‘INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE’ OVER COLEBY-DAVIS

from page one team have viewed the file with respect to the Honourable JoBeth Coleby-Davis and the result is that there’s insufficient evidence at this time to proceed with that matter, so that matter is closed,” Commissioner Fernander told reporters.

He declined to comment further on the matter. However, he pointed out that there was “a lot of talk” on social media, adding that accurate facts and evidence were used to conclude the matter.

He said the officer is expected to return to work.

“There were a lot of things thrown out there on social media. We don’t investigate in the media, we need facts and evidence to put matters before the court. Other than that the magistrate and judge will say ‘man y’all go from here’ there is no evidence to connect it, that’s what we deal with,” the police chief said.

Last year, Commissioner Fernander denied claims that investigations are being “drawn out” because of Mrs Coleby-Davis’s position as a Cabinet minister.

Earlier this month, the police chief also confirmed reports that officers had questioned former Free National Movement Cabinet minister Lanisha Rolle and her husband as a part of their investigations into the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture.

On Friday, Commissioner Fernander said investigations into the matter of the former Cabinet minister are still “very much active”.

Mrs Rolle resigned from Cabinet in February 2021 for “personal reasons”, and has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, saying her track record spoke for itself.