Man Facing Rape, False Imprisonment Charges For Alleged Brutal Attack on Ex-Girlfriend

ST. THOMAS — A man is facing a slew of domestic violence charges, including rape, burglary and false imprisonment, following an alleged heinous attack on his ex girlfriend. According to court documents, on Thursday January 11, police responded to a Dronningens Gade address following a report of an assault. They met a woman who told them that she had recently decided to end her relationship with Brian Griffin Mendoza, but he kept trying to communicate with her. Just before 2:00 a.m. on Thursday morning, she told officers that Mendoza called her saying that he was outside and wanted her to open the door so they could talk. She did as he asked, telling police that she did not want him to create a disturbance outside.  According to the woman, once inside, Mendoza ignored her attempts to explain that the relationship was over, instead holding her and trying to kiss her on the lips. After she verbally refused his advances, she said he pushed her into the bedroom and down onto the bed.  T...