ALLMAN TOWN, KINGSTON, JAMAICA–In the wake of a major earthquake that struck the island of Jamaica, a lone gunman shot and injured a man on Water Lane and Hitchens Street in Allman Town, Kingston, at about 1:30 p.m. on Monday, October 30, 2023. According to unconfirmed reports, a lone thug attacked the victim as he … Continue reading Lone Thug shot and injured a man in Allman Town.
Month: October 2023
JPS has restored power to customers affected by Monday’s earthquake.
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The light and power company in Jamaica has reported that it has restored service to all customers affected by outages caused by Monday morning's 5.6 magnitude earthquake. In a release on Monday, the Jamaica Public Service indicated that approximately 132,000 customers in Kingston and St. Andrew, St. Catherine, Manchester, and St. James … Continue reading JPS has restored power to customers affected by Monday’s earthquake.
St James Police arrested wanted man and his sister.
MONTEGO BAY, ST JAMES, JAMAICA–The law enforcement authorities in St. James confirmed the capture of Lorenzo Walters, alias 'Larry,' who was listed by the St. James police as wanted for a double murder and wounding with intent. The police captured Walters on Sunday, October 29, 2023, during an operation between 4:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. … Continue reading St James Police arrested wanted man and his sister.
The Police named two suspects wanted for sexual offenses in Portland.
Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica – The Portland Police Department seeks residents' help to locate two suspects wanted for sexual offenses committed in the division. The authorities identified the suspects as Javier Johnson, o/c 'Jabez,' age unknown, a resident of Port Antonio. The police want him for rape. Shane Thompson, of a St John's Road address … Continue reading The Police named two suspects wanted for sexual offenses in Portland.
Man chopped to death in Guys Hill St Catherine.
Guys Hill, St Catherine, Jamaica–On Saturday, October 28, 2023, at about 11:00 a.m., law enforcement officers in Guy's Hill St Catherine responded to a call in the Middlesex community where a suspect allegedly chopped a resident to death. Upon arrival, the police found the butchered body of a male lying in a pool of blood. … Continue reading Man chopped to death in Guys Hill St Catherine.
Police probe sexual assault allegation at BB Coke High.
JUNCTION, St Elizabeth, Jamaica — Just one month after an older boy allegedly beat a 14-year-old schoolboy at BB Coke High School, law enforcement authorities have launched an investigation into an alleged case of sexual assault of a 14-year-old schoolgirl by an older student at the School. According to reporting, a senior school official has … Continue reading Police probe sexual assault allegation at BB Coke High.
VP honors Bob Andy on his 79th birthday.
Kingston, Jamaica–Happy Birthday, Bob Andy–October 28, 2023, is the legendary Jamaican singer/songwriter Bob Andy's 79th birthday. In honor of the late reggae singer, VP Records has released Tarrus Riley's live performance of the late veteran reggae singer's classic song, Desperate Lover. The song is an excerpt from We Remember Bob Andy – Live, a Reggae Month 2023 … Continue reading VP honors Bob Andy on his 79th birthday.
Police recaptured the Tamarind Farm escapee in Portland.
Nathan Witter, an inmate at Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Centre in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, escaped on October 26, 2023. He was recaptured at a house in Port Antonio, Portland, the next morning. Witter was serving a sentence for firearm-related offenses. The police apprehended him during a targeted raid at a house on King Street … Continue reading Police recaptured the Tamarind Farm escapee in Portland.
Another guilty plea is expected in the murder of Paulwell’s daughter.
A second man involved in the murder of Phillip Paulwell's daughter and her mother has agreed to plead guilty to murder and kidnapping. This comes after another accused pleaded guilty to the same charges on Thursday, October 26, 2023. The case was shocking and even caught the attention of the United States Naval Criminal Investigative … Continue reading Another guilty plea is expected in the murder of Paulwell’s daughter.
Man pled guilty to kidnapping and murder of politician’s daughter.
On Thursday, October 26, 2023, law enforcement authorities announced that one of the four suspects charged with the kidnapping and murder of baby Sarayah Paulwell and her mother had pled guilty to two counts of murder. The police withheld the confessed murderer's name for security reasons. According to reports, the prisoner pled guilty to two … Continue reading Man pled guilty to kidnapping and murder of politician’s daughter.