St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – On May 22, 2026, at about 12:30 p.m., Officers were dispatched to an assault incident at Pueblo Supermarket in Long Bay, St. Thomas. Upon arrival, officers were informed that Lee M. Joseph assaulted a male victim while he was shopping in the store, causing severe damage.
Following further investigation, detectives from the Criminal Investigation Bureau located Joseph at his residence, where he was subsequently placed under arrest. Joseph was charged with Assault Third, Disturbance of the Peace and Simple Assault. His bail was set at $25,000.00.
The Virgin Islands Police Department urges anyone with information about this incident to contact the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211 extensions 5553, 5554, 5555, or 5556. Individuals may also call 911, Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS) or Directly to the Chief’s Office at 340-715-5546 or the Commissioner’s Office at 340-715-5506.
