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State Department says U.S. Embassy providing consular assistance for detained American in Dominican Republic
Summary
When asked about an American college student detained as a witness in an investigation in the Dominican Republic, the State Department said the U.S. Embassy is in contact with the student, the family and counsel and that consular assistance is being provided.
The State Department confirmed it is providing consular assistance to an American college student detained in the Dominican Republic who is reported to be a witness in a drowning investigation.
A reporter asked about the case of the missing spring-breaker and a U.S. citizen identified in the briefing as Joshua Scribe (spelling uncertain). Tammy said, "There is no higher priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens who are overseas," and added that the U.S. Embassy is in communication with the student, his family and his lawyer and that consular assistance is being provided.
What was not specified: Tammy declined to provide operational details or comment on investigative specifics; she said she could not discuss specifics but confirmed consular engagement with the family and the embassy.
Ending: The department described routine consular support and declined to provide additional public details about the case.
