On Tuesday, Jan. 27, at approximately 9:38 a.m., Imai Demming, 27 years old, surrendered herself at the Richard N. Callwood Command Criminal Investigation Bureau, reported the Virgin Islands Police Department.
She was charged with assault in the third degree, simple assault, mayhem, reckless endangerment, instigating/aiding a fight, and disturbance of the peace (fight), in connection with an incident reported in October 2025.
According to a police report, a female victim reported that she was assaulted by a female assailant while inside the restroom at Crown Bay Center on Oct. 7, 2025. The victim stated that while washing her hands in the restroom, the assailant punched, scratched, and bit her on the right side of her face. An investigation later revealed that Demming was the suspect in this matter.
Anyone who has information regarding this incident is encouraged to notify the 911 Emergency Call Center or Detective E. Rijo of the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211. Anonymous tips may also be left by contacting Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). The VIPD assures the public that all tips will be kept confidential, and contributors may remain anonymous.
