St. Thomas, USVI - On Friday, June 2, 2023, at about 11:30 a.m., Mr. Jean W. Sterling was placed under arrest after he assaulted his girlfriend during a verbal dispute. The victim stated that Mr. Sterling punched her several times in the face and about the body, after arguing about continuous phone calls that he received from a female. On June 2, 2023 officers made contact with Mr. Sterling in the area of Heavy Materials (Turpentine Run Road) where he was placed under arrest pending his Advise of Rights Hearing. Jean Sterling, age 47, is facing charges for Simple Assault (DV) and Disturbance of the Peace (DV).

Jean W. Sterling

This case is presently under investigation by the Domestic Violence Bureau/CIB. Anyone having information about this crime can notify the Domestic Violence Bureau at (340) 774-2211, Ext. 5535.

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