A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged with second-degree assault following a domestic violence incident in St. Croix, the Virgin Islands Police Department reported.
Officers responded to a report of an assault at approximately 7:58 p.m. on April 27 in the La Grange area. The victim told officers that an acquaintance, Kinoro Hopkins, arrived at her residence uninvited and, after being asked to leave, placed his hands around her throat, restricting her airway, according to the police report.
The case was assigned to the VIPD Domestic Violence Unit. On Thursday at around 4 p.m., Hopkins reported to the Wilbur H. Francis Command Police Station, where he was advised of his Miranda Rights. He admitted to visiting the residence and placing his hand around the victim’s throat, according to the VIPD, the police report stated.
Hopkins was arrested for assault in the second degree under domestic violence statutes. No bail was set, as required by law. He was booked and transported to the John Bell Correctional Facility pending his advice of rights hearing, the report stated.
