A St. Thomas man was arrested Saturday after allegedly assaulting a woman in Estate Smith Bay, authorities said.
Raheim George, 51, was taken into custody by the Domestic Violence Unit at approximately 3 p.m. and charged with simple assault—domestic violence and aggravated assault and battery—domestic violence, according to a statement from the Virgin Islands Police Department.
Police said the victim, an adult female, reported that George struck her in the face multiple times with his head, causing a black eye. The alleged assault occurred around 3 a.m. Saturday.
George was transported to the Criminal Investigation Bureau, where he provided a statement but denied the allegations, police said. He was booked and turned over to the Bureau of Corrections, pending his advice of rights hearing scheduled for Monday, the police report stated
The Domestic Violence Unit continues to investigate the case. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact 911, the Domestic Violence Unit at 340-715-5535, or the Office of the Police Chief.
