Police officer, Alphius Auguiste of Capuchin, has been granted bail in the sum of $2,500 after he was charged with theft.
Auguiste, 24, along with girlfriend Christine Bernette of Stockfarm, appeared before a Roseau magistrate on Monday.
She too was granted bail in the sum of $2,500.
The two were arrested on Thursday, March 13 and charged with theft when a bus fan was found in their posession.
It is reported that the fan was stolen from a bus which was parked on the Rockaway Beach in Canefield.
Auguiste and his girlfriend both pleaded not guilty to the charge.
They are represented by attorney, Gina Dyer-Monroe.
It is also reported that they stole a clutch pad.
Auguiste has been an officer for about three years and reports indicate that he was placed under surveillance by the police and was caught “red handed.”
Good Police officers are Pro active not Reactive , meaning that police officers should put themselves in a position to prevent a crime from being committed rather than allowing it to be committed to impose punishment on human beings . The job is the other way around to prevent crimes from happening to promote a civil society. I said this to say that when you all said that the young officer was under surveillance by members of a police force that he is a part of , that tells me that the Dominica Police force is very divided and animosity exist among them. As for his supervisor , I would say to you , you need to pull your socks up or it need to be stripped off . You have knowledge that your subordinate is delinquent in his behavior , what did you do ? allow him to plunge deeper.Shame on you . The shame is not for him only but the whole police force . How dare you as a leader allow a police force that you are part of be brought to so much shame, Shame , shame shame on all of u. Being a police officer is a profession like any other that needs to be built and developed and you all need to know that this is part of your job function. This is part of nation building , developing your people is the most important aspect of nation building , you hypocrites , say you are in authority , coporals , sergeants and so on . I feel shame for you all. I do not believe in destroying people’s image , that is not the job. Have you ever thought of that , when you destroy this young officer that you have destroyed yourself , why ? because you are a member of the police force . You could have avoided that shame on police officers here and every where.
I do not entertain stories , hearsay nor gossip .I entertain proving THE CRIME BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT , facts as it relates to the elements of the crime to be established and in addition case laws that have set precedence.
Instead of ctitiseing this young man let us pray for him, not because he is a police man that does not mean he cannot make mistakes, I am not saying he is right what he has done, but it could be your son, my son your brother, it is really pain full for the family. (Zechariah 1 said turn to me and I will turn to you, god wants us to turn to him so he Will instruct us in the way we should go. When we neglect the word of god and walk in our flesh that is the result, I pray .that god will have mercy on him, and he will turn to god, and out of his mess will be a grate message for him to learn
What’s all this about politicians selecting police officers ask Edison James selecting a man on the street with no education haven’t run for politics let alone win a constituency seat as LEADER of a party WHAT A SHAME THAT’S WHAT ONE WOULD CALL SCRATCHING THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL
so they have the country blockay the government
he will leran
The fella is learning from what he see happening at the top… but he is still wrong for his actions if he was caught in the act…
A man is innocent until proven guilty . He who asserts must prove beyond reasonable doubt . What is reasonable doubt ? Is this vehicle an abandon vehicle ; and if so for how long? Can you prove that this vehicle has a rightful owner or you are substituting one ? Did the owner made a report to you to carry out enquiry or you set it up to destroy the youth man ? What is the value of the good stolen ? Did the officer deprive the owner thereof in any way , how if the said vehicle was abandoned ? I am in no way condoning the youth man to his alleged crime but these are the points to prove the alleged offence . Please do not set up the Youth man .We have enough abused youths in the place , stop it .
well said
Concerned Abroad are frigging kidding me? the way u talk it sound like u live in the States please try that where u live and see the outcome, u don’t even have to live in the USA just look at the shows they have with stolen cars they leave it open and when they drive of they shut it down so will u say to them they set up those boys? for God sake the guy is a cop I remember years ago in the Bronx they had that problem those cops would sit in unmarked cars if u go to close to it u getting arrested and u are the one being charged for stealing it, how can a vehicle with a 1900 part still on it be abandon hell he was the one to call central and tell them of it, do some of u people think before u write?
Your questions are irrelevant.. It doesn’t matter if the vehicle was abandon or not… Here is the definition of stealing: take without permission or legal right and without intending to return it.. Plus the youth man you are defending was under surveillance, so what does that tell you? To reach to that point, it means that there has been a trend from this youth.
This youth man is well known , very quiet and well discipline , you know nothing about him , but using an allegation to condemn him . I will say again A man is innocent until proven guilty . Do you understand what this means? What if , the prosecution do not prove the crime ? what happens to the youth man reputation ? I hope that this case is proven , if not, redress will be sought. I would advise that every citizen get hold of a copy of the constitution , the laws , learn them so that you would be in a good position to identify enfringements of your rights as an individual and a human being , you will be able to defend yourself in a court of law rather than depending on gossip and hear say .It is important.
You call that well discipline! Lol..how do you know I know nothing about him?
This is nothing to commend the police force , its not deserving when there are so many unlawful activities that are exhibited among them , like child molestation . women abuse , they beat their wives and women , financial abuse , they provide insufficient funds to their house hold , wife is stress cannot take care of house bills ,child abuse , they sleep with under age children ,child neglect , they do not feed their kids . Aren’t these more serious crimes . There is need for internal Enquiries. What about the police who died at Castle Bruce station . Did you conduct a coroner’s inquest . how did he die , did you find out the cause of his death . Why didn’t the two officers be reprimanded since they were at the station during his death . Why they never try resuscitation and called the ambulance or even try to get him to the doctor . Were they at the station at all when this happened or they neglected their duty / post.. Don’t you believe that his family need closure to his death ? Too much unfair treatment . Which is greater an alleged stealing of a fan or the death of a police officer in the so call presence of a coporal and so call friend constable?
Why do you all have to mix the police affairs with politics . You all Dominicans are too ungreatful , The Prime Minister is doing a wonderful job .Do you all know that some countries envy the development that he has brought to Dominica . You the parasites , you want to sit your lazy buttocks and expect Government to drop money into your laps .,it does not work that way . Your Government has put in place an aid bank for small businesses , why don’t you all grab this opportunity. What about farming , you all are too great to touch the soil , what about the fishing Industry , you all have so much natural resources to make life sweet , but no , Government is doing nothing is the talk , nonsense , get up from your lazy what I don’t know and get busy people . Every RICH MAN I know where I live started from scratch and now owns so many business places .Come on Dominicans stand up , be the hard working people that all overseas people describe you as , hold your head up high and take your rightful status in life.
a man is innocent until proven guilty, he who asserts must prove beyond reasonable doubt , so posting this is defaming one’s character.Dominicans you must realize that the police are enforces of the law , yet still they break it , not only by this alleged ation of this young officer but also when the police themselves plant evidence to get rid of their own fellow co workers because they despise him for what ever reasons .Petty reasons like he thinks he machon, he running too much woman and so on .THIS IS HIGH RATE OF CORRUPTION WITHIN THE POLICE OFFICERS .hOW EVER AM NOT SURPRISE AT ALL BECAUSE BLACK PEOPLE ARE TOO JEALOUS , WILL DESTROY AND KILL YOU FOR ABSOLUTELY NOTHING AT ALL .shame on Dominicans , we thought you were loving and unified people .I want to also advise ALL those who rejoice over this , remember every pig has its Saturday , today is his tomorrow is yours and yours might be worst .He who has glass windows should not throw stones . Remember also that you may have children , and relatives too , so when something like that which is an allegation happens , its time to put water in our wine rather than rejoicing . As I said A man is innocent until proven guilty .
it have more,catch them.some are RAPIST,THIEF,PEODOPHILES,even in calypso they cheating by writing their song on their hand,good work to de police,is not poor people children alone that doh good.
After all is stated, as a policeman, why did he have to steal the bus fan and the other item? What caused him to do that?
Now he has jeopardized his job. The fact he stole those items and was caught red-handed, he must have been fired and lost his income.
There is no doubt that D/cans want to know what other infractions he committed why he was placed under surveillance. I expect when the case is called it will be revealed.
This Young Policeman needs some Counseling. I hope he learns from that and is forgiven and granted to still serve the people. Stealing is wrong any one who does it but The DPF need to go looking for others doing worst things. Maybe this police officer should be sent to talk to school to talk to young people about his embarassment and help discourage young people from going down that road because his job is to up hold the law; this should be his ticket back to serve on the Dominica Police Force …..
What about those that are calling the talk shows and telling the world that they are supporting a corrupt regime?
WHY CAN’T THEY BE DISCIPLINED?
There should be a grooming standard for the police force here in D.A. , he has a gootie? I am retired peace officer, and we had inspection daily clean shaved, clean uniform , shoes shine, or you go home, look at him where is his supervisor?.
hard the country hard so…
What are the substantial evidence in this incident? Where are the pictures that he was caught red handed? What was the identifying mark on this fan? Why was the gentleman picture posted when another person was accused ? What was the approximate time of the incident? Why the other accused name omitted? Was it his first crime? Is this the first incident that happen in a parl Rep Area?
GOOD JOB TO THE POLICE, never think you can bring your bad habit and never get caught. we are there to protect. don’t be one of us to protect yourself
Let me start by saying i don’t like politicians of this new age but we as Dominicans blame the for ever thing that happens in this country. If it rains is politicians or skerrit, if it shines is politicians that make the sun hot
shame on you
ICANNOT condone criminals and therefore although I am sorry for this young corp and his girlfriend, I am a firm supporter of justice. With this being said, I am left to wonder why the authorities have not made an effort to try to get the GON Emanuel Christmas Day Fire Bombing resolved. To me this is a serious crime with some very interesting names mentioned in it. Why make such an effort to catch the small fish while we blatantly allow the big ones to go free?
Were they so called people caught RED HANDED ………. we know all what happen who did what but yet to come forward with the evidence …………… some people should be charge and put behind bars, they know so much ……….. when, where and who did it but yet to come forward or have not gone to the AUTHORITY
A fan of a bus. for a police you have to know better
A light fada
What the young police office did was wrong and he should not be fired as a police officer. But I am definitely not surprised because of the corruption in the Dominica Police Force. It is interesting that he can be arrested but those in higher authority can go free. I tell you! My God is not dead. He will take everything in darkness and bring it into light. Change is not an option, It is a must!
I see so just because there is NO so call change that’s why the police had steal or do what he did or he is justify in his actions ? Is that how IGNORANT you George Henry can be ………. are u for real ? You people blame everything an everyone but yourself for you all short coming ……… there is something called a mirror just look into it there you all answer ………………. MA LOOK
INDEED. AND IT’S TIME FOR CHANGE. Corrupt leaders must know that?
Well call it nah Skerro!
I am feeling better about the police seeing they arrested one of their own especially since that one supposed to get his job through a top politician. So not all police are bad but we do have a few rotten eggs. Well done boys, weed out your own and we are on our way to justice!
What you expect but rogue cops…when politicians selecting policemen now!!!
What u expect but rogue cops… when is politicians that selecting police officers now?
Don’t be too harsh on the entire police force. Its members are a microcosm of society and as a result there are good, bad and ugly cops just like the rest of society. Although the force is politically compromised with weak leadership, there are a few decent cops in there. But this guy, who does not look too bright in the picture, dragged a person’s daughter in with him. He should be made an example to his colleagues who think they are above the law. He needs to spend some time in the big house in Stock farm.
How you so sure is not she that drag him?
correction $45,000.00
And this is the type they are recruiting in the CDPF… Because that’s what the politicians ask them to do!!! It is a shame…
Lets not forget he did not apply for the job he was place there by the pal rep [] peg in o hole Any way that Carbon boss en playing .
Lets wait and c
Wtf ? Where u get your info from. Idiot to the 100th degree
Minister Peep Peep cyan save him now. Maybe minister peep will give him a security job to protect Minister Peep Peep wealth and assets.
All you is the way he posing to take the picture. If they didn’t mention he is a police officer I would think that he is one of those Mal Mama.
But how he is a police officer and he has a beard saying I am happy.
The way I see it there is suicide by cops and there is convict me by any means so I could go to stock farm where the meals are poor but regular and the inmates are waiting for you to pick up your soap
#busfan&clutch look #bowdel..
awa wii domincan police
While I could never condone this kind of behavior by any officer of the law, I must confess though, that I am fascinated by the speed with which the police is able to operate when it comes to apprehending and prosecuting the little Frays, and the titiwi, while they become impotent in dealing with the bigger fishes in the ocean of crime in the police department.
It appears to me that a certain amount of bias is used in resolving the problem of rouge police officers. From past experience, it seems that if you are a frequent caller to radio stations supporting the government’s position, and defending corruption, you can steal monies under your control, and get promoted.
Maybe the error that this constable made was not identifying with the PARTY and/or its sympathisers before embarking on the alleged theft. But again, once in a while some titiwwi is made an example of to give the public the impression that at least some attempt is been made to root out corruption in a dis-organized, and demoralized police force.
Given the current situation in the police force, I will continue my call for an independent civilian review board, to investigate, police misconduct of all forms. That is if we can find persons with that level of independence willing to undertake the responsibility.
where is the one that is drying the money///////////
That is interesting, surveillance on the beach. What about surveillance at Police Headquarters. Remember, when the President’s Vehicle was damaged at the Police Headquarters, to this day, their has been no arrest.
is that self is that he wanted, its about time they caught him, that is one it have more to come out,hahaha
bram bram too much woman to mentain so he must thief to keep d ride going
ha ha oh my girl you well know
woop woop
scrap….. bus….. this bus was not good for any thing …I think there more to this matter …
where is his gf pic is 2 of them that do it
They couldn’t find a picture on fb to take you see
what a shame on my village people i thought capuchin was behind god back
Me tooo….
capuchin never use to be on news but now it making it name
Do we have to keep paying his salary while he is on bail? That could be a long paid holiday if so. Malgraysa
$2500 is the bail sum. Not$25,000.
Judge the officer was taking the Dan in as evidence in another pa from t-shirt stealing scheme. My client was see imply trying ti secure the evidence since he does not trust the police in securing evidence.
Wha happen,…..all the business places selling vehicle spare parts close down man!!! You mean mister spoiling his reputation, and even going to lose his job for STEALING a bus fan and a clutch? He got a job, and he throwing it away!! Awah, mister doh ready yet.
the salary is to small.public officers struggling while people on the streets living fre and happy .they get everything for free. can you imagine people who are working for the state for20 and 30 years are still struggling to pay their mortages while those that are not even 15 years in the service are boasting of soon completing their mortage, because their loans are 4 percent and ours are 8,9,10 percent
Nothing is wrong with the 4 percent loans. To me it’s the best thing that happen for public servants. At least some got (or will get) a chance of building a home. Some might have never been able to do so if they had to take an 8,9 or 10 percent loan. The institutions who charge the 8,9,10 percent are simply ‘milking’ the people.
so this is the kinda officers they put to protect the citizens of this country well papa
Exactly is that self…and I even hear it have Police Officers selling marijuana and cocaine…can you imagine…the Force is filled with rogue policemen…why due diligence is not done on these people I don’t understand…I don’t know if is to fill the Force with enough rogues so when the time comes to take arms against innocent citizens they will be willing to do it or will keep the authorities’ dirty little secrets quiet as they themselves are not men of integrity…I cannot think of any other reason why due diligence is not done on these people before enrolling them in the Force to keep these bad eggs out!!!
And u all are the same people that want to talk about CCJ I mean any time u see bail so low is because of the item that was stolen some of u all just comment for commenting sake at least get the full story first before u make yourselves look like u know what, it is alleged the part cost about 1900 so for their bail being at 2500 is even more than the part. But to me he already pay more than what u all might think cause he’s shamed and out of a job.
25000 ppl not 2500
Mr wanted to mount his bus haha
Alphius its a damn shame man! are you kidding me? if things tight go and steal food na.. chupes
Man shalt not live on bread alone. So, how you expect de pardna to drive his woman to Melvina’s den? Fig and dasheen cyan drive.
Well Mr have woman to maintain lol. I was expecting to see his girlfriend name starting with “G” I seing another woman name. Too much woman to feed caused him to steal.
DNO its “Alphius”
put his photo on when is drug man you put their photos
christine da u go an do girl i had warn u wit mr who love all u u doesnt check dem u c now…
Another one bites the dust
This is appalling and reflect very bad on the CDPF, but with that said, let’s not be too quick to throw stones because if we resides in glass houses we should not throw stones. As bad as this may be, the reality is, it is not usual for law enforcement because it happens all the time all over the world and certainly, within the CDPF before and it will continue as long as we have human-beings (we have good and bad, evil and godliness).
As a former law enforcement officer myself, I must first commend the CDPF for their quick actions in not only apprehending, but charging a fellow colleague with thief. That is courageous and will restore some credibility to the CDPF. This police officer whom I will soon referred to as ex-police officer and I hope it’s within hours of his bail that he will be dismissed and or relieved from his official duties as a police officer with the CDPF.
According to the news article, which in and of itself is very vague from an informational standpoint, this police officer has only been with the CDPF for about three years so that shows that he was a real rookie and may have been involved in other severe criminal activities as well. I feel somewhat sorry for the girlfriend but she is an adult (I assumed), and should have known better. You are stealing parts for a bus thing must be really bad with both of you all. The report indicated that the police officer was bailed what happen to the girlfriend was she not bailed as well? We need to bail her too or swap places with the officer and let her out on bail instead.
Was his girlfriend granted bail?……. Anything!……. Update please
I feel bad for the good and honest policemen who believe in law & order, and are trying their best to execute their duties without malice, while these bad cops hand-picked by their corrupt parliamentary representatives tarnish the good names of those who serve honorably.
That’s another indication that the parl reps should stay out of the police recruit business. Shame on these corrupt politicians.
This is an invitation for him to steal again. I wonder why is his bale so cheap.
only in this island pure corruption,god has to was these people away.
$2500.00? A screw mr steal man?stupesssss!
Weh .. Something wrong with you reading… It is $25,000.00 and not $2,500.00 as you claim in your comment. Read Read read before you comment.
before you jump on my back DNO initially reported that the bail was set at $2500.00 and subsequently corrected their mistake and put $25,000.00
p.s read read read yourself!!! over your comment. its YOUR not YOU!!!!!!!!!
The news article reads $2,500.00 and it is still there $2,500.00
Its 25,000 not 2,500
Oh lord !
I guess he was under surveillance for something else too ! Cant be for stealing bus parts!
A joke that man.
An officer is caught red-handed stealing and he is granted $2500 bail?
Is this some kind of joke?
what is your stress, they caught them big man red handed in de bin bobol they doh even see de court step.
allu to like to bring down de small man and is people like you that saying praise god for skerrit.
what does skerrit have to do with that? dominicans ignorant eh pal….EVERYTHING is politics
you have a problem man? Nobody doe take you man this morning or you doe eat breakfast or you doe eat nothing for the day yet. Shut your pie hole.
Well go try that yourself and you’ll find out whether you should be given a break.
I keep hearing for years about bin bobol …….. for all the years am still await paper work, email, text or something to show that BULL CRAP story and tell me what is the bobol ? but someone other than the most HATED man (PM) caught RED HANDED and it’s okay. ……….. u people fakes, real and true JOKERS ,,,,,,,,,,, Stay hating that’s what u guys are good at and truth be told u all can’t do better …… what u people say and display is just what u all are ……….. the mirror give us almost all the answers we are looking for …….. HATERS.
@UHOLE Can’t agree with you more than that. Them man go free with a BOBOL of over $500 000.00. what a failed state! No wonder the country is so dam poor and backward under the gang parading as a Labour Party..