Crime

St. Thomas Man Arrested For Allegedly Assaulting Wife He Says Married Him for American Documents

ST. THOMAS — A man has been charged with multiple offenses after he allegedly assaulted his wife, who he claims offered him money in exchange for marriage.  Shamall Fleming is charged with simple assault, second-degree assault, destruction of property and disturbance of the peace, all categorized as crimes of domestic violence. The charge of second-degree assault carries the heaviest penalty — up to 10 years behind bars and a maximum fine of $1000.  According to police, Fleming’s wife made contact with the V.I.P.D. on Thursday morning and officers observed a damaged phone in her hand and scratches to her neck. The woman stated that earlier that morning Fleming had used derogatory terms and obscene language towards her after she mentioned his smoking in the house and again after she asked for the remote. She told police that she later locked him out of her apartment and when he returned he started banging on the door and shouting. She eventually opened the door to avoid causing a scen...