Press Release

Man Charged with Trespassing, Suspected in Burglaries

Police arrested Kenneth Matthias of St. John and charged him with trespassing in Ultimate Villas, also located on St. John. Police said Matthias is “a person of interest” in recent burglaries in that area. Matthias, age 50, was arrested at about 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 17.

Representatives of Ultimate Villas told police that Matthias was seen on the property and is believed to be sleeping, showering and using the rest rooms in the villa. Police also said that Matthias was formerly subcontracted to perform maintenance at the property but was fired about three months ago.

Matthias was charged with Trespassing and Unlawful Entry and placed on a $2,000 bail. Matthais attended his advice of rights hearing and was released on his own recognizance by the courts. Police on St. John continue to investigate and gather evidence on the burglaries and urge residents to report any thing they know to police. Matthias remains a person of interest in the crimes, police said.