St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – Detectives of the Criminal Investigation Bureau arrested 34-year-old Nadelle James and charged her with Assault in the third degree, Disturbance of the Peace and Simple Assault. Bail was set at $25,000.00.
On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at approximately 6:24 p.m., Nadelle James surrendered herself to police at Richard Callwood Command in connection with an investigation where she was identified as the suspect in an assault that occurred on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Magen’s Bay Beach Slider showdown event.
The male victim reported to the police that on Saturday, May 24, 2025, while he was working as a security guard at the Slider Showdown event held at Magen’s Bay Beach, he was assaulted by a woman. The woman threw a bottle, which injured his nose while he was attempting to break up a fight involving several women. The victim also stated that the laceration caused by the bottle required sutures to close.
Anyone who has information regarding this incident is encouraged to notify the 911 Emergency Call Center or Detective E. Rijo of the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211. Anonymous tips may also be left by contacting Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1-800-222-8477. The Virgin Islands Police Department assures the public that all tips will be kept confidential, and contributors may remain anonymous.
