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Woman Returned to Dominica From Antigua Charged in Jerbiah Paul Investigation

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Woman Returned to Dominica From Antigua Charged in Jerbiah Paul Investigation
Jolie-Ana Naomi James of Lagoon

Jolie-Ana Naomi James of Lagoon, Portsmouth, has been returned to Dominica from Antigua and Barbuda and charged in connection with the ongoing investigation into the death of 16-year-old Jerbiah Paul.

16-year-old Jerbiah Paul

James has been charged with perverting the course of justice and possession of ammunition without a valid licence.

Acting Assistant Superintendent of Police and Police Public Relations Officer Fixton Henderson said James is expected to appear before the court today.

Police Constable Jean-Luc Rudy Langlais of Portsmouth has been formally charged with the murder of Jerbiah Paul

Paul was reported missing on July 24. Remains believed to be hers were discovered in Capuchin on August 12.

Police Officer Joshua Hamlet

The investigation has resulted in charges against several people, including serving and former police officers.

Police Officer Joshua Hamlet was formally charged with Paul’s murder, becoming the second police officer to face a murder charge in connection with the investigation. Former police officer Jean-Luc Langlais, 23, was also arrested and charged with homicide.

Woman Returned to Dominica From Antigua Charged in Jerbiah Paul Investigation
Nyoka James, 21, of Marigot

Nyoka James, 21, of Marigot, who was charged in connection with Paul’s death, was remanded to the Dominica State Prison after her application for bail was denied.

Police Officer Rennick Stevens of Portsmouth was also remanded to prison after being charged with perverting the course of justice in connection with the case.

Police Officer Rennick Stevens of Portsmouth

The investigation remains ongoing.

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Comments (7)

  • Esther September 1, 2026, 7:31 AM

    I don’t care about the woman. It’s just shocking to see Police Officers that should have been protecting this young lady are the ones killed her! Sad sad
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  • Come peaceably September 1, 2026, 8:01 AM

    I love how DOMINICA POLICE FORCE and THEIR Justice System is bringing this case together well!!! They’re doing a great job! Keep it up. Justice for Jerbiah Paul
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    • Concern citizen September 1, 2026, 9:45 AM

      It’s such a shame that the very persons who should have been shielding and protecting this child are the very ones who has ended her life!!! If shame was a person…. Who can be trusted on this earth? WHO? Who’s going to protect our young girls from the evil hands of the enemy? So very very sad and hurtful 😡. What she could have done so bad that all these young uniform police officers took her life. Not one of them could have said to the other leave that child alone? Do any of them have sisters, cousins etc….
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  • Come peaceably September 1, 2026, 8:01 AM

    I love how DOMINICA POLICE FORCE and THEIR Justice System is bringing this case together well!!! They’re doing a great job! Keep it up. Justice for Jerbiah Paul
    Reply

  • Concern Citizen September 1, 2026, 9:43 AM

    It’s such a shame that the very persons who should have been shielding and protecting this child are the very ones who has ended her life!!! If shame was a person…. Who can be trusted on this earth? WHO? Who’s going to protect our young girls from the evil hands of the enemy? So very very sad and hurtful 😡. What she could have done so bad that all these young uniform police officers took her life. Not one of them could have said to the other leave that child alone? Do any of them have sisters, cousins etc….
    Reply

  • Informed citizen September 1, 2026, 2:41 PM

    So she was returned to Dominica from Antigua and now charged? A lot more details still need to come out about this case.
    Reply

  • Apex Jones September 1, 2026, 3:41 PM

    This headline makes it sound kike she came back down on her own. Her ass was caught. Wicked
    Reply

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