A woman was arrested after police said she slashed another woman in the face during an altercation at Coki Point Beach on St. Thomas, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department.
Officers responded to Coki Point Beach at approximately 2:31 p.m. on May 31 after receiving a report that a woman had been stabbed or slashed in the face during a confrontation, according to a VIPD news release.
Police said detectives made contact with the victim on June 1, and the victim positively identified Kamaitawene Aijoma as the suspect. Aijoma was subsequently interviewed and arrested.
Aijoma was charged with third-degree assault and simple assault. Bail was set at $25,000, according to the police report.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact 911, the Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211 extensions 5553, 5554, 5555 or 5556, Crime Stoppers V.I. at 800-222-TIPS (8477), the Chief’s Office at 340-715-5546 or the Commissioner’s Office at 340-715-5506, according to VIPD.
