A St. Thomas man was arrested Tuesday after four females reported to police that unwanted advances were made against them, the V.I. Police Department reported.
Four female victims made contact with police after riding a safari at about 9:00 a.m. on Monday, according to the police report.
The first female complainant stated that while getting onto the safari, contact was made with a tall Black male wearing a black shirt and jeans who sat up partially and thrust himself on her while she passed to get to her seat. The female stated that the male’s behavior became worse after she sat down; he began rubbing her thigh repeatedly and tried to place his arm around her shoulder. While on the safari, several people observed the suspect engaged in lewd behavior, the police report stated.
Investigation revealed that the suspect in this matter is 51-year-old Coulav Swan. On Tuesday at approximately 1:24 p.m., Swan was transported to the Criminal Investigations Bureau. Upon his arrival Swan was read his constitutional rights and consented to an interview where he admitted to several allegations from that day in question. Swan was placed under arrest and remanded to the Bureau of Corrections under a bail of $35,000. He was charged with unlawful sexual contact and obscene and indecent exposure, the report stated.
This case is presently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to contact 911, the Criminal Investigation Bureau or Det. S. Donastorg at 340-774-2211 ext. 5575 or Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1-800-222-TIPS.
