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VIPD NEWS RELEASE - 072423-234 
For Immediate Media Distribution 
 
July 24, 2023  
 
CIB Arrest Man for Burglary and Assault 
St. Croix, USVI - On July 5, 2023, at approximately 6:45 a.m. a female victim reported that 
a male entered her residence without her authorization. She stated that he was armed, 
physically assaulted her, and broke property inside the house.  
On July 24, 2023, members of the Criminal Investigation Bureau arrested 26-year-old 
Heriberto Perez. He was charged with Burglary in the First Degree DV, Simple Assault, and 
Destruction to Others Property DV. Mr. Perez was advised of his Miranda Rights. He was 
booked and no bail as per the Domestic Violence law, he was transported to the John A. Bell 
Adult Correctional Facility where he was remanded pending his Advice of Rights Hearing on 
Wednesday July 26, 2023, at the Superior Court. 
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