Assistant Superintendent of Police, Belgrove Charles, who heads the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), is soliciting the assistance of the public in solving two homicides on January 2, 2022.
Charles reported that Officers of the CID have begun investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of 28-year-old Miron Benjamin of Cochrane, whose lifeless body was found lying along the sidewalk of the E.O. Le Blanc Highway on Goodwill Road.
At the time of his discovery about 5:45 a.m. on Sunday, the deceased had multiple stab wounds to his body, Charles confirmed.
Meantime, as it relates to the second suspected murder of 2022, the CID head said a shooting incident at Trafalgar which occurred at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, resulted in the death of 26-year-old Stephen Paul of Stockfarm.
Charles further reported that another individual, Sherwin Yankee of Trafalgar, is nursing injuries at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital (DCFH) as a result of the said incident.
“We are urging anyone who may have useful information which could assist in solving these matters, please do not hesitate to contact the police at telephone number 266-5164 or 266-5165 or the hotline at 911 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-8477.”
He expressed condolences to the family and friends of Benjamin and Paul on behalf of the Chief of Police and other members of the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF).
IBO,you are always giving out false and misleading information,just like LOFTUS Durand.In the 70’s and 80’s the police were much more BRUTAL than today,they were not involved in politics,and they did not take BS.In the years mentioned the police had to deal with the DREADS,the 1979 overthrow,the 1981 operation Red Dog,the December 1981 attack on Police headquarters by members of the DDF in which police officer Mathias Alexander was killed.In 1983 they worked as members of CPF in Grenada.In 1984 they were trained in advance battle skills,map reading and survival skills by the 7th Special Forces,82nd Airborne Division,from Fort Bragg North Carolina.When the UWP won election in 1995 they lunched a Massive investigation into the operation of the police force.The UWP based on false information and lies,and with no evidence,they dismissed the police commissioner his deputy and 6 other police officers.No government has destroyed the police like UWP did.The police BROTHERHOOD is gone…
How many homicides were recorded in Dominica last year? Are there any public figures out? My condolences to the victims families and relatives.
Sir your wish is falling on death ear’s..the beast will come from the north..many sincere police men was framed and insulted for you to be in that position…you are not a police officer and will never be anymore…you are the top man in the mannicou gang…your interest is not for country…zoor say movay Adventist..where is William cuffy?..was he framed?…but jah and karma is not a police…I pray for my nation for less crimes..amen…but new apartment does turn into ugly ghetto and am also sorry in advance because doz apartment doz bring gun crime
A people that mistrust their ‘police force’ isn’t inclined to help them. Why would they? Furthermore, that police force is much to selective which crimes they investigate. I mean I have never seen them investigating anything at the financial centre, to name just one. Did they ever make a statement on the Choksi affair? I rest my case.
Help d police? Oh my…now i am getting afraid…now they will send me in my grave…confidential police? Oh my…let me laugh like bra rabbit
Very high homicide rate in Dominica!
Typo – Jan 2, 2022
ADMIN: Thank you. We have made the correction.
Most crimes are solved by the police with information obtained from eye witnesses and the general public. It is therefore imperative that the Police Force maintains a healthy and cordial relationship with the public.
In recent times we have witnessed the police brutalising, falsely arresting and charging innocent members of the public. Some police officers have even been accused and charged with the murders of unarmed civilians in custody.
These incidents have led to a lack of confidence in the Police Force. Many citizens view the police with grave suspicion.
Some of the things which can be done to restore the Police Force to respectability are:
*Community policing ( a must)
“Careful recruitment ( best of society)
*Ongoing training (continuous tutelage)
*Emphasis on professionalism ( having competence & adequate expertise)
* Apolitical organisation (meritorious promotion – no politics)
These are just a few pointers.
Bro. Ibo, you are very much on point once again. I like your F.O.S.A. comments:
F – Factual in content
O – Objective in nature
S – Solution based
A – Action oriented
Charles what is the difference between the homicides that happen in the possi police station and the headquarters under the hands of the police and these two? I know there are witnesses to all four homicides. This is the reason the police need to operate with integrity and honor to the constitution. The law was made for every man woman and child under its jurisdictions. Now you asking the public for help. None is acceptable and 2022 house need cleaning