Police arrested 34-year-old Pedro Juan Figueroa Sunday following a domestic dispute in which he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend and damaged property, the Virgin Islands Police Department reported.
According to the VIPD, officers from the Patrol Division responded to a call around 1:11 p.m. Sunday afternoon. The investigation revealed that the argument began when the victim asked Figueroa to turn off the air conditioner. Police said the situation escalated when Figueroa struck the victim and willfully damaged two televisions and a fan before leaving the residence.
The victim sustained bruising to her left knee during the altercation, police said.
Because the case involves domestic violence, no bail was set. Figueroa was remanded to the John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility pending his advice of rights hearing.
