A St. Thomas man surrendered himself to the authorities on Oct. 23 for an alleged assault that occurred in September, the V.I. Police Department reported.
On Sept. 9, 2024, the Domestic Violence Unit was notified of an assault in the second degree (DV) that occurred on Sept. 5 in the area of Estate Thomas, according to the police report.
The victim, an adult female, stated that on Thursday, Sept. 5, at about 5 p.m., Mohammed Ahmad, 25, strangled her and struck her several times about her body after an argument that occurred in his apartment, the police report stated.
On Wednesday, Oct. 23, Ahmad turned himself in to the Domestic Violence Unit. He declined to provide a statement; therefore, he was booked, processed, and turned over to the Bureau of Corrections pending his advice of rights hearing. He faces charges of assault in the second degree (DV), simple assault (DV) and disturbance of the peace (DV), the report stated.
This case is currently under investigation by the Domestic Violence Unit. Anyone who has
information about this crime can notify 911, the Domestic Violence Unit at 340-715-5535, or the Office of the Police Chief.
