Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill Customs Officers During Airport Outburst

Jamoi Weekes faces federal charges after an outburst at Henry Rohlsen Airport, where he threatened to kill CBP officers and law enforcement following a secondary inspection

ST. CROIX — A man was arrested and charged after an angry outburst at the airport included threats to kill Customs and Border Protection Officers.‌ According to court documents, Jamoi Weekes and his girlfriend arrived at the Henry Rohlsen Airport on St. Croix on the evening of Friday, August 31, in order to catch his Silver Airlines flight to Puerto Rico. After checking in, he proceeded through security and was referred to secondary inspection because officials had become aware of a protective order that had been filed against him. CBP officers said they needed to ensure that Mr. Weekes was not traveling with the same person who had filed the order against him. Additionally, an agricultural inspection was warranted since Mr. Weekes had indicated that he was traveling with tobacco.‌

The would-be traveler left his bags with the agricultural officer, and began to question why he was being asked to fill out a customs declaration form. After officers also asked whether he had a warrant out for his request, Mr. Weekes reportedly became irate, screaming and shouting at the two CBP officials in the room with him. The commotion drew the attention of a supervisor, who came in to observe the proceedings.