The Courts
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Jun- 2024 -5 June
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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Nov- 2023 -16 November
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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9 November
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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Aug- 2023 -23 August
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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Jul- 2023 -7 July
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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4 July
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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Jun- 2023 -30 June
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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22 June
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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20 June
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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