The Dominica Police Force is seeking assistance from the United States in its investigation of the Pagua House attack which left one man dead and two other people nursing injuries.
This was confirmed by Police Commissioner Cyrille Carrette during a press conference this afternoon.
“I have already contacted the US Embassy,” Carrette said.
He stated he hopes the answer from the embassy is positive since US citizens were victims of the attack.
Carrette noted that three men from Wesley have been arrested on suspicion and are helping in the investigations. He confirmed that one of the men has a previous murder conviction.
Irishman Joe Costello was killed in the robbery attempt outside Pagua Bay Guesthouse in Hatton Garden last Sunday night. He had been living in Dominica for nine months and was manager of Silks. The other victims of the brutal attack are Americans Rick and Alicia Davison who had been living on the island since 2007. They are the owners of the guest house.
Perhaps the police suspected that a US citizen was the mastermind behind this crime, and asked for US assistance for that reason.
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ONE CAN ATTAIN IN THE WORLD GET THIS
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ONLY USA DOMINICANS REMEMBER THAT AND
STOP HATING AMERICA BECAUSE PLENTY
OF YOU HAVE EDUCATION FROM THE US
THAT ALL YOU SO CALL HATE STOP IT
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great job call the usa its the only coountry
in the world that will help a hand thats who
there are but plenty dominicans, hate america
but something major happen its still
america that will come to the rescue
dominicans remember that & america is
not brooke very!! far from being
brooke the wealth of the us its
like no other counrty in the world period.
AM I BOUND TO COOPERATE WITH FBI CIA ETC?/
WHAT ABOUT MY CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS??????????
YOU full of s*****and not afraid to show it! Son let me tell you if you go around hurting innocent people for absoulutely no justifiable reason{S}as far as i am concern you do not deserve to be treated as a human being and you talk about constitutional Rights??? what about the same rights of the very innocent people you may have hurt? and in several cases hurt their entire family? have you ever thought of their rights? In my days as a detective in the police force your rights would be having my boots straight up your a*****and after i finish with you or those like you– you would even want to tell me about your mother,ect,ect,sadly! in today`s police force we are learning that ploitics and policining do not mix and will never mix ” TRUST me!” been there done that!and that`s one of the very reason I left the police Force. But it hurts me to the core to see how our Great police force have become. But I will always will be a police officers my friends a police officers and will always be the only difference between those presently serving in the force their bread and butter is determine by what colour they wear or who can run to the politicians and brown nose aswe say in Dominica kiss A***. It feels so good i am not in that position and my God it feels sooooooooooo Gooooooood!
Y they never ask scotland yard are they afraid they might investigate more than just the murder of joe an the attack on rick an his wife
They do not need US assistance. All they need is some good investigation. Probably they should go to the US to learn their techniques.
Why would they resort to the U.S.?
US has so many unsolved murders which are called cold cases, they cannot solve their own.
I actually agree with truth. It is like the blind leading the blind. So many crimes are being committed in the US, and, sometimes, right under their noses. They are unable to solve most of them; unsure whether or not they can lend a helping hand in Dominica.
Mr Carrett i tried to lift a container of 12 gallons of petrol and climb over my gate.Am yet to make it over.
That one had me laughing out loud.
Mr/Mrs. Muslim
God Bless America. Cant touch this! The United States of America is it. Say what all u want. On another note I am hoping that if and when the foreinsic assistance arrives they will be investigating the December 25, bombing as well.
when d man burn down mr.emmanuel house all u never seek a US assistant..
The Ploice Commissioner should not be involved in politics reather he should lead the Police Department and let the evidence speak for itself. Puerto Rico has a state of the art Forensic Lab why can’t Dominica have a contract with that lab to examine the evidence. I told you all that Officers were contaminating the crime scene so how do you expect to get a conviction when the crime scene is being contaminated by the Officers. Another thing, Don’t the Police keep a list of all the depoties from America and England who has criminal records because they are the one’s most likely to commit such vicious crimes. Don’t the Police Department have Detective’s who are trained in Interview and Intorrogation techniques, Who can extract a written and verbal confession from the suspects. Maybe the Prime Minister can hire me as an up paid advisor to the Police Commissioner and I will help him restructure the Police Department. I have Twenty Five years of Law enforcement experience in New York City and I willing to help my country.
The PM and the Police Commissioner should reach out to all the DOMINICANS who have the experiences to come home and spend some time helping to rebuild the Police Department we need help. There are a gruop of Policemen from the GT Area( Toronto)that goes to Jamaica every year to help that Island is whatever way they can now they are helping the poeple around in the village that could be the same for us at home, so let’s try it and I hope the policemen dont think that these policemen that they would be coming to take their jobs instead they would be helping them in training especially how to conduct interviews handling of evident and other matters we need help
So Cyril Carrette find it neccessary to invite or ask the United States of America a country his boss Roosevelt Medard Skerrit despise very much to help in the investigation of American and Irish victims of crime,but he has so much difficulty in assisting G.O.N Emmanuel even when there is a confession.So we as Dminicans can’t depend on Cyril Carrette and the Commonwealth of Dominica police service to work in our interest when we need them,no rights for us within our shitstem.The time is really ripe for a revolution,we need it now more than ever and we all should participate, this Roosevelt Medard Skerrit led government has betrayed us and we in the South need to take the lead as we have done before,we are known to be good at that.
love that
its soooo sad….one of the accused got only 3-4 yrs for murderin ma cuz….still have not learned a lesson
we need the right verdict for this case…wen ppl come to help develop the island, there are those who consider themselves as gettin on where ever they see its easy….(stealin from the hard workn ppl)
WHEN THE U.S LAW MEN ARRIVE IN Da, I WILL ASK THEM TO INVESTIGATE THE CRIME WHICH HAPPENED ON 25 DEC 2010. SOLVE ONE-SOLVE ALL.
LET’S SEE IF CARRETTE WILL SUPPORT ME IN THIS ONE.
seeking assistance!!!!…these cops in d/a are just a waste…all this crime in d/a and the commissioner’s or minister of security’s job is not threatened…only in d/a
We should realize that crime and violence is not indigenous to the island of Dominica. The world is infested with malice of all sort and the Caribbean is not exempt from this ring. Each island has it’s constraints and I haven’t read of one Caribbean Island who isn’t trying to wipe out this sore. Can we please encourage our politicians to think positively and progressively if we know better than them, instead of putting a hatchet to every move made and information shared? People, People, People….the power of life and death lies in the tongue…watch the words that you confess over your country. The prince of darkness of this world is very organized and will use those negatives as fuel to target the children of God. Be prayerful, be vigilant. Guard your words!
Yes but can you please ask the politicians and Police force to be fare and honest? Equal rights and justice.
It is a pitty that DA remembers USA or Europe only when help is needed.
Otherwise, these are considered as imperialists countries !
Why do call for help from Venezuela and DA’s good friend ( the Dictator Chavez ) ?
Hum ?
What, no help from Daddy Chavez?
MACHETE TIME … WE SUPPORT LIBYA TO RAS
Somebody comented that it was marigot people who did that, and tried 2 rope in edison james, noris provost and lenox linton, what a shame.weather is marigot, wesley or any other village in Da the perpetrators are form, it is not good for Da.let us continue 2 pray for Da even harder.
Becauase it seems like a robbery, is it safe to conclude that the motive is robbery? I hope once again, that we are not jumping the gun, being lazy and rushing to conclusion. I hope the investigators are considering the other possible motives that were mentioned.
This was not a robbery, even the one victim who is able to speak said the men were there to do harm to her and her husband. There is more going on here and every possible angle needs to be explored.
This commissioner is known for his gaffes. I hope he did not ask the Embassy for a murderer to assist with the investigations. I remember the last time he requested the help of an arsonist to solve the firebombing incident
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WONDERFUL COMMENT
That is hilarious my friend…lol.
What I hope that the US can offer is an excellent forensics team. Let’s get some fingerprints and DNA technology going so that the criminals can be identified and brought to justice.
Great idea to seek help from the US.
Hahahahaah! Help Dominica God, please I beg! Righteousness ex-halts a nation, but sin is a reproach. Too much sin from the so called leaders. One more indication that Dominica is going down, see what we have as a police commissioner! DNO could you please do us favor and let us know Exactly what this man said at the press conference, surly it is not limited to “I have already contacted the US Embassy,” and him implying that America should agree BECAUSE their citizens were involved. I would like to put these quotations in context DNO! This one liner is making it difficult for us to assess the performance of this man.
ADMIN: I encourage you to read the story again. The commish didn’t say or imply that the US should agree. He said he HOPES the answer from the US is positive. This is clear from the story. ANd what is wrong with the oneliner? It makes perfect sense within the context of the story.
Well Adin, things or ideas can be stated implicitly of Expressly!! Some of us read BETWEEN the lines to figure out what is said implicitly! That requires a certain skill set.
go and get assistance in lybia
I AM SURPRISED THAT THESE CLOWNS DIDN’T SEND FOR HELP FROM LIBYA,VENEZUELA,OR EVEN CUBA OR WAIT WHAT ABOUT MORROCO. THESE PEOPLE DO NOT REALIZE THATWE STILL STAND MORE TO GAIN FROM THE AMERICANS THAN FROM ANY OF THESE LEFTIST COUNTRIES AT LEAST MORE IN TERMS OF STRATEGIC ALLIANCE BUT NO THEY WOULD RATHER COME ON THE AIRWAVES AND THROW FULL SUPPORT BEHIND THESE DICTATORS AND THEN SEND TO ENGLAND AND AMERICA FOR HELP TO SOLVE THEIR CRIMES. SACKWAY EMBECILE YO YE
America is a failed state my friend. Economy is coming to a halt and the US dollar will be worthless, only to wipe your butt.
Don’t worry Muslim, America will always have enough left to hunt down the Muslim Terrorist where ever they are hiding!! You can count on that!!
partner don’t play with my country ok you are insulting me ok….. gay muslim find somewhere else to jerk off
Sure doesn’t sound like someone with a mind of your own. She said “THESE PEOPLE DO NOT REALIZE THATWE STILL STAND MORE TO GAIN FROM THE AMERICANS THAN FROM ANY OF THESE LEFTIST COUNTRIES AT LEAST MORE IN TERMS OF STRATEGIC ALLIANCE ”
What did Dame Eugenia gain for being all over the airwaves with Reagan
Some people here are just polically stupid
During our time in Dominica I came to believe that the Police, who have a very difficult job to do, were doing a fair job under difficult circumstances. Like many small forces I am sure they suffer from a serious lack of resources and expertise. I am glad they are reaching out for help. I do, however believe that the government should take this opportunity to review its legislation on crime and seek solutions. Much of those solutions will be social and seek to eliminate poverty. Those of us who love your country and appreciate you situation as well as dominicans abroad should be prepared to help in that regard.
All u want U.S. assistance for everything?
God only helps those who help themselves.
If leaders are breaking laws what is to stop followers or others from doing the same. Lead by example, inspire greatness, national pride, lawful behavior.
duchess say in her calypso.leaders beware becareful what u do,u still we still to,u cheat we cheat to,u kill we do it,we are what we are mr PM a true refflection of u.we see we do toooooooo
WESLEY AGAIN
You mean only now they mentioning that the 3 guys are from Wesley? and that one is released murderer? They should think twice before releasing murderers. A murderer is a murderer and should never be released on good behavior. What are these people thinking, They should have left him in jail to be example or at lease use him to speak to new prisoners when they come into the prison.
A murder is not as simple as stealing and should not be treated as such. Death row should be an ultimate sentence.
A murderer should be executed, when they are released they kill again.
My god this is not politics the pm had the right to comment cause he is concerned why are we being so foolish rick and alishca are nice people who came to dominica to put food on people table and butter in our bread
Thats true and no one can agree with the muder of anyone ,but all the other killings on the island why only this one, there are many outstanding cases ,one law for the poor and one for the rich
my advise to lawyers of anyone convicted of that murder dont waste state money tell plead guity on the first day they appear in court for example transpotation back and forth to court petrol and diesel expensive , jurors lunch,long process the jurors might end up like casey anthony own
THE PHONE AT THE POLICE STATION WAS NOT WORKING . SMH!!!!
The only reason they are seeking help from the US is to avoid receiving a travel warning! The US maintains a site that lists every country in the world & rates how safe they are to travel to. It lists all attacks on US citizens & recommends if you should travel or stay away.
You people are pathetic ……. yall seem more concerned about political issues then facing whats happening on the land. But my main concern in this matter is – why is it that a convicted murderer walking about the place and not sitting close to the noose – that’s what happens when the governments on the islands loose their balls and put hanging at the back the very back of the stove. chhhh
Despite the big hue and cry,the precedence has already been set.These criminals spend a few days at Stock Farm and then they go free…
It was bleeding time. Now, how does it feel to say that one of the suspects is a repeat murderer? He is out to kill again. May the members of the justice system in Dominica sleep peacefully in their beds. They let these people out to kill again.
I wonder if they preserve the crime scene. One of the biggest problem in this hi-profile investigation the poor handling of th crime scene, and too many people have access to the scene without proper training. When the crime is messed up, it leaves opening a those defense lawyers. Anyway, better late than never, there must be quite a bit of DNA evidence at that scene to hold those criminals. My biggest concern is the weakness of the punishment of the Dominca system is enacting stiff penalties. These murderers should only see daylight once a month for the rest of the lives, while in prison.
The Dominica prime minister should think twice before he makes public statements against the American Government and its actions.
This is twice in less than 2 weeks that the US Government is being asked for help. We should take crimes against Dominicans and visitors more seriously. A lack of investigative techniques and know how work in the favor the of the criminals. This nonesense has to stop – lives are being lost people are being forced to work around without being free – this is a huge attack on what life is all about in Dominica – if not addressed and stiffled it will quickly get out of control
I am happy to see that the Police are getting assistance from the United States to help solve this atrocious murder. It is however a great pity that the police could only promise to get an arsonist to help solve the 25 December 2010 fire at the home of GON Emmanuel.
Hope you are not the commissioner’s brother.
And how is this helpful?..
MAKE a change to your broken justice system, or else catching these guys, and then subsequently letting them off the hook like all the criminals before them is pointless.
We all know you can CATCH people in Dominica, the problem is the follow-up.
that’s a very good point…. that’s what’s been happening for years….. believe me, the only reason these thugs do those things is because they know nothing will happen to them even if they get caught… looks like law-abiding citizens will have to stand up and do whatever it takes to defend and protect our selves…. cause the SHITSTEM wont…
They say one of the men arrested had a previous murder conviction! Did he escape from prison? Why is there a convicted murderer on the loose? What is the punishment for murder on the books? The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior, I can’t believe Murder does not carry a life-in-prison sentence..or are they saving that for a worse crime?
What about the fire at GON Emmanuel’s home? Couldn’t the same be done Mr Carrette?
well its a good move coming from a rather slow and dont care chief and that factual..
its up the the US in end…
but the dislike i have with dominicans is that they are MASSIVE PRETENDERS OF THE FACTS OF TRUTH AND JUSTICE..
Why didnt they so call brilliant minds, policy makers and church call on their beloved Prime Minister to re-track his statement prior to the 09 election about no law and constitution and prevent him etc…
thats they issue i have with many dominicans they a bunch of wicked and hypocrites..they know where the arrow is pointing and keep casting a blind eye…but sheep dont make goat..
dominica will continue to suffer unless the masses dont decide to stand up and call is straight and plum….way, way too much pretending by its citizens…
best advice which will worth the future and over 1Billon in clean aid and prosperity is to fast track the kicking out of this Labour regime…they have only cause a mess of confusion, mismanagement of the island interms of priorities etc…and just a total waste period….look at their admin guys,you can see the laided back attitude, only blinging with parties uphold slackness in all circles…labour is just a thumps down period for Dominica…they longer they stay in office..citizens will feel the pinch..as labour is lacking creative ideas…
dominicans were cunned and fooled by labour!!
what a waste of time
DNO: Your articles keep referring to this incident as a robbery attempt. A gentleman who knows the victims called a radio talk show this morning and stated that the motive was not robbery,implying that something sinister may be the motive. He also stated that the wife of the owner offered money to the assailants…look into this further.
lol one things why do the institutions in Dominica become so lack lustre..they seem so droll about everything..take almost 4 days to get off the block those kind of issues..
guess it reflect the majority of highly ignorant citizens along with their rather dull,lazy and highly corrupted labour regime..what a shame..look how da come..we like a pig farm..wonder who eats the smaller pigs on the farm…lol
You are pathetic………..
Right move, but still very pathetic!!The heat is upon the COP, this time US and European citizens are victims and the pressure is on his behind for negligence.
Why wasn’t the TASK FORCE sent out in the Northeast when the crime wave started? Why did the police not properly investigate the kidnapping of the German tourist and his companion?
The police force needs an outsider at its helm to clean it up and restore people’s confidence in it.
I must admit that there are officers who are trying their best, but the powers that be are frustrating their efforts – when they enforce the law, they are being victimized.
Save for the officers who are doing their duty, I have absolutely no confidence in the Police Force of the Commonwealth of Dominica!!!
People please understand the request. The Police Force is asking for assistance, that does not mean they are unable to investigate the matter. The ground work has already been done and I am sure that if they receive the assistance requested, whoever comes over will have to look at all the evidence that has already been collected and recorded. The Force IS QUITE CAPABLE to investigate such crimes. It’s better to be safe than sorry then all the tongue lashing will come if something like that was not done.
Hahahahaah! Help Dominica God, please I beg! Righteousness ex-halts a nation, but sin is a reproach. Too much sin from the so called leaders. One more indication that Dominica is going down, see what we have as a police commissioner! DNO could you please do us favor and let us know Exactly what this man said at the press conference, surly it is not limited to “I have already contacted the US Embassy,” and him implying that America should agree BECAUSE their citizens were involved. I would like to put these quotations in context DNO! This one liner is making it difficult for us to assess the performance of this man.
AS I WAS SAYING: Very Good, but Mr Carrette why not let them thoroughly investigate the attempted murder at the home of GON Emmanuel at the same time?…This would help to reduce the severe bashing,and scathing criticism that you have been getting from a significant proportion of the general public including myself re the politics which has been shrouding your job as commissioner.
good move at seeking the US assistance in such matter. but, rubbery attempt or seemingly rubbery attempt? u kno that much? well, ur team is good.
ps. make sure that the investigations are done objectively and with justice in mind. don’t convict jus because u have a gut feeling. be convinced by the facts and evidence and bring a proper case b4 the court. one that the rightful criminals won’t get away from, even with the must corrupt lawyer.
watching and listening.
I call on Commissioner Carrette to seek overseas assistance for the investigation of the firebombing of Mr. G.O.N Emmanuel’s house as well.
seeks u.s assistance… preferably because 2 of the victims are americans….. hhhhmmmm couldn’t they have asked for u.s assistance into the firebombing of the former judge/magistrate’s home…. what about all the murders that took place still unsolved… let’s hope the criminals are caught…. d/ca going backwards just like skerro hairline
MOTS – don’t you think it serious enough that G.O.N. himself should talk with the police?
If someone bombed my house, surely I will want to talk to the Police to ensure that I give them whatever information I can that may aid in the capture of the perpetrator(s).
But G.O.N. says no way and you blame the police…should he be tortured to say what he knows.
God helps those who help themselves..
Are you sure the magistrate did not talk to the Police? Ensure that you know all the facts.
Who is the former judge/magistrate. America cares about its US Citizen. If the judge is an American Citizen then please show your passport.
Other wise America is broke, Apple has more money…why would they send US officers to investigate a fire crack.
You guys here are just to pathetic and stupidly political.
when you all do those kind of wickedness don’t think is Skerro you all are doing bad to is yourself and your children that will pay.very bad name for your country.
About bledy time. While they at it ask them to investigate Mano house bombing.
due to the fact that D/cans are left to speculate, it seems that the Gov’t and the Police (LAW ENFORCERS) are very reluctant in having the case of the fire bombing solved. the head of the Police dpmnt could easily be considered a popet of more than one masters. don’t u think?
there is some cover up taking place somewhere. If these men ever allow themselves to come under the investigation of the International court or the UN, They all going down with each other since they are all linked to each other in some way or the other. Good times don’t last for ever. u kno that right?
wait for it…….G.O.N any one?
I do agree that Mr.Emanuel should coop with the police, but how many statements does he have to give them? We have heard that he gave the police a detailed statement, we have also of the bomber sonfessing to the act, and the police have done nothing. Who are they(the police) trying to protect? Are there some high persons whom they fear will be implicated? Mr. Carette must stop being a political police commission,do his job and don’t get in the way and block this important investigation.
Importantly however, if Mr. Carette want to get involved in politics, he must resign. Honestly speaking, he is not fit for the job, and there should be a national pitition singed by all Dominicans for the removal of him as commissioner. This is one very thing that we can copy from the U.S.A because the force the President and all to resign when they falsify and act contrary to the laws of the United States. Carette must go