THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT 
                                     “To Protect and Serve” 
       Office of the Commissioner 
 
 
AAF Justice Complex, 5400 Veterans Drive St. Thomas, 00802 * (340) 774-2211 
Administrative Services Building 45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted St. Croix, 00840 * (340) 778-2211 
 
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VIPD NEWS RELEASE - 100923-321 
For Immediate Media Distribution 
 
 
Man Assaulted with Machete at Jugos Naturals on St. Thomas 
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – On Sunday, October 8, 2023, at approximately 6:00 a.m., 
the Virgin Islands Patrol Division responded to an assault at Jugos Naturals located on 
Kronprindsens Gade. The Criminal Investigation Bureau was notified and discovered that 
two hispanic males were arguing when it turned physical, and the suspect took a machete out 
of his vehicle and struck the victim several times causing deep lacerations to his hand and 
head. The suspect fled the area. The victim was transported to Schneider Regional Medical 
Center. 
This case is presently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Anyone with 
any information regarding this crime is urged to contact 911, the Criminal Investigation 
Bureau, the Chief’s Office or contact Detective Brian Bedminster at (340)774-2211 ext. 5573 
or Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1(800)222-8477(TIPS). 
 
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