Police on St. John arrested Antonio Powell, 28, at about 8 a.m. Sunday and charged him with aggravated assault and battery/domestic violence, the V.I. Police Department reported Monday.
According to the initial police report, Powell repeatedly punched a female victim on her body and face, causing cuts and scratches. The suspect and victim are romantically involved, police said.
The incident occurred at an Estate Grundwald residence.
The victim was transported by private vehicle to the Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center for treatment.
Powell lives in Estate Adrian on St. John.
Because of the domestic violence charge, Powell was denied bail and was remanded to the Bureau of Corrections pending further court action.
