A family dispute in Estate Fortuna, St. Thomas, on Saturday morning ended with both a father and son under arrest, the V.I. Police Department announced.
According to police, units responded to the residence around 9:30 a.m. Saturday, after reports of family members fighting. When officers arrived, they interviewed Edmundo Zayas, 66, and his son, Julian Zayas, 36.
Julian told officers that an argument between him and his father turned physical when Edmundo struck him several times in the face with an open hand, prompting him to strike back, police said.
Emergency Medical Technicians also responded, and Edmundo was transported to Schneider Regional Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. He was admitted and later discharged a few days after the incident, according to the police report.
Police arrested Julian on Saturday. He was advised of his rights, charged with simple assault domestic violence, and transported to the Richard Callwood Command, where he refused booking and processing. No bail was set, the police report said.
On Monday, Edmundo turned himself in at the Richard Callwood Command with his attorney. He was arrested, charged with simple assault domestic violence, booked, processed, and released on an unsecured bond. He is scheduled to appear in court to be advised of his rights, the report said.
