A third police officer has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of 16-year-old Jerbiah Paul, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the teenager's death.
The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force confirmed that the officer, whose name has not been released, was charged with perverting the course of justice. Nyoka James, a 21-year-old of Marigot, has also been charged with the same offence.
Both individuals are scheduled to appear before a magistrate on August 24, according to police statements. The charges mark the latest development in an investigation that has drawn significant public attention across the island.
The police force has not disclosed further details about the alleged actions that led to the charges, and no additional information has been made public about the circumstances of the teenager's death or the nature of the investigation.
This is the third arrest of a police officer in connection with the case, signalling an ongoing and widening inquiry into the matter. The investigation continues as authorities work to establish the full facts surrounding Paul's death.
Further updates are expected as the legal proceedings advance and as the investigation progresses.
