Law & Crime

Venezuelan Man Released After Five Years in Prison for Manslaughter of Kent George

After more than five years on remand, Roma Alberto Vergas, a Venezuelan national charged in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Kent George, has been released from the Dominica State

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36 Police Recruits Officially Join the Dominica Police Force at Passing Out Parade

The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force officially welcomed 36 new officers to its ranks today, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, during a formal and highly symbolic passing out parade held at the Windsor Pa

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Police Charge Suspect in Fatal Roseau Shooting, Manhunt Underway for Two Others

Law enforcement officials have confirmed that a suspect has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Iman Kimon Benjamin Emmanuel, also known as “Beaver,” and the attempted murder of Shay

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Fatal Shooting in Roseau Sparks Fresh Concerns Over Public Safety

Roseau is once again grappling with renewed fears over public safety following a fatal shooting incident that claimed the life of Kimon Emmanuel and left another man hospitalized. According to officia

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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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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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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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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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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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