Superintendent Ainsley McCarthy, the Commanding Officer of the Portland Police Division, has shared that the police have successfully disrupted an organized criminal gang. Investigators believed this gang is behind a series of commercial break-ins in Portland. Moreover, there is evidence that the gang is responsible for crimes in St. Mary, and St. Ann. This is great news for our community!
Portland Police Celebrate 167% Murder Clear-Up Rate
The Portland Police Division is celebrating an outstanding achievement with a remarkable murder clear up rate of 167 percent this year! This success is the result of dedicated efforts in enhancing investigations. It also comes from implementing intelligence led policing strategies.
Elaine Escoe Arrested for COVID-19 Relief Fraud Conspiracy.
Elaine Escoe, a Jamaican national, is back in the US to face multiple charges, including wire fraud, as the alleged mastermind of the massive US$32 million COVID-19 relief fraud case.
Former Police Constable Arrested at the Airport After DPP ruling.
Former police constable Odian Williams was arrested at the airport after being charged with murder by the DPP in relation to his time with the JCF. Williams faced court on July 23, 2026, and will return later this week as investigations into multiple fatal shootings involving security forces are ongoing. Another former police constable, Joel Lewis, lost his appeal for reinstatement to the JCF after the Privy Council found his claims were not valid under the law. Lewis argued his discharge was unlawful and claimed a lack of evidence supporting the decision, but the Court of Appeal dismissed his appeal. The case against Lewis stemmed from charges in 2018 that were ultimately dropped due to insufficient evidence
Police in West Kingston unalive a suspect during a confrontation
Police in West Kingston, Jamaica, shot and killed a suspect during an alleged confrontation. This reflects ongoing efforts to protect residents and maintain public safety. According to authorities, the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon. Officers chased a reported stolen motor vehicle through parts of downtown Kingston.
Law enforcement officers unalive three including a woman
Law enforcement officers have confirmed that a woman was one of three people the police fatally shot during an alleged shootout. This unfortunate incident occurred along Caledonia Road in Mandeville on Saturday afternoon. Also, law enforcement officers have arrested and charged eight suspects in 'Operation Sweepstake.'
Police release sketch of suspect in May 4 robbery in Lucea.
The Hanover police have shared a composite sketch and detailed description of a suspect related to a recent late-night robbery and assault in Lucea, Hanover.
ICE has detained a SWA Jamaican Flight Attendant in Nashville.
On July 14, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained a Jamaican flight attendant employed by Southwest Airlines while he was on duty in Nashville, Tennessee. The authorities have identified the detainee as Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican national. According to media reports, including Fox News, Thompson forfeited his visa by overstaying his allowed time in the U.S. He first entered the country on April 17, 2021, on a visa that expired on October 16, 2021.
Tragedy struck near Portmore Monday night: Taxi driver shot dead.
Tragedy struck near the Portmore Mall in St Catherine on Monday night when a taxi operator met his demise in an execution-style attack. The authorities have identified the victim as Andre McKenzie, 36, a resident of Arura Way in Watson Grove, Portmore. Here are the facts of the incident according to the police via the … Continue reading Tragedy struck near Portmore Monday night: Taxi driver shot dead.
CBP Seize Over $53,000 from a Passenger At a Florida Airport.
A suspect traveling to Kingston, Jamaica, was arrested by US law enforcement after CBP allegedly discovered more than $53,800 in undeclared cash in their possession at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. According to the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP), agents intercepted the passenger on July 1 while the individual was preparing to board a flight to Jamaica. Also, members of the security forces in Jamaica unalive a suspect after he allegedly pointed a gun at the police during an operation in St. Catherine.