# Haiti police crackdown on influencer and crime

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/haiti-police-crackdown-on-influencer-and-crime
> Updated: 2026-08-04T10:31:22.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

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

### 2026-08-04: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/haiti-police-detain-tiktok-influencer-and-murder-suspect-in-separate-arrests

### 2026-07-12: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/haiti-imposes-new-traffic-bans-in-cap-hatien-and-arrests-tiktok-influencer-in-ption-ville

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