A 19-year-old Fond Cole man has been charged with murder following the death of Brian McPherson of St. Aroment, Goodwill, who was the ill-fated victim of a motor vehicle incident on the evening of February 27, 2022.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Belgrove Charles who heads the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), reported that following investigation by his department, Samuel Nicholas was charged with the murder of the 36-year-old security officer.
Nicholas appeared before the Roseau Magistrate Court, today, March 8, 2022, where the charge of murder was read to him. He was not required to enter a plea since this is an indictable offense.
According to ASP Charles, on the night of the incident, McPherson and his wife were en route to their home when they were struck by a passing pick-up truck registration number TP778 driven by Nicholas.
The pair were transported to the Dominica China Friendship Hospital (DCFH) where McPherson succumbed to the injuries which he sustained.
To date, his wife is still a patient at the hospital.
“On behalf of the Chief of Police, gazetted Officers and a rank and file of the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) I extend our deepest sympathy to the family of the deceased and all those affected by this incident. Also, I would like to wish God’s guidance on the family of the accused,” ASP Charles stated.
The accused is remanded in custody.
Hello and good afternoon my people. First I want to offer my condolences to the decease/Victim family and may he rest in peace. The article is vague in regards to the charge of Murder because it don’t give any details as to how this Accident occurred. Was the driver driving under the influence of drugs or was he intoxicated . Even if he was intoxicated a Murder charge won’t stick because there are mitigating factors. The correct charges should be DWI , Manslaughter First Degree or Criminal Negligence Homocide.
The problem with this reporting DNO is accident.In an accident the driver is charged with causing death by dangerous driving.If the driver wilfully hit(jam) the guy that is murder.If you push somebody in front of a vehicle knowing the vehicle will hit that person,the person gets hit and dies,the person doing the pushing will be charged with murder.A person cannot be convicted of murder in an accident.Mr.Man eat dog,for years it was my duty to exterminate criminals like you and others.Rogues,vagabonds,rapists,murderers and arsonists were prime targets like you.Defending someone who shot two young people to death in New Jersey and escaped to Dominica.Son of Satan.
ADMIN: Murder was the charge read in court.
Considering that we are seeking more information, the issue is not the news reporting itself, we can only report the available facts of the case, but the justification by the authorities for choosing to levy a murder charge.
You have contradicted yourself … one time If the driver wilfully hit(jam) the guy that is murder” and another time “A person cannot be convicted of murder in an accident”
Rumors, and they are just that, suggest that this was deliberate
We Rally With Samuel🤍
We got your back💪
Very Unfair Charge, You are just as much a victim❤
Murder? DNO, are you sure the charge was murder? I think you should check with the police. Smh
ADMIN: This article is based on the charge read in court which came from the statement of the investigating officer (the police).
DNO, we need better reporting. In your February 28th, 2022 article, you reported that Brian McPherson died as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Why does this fatal accident warrant a murder charge? What was the outcome of the police investigation? Was the driver under the influence of drugs or alcohol? Was the fatality the result of an intentional act and not an accident?
I’m in the dark. Please shed some light.
FYI: DNO is my preferred source of Dominica news. I’m in New York.
ADMIN: Thank you for making us your preferred news source.
We can only report on verifiable facts and information released by the investigators unless we report on rumour which no good news agency will do.
As of publishing, we were unable to get any more information from the authorities but we will continue to seek answers.
DNO, you are able to report on a rumour by stating, “it is alleged that so and so did xyz but this can not be verified by DNO at this time.” that is how you add context to a story without reporting something untrue. That was only one example, but there are multiple ways to report on unverified information by stating it is unverified.
ADMIN: A well written news article is based on facts and verifiable sources – “I heard via whatsapp” is not a verifiable source.
Adding allegedly before a rumour or claim does not indemnify a publisher from liability or penalty under law.
There are some clear exceptions to reporting on rumour.
For example, if an individual publicly responds to an accusation that is circulating in the public we can report on the response which may allow us an appropriate avenue to reference the original statement or rumour.
I would like to know why their were witnesses n not one was brought before the court to testify
He should be charged murder and another female involved with the accident should be charged as coconspirator
I admire the police department for holding these young reckless drivers for their irresponsible actions.An example has to be made to send a strong message that regardless of your age you have to drive with a level of caution and respect for pedestrians.
Think the guy killed the man… was no accident.. didnt say anything about reckless driving.. full blown murder.. hmmmm.
Are you talking about the same guy who shot and killed the young man and woman in the USA?He was not extradited.In Dominica when a rogue and vagabond ,habitual criminal,abuser of children and women.burglers and thieves are killed,according to the police,just men shall have their reward.That is your answer Mr.observer.
As for you Mr defender of all Evil work in Dominica. I dont want to see the amount of crimes you committed here but by defending the evil man you are automatically defending yourself
Lin,,, you not only a clown but also an investigator!!!!
a young man in his thirties was killed at delices in 2019 – 2020 in a vehicle accident and to date no charges was read.