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 PRESS RELEASE - 031023-070 
For Immediate Media Distribution 
 
March 10, 2023  
 
Man Assaulted Victim Causing Injuries 
 
St. Thomas, USVI - On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the 
Criminal Investigation Bureau arrested Mr. Joseph Fenton regarding an investigation of an 
assault case. 
 
On September 01, 2022, at Crown Mountain Water, Mr. Fenton struck the victim twice in the 
face causing injuries during what seemed to have been a misunderstanding. 
 
Mr. Joseph Fenton, 39-years-old, was arrested for Assault Third and Disturbance of the 
Peace, with bail set at $25,000.00. He was unable to post bail and turned over to the Bureau 
of Corrections pending Advice of Rights. 
 
This case is presently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Anyone with 
any information regarding this case can call the Criminal Investigation Bureau, Chief Office 
or contact Detective Brian Bedminster at (340)774-2211, ext. 5573 or Crime Stoppers V.I. at 
1(800)222-TIPS. 
 
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