Clinton R. F. John, a 46-year-old St. Thomas resident, was arrested Friday and charged him with third-degree assault/domestic violence in connection with an incident that took place earlier in the month, the V.I. Police Department reported.
According to police, John allegedly assaulted a 41-year-old woman he had a relationship with. Police said the victim reported the incident to them on Aug. 7. Following a police investigation, the suspect was arrested just before 2 p.m. Friday.
The victim told police she and the suspect were arguing when he threw Clorox on her head, face and back causing skin and eye irritation.
John was held without bail, as required by the domestic violence law.