CLARENDON, Jamaica – Law enforcement authorities in Clarendon have confirmed the arrest of six female suspects, ranging in age from 15 to 52, for their involvement in a vicious mob attack on a 14-year-old girl in Clarendon on Saturday, December 30, 2023.

The injured child has been discharged from the hospital, but she continues to suffer from memory loss and walks with a limp.

Reports suggest that the incident is connected to a love triangle involving the victim’s mother. The enraged mob, unable to reach the child’s mother, turned their aggression towards the young girl.

The Superintendent of Police in the Clarendon Division has stated that an investigation is underway to ensure those responsible for this deplorable incident will face charges. The suspects have shown no signs of remorse for their actions, as noted by the Superintendent.

Authorities are expected to press charges against the women in the near future.

The police to crack down on motorists who use cell phones while driving.

The Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) has announced its plans to intensify enforcement against individuals using their cell phones while driving.

Sergeant Desmore Dawkins, speaking on Radio Jamaica’s Traffic Report, emphasized the zero-tolerance stance the police will adopt towards motorists texting or holding their phones while on the road.

According to Sergeant Dawkins, this behavior has been a significant factor in numerous road crashes. Last year, over 10,000 tickets were issued for violations of this provision of the Road Traffic Act.

Furthermore, the sergeant cautioned that there will be “repercussions” for drivers who use devices to view motion images while driving. Approximately 4,000 tickets were issued for this offense last year.

Regarding cell phone use, motorists were reminded by the sergeant to pull over if they urgently needed to make or receive a call. Additionally, he highlighted that simply holding or touching the device constitutes using it, thus making motorists liable for charges.

Five guns seized by police in Clarendon operation

Two individuals have been apprehended following the confiscation of five firearms during an ongoing police operation in Oliver Gardens, Clarendon, on Wednesday morning, January 3, 2024.

Agents from the Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigations Branch have retrieved one Mac 11 submachine gun and four handguns thus far.

The identities of the individuals are being withheld pending further investigation.

Oliver Gardens, also known as Farm, is recognized as a prominent center of criminal activity in Clarendon.

Law enforcement authorities have declared that they specifically targeted the community in pursuit of gang members and high-caliber weaponry.