The Courts

Dominica Court Denies Bail to Two Men Charged with Massive Cocaine Possession

Key Points: Phillon Kevin Joseph and Jamel Cordice Delpeche charged with possession with intent to supply 500,073 grams of cocaine.Both men denied bail by the Magistrate’s Court in Roseau.Prosecution

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Sentencing in Man from Jimmit: Fines and Suspended Sentences Issued in Firearms Case

Magistrate Hansel Valarie has delivered a mixed verdict in a firearms-related case, imposing a $5,000.00 fine and a suspended jail sentence against a 25-year-old individual from Jimmit. Kyle Randolph

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Portsmouth’s Heywood Augustine Murder Trial Discontinued in Unforeseen Twist

In a surprising legal twist, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Sherma Dalrymple has opted to discontinue the murder trial of Heywood Augustine, accused in the 2018 shooting death of Derek Peters i

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Gun Possession Case Ends in Tears: Plea for Mercy Goes Unheeded

In a gripping courtroom episode on August 18, 2023, Chief Magistrate Candia Carrette-George faced an impassioned appeal. However, this plea wasn’t enough to sway the court’s decision in im

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Nigerian National Imprisoned for Seven Years After Swallowing Cocaine Pellets

Commendations are in order for the vigilant customs officials in Dominica who successfully intercepted a drug trafficking attempt by a Nigerian national. The individual, Osarumwense Ibuze, was detaine

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Permanent Stay Granted in High-Profile Police Murder Trial in Portsmouth

The murder case involving the death of Joshua Etienne took a decisive turn, as High Court Judge Thomas W. R. Astaphan granted a Permanent Stay of Prosecution to the accused police officers Martin Seam

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Police Constable Flecher Jean &  Businessman, Clits Joseph Granted Bail on Firearm Charge

Appearing before Magistrate Michael Laudat on June 30, 2023, were two recognized figures, Police Constable Flecher Jean from Bioche, and Dublanc businessman, Clits Joseph. The duo separately pleaded n

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Bioche Man Fined ECD$30,000 for Unlicensed Firearm and Cocaine Possession

25-year-old Bioche resident, Andray Alexis, appeared before Magistrate Micheal Laudat on June 16, 2023, charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm and cocaine. The charges followed an Anti-Crime

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St. Lucian Man Charged with Theft – Mahatma Corriette Faces Firearm Charges

A 25-year-old St. Lucian man residing on River Street in Roseau, Shakur Ward, has been brought up on charges of theft and burglary for allegedly stealing 12,480 Clipper cigarette lighters valued at $4

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