Domestic violence suspect Sovive Mistick Clarke was arrested by V.I. Police Department at about 11 a.m. Tuesday, one day after police issued a wanted poster and asked the community’s assistance in locating him, the department reported Wednesday.
A second suspect, Karl Christian-Browne, who is wanted in an unrelated domestic-violence case, is still at large.
Clarke was arrested after appearing in court regarding a restraining order brought against him. Superior Court marshals recognized Clarke and held him until he could be turned over to police.
Wanted posters were issued for Clarke and Christian-Browne on Monday. Detectives said they have been searching for the men for several weeks.
Christian-Browne is wanted for third-degree assault / domestic violence. Police said he choked, punched and pushed the mother of his child in August. The victim had scratches and bruises around her neck and on other parts of her body.
Christian-Browne is 29 years old, has a dark complexion, black hair and a black mustache. He is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 195 pounds. He frequents the Hermon Hill and Peters Rest areas.
Detectives urge Christian-Browne to turn himself into police. They also warned family members and acquaintances that anyone found assisting the suspect in any manner can face criminal charges.
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Karl Christian-Browne is asked to contact Domestic Violence Unit detectives at 712-6026 or 712-6017, or the anonymous tip service, Crime Stoppers USVI, at 1-800-222-TIPS or 911.