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WHA/CAR FOR ASHLEY CLINGMAN-JACKSON AND JOSEPH TILGHMAN 
INL/LP FOR KEVIN BROWN AND ANGELIC V. YOUNG 
INR/IAA 
 
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/21/2018 
TAGS: INRA MARR PGOV PHUM SNAR MASS HA
SUBJECT: LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - TRAINING AS PART OF HAITI 
STABILIZATION INITIATIVE 
 
Classified By: Amb. Janet A. Sanderson, reasons 1.4(b) and (d) 
 
¶1.  (U) This is an action request for WHA/CAR. 
 
¶2.  (U) Post requests the Department's assistance in vetting, pursuant 
to the Leahy Amendment of the Foreign Assistance Act, the following 
candidates of the Haitian National Police (HNP) who have been 
nominated to participate in ongoing training within the next 12 months, 
beginning on September 15, 2008. 
 
¶3.  (U) This training is being conducted under the Haiti Stabilization 
Initiative (HSI), with equipment also being provided to the HNP 
assigned to Cite Soleil. 
 
¶4.  (S) No derogatory information was found on 35 of the candidates 
listed in para. 6 following our internal vetting and following the 
Consular Section's INK process as of June 17, 2008.  Derogatory 
information on two additional candidates is summarized in para. 5 
below, with Post's recommendations regarding inclusion in training. 
 
¶5.  (S/NF) Post found information on the following individuals in the 
internal vetting process: 
 
(1) Last Name: Aristide 
 First Name: Rosemond 
 DOB: 28 Mar 1963 
 Place of Birth: Gonaives 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: PP1383622 
 ID: 003-444-803-0 
 Alias: 
 Position: Inspecteur, B3 
 
Rosemond Aristide is the current commander of the HNP unit based in 
Cite Soleil.  Post found two references to him.  The first, 
TD-314/11040-01, dated March 27, 2001, discusses his participation in a 
"mutiny" of an HNP unit in 2001. This report shows that the events were 
actually a protest by the officers against the commanders of the unit 
who were withholding part of the unit members' pay and making loans to 
police officers at exorbitant rates.  Accusations that the police 
officers had broken into the armory and stolen weapons were found to be 
false.  They had checked out weapons without ammunition that day and 
returned them to the armory at the end of their shift.  The report 
reflects a 2001 investigation that was not then complete.  At that 
point, no action was being taken against the protesting officers. 
Post does not believe that this information, given the reasons for the 
mutiny, should result in a negative Leahy finding. 
 
The second report mentioning Aristide is IIR 7 500 0760 07 06, dated 
September 2007.  According to this report, Aristide and several other 
former police officers were involved in a plot to attack the 
presidential motorcade.  The source, per the source description in the 
report, has provided information of value. Yet, some references in the 
report, such as to Aristide being former HNP, are inaccurate. 
The report does not address whether Aristide and the other officers 
named were willing participants.  Their actions in this scheme, as 
described in the report, were attempting to organize the involvement of 
chimeres in attacks.  No such attacks ever took place, but it is unclea 
if that is because of actions taken to thwart them. 
 
Post has not been able to substantiate this report, and notes that the 
description of Aristide's connection to the plot could be a case of 
mistaken identity, especially given description of him as a former HNP 
officer.  The information provided by informants consisted primarily of 
unsubstantiated allegations.  In light of Aristide's position, his 
proven willingness and enthusiasm for working with the U.S. on the HSI 
project in Cite Soleil, and his continued rise in the HNP, Post 
recommends that he be allowed to participate in training.  Post does 
not believe the information above should result in a negative Leahy 
finding. 
 
(2)  Last Name: Salomon 
 First Name: Jean Philippe 
 DOB: 13 Jul 1965 
 Place of Birth: Thomazeau 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport:PP1407204 
 ID:003-386-552-8 
 Alias: 
 Position: Logistics, A4 
 
The report mentioning Salomon is TDFIREB-315/15189-95, dated September 
19, 1995.  According to that report, as a private, Salomon was ordered 
to attend a meeting at which a higher ranking officer discussed his 
desire to include an anti- American theme in upcoming local 
demonstrations.  There is no evidence that Salomon went to the meeting 
 
 
with foreknowledge that it was anti-American, or that he ever 
participated in any anti-American actions. 
 
In light of the lack of information regarding any anti-American 
activities by this HNP officer, Post recommends that he be included in 
the training. 
 
¶6.  (S) Names of proposed participants with no derogatory information 
are as follows: 
 
(1) Last Name: Alphonse 
 First Name: Patrice 
 DOB: 06 Feb 1977 
 Place of Birth: Port-au-Prince 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:003-598-758-3 
 Alias: 
 Position: Brigadier, A1 
 
(2) Last Name: Bien-Aime 
 First Name: Donson 
 DOB: 23Dec 1965 
 Place of Birth: Pestel 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:003-661-161-5 
 Alias: 
 Position: Brigadier, A2 
 
(3) Last Name: Cedernier 
 First Name: Jean 
 DOB: 21 Jun 1975 
 Place of Birth: Corail 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:003-636-195-2 
 Alias: 
 Position: Deputy Head Post, A3 
 
(4) Last Name: Charlite 
 First Name: Woinski 
 DOB: 17 Mar 1971 
 Place of Birth: Cote de Fer 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID: 001-648-025-4 
 Alias: 
 Position: Brigadier, A2 
 
(5) Last Name: Colin 
 First Name: Herve 
 DOB: 12 Nov 1976 
 Place of Birth: Port-au-Prince 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:005-032-132-9 
 Alias: 
 Position: Brigadier, A1 
 
(6) Last Name: Denis 
 First Name: Onal 
 DOB: 13 Jun 1971 
 Place of Birth: Anse d'Hainault 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:003-517-486-4 
 Alias: 
 Position: Brigadier, A3 
 
(7) Last Name: Dorcelu 
 First Name: Marie Chantale 
 DOB:04 Mar 1981 
 Place of Birth: Gressier 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Female 
 Passport: 
 ID:007-659-143-0 
 Alias: 
 Position: Complaint, A1 
 
(8) Last Nme: Derosier 
 
 First Name: Laurore 
 DOB: 27 Sep 1981 
 Place of Birth: Port-de-Paix 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:006-938-880-3 
 Alias: 
 Position: Brigadier, A1 
 
(9) Last Name: Figaro 
 First Name: Gerty 
 DOB: 15 Oct 1963 
 Place of Birth: Hinche 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:003-051-577-8 
 Alias: 
 Position: Staff, A4 
 
(10)  Last Name: Gabo 
 First Name: Accilien 
 DOB: 01 Dec 1963 
 Place of Birth: La Victoire 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:003-093-576-1 
 Alias: 
 Position: Brigadier, A1 
 
(11)  Last Name: Henrissaint 
 First Name: Yves 
 DOB: 17 Apr 1982 
 Place of Birth: Carrefour 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:007-650-122-5 
 Alias: 
 Position: Brigadier, A1 
 
(12)  Last Name: Innocent 
 First Name: Frantz 
 DOB: 04 Dec 1964 
 Place of Birth: Port-au-Prince 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:003-505-058-9 
 Alias: 
 Position: Brigadier, A1 
 
(13)  Last Name: Jacques 
 First Name: Lucnice 
 DOB: 11 Dec 1964 
 Place of Birth: Terrier Rouge 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:003-051-923-0 
 Alias: 
 Position: Brigadier, A1 
 
(14)  Last Name: Jean 
 First Name: P. Dieubu 
 DOB: 15 Nov 1979 
 Place of Birth: Port-au-Prince 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:005-193-308-5 
 Alias: 
 Position: Brigadier, A2 
 
(15)  Last Name: Lataillade 
 First Name: Jean Remy 
 DOB: 07 May 1965 
 Place of Birth: Jeremie 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:003-477-300-5 
 Alias: 
 Position: Brigadier, A1 
 
(16)  Last Name: Leger 
 
 First Name: Jean Fednel 
 DOB:04 Oct 1966 
 Place of Birth: Port-au-Prince 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: HAJ21123 
 ID:003-336-781-1 
 Alias: 
 Position: Personnel Assistant, A3 
 
(17)  Last Name: Lima 
 First Name: Claude 
 DOB: 06 Jul 1971 
 Place of Birth: Petit Goave 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:003-609-261-4 
 Alias: 
 Position: Brigadier, A2 
 
(18)  Last Name: Mathe 
 First Name: Benet 
 DOB:09 Nov 1962 
 Place of Birth: Thomassique 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:003-046-271-8 
 Alias: 
 Position: Brigadier, A2 
 
(19)  Last Name: Montrose 
 First Name: Sanon 
 DOB: 10 Dec 1968 
 Place of Birth: Jacmel 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:003-860-211-0 
 Alias: 
 Position: Brigadier, A2 
 
(20)  Last Name: Octavius 
 First Name: Richenet 
 DOB:23 Jul 1969 
 Place of Birth: Croix des Bouquets 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:007-126-216-6 
 Alias: 
 Position: Brigadier, A1 
 
(21)  Last Name: Pierre 
 First Name: Mislet 
 DOB: 01 Jul 1972 
 Place of Birth: Laogane 
 ationality: Haitian 
 ender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:001-795-624-2 
 Alias: 
 Position: Brigadier, A2 
 
(22)  Last Name: Pierre 
 First Name: Sergot 
 DOB: 11 Apr 1970 
 Place of Birth: Beaumont 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:003-414-365-6 
 Alias: 
 Position: Brigadier, A2 
 
(23)  Last Name: Rigaud 
 First Name: Guilbeau 
 DOB: 17 Sep 1966 
 Place of Birth: Pestel 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:003-609-114-0 
 Alias: 
 Position: Brigadier, A2 
 
(24)  Last Name: Sabin 
 
 First Name: Jonald 
 DOB: 21 Jun 1960 
 Place of Birth: Jeremie 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID: 004-088-224-0 
 Alias: 
 Position: Traffic, A1 
 
(25)  Last Name: Saint Dor 
 First Name: Antoine 
 DOB: 11 Jan 1969 
 Place of Birth: Pestel 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:003-609-889-2 
 Alias: 
 Position: Brigadier, A3 
 
(26)  Last Name: Sanon 
 First Name: Fritzbert 
 DOB: 04 Nov 1966 
 Place of Birth: Moron 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:001-630-133-6 
 Alias: 
 Position: Head Post, A3 
 
(27)  Last Name: Sanon 
 First Name: Veuna 
 DOB:27 Sep 1973 
 Place of Birth: Port-au-Prince 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:003-513-201-5 
 Alias: 
 Position: Head Post, A3 
 
(28)  Last Name: Supplice 
 First Name: Annot 
 DOB: 13 Nov 1972 
 Place of Birth: Marchand Dessalines 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: HAM12525 
 ID:001-026-816-0 
 Alias: 
 Position: Investigator, A3 
 
(29)  Last Name: Sylvain 
 First Name: Denis 
 DOB: 16 Oct 1976 
 Place of Birth: Anse a Galets 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: HAJ15398 
 ID:004-122-243-5 
 Alias: 
 Position: Traffic, A1 
 
(30)  Last Name: Toussaint 
 First Name: L. Ernst 
 DOB:26 Apr 1964 
 Place of Birth: Jeremie 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:002-966-973-0 
 Alias: 
 Position: Brigadier, A2 
 
(31)  Last Name: Marcelus 
 First Name: Cantave 
 DOB: 28 Aug 1958 
 Place of Birth: Ouanaminthe 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:003-177-863-1 
 Alias: 
 Position: A1 
 
(32)  Last Name: Jean 
 
 First Name: Lenel 
 DOB: 12 Oct 1977 
 Place of Birth: Port-au-Prince 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:003-694-129-8 
 Alias: 
 Position: A1 
 
(33)  Last Name: Badeau 
 First Name: Reginald 
 DOB: 31 Aug 1969 
 Place of Birth: Port-au-Prince 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:003-395-839-7 
 Alias: 
 Position: A4 
 
(34)  Last Name: Jacques 
 First Name: Leon 
 DOB: 24 Sep 1972 
 Place of Birth: Port-au-Prince 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID: 004-135-734-6 
 Alias: 
 Position: Transfer in Process, A2 
 
(35)  Last Name: Dominique 
 First Name: Alex 
 DOB: 28 May 1974 
 Place of Birth: Port-au-Prince 
 Nationality: Haitian 
 Gender: Male 
 Passport: 
 ID:003-519-625-9 
 Alias: 
 Position: Transfer in process, A2 
 
¶7.  (U) Post appreciates Department's assistance. 
 
SANDERSON