Law & Crime
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Apr- 2025 -10 April
Mahaut Man Faces Court in Campbell Gun Attack
Delon Victorine, a 30-year-old resident of Mahaut, has been remanded into custody at the Dominica State Prison following his appearance before the St. Joseph Magistrate’s Court on a charge of attempte
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9 April
US-Egyptian Accused in Shocking Kidnapping Case in Castle Bruce, Dominica
A disturbing incident in the quiet community of Belle Fille, Castle Bruce, has culminated in formal charges of attempted murder and kidnapping being brought against Miled Gamil Boutros, an Egyptian-Am
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9 April
Police Destroy Cache of Illegal Weapons Amid Renewed Gun Control Push
The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force carried out the destruction of more than 300 illegal firearms this week, marking one of the most extensive weapon disposal operations in the island’s recent h
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7 April
Roseau Mother and Daughter Charged in Alkali Attack Amid School Fight
Concerns over rising public altercations involving minors escalated this week following a disturbing school-related incident in Roseau. On April 4th, Dominica Police arrested 45-year-old Adama Shillin
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Mar- 2025 -31 March
ERC Forum Sparks Alarm Over Bail Conditions, Free Speech in Electoral Reform Cases
At a public discussion hosted by the Electoral Reform Coalition (ERC), Dominican attorney Cara Shillingford raised serious concerns about the restrictive bail conditions imposed on individuals arreste
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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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