A St. Croix woman was arrested after police said she assaulted her boyfriend and a second man during two separate disputes on Monday, the Virgin Islands Police Department reported.
According to the Virgin Islands Police Department police report, the 911 Emergency Call Center received a call about a domestic disturbance at a residence in Estate Clifton Hill at about 6:39 a.m. Monday. Patrol officers were informed that the suspect, Lauren Rice, physically assaulted her boyfriend and later confronted another man.
A detective with the Criminal Investigation Bureau investigated the incident and determined that Rice and the complainant argued the night before. Police said the argument became physical when Rice struck him on the head, leaving visible injuries.
Police said another dispute occurred the next morning, during which Rice prevented the complainant from leaving for work. A co-worker arrived to pick him up, but Rice argued with him, spit at him and attempted to assault him.
Rice, 36, was arrested on assault third domestic violence and simple assault and battery. Police said no bail was set under domestic violence law. She was booked and taken to the John Bell Correctional Adult Facility pending her advice of rights hearing.
