‘Peace officer’ who took girlfriend’s car keys – and her car – charged with domestic violence

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man who was waiting with his girlfriend for her friend — got impatient and forcibly took her car keys — and her car — and sped away, authorities said.

Derrick Callwood Sr., 45, of St. Thomas, was arrested and charged simple assault-domestic violence, unauthorized use of a vehicle, and disturbance of the peace-domestic violence, the Virgin Islands Police Department said.

The case began at 10:50 a.m., Thursday, when the Domestic Violence Unit was notified that a female reported an assault, according to the VIPD.