U.S. Marshal to Conduct Public Sale of Property in St. Croix

In accordance with a Writ of Execution from the District Court of the Virgin Islands, a public auction will be held by the District Court Marshal, offering a property to the highest bidder. The sale is scheduled to take place at the Office of the U.S. Marshal located within the U.S. Courthouse & Federal Building, at 3013 Lot 13, Golden Rock, Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. This event is set for 10 a.m. on March 14, 2024.

The property up for auction, identified as Plot No. 117M, spans approximately 0.25 U.S. acres within The Whim Estates, West End Quarter of St. Croix. Details of the plot can be found in P.W.D. Drawing No. 3171, initially dated May 21, 1974, and later revised on May 24, 1988.

In compliance with 5 VIC 484 et seq., the sale mandates a deposit of 10% or more of the purchase price to be made with the Marshal by the close of business on the day of the sale or by 4 p.m., whichever is earlier. The remaining balance must be fulfilled within 30 days following the sale. Failure to complete payment within this period will result in the forfeiture of the deposit, which will then be applied towards the judgment for which the property is sold.

Prospective buyers seeking information on bidding procedures are encouraged to contact the Marshal's Office, with facilities in St. Thomas - District Headquarters (phone: (340) 774-2743) and St. Croix (phone: (340) 718-2743).