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Categories: CRIME

Haiti police crackdown on influencer and crime

Entities: Justin Duffault · Haitian National Police · Ralph Woondry Louissaint · Marie Pascale Antoine Duffault · Laury Lacombe

Overview

On 12 July 2026 Haitian authorities announced new traffic bans in Cap‑Haïtien and reported the arrest of a TikTok influencer in Pétion‑Ville, though no further details were provided.

By 4 August 2026 police confirmed the detention of 22‑year‑old Laury Lacombe, known online as “Ti kreyòl dyab,” during a criminal‑affairs operation in Delmas 75. She is suspected of collaborating with gang leader Ralph Woondry Louissaint. Lacombe remains in detention while the investigation continues. In a separate incident, residents of Lamontay, Jacmel handed over 36‑year‑old Justin Duffault to authorities after he was accused of killing his wife; he has been placed at the disposal of the justice system.

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Haiti police detain TikTok influencer and murder suspect in separate arrests

    Haiti police arrested TikTok influencer Laury Lacombe for alleged gang ties and murder suspect Justin Duffault after a resident‑led capture, highlighting a crackdown on crime.

  2. 26 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Haiti imposes new traffic bans in Cap-Haïtien and arrests TikTok influencer in Pétion-Ville

    Haiti's Cap‑Haïtien mayor bans unregistered, dirty vehicles and launches waste and beautification initiatives, while police arrest a TikTok influencer in Pétion‑Ville over alleged gang ties.

Sources

deultimominuto.net · haiti24.net · tripfoumi.com