Two men of Calibishie have been arrested and charged in connection with the robbery of a honeymooning couple from Texas at Batibou Beach.
They have been identified by police PRO, Inspector John Carbon, as Raymondson Thomas and Junior George.
The couple was robbed while taking a bath at the beach with another couple. They were on their way to the airport to pick up a friend when they decided to stop for a dip.
A number of items were stolen including wallets with several credit cards, a document which the husband needed to re-enter the US, their personal papers and driver’s licenses, about EC$200 and US$400, the woman’s platinum wedding ring valued at over US$2000, cell phones, and the backpack with all the victims’ clothing.
Most of the items including the wedding ring and travel documents, were recovered.
In a blog post on DNO the couple, who left Dominica on Sunday, thanked the police for investigating the robbery and making the arrests.
They say they hope to return one day to Dominica “with a fresh start.”
They also thanked DNO for publishing the story and all the comments posted. The story generated close to 200 comments.
“It took our minds off of the situation for moments while we were attempting to make a recovery of our items,” the couple wrote. “We are now HAPPY HONEYMOONERS again, leaving the island with a sense of resolve and peace. Thank you, Dominica!!!!!!”
I am disheartened to write this to all Dominicans that were so happy to hear our items were recovered after we were robbed in July. Yes, we are the honeymoon couple that left Dominica with a sense of peace after that frustrating ordeal! My husband and I were told that we could not take our items (including my ring) when we left Dominica, as the police needed the items as evidence for the case against the suspects (which by the way were only fined with a slap on the hand!) We were reluctant to leave the items (especially my ring), but was reassured that everything would be mailed the following week to the U.S. I was anxious to have my ring on my finger again, but once we received the package my ring was not there. Yes, thieves targeted us AGAIN (third time)!!!!! This time we weren’t even in Dominica! Everything was in the box except that ring, (the only item that we cared about)! There was negligence on the part of the Dominican police and the company they asked to ship it. Right now it’s a “he said, she said” as to what happened before and during shipment to the States. First of all, why would anyone ship a ring the way the police did? Come on????????? I thought people there on the island would want to know that our nightmare has not ended due to greedy, dishonest people that saw an opportunity to take from others. At this point, we are unsure where the ring was stolen but authorities and the shipper are aggressively investigating our case. We are devastated by this, yet once again!!!!
Good Job Police
When are they going to bail them?
Great job police. I am very happy she received her ring and other belongings. I wish them well. Do come back to Dominica.
The police must take a page from the Jardame in Guadeloupe and beat them suckers under their feet when they are caught doing those crimes.
All i kind do is just shake my head.I wont say what i would do with those guys!
good job DPF we all are happy bout it
I am glad that they recovered their belongings especially the wedding ring and document
Those guys deserve jail or blows… maybe both!!
allu doe tired give calibishie bad name…. y would u want to steal from someone that has worked hard to earn their living…stop sitting on the block whole day n go get work to do
I am happy that these people got there stuff back. time for better security on batibou. the government needs to work with the douglas family to ensure better security on that beach. some tourist still don’t go there with a tour guide even if they are told the beach is very secluded
Good job, keep it up. Well done.
The police got on this because it affected the tourist industry. This incident will still affect the tourist industry. Now what is the reason that the police do not do their duty when it comes to the people living in DA? Crime all over the place and no police around. Commissioner, why is this?
You are such a MORAN. Did you not read that they left DA happy and will return?. While crime is everywhere the result is what makes people return, and in their case the crime was solved. What needs to happen now is that the Court sends a very strong message to would be criminals…Thumbs up to the police department for getting these hoodlums of the streets.
you are so right. charity begins at home too often the same crime happen to our locals and police say no leads. i always wondered then y do we report to the police? I would be grateful if CID would at least get back to me to just to say “no lead” for my incident from 6 yrs ago. i sure had VALUABLE lost too.
These voleh’s ain’t no joke… Saw two white people bathing in the water and took everything except their underwear damn. Poorer than mexican orphans.
great job by the police. Shame on the thieves. I am so happy they were caught!
I just wish that one day one of those thieves meet the right person or persons to let them have it, break some bones and mash them up. The others will think twice as to whom they target!! I hate a Voley!!! Thief!!
Now if they would just take these two into the center of town, hang them by their male parts for a week maybe some of these acts would cease.
Maybe some villages can start up a volunteer community ‘beach watch’ which could assist both in security and life-guard services…
Just an idea.
I am relieved it ended with the return of the stolen items. Well done Police! Full punishment as these crimes affects he entire country and nationals and future visitors. These days we do not want to mention HARD LABOUR, but we need to ensure their time spent in prison is done with Hard Labour, not an easy time as seems to be the norm.
Keep them busy doing work. If it is community work, they must wear special yellow jackets with the words: Prison work programme, so the public will be aware as sometimes we do not even know who is prisoner from who is law abiding citizen, working on the road. Criminals must be punished, not pampered. Zero tolerance!
seems that Dominican policy decided to employ a RoboCop:)))…unbelievably efficient action:)
Congratulations to all involved in making sure these thieves were caught.
Taking their money was one thing, but taking their documents, which they needed to re-enter the US is another. I hope they receive the maximum penalty for their actions.
In a previous post, someone using the avatar “president” posted that this was committed by Bense boys. I wonder if the person would have the balls to apologize to Bense people? Just wondering..
Police, make sure to teach them a good Social Studies lesson on Tourism.
This movie is rated PG=Paradise romance:Great movie happy ending.
I think ministry of tourism should consider security in these secluded tourist sites. Batibou is a very nice beach but every time I sit and think how isolated the area is, I always think twice about going there.
Cut back on some of these office workers at a Discover Dominica that really do nothing to enhance the tourist experience and put the resources to better use. Getting security in these areas would be such a relief. Security from 7 to 7 and close the beach when there is no security. We need to find ways to really ensure our visitors as well as locals enjoy these facilities safely.
Pleased to know that the majority of their articles were found. I visualize it was no easy time for them when they realized their valuable items were stolen. What anguish they experienced.
At least they returned to their homeland feeling better after the thieves were caught and most of the items were retrieved. It is an experience they will never forget.
Thank you to the Police for excellent investigation and in arresting them. A job well done.
Thank you to DNO for posting the article, giving Dominicans near and far, an opportunity to comment, majority of whom compassionately and positively commented in favor of the victims. The comments indicated to them that there are many good people in DA.
Pleased to know that they projected no animosity for Dominica. As they stated, someday they will return. I hope by then there will be a decrease in criminal activities.
They not going to do one dam
,n thing with 
them. It suprised me that their names were published before being charged for the crimes.
good work by the police,but the idiot lawyers and magistrate going to give them a slap on the wrist,but thats dominica law,much more to come.the world is watching us.
It is not just a “Dominica law” thingy you know. Magistrates and Judges the world over, seems so inconsistent and often fail to send the right message to would-be offenders.
WHIP DEM, WHIP DEM
Wonderful work officers we can’t let behaviors like that go on in our once peace loving country.
Well I am glad that this Texas couple did not leave Dominica with the sense of regret for having chosen our homeland for their honeymoon vacation.
I am glad that they understand that one or two bad apples do not spoil the whole bunch–I truly believe that majority of us in Dominica are kind, hospitable citizens.
The conduct of punks like those two men do not stand for Dominica and her people; I hope they will be given the punishment which they deserve–to teach those who are planning to do the same thing, a good lesson.
me george teach them a good lesson please it coud b my mama
I do not know why this retarded Dominican men always ruin the reputation of our country. they cause the lose in the economics of this island that’s why we cant travel to their country because of this crimes. don’t blame government.
Not charged and names out?
chupesssss…..!!!!!!!!!!
I agree. Inconsistencies and partialities on the part of the PRO.
Anonymous, please go back and read the first line; I think you are blind like me.
I like that, but you are not blind anonymous is not blind like you because you saw it that’s why you could refer to the blind where to look,but will the blind see ha haha I don’t know,as a Dominican living abroad it hurts me to hear such,i know my people well even when I visit I am treated like a tourist, there should be a stiffer fine or imprisonment for those who try an stop the cash flow to Dominican’s,hang them high.
So what if the names are out and they are not charged, is their anything i law that states that a man being arrested must be charged for his name to be published in the media? i don’t think so my friend, don’t get confused with LAW and POLICIES, two defrent entities.
Stuppes, why dont you read the article poperly. It clearly states thate the men were charged!!!!!!!!!!
That’s what sickens me they rush to comment and don’t even understand what they read,thay love mayla’ so much that they miss out the facts,two have been arrested and charged.Am standing up for Dominica,this is the land of my birth. FIX THEIR BUSINESS GOOD wicked set of people trying to give Dominica a bad name. VEX real VEX.
some of all you always looking for garbage to talk not true, stupesssss
they too voley.they should put a brand on their face to
Well done cops, As they say si i pa ni soutiweh I pa ni vole . Now deal with those vole before you take them before the judge.
Wow! To the honey mooners I say thank you for visiting our island and we look forward to having you again soon. As bad as it may look, we are still a god fearing loving people and always try our best to welcome visitors to our paradise. We hope that the resolve shown by the public and the CDPF in solving the case will further help ensure that you will visit our friendly shores again. Safe journey to Texas and gods guidance…
“Change Must Come”
Assertive, NOT Agressive!
nice
Why will the Police not bring back the Cat-o-nine?? These young men need to learn to respect other people.
yes we could give our police some credit on this crime they need to make an example out these two guys take thir fingerprint so that the police could have record on these two guys
Give them Credit for nabbing the thieves. But what did they do with the ring they recovered from the thieves? The couple did not receive that ring in the package they said they shipped. Telling them they needed the items for evidence with an expensive ring in the midst sounds even more messed up.
We desperately need bike patrol Police Officers on our popular beach. It will help with the police fitness and deter crime. Please Mr. Carbon make this suggestion a reality?
Thank you couple for still considering to return to our country. We have so many people who spoil the fun for even the locals. We cannot allow them to let us live in fear. Good job police and other community police persons.
wow thats great news that everything was recovered… now for the thieves hope their fingers are burnt! teach them a lesson to see people things and leave it alone!
The commencement of their punishment should be, no bail.
Bravo DNO…. Bravo Commonwealth of Dominica police Force …Bravo the people of Calibishie. You all deserve a big clap on the back and hats off to you guys … Our country will survive the scourge of these gutless criminals ..Well done to all involved
Ten years prison its time to set the example teach these thugs a lesson hard labour for the bastards.oh by the way I hope mar dyer not representing them and looking for bail oh but how would they
Pay her?BECAUSE THE POLICE HAVE THE RING AND MAR DYER DOES TAKE GOLD FOR PAYMENT
They will find a way to pay it. Their own, whoever they are, will pay it for them. The government will pay their court costs with taxpayers’ money and some of the money which was received as loans/grants to assist Dominica. This should make you angry enough.
Si i bon di i bon. Thank you DNO, Thank you to the Police for investigating & making an arrest. These offenders hopefully will learn lessons including that they are affecting the livelihood of hundreds of Dominicans with these acts.
now you have them deal with them NO BAIL theses guys stole from everyone of us when they steal from our tourist,good job police it is now the courts turn to do there job
cut out their hands.
And feet too. Feet first, hands second. They caused them to commit crimes and steal what do not belong to them.
That’s great now give those idiots the maximum penalty.
Very humble comments, let’s hope the beauty of the island took them more than the robbery so that they may one day return.
well that was quick… I wonder why can’t the justice system be quick so in solving the fire-bombing of those TWO SENIOR PEOPLE ON CHRISTMAS MORNING, who served this nation in so many ways… so justice can only be served for one set??? hmmmm… GROW SOME TOMATOES DOMINICANS.
Very happy the theives were caught and some of th important items were found but DA is left with a big stain. Please throw the keys away on thsese bastards.
I am happy for the couple. I am saddened by the alarming trend of students failing in the school system and going on to commit such acts.
Wonderful! It is a good feeling that cases likes these can be resolved quickly helping to suppress the negative publicity that’s often attached to such incidences
good job cops. we need more quick response like that when is locals.
Shamè
my question is are they going to be on the street to do it again? the answer is yes because dominica law is crap
It is a relief to see that the perpetrators have been apprehended. Let them be tried and let justice prevail, not just a slap on the wrist for them to be out and about in a short space of time, back to the same old game.
I, for one, maintain that signs should be posted on approach to and on the site warning folks of the danger that lurks there. This is for us as Dominicans and for visitors too.
It is cases like this, one time too many, that serves to give Dominica a bad name. Bad news spreads like wild fire.
Let us keep Dominica safe for us all. It is everybody’s business.
It appears that this is a popular beach stop and so some sort of surveillance should be ongoing
Why don’t they have a constan police present at some of these beach, and its always calibishie people involved in these criminal activity. These tourist work hard to take their little vacation , I suggest you future criminals do the same.
I thik u need to get ur favts straight the rapping and robberies of the past was wesley and paixbouche boys. Only 1 was involved the other was for handling stolen goods cuz he bought a fone and then resold it.
Satan does not take a holiday. Evil people and their evil actions never take a holiday. They are always lurking somewhere waiting for the first opportunity to prey on their chosen victims.
Your comment is totally untrue, check the statistics, crime around Calibishie is usually done by outsiders. Very few if any involves Calibishie residents.
it is the frist time calibishie boys are involved in
this criminal activity whhat happen before they coming from your own village and do that and you know that
it is the frist time calibishie boys are involved in
this criminal activity what happen before they were boys coming from your own village and do that and you know that and its only one who went and did that
the the other they brought a the phone to unluck every one and he gets paid for his time
Congrats to the Police officers. Good job. Now let’s see how will Justice treat them.
Sometimes the system works…
Good job DPF. We really need to step up our efforts on fighting crime in DA.
Good job, theses little bastards can’t seem to dig some dasheen or come up with something legal to make money, everything has to be given to them or they think they can just take from people. Damn
Oh, I am so relieved. Please do not let this incidence deter a next visit. Just don’t go back to this beach. Hats off to the police dept.
Kudos to DNO for once again going a phenomenal job of information dissemination in an expeditious manner.
I’d just like to say well done to the Police Officers involved in this investigation and to you DNO for making the public aware of this story.
Once more, Well Done and Thank You
Wonderful news to hear most of the couples items were found, thanks in part to DA police it’s people. The guys involved although their names were publicised should be charged for theft a couple years in jail hard labor, plus restitution for items lost and for pain and suffering incurred by the couple.
Hope the couple gives DA a second chance.
Rose, We love Dominica and we are pleased with the outcome to date. We lost valuable time with a friend’s visit to Dominica to deal with this situation. It was her first time to the island and the activities we had planned took a backseat once this incident occurred.
We believe in allowing the judicial system to do their job, but the young people of Dominica should find alternative measures of making money besides robbing tourists of time, money and enjoyment of this beautiful Nature Isle. We made many friends during our stay this time and look forward to re-connecting with everyone we met.
Our hope is to give DA its second chance in the future.
Good work, officers. I hope some money hungry lawyer not going to run in front and request bail. Jail those bastards!
Please come back
May God bless you two and your families
Thank God, they got most of their stuff back, including the Wedding ring and the Man document to re-enter the US. As for these guys, I hope the court really deal with them severally. Situations like this is what is hurting our economy. Even if they left here happy, the damage has already been done. They will forever remember this unfortunate situation and may even tell their friends about it. I think, when these guys go to Prison, they must be sentence to HARD labor. Send them to cut grass on the side of the road in the hot sun. Instead, they have to rub, beat or attempt murder on us,sometimes in our own homes, and then we have to pay tax to fatten them. Ca pais rite at all…