Law & Crime
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Feb- 2025 -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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16 January
Lehrer’s Case Expands with Gun and Ammunition Allegations
The ongoing legal troubles for Jonathan Lehrer, already charged with the double murders of Dominique Marchand and Daniel Langlois, have escalated with new charges involving firearms and ammunition. Le
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10 January
Illegal Drugs Worth $36M Destroyed in Supervised Police Operation
Over $36.9 million worth of illegal drugs, including marijuana and cocaine, were destroyed on Thursday by the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF). This decisive action underscores the authori
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Dec- 2024 -18 December
Justice Williams Rules Against Government of Dominica’s Application to Revoke Bail
The Dominica High Court has upheld the bail granted to double-murder-accused American citizen Jonathan Lehrer, rejecting the state’s application to have it revoked. Justice Colin Williams delivered th
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9 December
New Cohort of 60 Joins Dominica Police Force for Six-Month Program
According to Acting Police Chief Davidson Valerie, sixty recruits have completed their six-month training to join the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF). The 44 males and 15 females took the
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2 December
Dominica Bar Association Stands Firm on Judicial Independence Amid Criticism
The Dominica Bar Association (DBA) reaffirms its commitment to the principles of judicial independence and the rule of law. Recent remarks by the Hon. Minister of National Security and Legal Affairs r
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Nov- 2024 -27 November
Blackmoore: Public Interest Must Prevail in Lehrer Case
Dominica’s National Security Minister, Rayburn Blackmoore, has publicly criticized the High Court’s decision to grant bail to U.S. citizen Jonathan Lehrer, accused in the double murder of Canadian phi
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