A 23-year-old man was arrested Thursday in connection with the sexual assault of a minor after an investigation by the Virgin Islands Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau.
Detectives determined that Alfred King James provided alcohol and narcotics to the victim before engaging in sexual intercourse and other explicit acts, which were allegedly recorded. The findings led authorities to secure an arrest warrant, according to the police report.
James was taken into custody by the VIPD Special Response Team and the Florida Regional Caribbean Task Force. He faces multiple charges, including first-degree rape, aggravated rape, unlawful sexual contact, computer pornography, distribution of a controlled substance to a minor, serving alcohol to a minor, and child abuse. His bail was set at $150,000, the police report stated.
The Virgin Islands Police Department urged anyone with information to contact 911, Detective Y. LoBlack of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, or the Police Chief’s office at 340-774-2211.
Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers V.I. at 800-222-8477.
