CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Haiti native is facing sexual assault-related charges in connection to an incident that took place on St. Thomas in May, authorities said.
Harold Bruney, 45, of Port-au-Prince, was arrested and charged with first-degree rape, first-degree unlawful sexual contact, first-degree assault and disturbance of the peace, the Virgin Islands Police Department said.
The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at approximately 12:15 p.m. in the Contant area, according to the VIPD.
A female victim told investigators that while she was walking towards her residence, she was attacked and sexually assaulted by a male suspect, police said.
The suspect was described as tall, of Haitian descent, and having a muscular build, according to police.
Through the course of investigation, detectives identified the suspect as Harold Bruney, police said.
On Monday, October 20, 2025, at approximately 6:48 p.m.,, members of the VIPD arrested Bruney in
Estate Contant, in connection with an ongoing investigation into a sexual assault that occurred earlier this year, according to police.
The Virgin Islands Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau conducted a thorough investigation, which led to the issuance of an arrest warrant for Bruney, police said.
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged to contact the VIPD Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211, or call the 911 Emergency Call Center.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers USVI by calling 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.crimestoppersvi.org.
The Virgin Islands Police Department thanks the community for its continued support and cooperation as investigators work to ensure justice for victims of violent crime.
