CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A 25-year-old Dominican native who is described by police as being “armed and dangerous” is wanted in connection with a domestic violence incident near Altona last month.
Raydin Ortiz of the Dominican Republic is wanted for questioning in a simple assault case that occurred at the Starz Hotel in Charlotte Amalie West on June 15, the Virgin Islands Police Department said.
“Ortiz is known to be armed, dangerous and frequents the area of Contant.and Scott Free areas,” VIPD spokesman Glen Dratte said.
Ortiz is an Hispanic male with a brown complexion, brown eyes and a slim build. He stands 5-feet, 8-inches tall and weighs about 200 pounds, Dratte said.
Because Ortiz is known to be armed and dangerous the general public is urged not to approach him if seen.
But if you see him please notify 911, the Domestic Violence Unit at (340) 774-2211 Ext 5536 or (340) 715-5536 or the anonymous tip line Crimestoppers USVI at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
