Man Arrested For Punching Woman In Face On St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man on St. Thomas was arrested Sunday for punching a woman in the face, authorities said.

Eliasib Vias-Marcial, 34, was placed under arrest and charged with simple assault-domestic violence, the Virgin Islands Police Department said.

Vias-Marcial allegedly struck a former acquaintance in the face several times with a closed fist causing injury, according to the VIPD. 

VIPD mugshot of Eliasib Vias-Marcial, 34, on St. Thomas.

No bail was granted for Vias-Marcial as per order of the Court.

He was remanded to the custody of the Bureau of Corrections pending an advice-of- rights hearing  

Anyone having information about this crime can notify the Domestic Violence Bureau at 340-774-2211 Ext. 5536.  

This case is currently under active investigation by the Domestic Violence Unit/CIB