FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man faces an assault charge after a woman filed a domestic violence complaint with police.
Clement Cintron III, 30, was arrested and charged with simple assault & battery, disturbance of the peace by fighting and destruction to property, all acts of domestic violence, the Virgin Islands Police Department said.
The charges stem from a female victim who contacted 911 dispatchers on January 2, 2026, at approximately 12:39 a.m., to say that “she was assaulted by Clemente Cintron III and other members of his family,” according to the VIPD.
“Investigation into this matter revealed that Cintron III assaulted the victim causing visible injuries,” VIPD spokeswoman Kishma Chichester said.
On January 7, 2026, members of the Criminal Investigation Bureau interviewed Cintron, according to Chichester.
Cintron was transported to the Wilbur H. Francis Command Police Station where he was advised of his Miranda Rights.
He was then taken into official custody, booked and processed.
Cintron was transferred to the custody of the Bureau of Corrections at the John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility in Estate Golden Grove.
He was scheduled for an advice-of-rights hearing at the Superior Court in Estate Kingshill this morning.
Case Overview: Arrest of Clemente Cintron III
- Incident Date: January 2, 2026
- Arrest Date: January 7, 2026
- Location: St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
- Charges Filed: * Simple Assault & Battery
- Disturbance of the Peace by Fighting
- Destruction of Property
- (All categorized as acts of Domestic Violence)
Summary of Events
The investigation began following a 911 call early on January 2nd, where a female victim reported an assault. According to the VIPD, the investigation confirmed visible injuries caused by the suspect.
Following his arrest on Wednesday, January 7th, Mr. Cintron III was processed at the Wilbur H. Francis Command Police Station and is currently being held at the John A. Bell Correctional Facility while he awaits his Advice of Rights hearing.
Important Context: In the U.S. Virgin Islands, “Domestic Violence” is not a standalone charge but a designation applied to other crimes (like assault or property destruction) when they occur between family members, household members, or romantic partners. This designation often leads to stricter bond conditions and mandatory court appearances.
