Thirty-three-year-old Levi Registe has been arrested and charged with assault in the third degree, aggravated assault and battery, disturbing the peace, and making threats, following a series of incidents on Tuesday evening, the V.I. Police Department reported.
At approximately 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a verbal disturbance and threats at Tap and Still in Red Hook. The complainant expressed concerns regarding Registe’s behavior and requested that he not return to the establishment. Registe, however, had left the scene prior to officers’ arrival, according to the police report.
Officers subsequently located Registe nearby. During their interaction with him, officers discovered multiple baggies containing what appeared to be marijuana in his possession. When the officers informed Registe that his vehicle would be subject to a search, he abruptly reversed his vehicle, striking two officers in the process, before fleeing the scene. One officer sustained visible injuries from the impact, the report stated.
His bail was set at $50,000.
The V.I. Police Department is urging anyone with information related to this case to come forward. Individuals can contact 911, Detective Y. LoBlack of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, or the Police Chief’s office at 340-774-2211. Additionally, anonymous tips can be submitted via 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). The VIPD appreciates the community’s support and cooperation in maintaining public safety.
