St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, an adult female victim was present at the Richard N. Callwood Command to report that she was assaulted by her ex-boyfriend. The victim stated that on Saturday, August 9, 2025, Luis Amaro Jr. was upset and began questioning her about where she had been. She said that on Sunday, August 10, 2025, Amaro Jr. appeared to have cooled down, however, he approached her again later in the evening after she returned home. The victim said that as the argument became heated, Amaro Jr. threw her to the ground causing injuries to her lower tailbone and he bit her on the face, also causing injuries to her left cheek.
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at about 5:45 p.m., 36-year-old Luis Amaro Jr., was present at the Domestic Violence Unit where he was formally made aware of the complaint made against him. He refused to provide a statement; therefore, he was placed under arrest. He was charged with Assault in the Third Degree DV, Simple Assault DV, and Disturbance of the Peace. Amaro Jr. was then booked, processed, and turned over to the Bureau of Corrections pending his Advice of Rights Hearing.
This case is currently under investigation by the Domestic Violence Unit. Anyone who has information about this crime can notify 911, the Domestic Violence Unit at 340-715-5536, or the Office of the Police Chief.
