A second suspect in the Simmonds Alley assault was arrested on St. Thomas on May 24, the V.I. Police Department reported Monday.
Detectives of the Criminal Investigation Bureau on St. Thomas arrested Nickyma Matthew, 31, a second suspect, for an assault that occurred in Simmonds Alley on St. Thomas. She was charged with assault in the first degree (aiding & abetting), according to the police report.
Matthew turned herself into authorities at about 6:30 p.m. on May 24 after being notified that she was wanted by the Virgin Islands Police Department. Matthew’s bail was set at $75,000, pending further court action, the police report stated.
The assault occurred in the area of Simmonds Alley in the month of April 2024. Matthew reportedly assisted Tina Phillip during an assault, where the victim’s neck was slashed with a knife several times, the report stated.
Anyone having information regarding this incident is encouraged to notify the 911 Emergency Call Center, Detective Y. LoBlack of the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211, the Chief’s Office at 340-715-5546, the Commissioner’s Office at 340-715-5506, or Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1-800-222-8477.
