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Woman Arrested After Brandishing Knife During Early Morning Disturbance

A 30-year-old woman was arrested on St. Croix after allegedly brandishing a knife during a disturbance in the early morning hours of May 19, according to the V.I. Police Department.

At approximately 1:58 a.m., Patrol Bureau officers responded to a report of harassment and a disturbance of the peace involving multiple individuals. Upon arrival, officers observed several people fighting and intervened to break up the altercation, according to the police report.

During the response, officers said they witnessed Kaylah Joseph holding and displaying a knife. She was immediately taken into custody and transported to the Police Operations Administrative Building, where she was booked and processed, the police report stated.

Joseph was charged with brandishing and exhibiting a weapon in the presence of officers. Her bail was set at $25,000. She was remanded to the John Bell Correctional Facility pending her advice of rights hearing in Superior Court, the report stated.

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