UPDATE: Sub-machine gun found in vehicle, driver arrested

The Heckler & Koch MP5 sub-machine gun is widely used by law enforcement worldwide. This is not the actual gun found.

A man was who was arrested on Friday when a sub-machine gun and ammunition were discovered in the vehicle he was driving, has been charged with possession of a prohibited firearm. .

The police have identified him as 27-year-old truck driver Ashton Telemacque of Wesley.

According to the police, he was found with one sub-machine gun, 24 rounds of 9mm ammunition, four 12-gauge rounds of shot-gun ammunition and one .45 caliber ammunition in the vehicle at Wood Bridge Port.

He is expected to appear before a Roseau Magistrate on Tuesday.

A source told DNO that at the time of the arrest, the man was driving a vehicle belonging to a law enforcement official but this has not been confirmed by the police.

 

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185 Comments

  1. Fire
    September 13, 2012

    DNO. why was my comment not posted? you are part of the conspiracy??

  2. Sout Man
    September 11, 2012

    “You and all who are critiquing me have nothing to tell me because I deal with the truth, the facts of the matter, I do not deal with they say!” Francisco said.
    “You know I am not a violent man, so until I can speak with someone at home about the situation, and get the facts, I will limit my comments on the matter,” Francisco said.

    Two quotes from you , Mr Telemaque! They seem to contradict each other. Which one is correct?

    • Gemma
      September 12, 2012

      He is to busy trying to sound important and looking for attention so he is not even aware that he is contradicting himself.if he wants facts then he can phone the young man and speak with him directly, after all they are all ‘family’.Who cares about his educational background? seems like he is the only educated dominican living abroad.There is no need for posting insulting and degrading comments on here or giving peoples life history from ‘what you can recall’ or ‘from hear say’…….if you so want to be apart of what happens there ,make some meaningful contribution, reclaim you homeland, make a difference, with all that university level education you have boasted of aquiring, whenever that was.

  3. possie Usarmy
    September 11, 2012

    idk but the mp5k is a very dangerous but not only that rapid fire gun.im just wondering how the F#@$ could they get this in Dominica#fact police

  4. LOL
    September 11, 2012

    SERIOUSLY ”LOL” AT SOME OF YOU ALL MONUMENTAL INCOMPETENCE. JEEZ.

  5. OMG
    September 11, 2012

    So they don’t know the vehicle to check the # plate i see.

  6. oh oh
    September 11, 2012

    DNO did you hear about the young man appearing in court today? Thats what your story indicated. He would appear in court today. did he plead guilty or not guilty and what was the bail? I know you cannot give such information because the guy was not charged he was released. I KNOW THAT FOR A FACT. please check your source again am begging because this is damaging to the young man.

  7. vany
    September 11, 2012

    well am not supporting to use of illegal firarms but if this is the exact weapon found, then its an mp5 maching gun, but it carries the same ammunation as the 9mm,or the glock so in fact it is a big 9mm, i am suprised that it is prohibitted, well i guess one will not be grated a firearm license for one like that so mabe thats the reason.

    • dutty cup
      September 11, 2012

      got set up .

  8. September 10, 2012

    u should not have a gun

  9. September 10, 2012

    u dised it for having a gun on your car :-x

  10. Show me the money
    September 10, 2012

    Fishy fishy fishy the police set him up :twisted: :twisted: that is why things will always happen inDA

  11. cool running
    September 10, 2012

    DNO, I almost got over my confusion until I read the last paragraph. Here is what you stated:

    “A source told DNO that at the time of the arrest, the man was driving a vehicle belonging to a lawenforcement officer but this has been confirmed by the police.”
    Did you mean to say …BUT this has NOT been confirmed by the police? The fact that you used the conjunction ‘but’ has me to believe it was not confirmed by the police. So please advise

  12. Francisco Telemaque
    September 10, 2012

    Quote me on this one!

    Ashton Telemaque knows nothing about that fire arm missing from the government armory found in the vehicle he was driving.

    The vehicle belongs to Frampton, another relative of yours truly; now in England I believe his wife died there recently, as a result he returned to England, and left his belongings, home and everything under the control and supervision of this police officer who reside in that area of Wesley know as Poor-man Conner.

    The vehicle ( is ) was in the control of this police officer who gave it to Ashton to pick up something from the custom, on his behalf; on checking out of the custom the gun was found under the seat of the vehicle, it could have been placed there without Ashton’s knowledge.

    I do not believe that Frampton in his late seventies, or eighties would have the need for that sort of weapon, nether the grandson of Jackson Telemaque.

    And that is where the issue commenced to stink!

    I usually give the background which is an indication that I know the people I am talking about, and indeed I know them very well, Jackson father is my biological uncle, if you are from Wesley, he is the one, the late we called Kank!

    So, here is the problem: the weapon went missing from law enforcement armory, be it police, defense force, Army, Navy, or Marine, and is found in a motor vehicle that was left in the care of a police officer, who I assume must have had access to the armory.

    My cousin a truck driver, and farmer I suppose has absolutely no access to such a calcified place, how come that weapon missing from the government armory just happened to show up ( found) in the vehicle he was driving?

    The police officer should be under arrest, because there is enough circumstantial evidence that he had access to the armory, the gun missing, and found in a vehicle belonging to Frampton, who is in England, and left his motor vehicle in the care of the culprit who’s name I do not wish to mention, is the one responsible for stealing the government weapon, and should be held accountable for his crime.

    I do not, know if he was born in Wesley, I do know his parents are transplants to our village!

    The ……..is in open view, free while the innocent sits in Jail!

    This case is a piece of cake for Ashton Telemaque attorney, one only need to argue since Ashton had no access to the armory, there are others involved, and if he is involve in the theft who are his accomplices I believe there are none since the gun was stolen probably a single culprit, in the person a an police officer.

    Let’s wait and see if there will not be a full investigation into the incident before an innocent is railroaded and sent to jail for another man’s crime.

    The police officer is the culprit, and that is my firm opinion!

    Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque

    • Wesley
      September 10, 2012

      This Francisco Telemaque Man is such a AXX.. He thinks he is so educated and no it all….Dont know y some people dont just shut the hell up when they dont have anything to say. The Media is saying one thing and the police is saying another…I spoke to ashton today and no charges was filed against him. The police oficer took full responsibility of the fire arm.. That was sopose to be in his possession. The rest is up to them…Fransico go and wash your xxxxx-xxxx and stop minding people busines

      • Francisco Telemaque
        September 11, 2012

        If you are from Wesley, I challenge you to attached your name to anything you write.

        Expose yourself as I have exposed myself, that is why idiots such as you keep talking about my educational background.

        I do not need you to define me as smart or ignorant, I know who I am with my God given talents: I am very smart, I am academically educated, College, and University.

        Can you say the same?

        I am an Electronic/ Electrical Engineer by profession, turn medical student, and though I do have a degree in health science, I an certain I know enough to diagnose you and treat you for some of the diseases you have in your dilapidated body!

        You fool!

        Who are you?

        You are nothing, a nobody an empty vessel, probably struggling to find something to eat this very day, I don’t struggle, every single dime I am going to need to survive for the rest of my life is already accounted for, and when I die my four children, and my grand children will have enough to prevent them from struggling also.

        Can you make that claim?

        You and all who are critiquing me have nothing to tell me because I deal with the truth, the facts of the matter, I do not deal with they say!

        Anything I say can be authenticated, I can disclosed the name of the police who is involved, I said he can be found in that little area of Wesley called, and know as Poor-man Corner!

        I have a reason not to mention his name, but eventually you skeptics will know who he is, besides everybody in Wesley already knows who the culprit is!

        I slap you with the truth idiot, wether you like what I said or not there is nothing you can do about it, or to me

        I know how to protect myself okay, so you people do not scare me!

        It’s been a while since I left, but I know you all by name, I know the names of all the thieves, vagabonds, and scamps in Wesley, and all it takes is a drink of rum to flush you out!

        Be warned, just do not mess with me because I am sure I am not in your class, and can never be!

        Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque

      • Anonymous
        September 11, 2012

        that”s a lie he did not and the boy was charge

      • FEW
        September 11, 2012

        FET…… act your age not your shoe size. you like too much drama for an smart man. lol

      • Marguerite
        September 11, 2012

        This was not called for. Please have some class.

        We are all hearing different stories. Francisco wrote what he heard. No need to take it personal.

        Francisco will do for you.

      • Marguerite
        September 11, 2012

        Making a bad situation worse. Alas

    • me1
      September 10, 2012

      ok, point taken, did’nt know if he was found with an illegal fire arm he would be arrested. Why try to make a wrong look right. If could bet my last dollar (if i have one) he saw the gun and bullets in the vehicle before he drove off and the person who gave him the vehicle “police officer” knew it was there as well. They both should be arrested and questioned but don’t write there like the driver in question shoud not be arrested. The person arrested could be my brother, I will say he was wrong, so stop your BS.

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2012

      Stop spreading rumors

    • Heckler
      September 10, 2012

      Garçon your opinion doesnot matter. People like you defend the corruption happening in Dominica so now the spill is in your back yard you crying corruption

    • Justice and Truth
      September 10, 2012

      @ Francisco:

      What a melee! There are times people are innocently involved and charged. His defense counsel and the prosecutor should be able to sort this out. I wish him success.

    • Just an observer
      September 11, 2012

      You’re quite the rabble rouser. Mr FT

    • Sout Man
      September 11, 2012

      you are a brave man Mr Telemaque; challenging me to quote you. Well, here you have it at the top of the page!! Or, let me try to paste it here!! Sout Man Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 September 11, 2012 Your comment is awaiting moderation

      “You and all who are critiquing me have nothing to tell me because I deal with the truth, the facts of the matter, I do not deal with they say!” Francisco said.
      “You know I am not a violent man, so until I can speak with someone at home about the situation, and get the facts, I will limit my comments on the matter,” Francisco said.

      Two quotes from you , Mr Telemaque! They seem to contradict each other. Which one is correct?
      Reply to this comment

    • sunshine
      September 13, 2012

      Francisco i think you know alot and you seem to mention some truth in your statement.

      If justice has to prevail this officer should be called in, investigated and charged. He has gone over board already and needs to be placed on a leach.

      I am looking.

  13. oh oh
    September 10, 2012

    Please follow up on your information before printing. The guy was not charged.

    ADMIN: The police said he was charged. Contact them if you think they are wrong.

    • Francisco Telemaque
      September 10, 2012

      Okay thanks you for that bit of information, when I spoke with my source in Wesley today, the source mentioned something about bail, and today; perhaps my source is under the impression that he was arrested and charged!

      FET.

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2012

      I have already done that. Please just check your source again. The. Guy was released not charged

    • Oh oh
      September 10, 2012

      I have already done that. They said he was being released not charged. Please check with them again.

  14. "O" STRESS!
    September 10, 2012

    settle Down my people, take a deep breath. D.N.O. is in this as a business to inform us of the news events. When I sign unto several other web sites I feel we are in great company TSS” on all of them. We are driven by sensationalized and beff” driven NEWS “SMFH. Thank god for social media. Press to make it fit For post on D.N.O.

  15. northern star
    September 10, 2012

    D policeman name should be placed as well. Expose him.There are alot of vagabonds in the police force. They falling like gwen diwi.

  16. northern star
    September 10, 2012

    D police should be arrested 2.

  17. Love Doctor
    September 10, 2012

    Weapons are smuggled into Dominica through barrels sent from abroad. I know this because I saw it with my own eyes. The custom agents don’t check every barrel you know.

    • Justice and Truth
      September 10, 2012

      @ Love Doctor

      I am always baffled how those types of guns and ammunitions got into Dominica. With all the crimes, murders and, types of guns which criminals use, one would think that they would doubly-check those barrels and other baggage. Honest and efficient Customs officers are required.

      • DA gal
        September 13, 2012

        fool its a law enforcement weapon.

  18. FED UP
    September 10, 2012

    st lucia had a another murder.woke up on saturdaay morning hearing another sad news
    a 44 yr old cleaner has been kill and throw in a small presipiece close to her work place it is scary you walking in fear cause every time is a old news .who ever responsible on da please ack fast that it will not reach this stage

  19. martin mathew
    September 10, 2012

    You dont have to b a rocket scientist to know that both parties were unaware of what was happening. You borrow a vehicle to go to the port to clear incoming goods. You know your vehicle will be searched before u enter. The owner of the vehicle himself is aware of the rules would never leave those things in his vehicle which he knew was going to the port. In was pure innocent action but that constitutes an offence. Whether there is criminal intent is another thing. I doubt there was and so too are most right thinking Dominicans.

    • Justice and Truth
      September 10, 2012

      @ martin

      This makes sense. I hope in time he will be cleared of those charges.

  20. gigi
    September 10, 2012

    DNO needs to check with their informant again bcuz the guy was not charged he was released. Please follow up and make the necessary corrections.

  21. Anonymous
    September 10, 2012

    “A source told DNO that at the time of the arrest, the man was driving a vehicle belonging to a law enforcement official but this has been confirmed by the police.”

    Err, I’m confused.

  22. Prediction
    September 10, 2012

    ALL U – What about the Chinese business place customs and police raided . Did we ever hear anything about that. A little bird told me they sweep that under the filthy rug. You see if I know that a certain vehicle belong to Mr X man and I know Mr X man is suppose to be a credible man when Mr X man vehicle past buy my check point –is Mr X man just let him go man.

    A man driving around with that kind of weapon in the back of his vehicle? Heads suppose to roll bunk beds suppose to be going up in stockfarm, the pig snout and red beans stock suppose to be increasing at the stock farm prison, tailors suppose to be ordering denim cloth for prison gabs.

    If I am that police and was clean I would personally put the cuffs on Mr Wesely dude for putting me in such an embarrassing situation. I wonder if the policeman have the moral authority to do so.

    If I was acting commissioner Daniel Carbon I would investigate that police just to make sure that my clean up campaign is as genuine as my appointment.

    If I was the investigating officer I would definitely try to find out who the guy contacted at the port. I would even get a search warrant to search his house.

    Finally if I was the investigator I would try to keep everything under wraps so that no politician , senior counsel, AG or father priest , mother priest can get involve so as to derail the case.

    I know what I know and said what I said cause there is come thing in the back of my head. He who have eye to see let him see and ears to hear let him hear. AAAAAmen

  23. Anonymous
    September 10, 2012

    What is innocent about being found with a submachine gun, if he is innocent he should be charged just for being foolish. There is no excuse.

  24. Rule
    September 10, 2012

    Why can’t the Police release the picture of the actual Gun and the person charged with possession?

  25. just looking
    September 10, 2012

    IRAQ doe have AMMO like di boy nuh

  26. SS
    September 10, 2012

    That is a case of a coverup…. What was he doing with a law enforcement official’s vehicle in the first place? I suppose he was doing a drop off, seeing that he is a truck driver. Much more to this story but I doubt we will ever find out, this guy will take the fall instead of talking.. im sure

    • mete veyee
      September 10, 2012

      why are u so fast to judge, when the source that this information came from, has not been confirmed?

  27. a surgeon
    September 10, 2012

    let go d blasted man,is not he alone,arrest d both of dem,smoke doesnt come without fire.

    • true dominican
      September 10, 2012

      “guilty until proven innocent.” remember!

  28. Anonymous
    September 10, 2012

    All I can say is that the Government better act fast to control the crime situation in Dominica or else I feel sorry for Dominica. You guys are gonna see lots and lots of misery. In the U.S. we got the Feds but Dominica you will be going to hell. The people better stand up strong and stop the talking. Hold your politicians to the test. Demand change from them. Good Luck!

    • ReeAreLeeTee
      September 10, 2012

      I see so many dislikes on this comment, but guess what? The truth hurts and offends.
      If this trend isn’t curbed y’all think it’s going to get better? Dream on.

  29. FAE
    September 10, 2012

    Are you serious???????????? How did this person get his hands on such a weapon? Do we have customs officers on the island? Did they come from Law enforcement, or were they smuggled in? How were they smuggled in? SHAMEFUL!!!

  30. Francisco Telemaque
    September 10, 2012

    You know I am not a violent man, so until I can speak with someone at home about the situation, and get the facts, I will limit my comments on the matter.

    However, in view of all the murders which has taken place in Wesley, and the killers all remain on the loose, one should not be surprised if Ashton simply decided to protect himself, by arming himself with some fire power!

    Remember, my nephew was murdered in Wesley, found with his throat slashed!

    There are many others who are killed in that village, and the killers are still at large, even a girlfriend, a lover of mine was also killed in that village.

    Remember my brother a police inspector, was gunned down on the island of Antigua also, our little cousin was raped and murdered in Antigua, a combination of events must triggered the thought in Ashton’s mind that none of us will meat our demise ever again without a fight!

    If the police fail to protect the citizens of a country, perhaps we all should think of some poetic justice.

    I see one problem here, and that is: how did that semi-automatic rifle get into Dominica?

    It would be interesting to find out that Telemaque is simply the fall guy in this case, because only the police one would imagine would have that sort of fire power in their possession!

    And to all the negatives, I say the man has not killed anyone, the possession is not even a felony, that is simply a misdemeanor, punishable than no more that a 180 days in jail, and again that might be punishable by death according to Dominica standards.

    I hope not though!

    Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque

    • B.s
      September 10, 2012

      Ashton did nothing. It just a bad circumstance that happened to him and it could happen to you it could have happened to me or anyone else. You know what they calling Jabasac somebody give you a message to bring for somebody and you dont know what that in it.Well is that that happen to your newphew. He more the good samaritain in this story if any thing.

    • gosh
      September 10, 2012

      How comes you talking like that this time, Francisco Telemaque. :lol: ha ha a telemaque like yourself er! lmao

    • That's love
      September 10, 2012

      Boy you love your village eh! Wow that is what you call love.

      But you may be right. I’m surprise you did not make the call yet. When you do, keep us updated.

    • Jango
      September 10, 2012

      This sounds like the wild west of back in the day.
      And guess what folks? Fete lives in the former wild west.
      Let me here you fete on poetic Justice a la dominique.

    • G Henry Williams
      September 10, 2012

      You better start praying and cover yourself with the blood of Jesus; you seems to be talking of something like a Generational curse, instead of talking about protecting oneself with Gun. Violence only begets violence my brother. Be real.

    • Francisco Telemaque
      September 10, 2012

      I cannot help but to laugh at the eleven people who gave me the thumbs down, Why the thumbs down?

      Rather than a thumbs down, if you have a counter argument, regarding my comments state it Clare, so that one may understand why the thumbs down, or what’s your objection, state what you dislike about what I said.

      If the gun was found in a law enforcement officer vehicle, how come the name of the officer is withheld, how come he is not ask to account for the weapon and ammunition found in his vehicle, something smells, and until I find the truth of the matter, I shall maintain my belief that Ashton, is the fall guy in this matter.

      He is now holding the short end of the stick, you know the end that is covered with feces, I advice him to corporate with the police, and give the names of all the people who are involved in this gun running thing!

      My suspicions are that where one such weapon is found, there must be another, and perhaps several more.

      That is an assault high powered weapon, what is the intention, for what use it is intended.

      There is someone bigger than Ashton behind the real purpose; and by the way there is no ” C ” in Telemaque.

      Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque.

    • September 10, 2012

      You are right but his name is not bubbles or a relative of bubbles.

    • Wesleyman
      September 11, 2012

      @Telemaque, so now you are talking out of both sides of your mouth, first you say it is a cover up and that Ashton had no knowledge, then you felt the need to comment again,(since keeping silent is not your strong point) so this time you are actually saying that your cousin commited a crime by arming himself with an illegal weapon because of all the murders in your family, might I remind you that you left wesley prior to 1970, so nothing that you say about wesley is current and all hearsay? The girlfriend “lover” that was killed I hope you are not referring to Claudette because that will become laughable. So take my advise, calm domn only comment when you have something pertainent to say so that way your comments can be relavant, and people wont see you as just another blabber mouth on every issue

  31. B.s
    September 10, 2012

    They really say no good deed will go unpunished. The truth behind the story to those who dont know will say what they want with their tongue. So sorry you had to reach in that situation so simple so innocently. But is times like this you get to know who for you ;who against. Your officer friend will never claim it because his job would be on the line. Smh Trust me this is just a boy poor who left his work to help out his friend as he usually does to get something from the port with that same friend vehicle and got his self in that unfortunate incident. But is a poor person child you be my boy expect to be oppressed system. Jah see Jah guide. SMH.

    • jade
      September 10, 2012

      No doubt. This guy was framed! He became the fall guy for his officer friend. He needs a darned good attorney. Fingerprints!!

  32. trolol
    September 10, 2012

    Wow, I’m good! Notice it was an mp5 k just by looking at the picture. My favorite sub machine gun, a lot of people would prefer the ump-45 but to me this gun is so small and compact. Good for civilian defense in urban territory.

  33. jojo
    September 10, 2012

    DNO please confirm before printing. stop we will confirm latter.

  34. RCx2
    September 10, 2012

    An M5… I’m impressed. I thought he’d swing around an Uzi like every other idiot. He has taste

    • true dominican
      September 10, 2012

      SAD :twisted: :twisted:

      • RCx2
        September 11, 2012

        How exactly? Not everyone who has or wants a gun is a criminal

  35. RR
    September 10, 2012

    The man who borrowed the vehicle should have told the owner he was going on the port because they always search vehicles entering the port. He is the one in hot water now smh.

  36. tie toe
    September 10, 2012

    where is our official voice in all of that .shouldnt they address those issues .(you cannot stop it but please dont stay quiet and pretend that you are not concern)big cities address theirs.

  37. Morihei Ueshiba
    September 10, 2012

    Eh, Ashton going to war man, one sub-machine gun, 24 rounds of 9mm ammunition, four 12-gauge rounds of shot-gun ammunition and one .45 caliber ammunition.
    Well Dominica finished, mano case will never call, Drug dealing legalized, corruption in Govt is normal everyday life, goodbye nature isle. skerrit destroy it. :cry:

    • janie jean pierre
      September 10, 2012

      fu real

  38. September 10, 2012

    We never know who are the real criminals until they are caught. The police service which we depend on for security and to exercise law and order has lost it. They find themselves involved in all sorts of compromising situations. The police officer is a dominican and has to face the court system like any criminal.
    No one is talking about what was in the barrels or who were the barrels for which was cleared from customs. DNO must follow the stories properly and report on complete stories.

    • namich2008
      September 10, 2012

      So is it safe to conclude that whatever was in these cleared barrels needed a level of protection of such firepower until they got to their destination.

      I must agree this entire thing require more invesigation and indepth reporting.

      Another question that I need some feedback is that it was reported that Telemacque was driving a vehicle belonging to a police officer. If this is true, can we say that this weapon belongs to this officer, or is it the property of the Commonwealth of Dominica? Is there a license / permit for this class of assult weapon. Are these weapons not only issued to SWAT / SPECIAL security /police offices when they are executing special authorise operations?

      This has so many unanswered questions

  39. Anonymous
    September 10, 2012

    Nameless should shutup.a lawyer has to protect his/her client in best interest as the law permits there’s a way of doing things.I believe that u spend to much money on lawyers that’s y u call them greedy.

  40. Anonymous
    September 9, 2012

    CRIME PAYS THAT IS WHY THE LAWYERS ARE GETTING FAT

    • FED UP
      September 10, 2012

      I AM A LAWYER AND I HAVEN’T GAINED AN OUNCE!

      • tie toe
        September 11, 2012

        another lie

  41. miss concern
    September 9, 2012

    everything is politics. come on man. no man in right mind would go to port with a vehicle with an illegal firearm, knowing that vehicle would be searched. obviously the man was not aware it was in the vehicle.

    • Rastafari
      September 10, 2012

      @ miss concern, obviously you are very naive and gullible. Guns, ammunition and ill-legal drugs bring in the MOST VAT-free $$$$$ in this region of the world! So this person knew exactly what they were involved in. AWESOME job RPF/Drug Squad, the port is where all the ‘comess’ comes in. Keep the pressure on them.

      • a.m
        September 10, 2012

        My friend! miss concern hit the nail on the head, the police who owns the vehicle shoule come clean about the gun so that this inocent young man can go free..

      • Irie I
        September 10, 2012

        The police should report what truthfully and honestly what exactly what was found during the search. Thats a make up list

  42. frenz
    September 9, 2012

    Thereis was Corruption in the police force before Skerrit however i must admit that their is a Next Level of corruption in the police force since the Skerrit administration. Well i guess it is all part of the next level promise. In fact corruption has gone to the next level through out.

    • Choice X
      September 10, 2012

      When the last administration did a cleanup of the force after an official inquiry, the present labour party turned round and reinstated the rogue officers for petty political reasons. That action sent a strong signal to aspiring “rogue cops” that they have the blessings of the present administration in their nefarious practices.

  43. AMBROSE resign
    September 9, 2012

    EYE HOPE DAT GUN WASnt in newtown fon cole marigot wesley possie gwabay citronier fly city river street gutta tarish montego bay woodfordhill potterville blue blue city purple city orange city sessame square l. plus gwada and vincy and vi’s oubiere kalibishie and all those other bad spots in domnica

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2012

      :?: :?: :?: best u did not comment because you cannot speak proper English and just making yourself sound like a fool because the world out there don’t see a community as a bad place they see the country as a bad place :twisted: :twisted: :-x :-x

      Foolish person don’t know when to speak….

    • Marigot
      September 10, 2012

      take Marigot out of it plez how many shootings Marigot ever had, FYI Marigot people know what hard work is, know your dogs place n cat position, “ah we nor damn farse n like fas money.

  44. Anonymous
    September 9, 2012

    All u cannot give the name of the person but if is drugs he was found with or was held with suspicion all u will have is name , picture and all on DNO. All u too bias. All u choosing whose name all u want to dirty.

    • Jespen
      September 10, 2012

      Jack. The persons have not been charged.

    • tie toe
      September 10, 2012

      they just did

  45. Gun Powder
    September 8, 2012

    What the hell is taking them so long to arrest his criminal double agent police officer? How the hell the driver is arrested, the police vehicle is released and the police officer is not arrested for such a hiedous crime? Is that particular officer above the Law?

  46. Jespen
    September 8, 2012

    Here we go again. The time has is now ripe when Government officials must go to the people’s house of parliament and amend the laws pertaining to the possession and use of firearms and ammunition with the aim of preserving innocent lives.

    Firstly, in the new Firearms Amendment Act, it needs to be made clear as to what exactly is a firearm. Amendments need to be such where it a firearm is defined as being any pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun…imitation…or ANY PART THEREOF. It will therefore mean that if one is found to have in his possession a spring, trigger, pin, barrel or any other part of a firearm, it will be deemed that he or she has or had in his or her possession of a FIREARM and charged as such.

    In avoidance of being caught with such weapons in their possession, perpetrators have become rather very creative in that during the transportation of such weapons, they will dismantle the weapon and hide the parts in various compartments about their vehicles.

    Like has been done in other jurisdictions, the offense must now become strictly indictable, where the case is tried by only a judge and jury panel and that if found guilty, the presiding judge must impose a sentence of NO LESS THAN SEVEN YEARS on the subject. The laws will have to be written in such a manner where not even the presiding Judge is allowed to use his or her discretion when passing sentence.

    I am confident that with such an amended act in place, the incidence of firearm related offenses will drop rather significantly, as the fear of seven years of one’s life being wasted away in prison will become a dominating factor in the minds of each individual.

    And no, I am not saying that such amendments will apply to this particular case of discuss, as this offence would have occurred pre amendment.

  47. favours
    September 8, 2012

    it would appear my comments taking forever to be posted..hmmmmmmm

  48. Anonymous
    September 8, 2012

    This officer must be working in some special close quarter combat mission within the police force or he is working as the PM security cause these weapons use pistol calibre runs for special mission instead of the assault rifles such as the m16 which the SSU is familiar with.

  49. j
    September 8, 2012

    Lord wat is dominica coming tooo? Lord take control of dominica plz

  50. Glenford
    September 8, 2012

    Them mad dere jus givin Granbay bad name.

  51. Oh really!
    September 8, 2012

    Out on bail $1.50

  52. with my own eyes
    September 8, 2012

    please release type of gun…there are too many subs.

  53. favours
    September 8, 2012

    The public should know exactly what happened because there are so many illegal firearms out there not in officers hand,tell tax force to go and get info and bring them in,stop the infighting and do the work..leave the officers he work hard every day alone.it’s you guys pleasure to arrest good officers and not investigate properly.you guys should be transferred to out station to investigate and prosecute and the same officer involved should be in task force.mr commissioner u know the guys there shouldnt be there,theyre all cowards n u know that,what are they still doing there after the mess with the marigot robbery..clean tax force and get good n fearless officers,u know who they’re.thought u came to make a change but its the same.smfh..

  54. favours
    September 8, 2012

    the truth is the gun was found,the oocupants said the gun n vehicle belong to an officer,he wasnt contacted by the ooficers instead they thought they won the jack pot and was all excited and arrested the both n placed the young man in police cells..when the officer later came in and gave an account of the gun the young man is still in police cells.smh..the officers are fighting for praise and promotion.stop playing politics and work had for your promotion and leave hard working officers alone.

  55. favours
    September 8, 2012

    smh

  56. tie toe
    September 8, 2012

    i yet to see nothing wrong with that.criminal shot at the policemen and our judge and lawyers choose them over our policemen .one policeman grazed a guy that was abusing a child and that policeman lost his job .so tell me ,who is going to guard them.and how are they going to do their jobs if the law is working against them.

    • tie toe
      September 8, 2012

      (something)not nothing

  57. bougla
    September 8, 2012

    was he on a mission?

    • Floatman
      September 9, 2012

      he was on a mission Without permission

  58. dude
    September 8, 2012

    dirty cops dnt use their licenses firearm to do their dirty jobs….thats why he got the sub!!!

    • rasjoe
      September 8, 2012

      listen to POLICE AND THIEVES – J BOOG on youtube

  59. not confused
    September 8, 2012

    cool running you want to sound toooooooooooo intelligent. when the rest of the news comes out you will lose your confusion

    • cool running
      September 8, 2012

      Not confused, Why are you accusing me of trying to sound too intelligent? If you have the facts sorrounding this matter and you are not confused, why don’t you just go ahead and break the news.

  60. good heart
    September 8, 2012

    i really want to know about the sub machine gun is that the gun they use to kill Munga a.k.a Omary Small we want to know everything,when is other stuff you all have names everything we want to know the guy you all have and the police officer to we want to know everything

    i believe that’s the gun that killed Omari Smalls because it could be a police too, because their was to much hatters

    • sigh
      September 10, 2012

      Haters of a common criminal. What good did Munga contribute to society. You simpletons need to stop glorifying drug dealers and criminals and start emulating positve role models.

      • Shameless
        September 11, 2012

        Let me say again. Munga got just what he deserved :twisted: . Who vex lost! May his soul burn in eternal HELL! He was a criminal and so I always say got has a way of showing us all who is god.

        Assertive, NOT Agressive!

  61. Morihei Ueshiba
    September 8, 2012

    Since Skerrit come pm so crime rising like never before in Dominica history. :cry:

    • ROSEAU VALLEY
      September 8, 2012

      Oh Morihei….spare the man this once. I understand your frustration but alas he can’t be blame for everything people do.

    • >>>>>>>>>>>>
      September 9, 2012

      They are using the ‘no law no constitution can stop me’…..Monkey see monkey do!

    • Anonymous
      September 9, 2012

      All u acting like D/CA alone crime is on the rise.

    • Anonymous
      September 9, 2012

      Ain’t skerrit doin the crime

    • english
      September 9, 2012

      yes is skerit dat give him d gun….STUUUUUPPPPESSSSS…..GTFOH

    • sigh
      September 10, 2012

      Stop being a donkey and taking up oxygen that could go to someone who really needs it. Why stop there? Skeritt is the cause of the hurricanes, Middle-East unrest, cancer, global warming and U.S. recession too? smh! Grow some brain cells and stop politicizing everything.

  62. huh?
    September 8, 2012

    thats the police gun

  63. cool running
    September 8, 2012

    Kind of confused. 1. A man was arrested when a sub-machine gun was found in the vehicle he was driving. 2. A source told DNO that the vehicle the arrested man was driving belongs to police officer.
    DNO, based on this information I am left with the following questions:

    1. Assuming the vehicle in question belongs to a police officer, is it illegal for an officer to carry a gun in his/her vehicle? That being said, why arrest a man for that? If I am driving an officer’s car, I wouldn’t know if there is a gun.

    2. Was the car in question stolen by the one arrested? That would be different

    3.Was it a set up? Sill does not make sense to me?

    4.Is the police officer in question a suspect and therefore wanted?

    5.If so, why conduct the search when the vehicle was driven by another person?

    6.Judging from a similar incident that occured in Possie this week where a young man was arrested for driving a vehicle with a gun that he said was belonging to a police officer, I am so confused by what is happening.

    • Anansi
      September 8, 2012

      Good points Cool R. I am confused as well. Guess we’ll never know the answers until the ID of the alleged perp is disclosed.

      But from how it looks now, it’s a tangled web of a mystery.

    • laughing
      September 8, 2012

      connecting the dots. The constants are police ,guns and drivers not being aware(tickle us) not knowing gun is in ride.
      Isn’t there an article below about math made simple? You D/cans never seize to amaze.

      • cease
        September 8, 2012

        u meant to say cease instead of seize. I agree with u though.

      • FAIRNESS!!
        September 10, 2012

        cease

    • Anonymous
      September 8, 2012

      @ cool running

      hmmm, nice deductive reasoning. from your assessment it ‘appears’ like the police may be setting-up people by allowing them to drive vehicles with guns planted onboard

    • ROSEAU VALLEY
      September 8, 2012

      Why would someone give this excellent contribution a thumps down? I wish the person had indicated what he/she felt was wrong or inaccurate about this contribution.

    • me1
      September 9, 2012

      @cool runnings, here how I personally would answer/question you:
      1. Have you ever seen officers walking around with machine guns in Dominica. NO. and lets say an officer has a gun in his vehicle, he know he is going to lead a friend the ride, why not remove it from the vehicle. So that police officer should be in just as much or even more hot water than the driver of the vehicle.

      2. If you find a gun in a vehicle, it don’t have to be a stolen vehicle to arrest the person. once the gun is not licensed on the driver’s name he should be and will be arrested.

      3. If it was a set up, he still have to be arrested. What was his motive, it there was one. what is he doing with a gun even if he says it’s not his but it was found in his posession.

      4. The owner of the vehicle should be arrested as well for questioning if the driver don’t claim the fire arm.

      5.If the driver of the vehicle claims the vehicle you only search him and his properties. If not, you search the owner of the vehicle.

      6. The police officer in possie should be arrested as well for questioning and most likely should be charged for carelessness. what if the person in possie took that gun and committed a crime with it, what then.

      I hope this answers your questions a little and if not you i would begin to think you are ok with people driving around with machine guns in their vehicle.

  64. Too much red tape
    September 8, 2012

    Want to know the sad truth unlike the US HE WILL BE ON BAIL NEXT WEEK TO HIDE OTHERS he may have. So our only prayer wil be to not be the victim when they strike.

  65. weh papa
    September 8, 2012

    The greedy lawyers gonna run defend them to get their dirty money.Then we gonna be left with more criminally intent minds on the streets!

    • ROSEAU VALLEY
      September 8, 2012

      What do you mean “The greedy lawyers gonna run defend them to get their dirty money”
      Why do you think that it costs so much (time, effort and money) to obtain an LLB and LEC? Why is the practice of law considered such a prestigious career option from time immemorial? Why do parents get so much pride in having their sons or daughters graduate as lawyer? Why the social status of a lawyer?

      I do not understand why I feel so compelled to defend lawyers but I do not agree with the suggestion that lawyers are greedy. Like all other occupations, lawyers have a role to play in society. This is not different from the medical doctor who attends to the criminal shot by the police in the act of committing a robbery or murder. It is not different from the priest, who offers pray for the murderer of an innocent victim. The lawyer performs his role just as the prosecution, the magistrate and the judge.

      Lawyers like all other professionals have student loans to pay, licenses, fees, interests payments to make, they have operating overhead costs (office rental, utilities, wages and salaries etc), Like any other business operation, they expect a reasonable and generous return on their investment. Lawyers are not greedy. They make a meaningful contribution to the advancement of our society. They help our society function for the common good of all.

      The lawyer is obligated to do whatever s/he can.. to the best of his/her ability and in keeping with his/her training and calling to defend his/her clients. S/he must be paid for services rendered, just as the doctor, barber, seamstress, tailor and restaurateur must be paid for the services rendered.

      It is unfair to blame lawyers for more criminal elements on the streets. Are you also prepared to thank lawyers for having so many criminals imprisoned, for fighting for your rights, and defending your personal economic interests?

    • Nameless
      September 9, 2012

      i hope you will never need one of those “greedy lawyers” in your lifetime. Trouble has a way of finding people

  66. me1
    September 8, 2012

    seeing that the gun was found in a vehicle belonging to a law enforcment officer, the question is now,WHERE DID THAT GUN CAME FROM……hummmm, this is going to be interesting

  67. Anonymous
    September 8, 2012

    So why the secret about the identity of the individual? Was the police official selling a state gun to the paerson? cover up again?

  68. south city girl
    September 8, 2012

    that breaking news don’t have enough information cause, its not the guy’s gun. its the law enforcer unlicensed, stolen from law enforcement store room gun.Hope the honest law enforcers deal with the matter properly to bring to justice the real
    perpetrator and don’t just allow the one who was caught red-handed innocently to take the blame innocently to preserve the wolf in sheep clothing.

    • ROSEAU VALLEY
      September 8, 2012

      This is what breaking news suggest. The reporter does not necessarily have the complete, entire story. All the facts are still unknown or are yet to be verified.

      Your contribution may be a rush to uniformed conclusions. Let’s await an update with more details.

  69. Shameless
    September 8, 2012

    Why are we surprised?

    All this is part of the next level that we wee promised. Fortunately for us we have seen the police being more agressive under the new commissioner which is an indication that they have more confidence in his leadership than the last puppet. Hope the government allow him to do his job and not remove him for going after the big boys and their disciples.

    Assertive, NOT Agressive!

  70. September 8, 2012

    OMG! What is sweet Nature Isle coming too?

    • ROSEAU VALLEY
      September 8, 2012

      Your reaction seems overboard. It does not match the story. The story does not warrant such a reaction. These things happen all ovr,all the time and by itself the story does not necessarily suggest an OMG!!!! degeneration of the Dominican society.

  71. Very Aware
    September 8, 2012

    Once saw a movie who killed the procecuteor and why interesting mvie late 70’s early 80’s.Look it up folks and view it. It came to mind when DNO stated the car “allegedly” belongs to an officer whatever.
    Let;s see how this one unfolds. Part of the next level in our development.

  72. El Presidente
    September 7, 2012

    I think its time Dominca Police start acting Rambo

  73. anonymous2
    September 7, 2012

    More reason for a trained population to have the right to bear arms. A defenseless population is exactly that. The police aren’t going to protect you. Criminals will always have guns and so will the police and military. If you think that the police are going to be right there, you are only fooling yourself.

  74. 1979
    September 7, 2012

    ummm am I missing something?? are we preparing for a war?? what a man need a sub machine gun for in Dominica?? are things really that grave??? wow….what kind of place will my kids live in?

    • ROSEAU VALLEY
      September 8, 2012

      Hi 1979,where have you been? Haven’t been seeing your very insightful and shape comments of late. Thought the NJIC had shut you up.
      Welcome back.

      • Support
        September 10, 2012

        Well remember it is the year 1979 eh!!

      • 1979
        September 10, 2012

        I’ve been busy making ends meet man, I know they are watching but I have NO FEAR! fear cannot save you from the absolute eventuality that awaits us all.

        after all are you afraid to die? or do you want to live forever.

        as for DNO, NJIC and the rest, By their deeds we will all know them (and their purpose).

        it’s nice catching up with a fellow compatriot.

        stay safe valley.

  75. September 7, 2012

    lol how come everytime that happens, the arrestee is always driving a police vehicle or was holding the guns for the police. OFFICER where is your discipline and responsibility. Mr. commissioner..when will the stand against irresponsible police officers come into effect. cyan have dem type of police on the force when their duty weapons are in the hands of criminals.. :twisted:

  76. ideal
    September 7, 2012

    but I am sure he will be out on bail soon, as long as he have someone to stand security, all the real criminals walking free in DA

  77. caan understand dat!
    September 7, 2012

    bonj bt di man didn’t see di gun under di seat,smeting di man go and gt on di port…is a police vehicle…dominicans allu too quick to speculate…gosh man!

    • queen
      September 9, 2012

      you seem to have some info tell us more

  78. TeteMorne I from...
    September 7, 2012

    Carrying a weapon does not mean he was up to no good. People sometimes have to do what makes them feel more secured. You should see what I carry when I go jogging. :mrgreen:

    • TeteMorne I from...
      September 7, 2012

      *More secure*

      Where is the edit/delete options???? 8-O

    • Jespen
      September 8, 2012

      We all know you carry your piece of wood or stick. Whatever the case. :lol:

    • Resident
      September 11, 2012

      So why was he arrested in the first place? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm

  79. September 7, 2012

    Bubble gum was not arrested. What is good for the goose is good for the gander.
    I suppose his surname is not Caret, Astaphan od Nassief.

  80. him
    September 7, 2012

    Skerrit didn’t say he would go to parliament and pass draconian laws re those who are found in the possession of illegal firearms?

  81. Watch dog
    September 7, 2012

    Is that one of the weapons missing from the police armory? It’s interesting to know. Then why is the officer who is the owner of the vehicle not in the cells. What is such a powerful weapon doing at the back of his seat of his private vehicle. Is he at war with someone since its my understanding that officer DG is a rebel officer?

  82. Rasta Mystic
    September 7, 2012

    DNO , Take my word for it the weapon belongs to a Police officer , and that particular weapon was has been missing for a while. So much corruption in that Police Force . I have brothers among other relatives in the Police Force and the stories they tell me sometimes really breaks my heart . Will they make and example of this Officer ? We will have to just wait and see .

  83. Do Not Object (DNO)
    September 7, 2012

    way way way,another one again,them cops still sleeping in beds with them criminals

  84. Anonymous
    September 7, 2012

    this is not fond cole gang ok.is a man came to do business and the gun was spotted.

  85. muta
    September 7, 2012

    Praying does nothing to halt crime !
    Harsh punishment from the courts is the solution.

    • trolol
      September 7, 2012

      4 people dislike you like you lied. lmao, some real dumb people out there. Only action make things happen. You cannot have a big stone on top your car and pray for it to move. You have to get up and find a way to move it.

    • Anonymous
      September 8, 2012

      Praying is actually very powerful. maybe you and your entire dominica flock who do not believe just do not know how to pray. and when children see their parents pray they will learn to pray too and not be led into those fruitless temptations. With all the harsh punishments, crime still continues – haven’t you noticed?

      • Jayson
        September 8, 2012

        Is the power in the prayer…or in the God that responds to the prayer…!

    • tie toe
      September 8, 2012

      and god help those who help themselves .we just want to sit there and say god will, god will and we not doing nothing to help ourselves

  86. Sad state of affairs
    September 7, 2012

    WAY Papa. What is becoming of the Nature Island? LORD WE NEED DEVINE INTERVENTION

  87. vigilant
    September 7, 2012

    Ecclesiastes 9:18-Wisdom is better than weapons of war:but one sinner destroyeth much good

  88. lisad
    September 7, 2012

    I think the preposition “with” changed the meaning of the statement. Shouldn’t it read, Man arrested for having for possessing a sub machine gun?

    • you too fast
      September 7, 2012

      you must be an idiot your comment makes no sense, you people always ready to criticize and at the end is you that looking like the dam fool…

    • TeteMorne I from...
      September 7, 2012

      From bad to worse, Einstein!!!

    • dalis
      September 8, 2012

      The machine gun may have been arrested as well…

      • laughing
        September 8, 2012

        very funnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

    • Raven
      September 8, 2012

      If you knew how much I laughed when I read your comment “Sir”!! LMAO, where did you go to school? :lol: :lol: :lol:

  89. dcan in gwada
    September 7, 2012

    sell out!!!

  90. %
    September 7, 2012

    When everything is confirmed, i will have a lengthier comment.

    • %
      September 9, 2012

      You are simply a fool….Look at your name….If you had anything in your brain other than smoke or dust, you would know that the story is confusing, so one cannot make an intelligent comment on it. Did you go tho school?

  91. trolol
    September 7, 2012

    Well well well. All you getting better guns than the police, what is this! :lol: :lol:

    • Top Spot
      September 7, 2012

      what the hell u know….
      it was a police gun in the first place!!!

  92. Freethinker
    September 7, 2012

    No doubt caught during the filming of Gangs of Fond Cole.

    • Mrs. Forker
      September 7, 2012

      what the hell does fondcole have to do with this?

      • Freethinker
        September 8, 2012

        …maybe that the man was arrested near Fond Cole? You know, reading articles really does lower the percentage of stupid responses to them. Try it some time.

  93. on the side
    September 7, 2012

    Not bail all you bailing criminals?

    • Top Spot
      September 7, 2012

      so u saying innocent people alone that dere Stockfarm… think b4 u type!!!!

  94. no name
    September 7, 2012

    papa metre.. good job for reprimanding him.. can’t tell what damage would’ve been caused if he used it.. what is this nor?

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