The infamous Andre ‘Blackman’ Bryan, leader of the One Don Gang, will spend 39 and a half years in prison, according to Justice Sykes when he handed the sentence to the gang leader who is 39 years old on Monday, October 2, 2023, in the Home Circuit Court.
Justice Sykes handed the smiling killer 21 and a half years for being the head of a criminal organization.
In addition, he is to serve 11 and half years for the double murder of a couple in Fisheries, St. Catherine, as well as six and a half years for conspiracy and facilitating the murder of a man called ‘Outlaw’ on November 2017, in Lauriston, St. Catherine.
The sentences are to run consecutively.
The judge sentenced Bryan’s co-accused, Tomrick Taylor, to nine and a half years imprisonment for being part of a criminal organization.
In handing down the light sentence, the Chief Justice commented that Taylor took responsibility for his role in the gang. But he rejected the idea that Taylor was remorseful.
The sentencing of the 15 convicted members of the One Don Gang will continue on Tuesday in the Home Circuit Court.
Authorities rushed dozens of Ocho Rios Primary students to hospital after falling ill.
According to reporting, authorities rushed dozens of students from the Ocho Rios Primary School in St. Ann to hospital after falling ill.
The students reportedly consumed candies they purchased from a vendor at the school gate around midday.
School administration, including the principal and guidance counselors, realized something was wrong and decided to transport the children to St. Ann’s Bay Hospital.
Some parents arrived and took their children to the hospital in private vehicles and taxis.
Police asked the vendor who sold cannabis-laced Candy to Students to turn themself in
Head of the St. Ann Police Division, Senior Superintendent Dwight Powell, asked the vendor who sold the cannabis-laced sweets to Ocho Rios Primary School students to turn themself over to the Police.
SSP Powell said a team of detectives are investigating the unfortunate incident.
Police Commend Female Licenced Firearm Holder for Apprehending Accused Rapist
The Police High Command commended the licensed female firearm holder who apprehended escapee Troy Ellis over the weekend.
Ellis was in custody on suspicion of the September 23 rape and murder of 8-year-old Talia Thompson. He escaped a Police guard at the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital over the weekend.
The authorities said a licensed firearm holder female was driving along the Discovery Bay Main Road when she spotted a man matching the description released by the JCF. of a wanted man.
The woman reportedly apprehended Ellis and turned him over to the Discovery Bay Police sometime after 10:00 p.m., Sunday night, October 1, 2023.
Ellis now faces the felony charge of escaping police custody.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Police Corporate Communications Units, SSP Lindsay, said all is well, that ends well, but the formal advice from the Constabulary is for civilians to call the Police if they spot a fugitive.
She also says people must make sound assessments before they act.