St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands– On Monday, October 20, 2025, at approximately 6:48 p.m.,
members of the Virgin Islands Police Department arrested 45-year-old Harold Bruney of
Estate Contant, in connection with an ongoing investigation into a sexual assault that
occurred earlier this year.
Bruney was charged with Rape in the First Degree, Unlawful Sexual Contact in the First
Degree, First-Degree Assault, and Disturbance of the Peace.
The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at approximately
12:15 p.m. in the Contant area. According to the investigation, a female victim reported that
while walking toward her residence, she was attacked and sexually assaulted by a male
suspect. The suspect was described as tall, of Haitian descent, and having a muscular build.
Through further investigation, detectives identified the suspect as Harold Bruney.
The Virgin Islands Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau conducted a thorough
investigation, which led to the issuance of an arrest warrant for Bruney.
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged to contact the VIPD
Criminal Investigation Bureau at (340) 774-2211 or call the 911 Emergency Call Center.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers USVI by calling 1-800-222-TIPS
(8477) or online at www.crimestoppersvi.org.
The Virgin Islands Police Department thanks the community for its continued support and
cooperation as investigators work to ensure justice for victims of violent crime.
