Jan. 22 | 1:53 p.m.
Jimmy Davis, 46, was arrested without incident Wednesday in the Williams Delight residential area of St. Croix following a warrant issued in connection to a sexual assault reported on Dec. 31, 2024. Davis faces charges of first-degree rape and first-degree assault, the V.I. Police Department reported.
According to the VIPD, a 911 call on Dec. 31, 2024, alerted officers to a reported sexual assault in the Whim Gardens area. The victim stated that Davis entered her residence, overpowered her despite her attempts to defend herself, and sexually assaulted her. The investigation, led by the Criminal Investigation Bureau, confirmed the victim’s account, leading to an arrest warrant issued by the Superior Court on Jan. 17. Bail for Davis was set at $100,000, the police report stated.
In a coordinated effort involving the Special Operations Bureau, Intelligence Unit, and Marine Unit, VIPD officers apprehended Davis at approximately 5:00 a.m. Wednesday. Following his arrest, Davis refused to cooperate with booking procedures and was transported to the John Bell Correctional Facility. He remains in custody pending his advice of rights hearing, scheduled for Friday at 9:00 a.m. in the Superior Court, the report stated.
Jan. 18 | 1:57 p.m.
The Virgin Islands Police Department is searching for 46-year-old Jimmy Davis of St. Croix, who is wanted on a first-degree rape charge.
According to the VIPD, Davis is considered armed and dangerous.
He is described as a Black man with a light complexion, standing 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighing 210 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Davis is known to frequent areas such as Williams Delight, Whim, Concordia and Frederiksted town.
Anyone who sees Davis is urged to call 911 or contact Detective T. Buckley of the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-513-5968. Those with information about his whereabouts can also call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
