A Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) official has landed in hot water in Florida, according to reports reaching Dominica News Online.
DDA’s Head of Product Development, Kathleen Cuffy, was detained on Friday (July 13) in Broward County, Florida.
Forty-one year old Cuffy’s said to have been arrested for petty theft.
DNO will continue to follow that story.
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I read case is going to trial in a couple days.. Follow up on that DNO please.
Please, I hope no jail time. Not good for anyone.
The matter is set for hearing on August 30, 2012. Heard that she was back at work but was granted bail. A simple matter where she was bailed for less than US$50.00. The American system is very prejudicial. I wonder if it was an American whether they would subject them to such treatment. If she has a green card, she stands to lose it if found guilty. Pray hard. She has a child.
If this young lady didnt do anything weong why try spoil her name,right now you know what she has to do,sue them girl make them pay for trying to make you look small.Dominicans really need to make sure something is right before jumping and pointing fingers.we all make mistakes .all is well kathlyn dont worry with those haters they can’t do anything to you.keep your head up and keep working to reach the top.
if kathleen cuffy is booked by florida police for petty theft. She has the responsibility to prove her innocence. it is unfortunate that she had to be booked for this offense. i am not sure if she will be kept incarcerated or bailed. they (florida police) will come up with all kinds of things, including, lie detector tests, finger prints…etc. sorry that this happened… i will not be a judge of her situation. i will leave that for the courts. i think she has a good lawyer.
i am not sure what this negative publicity will do to her future in tourism if she is found guilty. if she is found innocent, well she could become a millionaire when she start to sue…
Sorry to hear that… but i am not a legal mind so i cannot comment further… that is for the lawyers, prosecutors, jury and judge to decide…
for those criticizing, just remember, we are all sinners…
THERE IS AN UPDATE OF THE SITUATION…I am counting on DNo to the the reporting just as good as they did the “REPORTING”…i am waiting, along with the apology…I AM WAITIN DNO…
I totally agree with u. I am also waiting.
There is no update on the situation. What is going around online is a rumor. The same person who started a chain mail when this unfortunate incident occurred is now probably feeling guilty and has now started another chain mail saying there is an update.
All you just want DNO to make things up just like that then.
Apology pour ki sa? Reporting the news? Get over it folks.
A mug is a thousand word.
Please👋
I always have a problem with the way we carry news in Dominica. Graduations were just around the corner and you have not seen one report on DNO about the excellent performance of some of our students, not an interview or report. But this type of story is too uplifting for us Dominicans that’s not what we want to hear, we want to hear about our family, friends, neighbours falling. That’s what we Dominicans like to hear. There are Dominicans abroad being arrested, why is it that they don’t make the local news. How will DNO undo the damage done by reporting this after she is found innocent?
SO…DNO…you doh post my first comment because I mention the name of the first person I observe spreading the story, probably even how ALLU AT DNO get know about the arrest in the first place…Pedro K was the one I observed spreading the story FB page and now he delete the post he made the other day and look now i posting in support of her.,..WAW…Pedro you calling DUMBINICANS and how they rejoicing and googling but you were among the first to do it..DNO …allu protecting de man nuh..why allu not posting my comments…no free speech I guess..after all in D/ca we in not USA..i get it..allu partial to certain people
Every thing comes to an end. And so is the end of DNO.
all allyuu Dominican suckers dat wanted to crucify poor Kathleen in allyuu look it just coming in over de wire,
u will be happy to know that charges were dropped for cathy. and at least 6 lawyers on the case. it was the cashier’s fault for not removing a security tag on her purchases and when she went through the door it beeped. some stupid uneducated retarded moron security that decided to call police although the store did not want to because they realized what happened. she also had her receipt in allyuu
Why would an innocent person need six lawyers to handle their case. Stop giving out false info to Dominicans. Her fingerprints and mugshot will always remain on file with law enforcement. She has a court date coming up soon and if she don’t show up or isn’t represented by a lawyer, a warrant will be issued for her arrest. Like I said before in my earlier observations, she has to prove that she didn’t conceal merchandise in her bag and walk past all cash registers like the security cameras showed she did !!
Even with the receipt they still get arrested? well all u have a big case papa
All the people with the negative comments might just be living in glass houses. Some of you have children and you don’ know what they will become! God don’t like ugly! The Negative vibes on there you all do not know Kathy! Basically she is a Dominican ambassador based on her job — she has represented Dominica with strides from the days of NDC and now DDA. Don’t forget that! And let us not be too quick to judge some we do not know. It is definite non of our business. Kathy a judge is going to just throw that out! Love you!!!!!!!
Tell them senjo. Dominicans to bad!
You know what! Each to his or her own and if that is how you all feel about Kathy! You know what! You do not know her! Someone who has traveled the world and been to America countless times! There is no way I could believe that! Accidents do happen and mistakes happen and many times they are innocent ones. If someone had already shopped X amount of goods in a store, why did such petty thing had to go thus far. It would have been better, if they had just asked her to pay. But there is no way in hell I believe my Kathy would do such. Technically the woman is a Dominican Ambassador, for many years. Please people, stop with all the negative about someone you do not know at all. Kathy, Sy and Baby you will be in my prayers. All will be well because a judge is going to throw this case out out out!!!!
Bordiay
Best Kathy run for Prime Minister man?
I don’t know what happened, but whatever it is took place in Miami, the US, where every business every store every office has a camera.
I would like to believe that before an arrest is made and someone is charged, a review of the relevant security camera would be made before making a determination papa bordiay.
But alas, Hunter said in his song “typical dominican”…when we love somebody…they can burn down a city they never guilty.
But anyways, I’m sure the rest of the story will come out.
I know someone who earned over US $400,000 per annum, stole $23,000, lost his partnership, and could no longer practice law. Remember the parable of the ewe lamb. Therefore, while you stand behind your friend and hope for the best, do some introspection because what I am getting here is that a lot of you would be quick to believe this if it was someone without a title that was in this predicament and that mentality must change. At any rate, I wish her the best.
DNO…I think by now the story should be updated. By now some clarity should be given on this situation. I think this is a misunderstanding and I do not know her. Give her the opportunity to clear her name. I know how easy it is to get distracted or even a associate makes a mistake and have you take the fall for it…Please work harder in getting an interview from her so this can end. Every day that goes by without the actual truth tarnishes her name more.
Well Dominicans colorful papa. When is our enemy its ok to post pic and all, when its our friend or a popular person its bad to post. If it was skerrit I wonder what woudl be the response. Everybody braying but after 304 post nobody can say WHAT REALLY HAPPENED but you expect people to sympathise and blame DNO. Whats the point of blaming people when you cant even give the facts? All those saying poort Kathy I hope you will say that for other stories coming up sakway biased people
You make no sense whatsoever! Check your spelling before you come with your negative comment! According to what you wrote your spelling of (Its) should be (It’s) and there is no word (Cant) It’s (Can’t). Your (Whats) should be (What’s). Your grammar is just poor! In the word colorful you American and your (Sympathise) should be a (Z).
I don’t believe any of this about Kathleen I know her and she is a very nice person. DNO didn’t have 2 post this story when they don’t even know what really happened. this has already tarnish her name n may not be true. Keep the faith. God will deliver u Kath.
I agree, just know her by face but still is that news to report. Dominicans are really jealously people. We will do anything to destroy one another. I think DNO should remove that story from their page.
Kathy we are not friends but we are from the same village, when ever u meet me, you would always say a nice hello give a nice smile that is melting, so warm and soothing, You are in my prayers my dear, What is meant for bad will turn good in the end, Remember it is written, once u are in this world u will get trouble, u will be persecuted, just take that like A Thorn in Your Flesh. God is in it with u, He will see u through, Blessings will follow, Be Strong. I’ve been praying for you!
My analysis: The problem is not Kathy and what she may or may not have done. The problem is not the story in itself because this happened on Friday and the girl was all fine and doing well. The problem for her started on Monday after the article was published. The article was published around the same time that Dominicans were rejoicing and celebrating by calling one another to spread the word.
So who or what is the destructive agent here? just a thought…
Just the other day people were chastising Thomson Fontaine for reposting a story he found on another website. SO basically, I am little confuse as to what Dominicans stand for.
Kathleen Cuffy today, who else tomorrow, lady I pray for your be strong. Innocent until proven guilty God is good trust in him all the time. While you are in there use your time to do self-introspection see what you need to change what you have to continue doing. So take it in strides, bondieu bon
DNO told you all she was incarcerated BUT they fail to say that she was released promptly!!!!!!!! SHE NOT IN JAIL STILL TELL DNO TO FOLLOW UP ON THE DAM STORY.
What people fail to realize she is a MOTHER of a young child growing up, the DAUGHTER, a SISTER, a SPOUSE, a ROLE MODEL to some. Believe me she will still be seen as an inspiration despite this whole misfortune those of us who respect her will use this as a positive lesson to be alert, be strong and have faith,
Kathy you will be alright. fair moun dominique blajay! c’est sa yo sav dayjean but You will always be blessed my dear!
kathleen, cuz I love you. Hold strong, at this moment only concern yourself of God’s final judgement ..not one single person..that is what matters.
That’s very true. Still in disbelief! Hold on strong Kathleen
DOH BLAME AMERICA>….F’in Dominicans that expose the lady plight…
I have been reading the comments, a story is a story, my homeboy was accused of a crime and his face was all over the news, no biggy! Whats the difference..
And in Miami, if you are arrested, they will post you mugshot online, (public info) she is gna have to pay to get the photo taken down.
I can’t believe that DNO is posing a story of a “PETTY THEFT” incident that occurred in the UNITED STATES of AMERICA. Is news all you don’t have, is not all you fault. DNO did not need to embarrass the lady like that. This incident probably did not even the Broward County Newspaper.
Doh cry down DNO…is the hater jealous person that put it out there…no one needed to know…once it was out there DNO had no choice but to report on it!!! they are after all the media
It may not be in the Broward County Newspaper but it is on the World Wide Web. Petty theft or not it is news and that’s what DNO and other news media is all about. It may have been an accident, it may be sad and embarrassing to the lady but yet there are many other persons such as parrows,that have found themselves in the same and or similar situation and no one commented and said the news should not have been published. I agree, that the news media should use their discretion in publishing certain news item but let us not be prejudice because it is a friend or family
You are so right, petty theft in the USA. The staff of DNO should have a little more compassion, that I think is so wrong…why embarass & humiliate a young lady like that. Shame on DNO!! That is not news, it is character assassination.
OH DOMINICA weep not for Kathy but for your sons and daughters who are so quick to tear into each other. If this happened to a Jamaican, right or wrong the entire Jamaican community would have rallied around her. What is wrong with giving the benefit of the doubt? People do stupid things, but ah magwaysah you think a woman will leave all the way Dominica, pay for items valued over US 100 and choose to steal something worth UNDER 2.00? I tell you my people you all live in vacuums and have no idea how things happen in these parts. The person who leaked this is even worst than the cops, but today is hers, tommorows is ours. This is why I stay away from Dominicans. I will do anything to empower my people, but alas, our behaviour, tribalism and lang wapo is scary!
Rise up woman, dust yourself off, straighten your shoulders and walk tall!! This is a test of faith, loyalty, deceny and human dignity. Don’t give those who are dancing another song to dance on. Claim trimuph in the name of the most high. We fall down, but we get back up. Women, Dominican women in particular stand up for your sister, stand up for other women, stop dragging each other down.
Tri-State Beauty that’s is true. If anything happens to any Arab where I live, cars would be on fire all over the place. Even the Prime Minister would be on the T V to ask forgiveness.Most of the time,the relatives have to come out speaking to have the Arab community to stay calm. I don’t care how many thumbs and fist I have down. I have my opinions, and will stick to it. I just want to say Dominicans to like to backbite and rejoice over the shortcomings of their brothers and sisters. And to conclure; if the country (America) is rich it’s because of the blood and sweat of our fathers and mothers. They had it for free and by force. They are not better than her.
These things happen and I am sorry it happenned to this lady. She will overcome it and as my mom says ‘it’s just a nine day wonder’ after those nine days Dominicans will find something else and someone else to talk about. Never rejoice over someone else’s adversities. Life is hard enough for us all, let us all count our blessings as we do not know what tomorrow brings. PEACE.
Last nigth I went to Walmart here in Broward county and bought a $30.00 item, along with some other items. I did NOT use self check out because the line was way too long there so I waitied for a cashier to become available. I put my goods on the belt and she cashed and bagged the items. i quite unconcerned, swiped by debit card, got my receipt, bagged items handed ot me by the cashier, and walked out.
This morning i am putting the stuff away and realized that for some reason she did not charge me for the $30.00 item.This was not my fault neither was it hers. For soem reason she forgot or overlooked ringing up that item. In light of that I cannot judge this woman when somehting like this could happen to anyone. Broward County FL sherrifs are quite racist and with the amount of West Indians down here (particularly Hatians, I would not be surpised if she was railroaded and chaged innocetly. i hope she gets a good lawyer to help her in this situation. She could either pay the fine or choose to fight it.
I know oyu bioeffy ones wanna know if i brought back the $30.00 item. The fact is; firstly, I have not decided yet and secondly, it is none of your DYAMN business!
so why did u have to give us the info in the first place!
LMAO I agree and I must say Dominicans like to talk eh.
well u can always fedex it to me ehhh… hhmmmmm
my address is 7671 kwapo road, morne diablotin,
dominica ltd
@mouth of the south, u are back? What happened? It’s been a long time ! Your pc had stalled? Well thanks for coming back. I like your jokes!!!
NOT YOUR PROBLEM..walmart gonna pay your gas and time to go back at their store…please ….keep it moving
@shoppertunistic,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
nobody ask u ur dam business sakway vol’e,
This lady may be innocent and it may be a misunderstanding or just a simple error…. This was this story where this pregnant lady, her husband and two kids went into a store in Hawaii and during shopping she picked up a sandwich to eat because she was hungry and forgot to pay when she got to the cashier. She was arrested and had to spend a night in jail. This made headlines in America.
Things like that happen all the time… people are sometimes absent minded. I don’t think the lady meant to not pay since she was purchasing other things but sometimes it happens…
America makes u and brake u…plz tell de PM watch what he do and say D/ca under technical artac…
She is not really my friend, but during the calypso season we always meet, I know thats a misunderstanding and it will clear up soon, I have faith in this well educated lady……
i starting to hate that freaking website. Bad mind all u be, spoiling the woman name without the facts.
how they spoil her name..they reported the current facts as they are…is DOMINICANS that would like to spoil her name…the story was already out there , BEFORE DNO PUT IT OUT THERE
To all these folks making all these insensitive comments, bear in mind that in America jail is the easiest place to go. If you watch a bird to hard you can get arrested and the colour of one’s skin is another factor. Never throw stones.
Let no man judge each other. Only God can do that. Whatever happened and why it happened is only known by Ms Cuffy and God. If you have nothing nice to say don’t say anything at all. This negative situation will soon be forgotten. Let us not rejoice in someone else’s misfortunate. Every dog has it’s day!!!!
Be strong my dear, Keep the Faith, Remember prayer is the answer. You must expect to hear all sort of things, good or bad. Anyway I still love u.
That too shall pass, God is the ultimate Judge.
Know that we pray for you and trust that you will come through refined, tried and tested.
sad
Something is missing here. Ok, she accidentally walked out of the store with something she may have forgotten to pay for (it happens to everyone) and they arrested her just like that? They did not ask for them to search her bags and if they did, was she giving them a hard time? People don’t just get arrested just like that. Being familiar with my own people, I have a feeling that lady was putting up a front when she should have humbled herself and thus was arrested.
stupes…. do you live in Broward County? Do you know how these cops are? you don’t have to put up anything, all you have to do is be black and foreign in a particular area and be accused of anything wrong. Gimme a break!
u give me a break, i lived in Broward county for 5 years and faced no racial problems so give me a break u racist
People before you jump to conclusions and hand down her sentence, i live in Florida, Broward County to be exact and i can tell you that BSO has nasty ,wicked and alot of raicist Cops. It may have been a simple mistake but because she is a West Indian and Black thats already two strikes against her as far as they are concerned.Let us just pray that the situation is resolved and she gets to go home soon. As for the young woman in question, i have known her all my life, we are from the same village and i am praying that this is just one big misunderstanding.
This did not even make our local news here in Broward. Makes me wonder how DNO got this story.
Imagine that! A Dominican got wind of the info and spread it like wildfire.
its on google,thats y
A family that prays together stays together.
The devil is a liar , a stealer and a killer. Blood of Jesus heal and save the family. Amen.
I am sorry to hear that man, don’t know the details but I know it’s not easy to have your face plasterd about the place like that. Trust me I reside in the area and it can happen to any body. but somebody had to put it out there. Girl keep your head high life will go on.
Dominicans too bias. If it was a ghetto person what would you all be saying now? Its news and people need to know about it. And remember no sin is bigger than the other.
What we are saying is that, this is not news!! I have walked out of a store with a purse on my arms, got to the train station, & only then realized that; I’m sure there a lots of people with that same story. It has nothing to do with ghetto, someone at DNO was just being evil & malicious!!
Ppl this woman have her own house her ride her salary so big she can do watever she want travels every where does her job so well was raised decent do u really think that she would steal a lip gloss please let’s be real ppl musnt just say things they no nothing about it was a misunderstanding but u know how some ppl are racist it happens to all of us sometimes we do forget stuff but knowing kat and the way she is that’s not something she would ever do
Hello
this is to her mom I am really sorry to her about my friend Kathleen I know how you must be feeling but keep the faith I am sure it will work out … kathleen is a wonderful person i can only think of the time in SxM growing up with her when she was on vacation , and now that we all are growns adaults , she has always been a great and inteligent woman who know what she want , i am sure that it is just a mistake and it will all be in the pass ,, please keep praying and await her soon arrival back home. My regards to her step father as well
walter
ok lets wait on the verdict before we judge this young lady. Also the majority of miami is black so i don’t believe it has nothing to do with colour
There’s no way Kathy could or would ever be guilty of this. Be strong my dear, the enemy is raging but God is good
Im sorry to hear dat but things happen. DNO did not have to put this news on blast thats not dat important there’s more important stuff that needs to be published….
Bump that, I will put my hand in fire for Kathy and if I’m wrong, oh well! This lady lived in FL for years, going to school etc. If she didn’t steal then, I don’t think she has reason to do it now that she has earned her degree and is working back home. She knows the repercussions. All the best hun!
the bail her out today…..god may help her to find her way out….she is a good person she would not stell
OK, what about all those people who when they are in the supermarket, eat all the grapes before reaching the cash register?
What about all those people who take home all the ensure from the nursing home?
what about those people who take home stationery without permission from their employers?
what about those people who walk in to work late and leave early?
what about those people spend all day on DNO, facebook and Skype while on skype?
Just what about all those other little things that we do without permission when no one is watching?
What about stealing love on the side?
He that is without sin, please go ahead and cast your stone.
Ok, I vex now. Dominicans too bloody wicked and hypocrite. They all over the girl case for a little allegedly 2nd degree petty theft. They post the girl picture all over as if she is the worse person ever. Let me tell you about the worse persons ever, it is those men in Dominica, those child molesters who continue to rape our children and spoil them forever. Let us see their pictures posted so that all can see.
Many of them are convicted yet no one knows who they are. They are set free to roam about the communities. There are fathers who are raping their children as if it they have the license to do so. Let us see their pictures posted. Maybe if their pictures were posted then more Fathers would stop sleeping with their daughters. This is a major issue in Dominica today, not someone in Miami being detained and gathering so many comments.
But guess what, those men will continue to raper their little girls because the public is not interested in knowing that, the public is not interested in seeing this stop. This is happening on a daily basis and yet no outcry. Help Save Dominica’s Children…… post the pictures of those men, especially fathers who are molesting their little girls.
DNO it would have been an excellent idea to do a thorough check before postng this piece of news, you guys seem anxious to see your own fellow countrymen go down. I am disappointed in your judgement. YES!! Kathleen is a friend and I work with her. When she is victorious your tongues will turn.
I don’t care what those people say, Kathy will never Ever Still…. Lord God Please step in and help her… she is a very nice Girl… Petty thift OOOH PL
Dont know you but I am really sorry to hear about this unfortunate situation. I will lift you up in my prayers. If it is a genuine error just keep calling on the good Lord to rid you of this. He is in control.
For all those who are bashing DNO for doing their job, it’s not right. DNO has been able to remain unbiased in their reporting of news. Everyone is making comments about the validity of the website that is linked to the story. The truth is that everything is public record and if anyone really wanted to go to the “source” all they have to do is go to the Broward County Clerk of Courts website. The fact is she got arrested and yes she is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Either way, no one should be rejoicing in her family’s misfortune and the truth will come out. At the end of the day, everyone just has to wait for the truth to come out.
If DNO did not post the article, I can bet very few people would know about it. How many of us would google Broward County Clerk of Courts? for what reason? I put full blame on DNO!!
i living in the USA for yrs now and.. it happened to me. i got busted but was never charged and thank god it happen in a neighborhood that was ok . got my name and background cleared. she is gonna get cleared too…but this area where it happened too her is a white dominat area where blacks are a minority and prejudice against blacks.it can happen to any one cuz it happen to me
She appears to be a well-known individual within the Dominican circle, but I have never heard of her. A very beautiful, young lady.
Dominicans, let’s not rejoice – in a situation like that we need to help our people. Sometimes we think we are immune to petty things such as this and end up in a worse predicament. Ignorance is when one jumps to conclusion without first hearing and considering the facts/truth. A wise man first listens and speaks later.
Dominicans are jealous, malicious and seek to keep each other down and tend to be disappointed at the prosperity of their fellow Dominicans.
What you desire for another, will cleave unto your children and children’s children- whether good or bad.
this is really saddening
The link DNO has provided leads you to a few other links that say “how I contact Kathleen Cuffy?” Yeah maybe DNO need to ring the broward county jail and ask to speak to miss cuffy then let us know her side of the issue….:) just a suggestion!
I don’t know the story but things happen and you
could be very innocent about the act. I went
shopping last week and I accidently walked out
with a girl’s dress on my arm I realised it when
I was boarding the bus. I could have been arrested for stealing for something I did not do.
God see I was innocent he saved my life. I took
the dress next day to the store and told them
what happened. I thing God was testing to see if
I would keep a dress i did not pay for.
yu r a damn liar
You don’t know me am speaking the truth. I think
you would keep the item but everyone is different.
I know, things just happen to people innocently. I am really sorry cuz. will keep you in prayer
Things do happen innocently. i have had experience in the U.S walking out of a store with a stroller full of clothing items to be paid for. My sister and i were shopping and she was putting item on the baby’s stroller. the baby started crying so she asked me to take him outside. i did that. when i realized wat had happened i went back into the store. i also cud have been arrested.
i was researching the legal meaning of Petit (or Petty) Theft – 2nd degree and it means theft of items valuing leas than $100 – at least according to Florida laws.
How unfortunate. I hope the authorities have a good explanation for their actions. That lady traveled with me , sitting next to me on the plane from DA to San Juan with her little boy and nephew. How shocking to see that is what that happen to the lady in Florida. Things can change in a jiffy. Lord, protect us, protect me, souplay, in those people country.
Stores do not pic you up just so!!!! They have many cameras, and would have looked at them before the cops are called in!!! Most of you on her are blasting DNO. They are just reporting what happened. Fact: she was arrested!!! Also, that being said someone with a record should not be in a position like that anymore. We are already suffering in the tourism department.
So why everybody attacking DNO and not Broward Sheriff’s Office who booked her and posted on there website? Wow dominicans are something else obviously there must have been some suspicion or something leading to her arrest she couldnt have been apprehended for nothing, not saying she’s guilty. And to all those putting their hand in fire for her…TRUST NO MAN but the ALMIGHTY!
I agree with your comment but don’t forget this is florida and she’s black plus west indian, you better recognize that it will get you arrested for nothing down there. Thats why I never set foot in that state! Wait till you venture north florida as a black person…ha!!!! But who knows right?
Thats a lie. I’ve been living here for about a decade and havent encounter what u are talking about. Know your fact s otherwise it’s just a rumor
robin i agree with you a 100% and thats the truth witness to that and who ever dislike well you all must be kiss the crackers.
@Robin, I agree with u 100%!I lived there for a while and they arrest for anything. If u get even angry about something or a person, the first phrase u hear is, “I’ll call the police”over and over again.They arrest u for nothing and if don’t give them money, they keep u in jail, until u pass before the judge.In some countries, they just make u pay for what u stole and that’s it.I am just asking my fellow Dominicans that they shouldn’t start pointing fingers at the victim because the storeowner and the likes are also are a gang of theives. They are just not caught yet!!
I agree 100% with u Robin. I lived there for a while, and I know they arrest u for anything. The Americans make it almost a hobby, always calling for the police. In some countries,they just let u pay for the article u stole and that’s it.(Anyway the storeowners know that he will lose more for going any farther with that affair).In America if u don’t give them money, they won’t let u out before seeing the judge. Fellow Dominicans and does who don’t know, just a little compassion to the dear lady, she needs your prayers. And don’t forget because she was arrested that the storeowner and the likes are innocent. They are a gang of theives that are not yet being caught.
There is nothing wrong with Florida, I’ve lived there for ten years. Things happen everywhere. We always think that we have an answer for everything. You have never set foot there but somehow you are an expert.
AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why in the heavens would her name be tied to such and she did nothing? If it was a situation where she walked out with something accidentally, you all don’t think they would have known before taking it to this level?
kathleen..i believe in you….you are an intelligent, beautiful woman…some persons may rejoice because this happened to you but dont worry no one sends stones after green guavas…i will pray for you thats for sure
i agree
……petit theft (aka petty theft) in the 2nd degree is depriving someone of their property that was worth LESS than $100. She can get up to 6 months in jail, 6 months probation, or be fined up to $500. This is not a serious crime, but is an arrestable offense, nevertheless. She will probably get a fine. America is all about money!
That is the U.N.’s America for you. The bankers can steal trillions and get away with it but the common person can’t get away with anything. Now they are saying that you are guilty until you prove yourself to be innocent. Nothing but the double standard. It was probably something cheap that she inadvertently walked out of the store with and had forgotten that she had it.
I live in Dominica and although I don’t know Miss Cuffy on a personal level, I’ve interacted with her. We get our nails and brows done at the same shop. And though they say you cannot know a person inside and out, my impressions of her tell me there is an explanation. Miss Cuffy my thoughts and prayers are with you. God’s grace and protection on you.
just a few months ago a guy went to save alot to buy salt,he said the line was to long so he walk out with the salt not paying that’s what he told the court,i believe he was charged for a hole bag of salt,and every one had there laughter and post there comment,no one said any thing to DNO why now ?is it because he was a nobody just concern.
Anyway, I know this girl by face and she is not my personal friend. But for some reason I DO NOT THINK she did this. I am really fedup of how ppl condemn ppp at their misfortunes. THis is SICKENING!!…
My mother once said the person that invented email and the internet will go to HELL>>…very destructive..!!!
Kathy i feel ur pain, i certain that u didnt do it and i think u need to clear the air. i am certain u had 10 times more than the 4.99 thing, i’ve known u for years and stealing would be the last thing u would ever do, u are a hard working lady with matching other half and a wonderful son, babe walk with ur head up high, u werent charge and it wasnt ur doing, love u and see u soon!
This is not kathleen’s character and i believe 100% that this was an innocent act. however, people pay for mistakes just as they do for accidents. she will come out on top when all is said and done.
It’s really sad.
This is a very unfortunate situation -one of our very own got arrested in a foreign land. Whether or not she is guilty this is sad. I’ve always found it amazing that we can comment negatively or show no compassion when someone falls. However, this is not new. The woman in the bible that was caught in adultery was accused by sinners like her. We are all guilty of some wrong regardless or our age, religion or economic status. Those who speak negatively have obviously failed to take a look in the mirror. Because we never get caught does not lessen our offenses. For those living in the US, going to jail can happen at any time. Residing and working in the US illegally, marrying for Green card, cheating on income taxes all these are grounds for arrest. These are crimes committed by “decent” people every day (these are not petit). Because we never get caught does not give us the right to comment on someone else. Also, you may not be living in the US but you benefit from your relatives living there and you have no idea of the risk they take to get the barrels and nice things to you. Today is Kathleen’s mishap tomorrow might be you, me, or a family member.
Don’t rejoice at the misfortune of another; instead pray for the person, yourself and your children. Daily self-examination would be helpful.
Kathleen, I am praying and will continue to pray that you receive mercy from the authorities in Florida.
Look DNO just publish a story about “cylinder thieves”…why they didn’t get pictures of them on facebook too???
Kathy darling, I’m in tears as I read that about you. Imma keep u in my prayers. I know that God would not put u in this situation if he didn’t know that u were able and strong! Just keep ur head up!
Not to long ago, I went to jolly’s pharmacy to get some flu meds. I took a cetamol and went to get a vicks, wen I watched the price of the vicks, I saw that it was expensive and I was 100% sure that I placed it back on the shelf. I cashed for my cetamol and left. Wen I arrived @ the salon, I saw the bottle of vicks in my hands. I was like wtf. I thought that I had put it back. All this to say things can happen to u when u least expecting
Hmmm! Did you return it when you realized your mistake? LOL
lol you steal dat lol
Did you return the vicks?
i guess not already it was too expensive in the first place
If it was u, would u return it?? Umm I don’t think so
and let me guess, that vicks was never returned…
That is true you know. That is why God is the ultimate Judge,he knows the heart!
i went to an old navy store once and as soon as i entered the store their alarm started to beep .the guard watch me ,shake his head and tell me dont worry .on my way out the alarm started to beep again that same guard telling me let him search my bag .well hell no he did not search my bag because i did not let him .i tell him to call the cops if u want but u not searching my bag.do what u want but dont touch me and you not searching my damn bag
So I go in a shop and buy groceries, the cashier cash my goods and when I walking out the thing ring because some things didn’t register on d scanner and i’m arrested… Look embarrassment. If that happen to me that store paying me eh. The lawsuit won’t be grand enough…
is that what happened to her?
When all the facts are not known why do we make so many comments?
Because that’s how DOMINICANS behave lack of knowladge does not stop them but what for them to speak out on their mouths are shot.
Its amazing how people rejoice at the misfortune of others ,not to mention their fellow citizen like themselves.. Whether you dislike, hate, “cannot see” in our terms” the young lady is a not valid reason to wish bad intentions of someone in that position.. Think about it, imagine yourselves or someone close to you in her place, then your opinions would surely defer. Dominicans are too quick to lash at their own!! We don’t know the details of her case so you shouldn’t jump to conclusions especially when her visa/ passport, her job, her reputation and freedom is on the line… I would not like to hear that she is guilty but if she is, then so be it she will face their consequences. Also whether the social class of anyone, they shouldn’t be protected from the media, if and when a crime is committed, then the media has a right to report to the people of their wrongdoings, I find that the people in that country is too bias.
Correction: NOT GUILTY
Never say never….It can happen to anyone of us whether it be petty theft or grand theft/position in high office or just the janitor at an office. Whether or not it is true let’s just use this news item to reflect on our lives as individuals, our children who are with us and out of state and other friends and family. The common adage says WHEN YOUR NEIGHBOUR’S HOUSE IS ON FIRE TAKE WATER AND PUT IT OUT!!!! We just never know when we will end up in a similar situation….BE SENSITIVE FOR ONCE FELLOW COUNTRYMEN!!!!!
People, i feel sorry for Kathy because she is BEING maligned for something that most of us dont know the full story. It goes to show how quickly we can break down our brothers and sisters when they really need us.
I always look at that lady as someone of class and honestly dont atrtribute that type of behaviour to her. However, we cant blame DNO for reporting the news. Google her name its there live… so dont blame DNO they are only doing their job. I suppose when they critize others we dont like its ok.
All you what if it was Skerrit that had committed petty crime in Florida, alas poor boogue!!!!
Kathy, you are feeling the wrath of Dominicans but is so they are. When you ARE down they will kick you further. Let this experience make you a better person and choose your friends.Make them few. DOMINIJEN CEST FAMILLE WACHEN. YO KA MANCHE OU VIT
kATHY I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS. HOLD TIGHT SISTER.
This has nothing to do with Dominicans…. As per the news people are giving their comments. If the person was from another country and this was posted on this site people would comment. The fact that they might know this person or think they know this person then they will comment even more. Also most of the comments are positive comments….
Dominicans are too biased. I betting if it was a person of low standard or some ghetto person they would have plenty of negative things to say. Why when other people’s names are on the news for theft and other stuff we don’t beg DNO to take it down? So because she have big job her name should not be reported? I know of people of very high standards who have stolen very miniscule items in stores. So stop being so biased Dominicans. And her name is on the internet anyway so stop telling DNO to take down the story.
them man better release that woman eh.they dont want us to file a complaint with the United Nations not to mention the relevant U.S authorities.A top Dominican Government employee should have the full support of our people, fact regardless of her position.We need to stand up my people, we as Dominicans doing our best whether at home or Oversees and we are hardly regcognized.its is them we stand together one people one aim one destiny.
When your neighbours house is on fire, Wet around your yard. DOnt laugh or make mockery.
i hope DNO CONTINUE THE UNBIASED REPORTING AND SHOW DRUG DELEARS ///PEDOPHILES//// THEIVES/////CORRUPT POLITICIANS///// d am and D PM LOLOL
DNO need to camp out by the court room when those fathers are brought to court for having sex with their little girls. I would really love to see their faces on the net. Let us make our own, child molester data base.
Ebeh look Calypso next year carnival…hm
ooh yes calypso for so……..i in that!!!!!!
You need to stop. Don’t rejoice at others misfortune. Today is Kathleen tomorrow might be you or a family member. That’s not nice.
Keep your head up cuz. I know the salt of your character and I know there is an explanation. I will continue to pray for you, for your full redemption from this.
Having read what the website says Ms Cuffy may not have been found guilt yet. But the facts remains that she was arrested for theft.. I had explain to someone who gave her child a sweet from an damaged bag of sweets that this is theft. She was stopped and asked to pay the shopkeeper $10 or he would call the Police.. Only last week i was in a shop and walked out with plastic cups in my hand did not want or needed them I run back in the shop returned them and told the cashier sorry i accidentally walk out with it…….We have to be more careful we shopping around
did you guy to post that news dno everybody makes mistake in their life shame of the person that gave you guys the info
Shame on you for this unreadable garbage.
dont see anything wrong in that news item she did get HER self in hot water, she was arrested if dno didnt post it we would say something else come one the news is alL over if something like dat happens to somone in my country i would want to know about it….
great job DNO
Let it be all over but not on Dominica’s media.We should not be part of helping to bring the lady down…This is what I dont like about the media..All they are concerned about is getting the news out before their counterparts and they do it at any cost..I dont condone wrong doing but the media needs to be a little more sensitive..Put the shoe on your feet and feel the pinch on your toes walking a long journey. It is bad enough that persons do wrong but I am not one for public embarrassment..When people do wrong they have it hard enough dealing with their conscience inaddition to a judgemental society.leave judgement for God…It is a good thing that God is not a News reporter or policeman…cause EACH and EVERYONE one of us would be walking around with our heads bowed in shame when he publizes our sins…dirty little secrets…WHEN YOUR NEIGHBOURS HOUSE IS ON FIRE WET YOURS…Cause the sparks might just get to yours…
Cuz, this too shall pass. No matter what, we love you.
Geez, Can we get a month without crime in Dominica? These days we have drugs, shooting, or theft. What are we saying about the people of the nature isle?
I know Dominica is hard but try your best people.
Only good news we have is a minister saying how much money spent on roads or showing Dominicans who graduate somewhere. People STOP THE CRIMES!
You make it seem as though the crime was committed in Dominica
I live in the USA and I always tell people the easiest place to end up in jail is USA- anyone can end up in jail (walk on the road with liquor, make love in you car, etc etc ,and get caught and you can sleep in jail. They send you in jail here for anything. There are a lot of private jails in this place – it is big business. Have heard of people who get arrested because their kids walked off with things from the store. I always check, but I have seen things ended up at my home which I did not pay for occasionally. I have returned things to the store after I got outside the door already. People got to be very cautious in this place. Hopefully, the lady walked out the store with the item by mistake. I don’t blame DNO, but at the same time I was hoping to see a story. Hope Ms Cuffy can clear the air soon – I think that is a necessity.
if it was the pm or a minster or someone high in society all u would never say shame on DNO she presents our country and it was online and i found out about it long before DNO posted it so wat is all u ppl problem news is news big or small
that is so true! i don”t think it is because of who she is or who her husband is that DNO posted it; regardless of colour, class or creed a crime is a crime and will always be a crime; what is left to be seen or heard is Kathlyn’s version of what transpired.
amen to that!!!! if it was sumbody else they would hav so much more to say…. Dominican’s to biasssssssssssss. its bad for me to do its bad for her, period!!!!!
My two cents: As a news agency DNO has the right to report whatever they want to report, however, DNO is also a medium via which Dominica is being promoted to the world. DNO therefore, could use a human filter to determine which stories they should and shouldn’t run as soon as the “beff” comes in an email or phone call. In as much as the information is on the internet, DNO needs to consider that this woman has family, friends, associates in and out of Dominica who are affected by the news. Can you even imagine what she may be going through? We are too quick to shed light on the “ugly” of our own sometimes. I do not know the lady, have never met her, but that piece of news is lacking and just seems salacious to me. Yes, she “allegedly” did something worth being arrested for but we don’t have all the details so just go easy. Where is our humanity? Whoever made DNO aware of the incident needs to look in the mirror, let’s hope they are the next Holy Person to walk the earth. Rejoicing in the plights of others is not something we should do at all. Hers is in front, whoever laughing, yours behind.
HOG WASH!!!!
I really dont think that Kathleen stole that small item. I think she accidentally walked out with it – this could happen to the best of us particularly if the item is at the cashier’s counter and you pick it up there looking at it. Why would someone purchase over one hundred dollars worth of items and steal somehting worth less than $1.00.
Let us give our fellow dominican the benefit of the doubt. Kathleen would not do something like that. For those of us who want to be quick to judge my advise to you is be careful………… dont jump to judge.
I am very disappointed with this story and i think that DNO should not print this. Admin should be careful with what they show especially when it can affect someone’s reputation. Alot of us reading articles on DNO are very quick to judge and our sole purpose for reading is to add negative comments.
Kathleen Cuffy God is your judge and he knows your heart. This article can never take you down
Because you seem to know her personally it shouldn’t be published? If it was someone else, !
you seem to want to comment on everything someone say. it seems like DNO should give you a special comment page. Let he who has no faults of his own cast the first stone
what about this article is demeaning? it is actually the comments made by Dominicans dat are demeaning. DNO printed a story. the only reason u want it down is because it is someone you care for. if it were not someone u care for, you could care less as to what DNO prints. Psychologists refer to that type of behaviour as “Attribution Theory”
Come DNO. Was this necessary? is it because of her husband’s popularity, so many people had worst offenses and they were never published, yes you are doing your job but this so wasn’t call for.
Definition of Petit Theft:
The crime of Petit Theft, sometimes referred to as Petty Theft, involves the unlawful taking of property worth less than $300.
To prove the crime of Petit Theft, the State must prove that you took property from another person with the intent to:
Deprive the person of a right to the property or benefit of the property; or
Appropriate the property for personal use or for the use of another person not entitled to the use of the property.
The value of the property taken determines whether the crime is:
Petit Theft of the First Degree or
Petit Theft of the Second Degree
Penalties for Petit Theft
The penalties for the crime of Petit Theft depend on the value of the property taken.
Petit Theft of the First Degree
It is is considered Petit Theft of the First Degree if:
The value of the property taken is worth less than $300, but more than $100; or
You have a prior theft conviction.
If convicted of Petit Theft of the First Degree, you could receive any combination of the following penalties:
One year in jail,
One year of probation, or
A fine of up to a $1,000.
Petit Theft of the Second Degree
If the value of the property taken is worth less than $100, the crime is considered Petit Theft of the Second Degree.
If convicted of Petit Theft of the Second Degree, you could receive any combination of the following penalties:
Six (6) months in jail,
Six (6) months of probation, or
A fine of up to a $500.
I presume that it is because she is a “Discover Dominica Authority” official.
You making things worst you self. What her husband popularity have to do with her in the US and an alleged crime? In the grand scheme of things she is just another black woman from a cbbean island arrested for Petty theft For the sake of Dominica and her office I would have waited but guess what DNO publishes all stories. Somebody had to tell them that, so she must check her inner circle. IF it were anybody else there whole generation history would be here by now. If she do it, she damn wrong, what you all should be doing is getting her great legal help to have this charges dismissed and her record exponged, then have some PR in place to destroy this matter outright. You and those bashing DNO should be working at highlighting her work, her character and launching some serious press in the region.
thanks for the info on what exactly is petit thief
I do not understand! DNO is merely reporting based on a “Jailbase” report out of Florida. DNO has not accused the young lady. For her sake, I wish that was a wrongful arrest, but as you may now be aware, it was already published in the US media so the damage has already been done which is no fault of DNO
Which husband? he has nothing to do with that.
Good work sir.
Oh be quiet, its just news.. If it was anyone else you would have ran to this site for its reliability and quick unbiased response. Nothing personal, just people doing their job and publishing CURRENT EVENTS!
who is her husband, i read that earlier but i did not know she was married.
petty theft, gian theft, stealing is stealing, people taking gail here for a bar of soap which is about $1.00us, so let us say what was said she took was 100.00us, that is a hundred time greater than taking a bar of soap. The bottom line is stealing is stealing, if she did stole anything, she was wrong and should be punished.
shame on DNo for what?.
be careful what u say on, here today is her turn but tomorrow could be yours and DNO will have no in putting you to shame….I don’t know her nor do I care but it’s sad what we do to our own as humans…I think if it was something less than a 100 they should make her pay for it right then and there and everybody go on their merry way, I see white people steal in the store all the time but I am the one who gets followed in the store cause I am black and from Dominica …but guess what she is black and a foreigner America don’t care none about her
What has the colour of one’s skin got to do with this? Suppose she got stopped by black security personnel, which would not be unlikely in the U.S.A. What would your argument be then?
Malatete mash ur dog
What is so difficult for some of you to understand? DNO does not have a personal vendetta against this woman. They are just reporting the news. Folks, read and comprehend please. How can you be upset that DNO is reporting the news? Should they discriminate? If they can report on the PM, Obama, LIAT, Patrick John, etc., who is this woman, that she should get preferential treatment.
you see how her picture big and bold , i hope dno will post all pictures now let the public know the young men who burglarise homes and steal and fight in the streets and also show the pictures of the housed and vehicles of the known drug dealers convicted or not.
My prayers are with Kathy. Its an unfortunate situation that should probably have been reported after all the facts are known.
I concur with you.
Please!please!people,he who has no sin cast the first stone,(as jesus told the woman go and sin no more)I also believe that she made a mistake and therefore,the judge will say to her go you are a free woman
Do you know we like to rejoice on people mishaps. Ours coming. All who have no sin throw the 1st stone. I believe the young lady who have travelled to Miami, USA, China, germany, England all over on job related matters would want to steal a $2.00 item – have you ever shop at wallmart put the stuff under your arm and forgget it there, have you ever shop here in Dominica and forget to cash and item – if it is a small item it canfall in your purse it happens. This young lady would nevr jepordize her job for $2.00. They need to look at their cameras and then she will make a big money on them for embrassing her.
I am Kathy’s friend and she was at my home when it happened! KATHY DID NOT STEAL ANYTHING!
i LIVE IN A WHITE COMMUNITY AND SHE WENT TO THE MALL AT SEARS the white woman was having a bad day and decided that she is going to fry every one. Kathy did not steal those items. KATHY IS NOT A THIEF! it was a case of being at the wrong place in a very white neighborhood.
Kathy has been disgraced and this paper should have investigate this thoroughly before splashing her face all over this paper.
I have know Kathy for years
praise God that she didnt
Kathy I’m very sorry to hear that and I don’t believe you would do such. On saturday the same thing almost happened to me at Walmart in Canada. I was shopping with my mom and about seven of us were walking out of the store when the alarm rang. Who did the lady decide to call back? The two black people. We showed her our receipts and she still was not convinced. I poured down all the items for her and she counted it one by one. OMG that was so embarrassing. I think these ppl target black people. Kathy girl, I know how u feel. We Dominicans too like to rejoice when we hear something bad happen to our ppl.
Never rejoice over anyones downfall….tomorrow DNO might just have a breaking news about you. DOMINICANS BE CAREFUL! This is indeed very sad and i pray she is able to resolve the matter if its not true; however if it is true then i pray she gets the help she needs to overcome such weakness and that others learn from this situation.
Why is DNO being blamed for reporting news?
My dear friend, don’t be bothered. These are just trying times. We know you did not do this, justice will prevail. Hold on strong!!
Dominicans are too biased. I betting if it was a person of low standard or some ghetto person they would have plenty of negative things to say. Why when other people’s names are on the news for theft and other stuff we don’t beg DNO to take it down? So because she have big job her name should not be reported? I know of people of very high standards who have stolen very miniscule items in stores. So stop being so biased Dominicans. And her name is on the internet anyway so stop telling DNO to take down the story.
Very sad story indeed.
But I don’t think people should blame DNO.
DNO is just informing Dominicans what has already been on the internet.
People see it all the time on DNO and other websites: so and so was arrested in a drug bust or a so and so was arrested for wounding etc….etc…
CNN and other news organization do it all the time. You people need to understand how the media operates.
To the point Dorival..it is that simple, I agree with you…doh blame the media..that is why it is called MEDIA!
People need to know the entirety of the story first. Arrest doesnt mean guilty, however, if one has receipts, they should match the content in the defendant’s bag…and there would not be the need for and arrest, mug shot and all that, rather simple questioning and solve the issue.
Very true. I read about it long before it made it on DNO. It was on facebook.
Petit Theft of the Second Degree
If the value of the property taken is worth less than $100, the crime is considered Petit Theft of the Second Degree.
I cant believe DNO you make the woman look like a criminal did you ever even consider looking up the offense and worst connecting her to her position. this is sick. God bless you DNO. Think before you act.
If convicted of Petit Theft of the Second Degree, you could receive any combination of the following penalties:
Six (6) months in jail,
Six (6) months of probation, or
A fine of up to a $500.
Jane what did DNO do……….ignorance is bliss……..
Jane, is not DNO making this woman look like a criminal. Theft is theft, big or small. If guilty she is the one to blame herself. Not only that, she has a job promoting all that is good in Dominica and in that sense has an extra duty of care. You think this is good publicity for Dominica? And how about her colleagues at DDA?
When I showed my wife this article tears came from my eyes.It is too hard to take in,I know her,she is from my village.
Last week my wife and I went Walmart for a suitcase.We did not like what was available, so while leaving, she picked up a little item, just before we past the cashier I said, don’t forget to pay.
It can happen especially if you put the little item under your arm.
There is no need to blame DNO
so true…it must have been a mistake…absent minded she left without even realizing so little item in her hand or something
happens to me all the time. sometimes wen i reach home i realising i didnt pay but too embarassed to return the item to the store. u never know if when u return it they doe call police for u..
I doubt they would
I think u would get more respect from the store owners by returning it.
not blaming DNO, just saying that a story like this, its embarrassing for all Dominicans if this is true. however, you are right, every1 is equal but please note that we all represent persons. in her case, she represents Dominica. I would rather not have Dominicans being labelled as thieves since the best of us is caught in the act
I live in Broward County and I know how it can be, you cannot judge someone for this. Many time I go shopping and my kids pickup something and is only when you get into the car is when you realize that you didn’t pay for the item.
So true we are so quick to condemn. Kathleen whatever happened, know that God is your only judge. I think DNO could have tried to contact you or someone close to you before they posted that story. Its rather unfortunate. My heart goes out to you. I will keep you in my prayers so you can gather the courage and strength to face this. I know it is difficult, but with God all things are possible and only He can give you the comfort you need.
One is always amazed to see how Dominicans band together to lash out at one of theirs. If it was a Chinese with a dominican passport these same Dominicans will all be saying the media lie but it is a descendant of African slaves and many are rejoicing.
All this energies should be used to unite in fighting for your rights as a people instead of tearing down the weaker ones in your midst.
You’ll be ok Kath,don’t worry keep your head high..
i dont believe that dno should have done this to the girl. come on! the US have the girl in much shame and embarassment as it is.
if is someone else they DNO should have done “it” to the person.
plus DNO did nothing to her; they are just reporting on what is going on.
dno not doing nothing if she is not guilty then DNO will have to just publish. This woman is an ambassador she must walk the thin line. Is not your live it alone.
If she is an ambassador, did she have in her possession her diplomatic passport to show the officers?? she may have showed them her diplomatic passport but with all these passport scandal going on with terrorist carrying our passport maybe that was an opportunity for the US to make us be aware that there will be many more to come
nonsense! Do you know what happened.
DNO did nothing WRONG they publish what is already public knowledge. she was arrested DNO did not publish her mug-shot anyone can get it if they know where to look so dont blame DNO
What has DNO done that is wrong? The information was out there long before DNO published it. Furthermore, when it was reported that a woman from Loubiere was assisting the police in a marijuana heist, everyone wanted DNO to publish her picture. Now the picture has been published and she has been denied bail, why isn’t anyone saying that DNO should not do that because she has children….
You people are difficult to please
This is a real sad sight. and as far as I’ve read, the was arrested on that charge. there is no sight which says that she definitely committed the crime or that it was intentional. now suppose she is innocent, what would we say, we the citizens of Dominica and america are sorry that we have tarnished your name. Admins of DNO should be a little kind hearted when they make such posts as, if proven false, can never be undone and there may be legal actions taken by the affected person(s)
Dont be to quick to blame the lady, this could have been a simple mistake, remember the old saying [peopel who live in glass houses should not throw stones.] All have sin and come short of the glory of God.
Everybody saying is a misunderstanding..wth happen she can’t steal? One set then? Because she have big job she can’t be tempted by Satan? hmmm I see.
I remember many years ago i worked at a retail store part-time and a big bank worker came in the store and stole… eyeliners and lip gloss!! She was very embarrassed when she was caught then she said she forgot she had it in her hand and put it in her bag by mistake!
But if it was a poor maleway it wouldn’t be a misunderstanding eh!!
I have to agree with you. This just goes to show how biased Dominicans can be. It would be so easy to accept that a poor person committed a crime and to lambaste them on DNO. I do not put anything past anyone.
Because we do not have the frigging facts so stop doing that Broward county police immitates CID in Dominica and sends text to all thier friends before an investigation even begins. Some of her family do not even have the facts so who are we and the local media to use the basic statistics from a general websites and make an assuption and say she is guilty of something so lets smear her name more????? Peole steal in banks and credit unions all the time and plead not guilty right away, thisis not the case here. America is the headquarters for defamations of character attacking blacks and minorities but at least you are given the chance to proove your innocence. In Dominica, you all want to somebody commit suicide and after say well we didnt realise it was not true….
Nobody said she was guilty boss.
True that Chris.. If it was the poor man it would be no mistake at all.. HYPOCRITES.. Good Job DNO.
be strong that too shall pass
I’m reading the comments and smh at Dominicans and their idiosyncrasies.
Although I am a firm believer that there are 3 sides to every story, I’m amazed at the number of persons here saying that the lady should not be persecuted because we don’t know the true/full story.
It’s funny how when it’s our friends and families, the cry against persecution is loud.
I have seen many a times on DNO when other people, and now, i’m starting to think it’s a social thing; with no societal status get crucified in the comments, all based on allegations. Yet, today… it’s all ” wait till you get the true facts before you condemn”
I do not know the story – but the fact remains – whether it was accidental or not – she was charged with a crime of THEFT, so technically, she is assumed a THIEF, until proven innocent. Like for all other alledged perpertrators, we must await the facts before we condemn.
So to her friends and family begging the commentators to not judge and rush to conclusions – please show the same respect when there are other accused persons in the limelight.
Hypocrisy is so unbecoming
She was not CHARGED with theft. Arrested for a crime does not equal being charged with one. Being charged for a crime presupposes being arrested for one but NOT vice-versa. And in America, as I have stated previously, one is INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY BY A COURT OF LAW…
sicko secko was never charge and book but all you make song
That’s so true.
i totally agree with this comment…..its unbias and represents all sides…..we shall wait to hear the facts of the case…..
You are misinformed sir. It is innocent until proven guilty under US law.
What are u guys really saying about this woman? You don’t have the facts, why would u post this? You need to take this down and apologize to her. I think she should sue you guys. To all the ppl who are playing judge, jury and executioner… Charity begins at home. Take the log out of your eyes before looking at the speck in hers. Wait for the facts before tarnishing her image.
Wow we are so hypocrite. On what grounds is she supposed to sue dummy? Fact ‘she was detained and arrested for petty theft.’ DNO simply reported on the FACTS of the matter and for that she should sue them?
DNO did not state an opinion so I don’t get your heated comment. Should they stop reporting the FACTS when high profile people are involved. GIVE ME A DAMN BREAK!! THANK YOU DNO.
Dno needs to get their facts straight before publishing. If it were your family or friend I wonder what u would say idiot!
the facts are that she was charged with a crime in the US, that’s all the story is saying… all you’re doing is turning a blind eye to it…
did DNO accuse her of theft? are they the only ones publishing the story? it’s already on the internet anyway… smh at some ppl
DNO is just reporting to us, who did’nt hear , or it on CNN. It’s out there. DNO is not doing nothing wrong
Shame on you DNO. She has been humuliated enough you don’t have to kick while she is down. She is innocent until proven guilty and I can assure you she will clear her name.
AND DOMINICA IS WHAT GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT SO BACK WARD
Not for nothing, even I asked DNO to get the full story because I’m hearing a different twist, however DNO publishes everything else on everybody so why not her? Disgraceful as this is and embarassing for Dominica because of her office the lady is not above reproach. We just need to asstain the FACTS of the matter. She still will need to give Dominica an explanation at the end of it. Calm down!
Why would you post a story without details. What kind of news is this?
the story is already on the internet dummy
Dno is doing there job..unbias reporting……………..wgen dno post news about the little black boy from gutter we don t say lets not judge…..dcans to bias……….
That is so true. If it was someone of low position they would be very eager to comment
OMG Ms Cuffy I can well imagine what you are going through right now. I pray that the lord will take care of you my dear. Guidance
why everybody hollering at DNO for the story… it was already on a jailhouse website… once it is on the internet, it was guaranteed to be discovered by some media house whether locally, regionally or internationally.
DNO didnt arrest or publish the story first, they are just making Dominica aware of what’s going on…
However there are certain stories that we approach with caution due to the person, position and impact on the entire country. I know some people always say if it was a poor black person or if the person was from a small community but soem stories do not have much impact on our society whether they are posted on DNO or not. This is a critical one which you would not want posted locally or on a a radio talk show immediately unless all facts are received. There is no urgency is trying to see how much worse we can make the person and after say “well guess we misunderstood”. DNO and all media companies should take heed that they do not have to run with everything but investigate and put out a story after. Tell me what story is on the jail bird website….anyone arrested or taken in for questioning is entered in the police database in the US.
Private, I have two words for you, “hogwash and poppycock.”
Im sure u are a UWPite making that comment. Hypocrite.
Kathleen, DOh worry. Rodney King took a bigger beating and won a million. Just make sure save those website to use as evidence that you were defamed.
The incident obviously happened in Coral Springs, where it is known to be a mostly white upscale neighborhood. The store obviously exaggerated this to the police who obviously had a field day with this. SO surely, Kathleen got the worse end of it. Anyway, there are a few Dominican lawyers in the area who can help you with your case and to start on the lawsuit, namely, Jarah McLawrence, Peter Loblack and others.
Dominicans too like to rejoice when they see someone mishap, but you are a good person you would not have paid your money to go to America to steal something for $2.00. Take care and God Bless!
I totally agree with you Mimi. The Kathleen I know would never do a thing like that. Dominicans bad ehh. They need to check themselves first. Kathleen we love u and we are praying for u. Hold your head high.
“just make sure save those website to use as evidence that you were defamed”
Give me a break this is all over the internet; if is a poor person that had done this you people would have a alot to say about the person.
if she did it (whether is something costing $2.00) she should be held accountable for her action
what r u talkin bout poor person
we all from dominica poor u nah see di way we r down here
So what you expect her to do? Sue the websites? Its on Facebook and all over the internet.
Or you want her to sue the internet? lol…..Maybe she can sue Al Gore. He once said he invented the internet.
Dorival, I concur with your post. Mwen passa compren ca. Sue ki moon? smh! Let’s not get carried away.
NO she is not going to sue the website. She needs to sue for defamation of character and the website stories and comments will be used as evidence.
SORT….
I agree with you. We are to quick to comment at misfortunes of others. Kathleen I really want u to take legal action.
I agree. This place is getting worse…boy Dominicans are bad…very destructive with their mouths and words. Is my country…yes but sometimes I hate living here because of people destructive mouths…
Ebeh weh cohcohloh. How the donkey can you compare this to Rodney King’s situation? Get real.
no Kathy this is not true.. this must be a misunderstanding.. tears
um d.n.o… it have some things allu can keep under wraps eh… i mean get all the facts.. in this world of social media… u have to do the due diligence… the link u all gave, has no info except for if one wants to know the ladies, height, age and weight… no lie she looks hot hot hot…
its easy to point fingers when we are not the ones in the situation but We must remember that we are not fighting against flesh and blood. Satan will try his best to destroy us an even make us a reproach unto men but I say to you Cathy Hold up your head high. let he without sin cast the first stone. You may have faltered along the way but God is great and his mercies endureth forever
Point fingers? Seriously? Make up your minds Dominicans. When one reports the facts they are accused of finger pointing, if they do not they are being biased.SMH. I am truely amazed at out hypocrisy.
Leave Satan out of this one. God and Satan get blamed for too many things.
why is everyone in shock….doh matter how perfect you think someone is, they do make mistakes, I am not saying she did anything since i don’t know the full story but i wont be one of those saying it was a mistake and she did not do anything. Come on people, we are all humans and do a whole set of stupid things. No one knows each other heart and mind. So if she did anything, she is human and we all make mistakes. come on people get real, we all make mistakes.
u r a true human boss.
hope u all read this on the page… here’s the quote b4 allu run allu fingers… “Individuals are Innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”
then why the hell did they smear the lady all over the internet photo all her data an all. why. see In dumboneekaka we do different.
Well said MOS. That includes PM Skerrit too. Would you agree?
DNO…Id really prefer if you got your facts right
This was an innocent error and Kathy is a decent Girl. She would never do anything like that.I am quite angry that Kathys’ reputation is being tarnished in this way.But GOD will set you free Kathy.Typical Dominican to destroy People. You will tell your story Kathy so not to worry. We love you Girl.
She is innocent until proven guilty; however, this is just a news article. DNO did not accuse her of any wrongdoing nor will they decide her innocence or guilt. Jeezzzz. If my memory serves me right, no one rushed to the defense of the folks accused of robbing the Muslim Store. I do not know her, but I am praying that she is innocent. However, let us keep an open mind here.
DNO am disappointed you would publish something like this without having full details of the matter. Atleast you could have spoke, if you didn’t try, to a family member who could have given you better details. I think this is an attempt to dirty the name of such a beautiful person, even more so, someone who represents Dominica regional, etc. even the wording of the headline is to an attempt to dirty the young lady good name. I would request that you post or source the full story of what happened.
rubbish! So many things could happen to anyone of us.. I was in a store the other day my phone rang I walked out of the store with the goods in my hand because I was distracted.. I went to the car goods in my hands. I went back to the store no one noticed.. I could’ve gotten away with it.. as they put it its petty theft.. let’s get the full story first!
Petty theft though it’s a small offense store owners take this very very serious because this makes and breaks their bottom line. It is very easy to walk out of a store with something u did not pay for and no amount of explaining is going to cut it for you. This is why every time I go to a store and I touched items but did not make any purchase, before exiting the store, I check my hands, my bag and pocket and ensure that I did not place anything in there by error, because believe me it happens.
These store owners are very serious about that, once u get convicted some of them hang your photo in their stores so everyone who walks in and out of the store can actually see you stole from them.
I hope Kathy gets out of this victorious because this is not Dominica in any form or shape, it can be for a $2.00 item these people think u are trying to rub them.
This is America for you, nobody trust nobody, and it really is a dog eat dog race.
I’m sorry to hear that, Kathy is a cool cucumber but bad things do happen to good people.
Best of luck Kathy!
DNO I am not faulting you for this story, neither asking for a cover up. Clearly someone leaked it to you. However in the interest of DOMINICA, the OFFICE SHE HOLDS and her OWN reputation, can I implore you to now bring to life the entire factual story as it stands. Hundreds of people get arrested every day in the US, rich people do stupid things, however it appears from what I am hearing that though she was arrested, there really was NO theft involved and this happens to the best of people everyday in the US. Please I beg get the details. If she is at fault then so be it, but it would be prudent to give her a fair shot at clearing up this stituation.
Admin: We have been trying to get the full story and to get those with more information on the matter to agree to speak with us. We will continue trying.
AGREED!
Eagle Eye i so agree
I know kathy and it is not like her at alL.
I don’t know the lady in question…but…DNO Admin you should have tried harder to get the full story before publishing this. You have already tarnished her reputation whether intended or not!!! Quite shockd by this sensationalising of a POSSIBLY(!) not at all “serious” offence!
You never know who your real friends are until you’re involved in a scandal. I hope for her sake that it’s all a mistake,and if it isn’t, that her TRUE friends won’t abandon her because of this one slip-up.
People, don’t judge the woman. I had a situation where I went shopping and I had an item in my hand when I ran into someone I had not seen for a long time. We chatted for a few minutes and then I walked out of the store only to realize I had not paid for the item. I immediately walked back into the store and paid for it. Had I been apprehended, who would have believed me if I told them it was a mistake?
Moral of the story? Although some things may seen as clear as day, if you dig a little further, it may not be what if first appeared to be.
Cut the lady some slack until more details come out.
I agree
having seen first hand what can happen to an innocent person…. arrested on the job for a crime he/she didn’t do… i trust that ms cuffy is innocent… being arrested in the u.s.a is 10 times more likely than in dominica… u think u are a law abiding citizen in dominica… well it don’t take much for u to feel the cuffs on ur hand in the u.s
In Dominica, I guess she is well known and we know how the cops operate there….She would never be arrested and crime in Da depends on who breaks the law,
so true
Ppl are saying this could be a mistake, wait to hear the full story etc., u think those ppl would arrest the lady just so…maybe she did in fact have a moment of weakness and did this and thought she could get away with it or maybe she may have been wrongly arrested (although I find that hard to believe since these ppl have cameras in their facilities), either way it’s sad given her position at DDA.
I know this cannot be true about you Kaths…..tears. No matter where you are girl friend, hold on strong and keep your head above water. Some Dominicans are just too quick to judge.Love you always.
she is god nah?
DNO allu delete my comment but allu still cantankerous. Go and learn some good journalism skills
What???? i don’t want to believe this…
eh beh now Dominicans going to dance on the lady misfortune. While it is true a situation like this is the fault of the individual, PLEASE DO NOT JUDGE HER BECAUSE WE NEVER KNOW WHAT IS COMING OUR WAY. We do some real stupid things at times, let us just wait to know the details of all this before we ridicule or laugh.
Remember when we point a finger 10 arrows coming to prick our ass.
My lady for a you to have a job title like this you have to be someone of respect, God knows what went wrong but you are in my prayers.
Because of the misunderstanding, she can now use this as part of a law suit to gain a fortune.
they mistake my girl not yours i say u sue themmm!!!!!!!!
Sue them pour ki sah. She was arrested. Unless she can prove that she was abused or hurt while in police custody she has no grounds to sue.
DNO, what exactly are you reporting? you sound a bit cantankerous with this news item.
You learnt a new word but are applying it poorly…
I disagree with you, Google works all the time, some words have lots of meanings and can be used in different context.
LMAO….
Excuse me Miss Mel, please google the definition of cantankerous.
Don’t kill me cuz now I’m getting cantankerous. You must admit it’s a nice word. hehehehe.
People might give negative comments but it’s so easy to let temptation get the best of you and I’m pretty sure you’Re looking back saying is not like I didn’t have the cash to just pay for it…I’m really sorry…hope you learn from your mistake.
I cannot judge d lady because my back yard well need cleaning.
haha…. i have a broomstick wii…. made with dry coconut branches… it well hard and can give a good sweep…
There must have been some mistake! Awa! Be strong darling!
Thank God for breaking news so that those of you who know our mapywee can talk about it.. What happen to getting to know the truth? We are quick to lash out blames at others.. Go and clean your cobwebs before you point hands at her…
Want to know more don’t wana judge I’ve known this person for so long its not like she can’t affortd so before we point fingers let’s get more details cause u know how things get passed on
Also stop sensationalizing this story. That is rude and disrespectful. The fact is the matter is petty theft of the second degree usually, and I use that word strongly, gets a little fine of around 300$ and c’est ça. That can hardly be considered to be in “hot water”. Finally, in America one is INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY by a court of law… Remember that folks.
It is not a matter of sensationalizing the story. She is Head of Product Development at Discover Dominica. When one had such an important position, one has to be be careful. Why cant it be considered “HOT WATER”? Because it is, according to you US$300.00 / EC$801.00?
It is the principal!
SHE IS ALSO HUMAN AND MAKES MISTAKES! I’M SURE YOU HAVE MADE SOME REGRETTABLE ONES IN YOUR PAST ALSO.
“Principle” Tom. (Principal is what we had at school remember, and she is not guilty of this alleged offence).
The “Principal”?
Lol! you guys are killing me dead here.
But it’s not the extent of the crime really is it?? If this is true it is telling on the character of the person and it can tarnish her image given her position within the Ministry of Tourism. Thus whether the fine for this crime is US$300 or not is of no issue.
Thank you C C
She is not in “Hot Water” Due to the nature of the crime. She is in “Hot Water” Due to the potential Repercussions of the crime, IE: Loss of Visa, Deportation, Loss of Job, Tarnished Reputation etc
Not saying she’s guilty or innocent as I am hearing stories that she is being falsely accused as she stole nothing or “attempted” to steal nothing but all should wait for the outcome. Personally the only interest I have is that Dominica does not come under fire “if” a top representative like Miss Cuffy is found guilty.
friday the 13th unlucky for some!
i know ppl do strange and funny things but this is hard to stomach in. Hold strong Kathleen God is good.
I just laughed
who laughs last, laugh the best…
Who cares about you laugh!
awww….sad!!
watching the item dr i doh beleive miss kathleen would do that……………. i pray is a mistake
It was a misunderstanding for a $2.00 item. What a waste of news space. DNO reporters more like beff than giving accurate news broadcast.
What??? I find this troubling and I’m reserving comments until the FACTS are out!
This is a mix up. This girl is a honest person and DNO needs to get the facts right. What happened to her can happen to anyone of us.
Strange? Let’s wait to get the full story; including her side, before casting judgement. We know how we normally get excited when we hear of the misfortune or indiscretion of others.
2nd Degree Petit Theft (Second Degree Petty Theft)
If the property stolen is valued at less than $100 or not specified in any other theft statute, then the defendant will be charged with a 2nd Degree Misdemeanor, with a maximum sentence of 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.
http://www.jailbase.com/en/arrested/fl-bso/2012-07-13/kathleen-j-cuffy-531200998
people DNO did not make this up goggle her name and you will see the story
more infor
http://www.jailbase.com/en/arrested/fl-bso/2012-07-13/
Jailbase has no info and I’m sure you saw that it was the same info dno gave, it is the same empty story dno gave which I believe could have been saved for a later news item with the full story. Instead of giving people a reason to trample on the lady a bit harder.
Were you giving the site for genuine info or a mean to make her arrest “concrete” to the rest of the viewers?
Thanks stupes.
How professional and ethical is DNO in disseminate factual information to the general public. As a responsible medium in this form, one would expect that before posting the picture information relating to the truth of the matter is sought in accompaniment. DNO how thankful we are for you adding to our pain in allowing the public trample our own. Yes, things happen for a reason, who knows, what can come out of it. We are psoitive.
Maybe it would have been better for DNO to get the full story before publishing any of it…
I cant believe this …
There must be some mistake here…
Nah… I will wait till the details come out.
Stay strong darlin God is with you.
U’re not serious!!!!! SMH
Boi tings and dem really tight in DA wii for someone like this to go do that….. I SHAME WII!!!!!
Shame? you all Dominicans too like to talk. What are you ashamed off? do you know the details? It is for this reason we will never move forward in Dominica.
Kathy I will pray that God see you thru this. Keep strong
Lets not make assumptions since we do not know the details. We must always try to preserve and not destroy some ones reputation; especially in situations where the facts are unknown. I am not a relative or a friend of this lady but I have attended a few meetings etc with her. She could have been falsely arrested or some thing of that nature.
Lets keep her in our prayers for this too shall pass.
Shamed do you even know what petit theft to the second degree is? Get your facts straight
WHAT ???????????????????????????????????
Papa met!!!
alas
Alas..people dat have wee dat doin dat..awah eh..more they have more they want..see what greed doing to people..jah boi
ho u kno they have ur jealousy preek
Oh shate, I hope these was a gross misundersanding. You dont want to mess up your life for some petty stuff.
ohhh gush. i dont like this news
kathy dont worry u will b ok
Ebeh look it! People in high places eh! That’s just sad!!
will you shot up already
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Boy! Sad, very very sad. I will await the full stories (theirs, hers and the real one).
Assertive, NOT Agressive!
this is a total misunderstanding and the truth will set miss cuffy free. she didnot do any crime. just wait and see
Kaths, Don’t worry, cause everything is going to be alright…Love you!
I agree with you darling. Remember she Dominican,don’t press our own people.