Law & Crime
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Mar- 2025 -23 March
Police Chief Details Unlawful Protest and Salisbury Road Blockade in Wake of Electoral Reform Debate
Acting Chief of Police Davidson Valerie has delivered a firm account of events surrounding a protest on March 19 in Roseau and the subsequent blockade of the Edward Oliver Leblanc Highway at Salisbury
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14 March
DPP Pushes for Retrial in UWP Leaders’ Incitement Case
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Sherma Dalrymple, has formally filed an appeal against a High Court ruling that permanently stayed the indictment of former United Workers Party (UWP) leader
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13 March
Jonathan Lehrer Remains in Custody as Magistrate Rejects Bail Request
The Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to Jonathan Lehrer, who is currently facing firearm trafficking charges in addition to two counts of murder. Lehrer, who was arrested on
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6 March
National Security Minister Urges Citizens to Support Crime-Fighting Efforts Beyond Carnival
As Dominica celebrates the peaceful conclusion of its 2025 Carnival, Minister for National Security and Legal Affairs, Rayburn Blackmoore, is calling on citizens to extend this spirit of cooperation i
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5 March
Police Praise Public Cooperation for Peaceful 2025 Carnival Season
The 2025 Carnival celebrations in Dominica have ended, and law enforcement officials are commending the public for their role in maintaining peace and order during the festivities. Acting Chief of Pol
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Feb- 2025 -27 February
Police Investigate Shooting and Homicide in Wesley and Jimmit
Law enforcement officials are investigating two serious incidents that have shaken the communities of Wesley and Jimmit in recent days — a shooting near the Wesley Health Centre and a fatal stabbing i
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4 February
Two Bodies Recovered from La Plaine Plane Crash as Search Operations Persist
Minister of National Security and Legal Affairs, Rayburn Blackmoore, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to recovering the remaining two victims of the fatal Cessna 172 crash that occurred on J
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Jan- 2025 -28 January
Four Victims Identified in Dominica Plane Crash Amid Recovery Efforts
Authorities have confirmed the grim discovery of a missing aircraft’s wreckage in the mountainous terrain near La Plaine, Dominica. The plane, carrying four French nationals, had disappeared on Sunday
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20 January
Calypsonian Murphy Vows Strength Following Jimmit Shooting
An alarming shooting incident at the Jimmit residence of local calypsonian Narrin “Trendsetter” Murphy has sparked a police investigation. Around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, multiple gunshots wer
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