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.
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