Man Arrested for Lewd Acts on St. Thomas Safari Ride

51-year-old Coulav Swan arrested after confessing to several allegations, as four female witnesses report unwanted advances and lewd behavior on safari ride

ST. THOMAS — The V.I. Police Department has reported the arrest of Coulav Swan, 51, following allegations of unwanted advances towards female passengers on a Safari ride. The incident took place on Monday, May 27, at approximately 9:00 a.m.

According to the VIPD, four female victims reported the incident to the police. The first complainant described encountering a tall black male wearing a black shirt and jeans as she was boarding the Safari. According to her statement, the man, later identified as Swan, sat up partially and thrust himself towards her as she passed to take her seat. Once seated, the male’s behavior escalated as he began rubbing her thigh repeatedly and attempted to place his arm around her shoulder. Several passengers on the Safari witnessed the suspect’s lewd behavior.