January 29, 2026
Media host and entrepreneur Carel Pèdre, a prominent figure in Haiti’s media landscape and founder of the platform Chokarella, was arrested by the Broward County Police in Florida on December 21, 2025, in a domestic violence case, according to arrest records consulted and reported by LSV Media. The arrest was confirmed by law enforcement sources and immediately sparked widespread reactions among peers and the public, although local authorities have not disclosed the exact circumstances of the alleged incident.
A respected figure with nearly two decades of experience in media, Pèdre established himself as a versatile host, combining talk shows and digital content creation, earning him significant visibility within the Haitian diaspora. His influence extends beyond cultural commentary to inclusive discussions on societal issues, making the case particularly debated within media circles.
In the background of this arrest, the case of Puzo Giuliano, better known as DJ K9, co-host of the program De Tout et de Rien alongside Pèdre, had already drawn attention following his arrest in Miami-Dade in September 2025 before being released a few days later. Details of that earlier incident remain unclear but have fueled broader discussions about the responsibility of public figures abroad.
Reactions to Carel Pèdre’s arrest highlight the complexity of expectations placed on Haitian media personalities in the diaspora, oscillating between demands for transparency and caution regarding international judicial proceedings. At this stage, no formal charges have been confirmed beyond the initial domestic violence notation, leaving the situation unresolved pending further disclosures.
