A major new development has emerged in the ongoing investigation into the death of 16-year-old Jerbiah Paul in Dominica, with law enforcement officials confirming that a 21-year-old woman from Marigot has been formally charged in connection with the case.
The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force named the accused individual as Nyoka James, who faces a single count of perverting the course of justice. This charge is legally distinct from the murder accusations that have already been leveled against other people linked to Paul’s disappearance and death, investigators have clarified.
In a second, unexpected development tied to the probe, police have also confirmed that they have taken an additional serving police officer into custody. Law enforcement has so far released no additional details about the arrested officer, including their name, the specific circumstances that led to their arrest, or whether formal charges will be pursued against them.
Investigators continue to work through the circumstances that led to Paul’s disappearance and eventual death, and authorities have emphasized that the full investigation remains active and ongoing as they piece together all evidence related to the case.