CLARENDON, Jamaica – The Clarendon police charged a man with possession of a prohibited weapon following an incident on Bustamante Highway in Clarendon on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
The police identified the man as Ricardo Kelly, o/c ‘Charlie,’ age 42, of Denbigh Crescent, May Pen, Clarendon.
According to the May Pen police, at about 5:55 pm, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, a team of law enforcement officers acted on intelligence that caused them to intercept a white Mitsubishi motor truck. The law enforcement officers performed a detailed search of the vehicle and occupants onboard.
During the search, the police removed one .38 imitation firearm from Kelly’s waistband. Kelly was among three other persons the police searched.
The police charged Kelly with possessing a prohibited weapon.
Businessman charged following Hanover gun attack.
HANOVER, Jamaica – Hanover Gumshoes charged a 32-year-old businessman with shooting with intent, malicious damage to property, and possession of a prohibited weapon concerning an incident on Barnes Lane, Mount Pelier, in Hanover on May 6, 2023.
The police identified the man as Nicoy Grizzle, o/c ‘Bim Bim’ of Mount Pelier, Sandy Bay, Sandy Bay.
According to the Lucea police, at about 7:25 pm, the complainant was driving his motor vehicle past Grizzle when he heard explosions at the back of his vehicle.
Looking in his rearview mirror, he saw Grizzle shooting in his direction. The complainant managed to escape unhurt and drove to the police station.
The police launched an investigation as a result, and they subsequently arrested Grizzle. They later charged Grizzle following a question-and-answer session in the presence of his attorney.
Grizzle’s court date is pending.
A Judge remanded a British man held at Sangster Airport with cocaine.
ST JAMES, Jamaica – A British man, whom the cops busted at the Sangster International Airport for attempting to export 11 pounds of cocaine from the island, appeared in the St James Parish Court on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
The accused man, Loran Bartley, a 59-year-old retired nurse from West Bromwich, England, is charged with possessing, dealing in, attempting to export, and conspiracy to export cocaine.
According to the prosecution, on May 6, 2023, at about 4:20 pm, Bartley reportedly checked in at the Sangster International Airport to board a flight destined for Birmingham, England.
Immigration and Custom agents searched his carry-on luggage and checked-in suitcase and found packages of cocaine concealed inside false compartments.
When cautioned, Bartley reportedly told the arresting officer, “I don’t know… That’s how I got the suitcase from Birmingham.”
The accused did not enter a plea during Wednesday’s hearing. But after the prosecution outlined the allegations, Bartley’s lawyer, Shelly-Ann Hyman, informed the court that she had seen the statement on file. However, the prosecution is yet to serve her with a copy.
Hyman also mentioned that she hoped for an indication regarding sentencing, noting that her client suffers from various medical conditions, and requested that the case be brought back before the court early.
“I will set the matter for May 19, 2023, to see where we are in terms of how we’ll proceed..in the interim, you’ll
give your fingerprints to the police, and you are remanded in custody until then,” Presiding parish Judge Sasha-Marie Smith-Ashley said before officers whisked Bartley away.
Parish Judge Sasha-Marie Smith-Ashley
