny pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. Mr. Gallaway’s bail was set at $51,000. …
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THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT AAF Justice Complex, 5400 Veterans Drive St. Thomas, 00802 * Administrative services building 45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted St. Croix, 00840 * (340) 774-2211(St. Thomas) ~ (340) 778-2211 (St. Croix) PRESS RELEASE 070522-165 For Media Distribution July 05, 2022 Building Contractor Arrested for Felony Theft and Defrauding Clients Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas- On February 2, 2022, the Economic Crimes Unit initiated an investigation into multiple cases of reported Obtaining money by false pretenses. Investigation into the complaints revealed that Mr. Anson Gallaway, the owner of a construction company, intentionally took over two hundred thousand dollars from victims to construct a prefabricated home and did not fulfil the agreement. On July 5, 2022, Mr. Gallaway 45-years-old was arrested and charged with the crimes of Obtaining Money by False Pretenses and Grand Larceny pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. Mr. Gallaway’s bail was set at $51,000. He posted bail in the full amount of $51,000.00 cash and was released pending his Advice of Rights Hearing scheduled for Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. ###