Smith Bay, St. Thomas - On Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 9:37p.m., officers and detectives were dispatched to the Roy Lester Schneider Hospital regarding an assault first incident that took place in Smith Bay. Contact was made with the victim, who stated that he was assaulted while sitting in the back of his work vehicle. The victim said, while sitting down, his co-worker, who was sitting in the front seat turned around and struck him with a sharp object multiple times to the head. The victim declined to provide any further information; and was treated at the hospital for his injuries.

This case is currently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Anyone with any information regarding this crime is urged to contact 911, the Criminal Investigation Bureau Officer S. Donastorg at (340) 774-2211 ext. 5575 or Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1 (888) 222-TIPS (8477).