THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT AAF Justice Complex, 5400 Veterans Drive St. Thomas, 00802 * Administrative services building 45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted St. Croix, 00840 * (340) 774-2211(St. Thomas) ~ (340) 778-2211 (St. Croix) PRESS RELEASE 072522-188 For Media Distribution July 25, 2022 CIB Investigation Leads to Arrest of Rape Suspect Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas- On Friday, July 1, 2022, Officers from the Richard Callwood Command were dispatched to the area of Annas Fancy, regarding an assault. Investigation revealed that a female victim was sexually assaulted on Mosquito Point Road, area of WAPA. Based upon video surveillance and other information received by Detectives, a suspect was identified as Carl M. Fleming Jr. Mr. Carl M. Fleming Jr., 29-years-old surrendered himself on July 25, 2022, at 8:30a.m., at the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Fleming, Jr., was arrested and charged for Rape in the 1st Degree, Assault 1st Degree, Kidnapping and Robbery 3rd Degree. The bail was set at $100,000. Unable to post bail, Fleming Jr., was remanded to the Bureau of Corrections pending his Advice of Rights Hearing. This case is presently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Any persons having information regarding this incident are asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211 ex. 5576/5572. They can also contact 911, Crime Stoppers VI., the Chiefs office at 340-715-5548 or the Commissioner’s Office at 340-715-5506. ###