Serious Charges Leveled Against Man for Attack on Ex-Girlfriend

A harrowing incident on St. Thomas has led to multiple felony charges, including kidnapping, against a man accused of a violent confrontation with his ex-girlfriend.

Last Friday night, an urgent assault case brought officers to the Schneider Regional Medical Center, where they met a woman bearing the marks of a recent attack. She detailed to the Domestic Violence Unit the next day that the ordeal unfolded after she had offered a ride to her ex-boyfriend, Junior Jones, upon seeing him on Norre Gade while she was driving a coworker home from work.

What began as a simple act of kindness quickly descended into terror. After initially asking to be taken home, Jones changed his destination to a local bar. Once alone, the situation took a dark turn after Jones, under the guise of retrieving a forgotten phone, lured the woman to a secluded spot. There, he began a series of accusations and threats that escalated into violence.

Jones’s behavior became increasingly erratic and aggressive as they headed to his residence in Hospital Ground, accusing her of infidelity and making threats against her life. The situation spiraled when he physically assaulted her, brandishing a knife and demanding money. Despite her attempts to escape, including driving towards the police station, Jones’s threats forced her to divert, prolonging the nightmare.

In a desperate bid for freedom, the woman managed to escape and sought help, leading to Jones’s arrest the following day. He was found in the Fort Christian Parking lot, his clothing marked with blood. Jones’s comments to police hinted at regret but stopped short of a full confession. Charged with a slew of offenses including third-degree assault, false imprisonment, and attempted first-degree robbery, all under the shadow of domestic violence, Jones’s legal troubles are mounting.

Magistrate Simone VanHolten-Turnbull has ordered Jones’s release on conditions pending trial, the specifics of which remain confidential. His next court date is set for April 5, as the community and legal system grapple with the implications of this distressing episode.