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Diane Christian arrested on domestic violence charges, VIPD says

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix woman faces charges after a domestic violence complaint was filed with the police. Diane Christian, 50, was arrested today and charged with second-degree attempted assault…

John McCarthy December 17, 2025

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Beer bottle assault lands woman in jail on assault charge

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas woman was charged in a bloody assault on a man, authorities said. Janine Crispin, 42, was arrested and charged with third-degree assault-domestic violence, simple…

John McCarthy December 6, 2025

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Man faces domestic violence charge for smashing car’s glass at Coki Point

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man is facing a domestic violence charge for allegedly smashing the back window of a woman's vehicle at Coki Point. Kadeem Roumo, 35, was…

John McCarthy December 1, 2025

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Jose Acosta Jr. faces charges for stabbing woman, stealing belongings, damaging car

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man faces a bevy of domestic violence-related charges after he stabbed a woman, stole her belongings and damaged her car, authorities said. Jose Acosta Jr.,…

John McCarthy November 19, 2025

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Couple arrested when each tells on the other after domestic disturbance

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix couple was arrested after each party pointed the finger at the other after police were called to investigate a domestic disturbance. Jahmali Johannes, 32, was…

John McCarthy November 10, 2025

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Mark Turbe tries to yank woman out of her car, scratches her face, damages her windshield, wiper blades: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man is accused of a variety of crimes associated with a domestic violence incident that took place late last night, authorities said. Mark Turbe,…

John McCarthy November 5, 2025

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Nelson Navarro accused of breaking into woman’s home, strangling her

KINGSHILL — A St. Croix man is accused of breaking into a woman's house and strangling her, authorities said. Nelson Navarro, 39, was arrested and charged with second-degree assault-domestic violence,…

John McCarthy November 2, 2025

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Woman faces revenge porn charges for posting images of sexual encounter online, VIPD says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE —The Virgin Islands Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit said it "is investigating a case involving the unauthorized dissemination of private sexual images." On September 18, 2025, a male…

John McCarthy October 31, 2025

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Woman tells cops boyfriend is no ‘angel’ in domestic violence criminal complaint

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix woman claimed her boyfriend is no "angel" after allegedly attacking her over the holiday weekend, authorities said. Angel Porfil, 37, was arrested Saturday and charged…

John McCarthy October 12, 2025

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Man-to-man ‘beach talk’ at Hull Bay ends in assault charge

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Hull Bay beach talk between two male individuals ended in one person being charged with assault, authorities said. Va'Shawn Daniel, 26, was arrested and charged with…

John McCarthy September 29, 2025