Mugshot of Tianiq Walters. By. THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT
ST. THOMAS — A 21-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with third-degree assault following a violent altercation allegedly sparked by a love triangle.
According to authorities, Tianiq Walters turned herself in to detectives from the Criminal Investigation Bureau on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 4:30 a.m. after learning she was wanted in connection with the assault. Walters was charged with attacking and strangling another woman after the two discovered they were dating the same man.
According to the VIPD, the victim told police that Walters confronted her, and during the altercation, she allegedly strangled the victim, causing her breathing to become constricted and leading to the victim falling in and out of consciousness. The confrontation left the victim with an abrasion and minor contusions on her neck.
Walters, who was unable to post bail set at $25,000, was turned over to the Bureau of Corrections pending her Advice of Rights hearing.
The V.I. Police Department is continuing its investigation into the incident and is encouraging anyone with information to contact Detective Y. LoBlack of the Criminal Investigation Bureau at (340) 774-2211 ext. 5577, or call 911. Tips can also be submitted anonymously via Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-TIPS, crimestoppersvi.org, or P3Tips.com
