Authorities in St Ann have apprehended and formally charged two individuals in connection with the robbery of a resident in Mansfield Heights. The incident, which took place on January 9, 2024, involved the theft of personal belongings and J$70,000. The suspects have been identified as 21-year-old Rodain Green, also known as ‘TR,’ and 18-year-old Tashane Green, also known as ‘Malz,’ both residents of Mansfield Heights, Ocho Rios, in St Ann.
The charges brought against the two individuals include robbery with aggravation, possession of a prohibited weapon, and using a prohibited weapon to commit a felony.
According to reports, the incident occurred around 4:00 a.m. when the complainant was walking along the roadway in the community. Two individuals wearing masks, one of whom was armed with a gun, emerged from a motorcar and demanded the complainant’s cell phone and over $70,000 in cash.
Following the victim’s report to the authorities, an investigation was launched, culminating in the arrest and charging of the suspects on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
The court dates for the accused are pending.
Woman accused of stabbing man during argument charged.
Serious Incident in St. Ann, Jamaica
A woman from Wire Fence District in Trelawny, Julene Christie, aged 31, has been charged with wounding with intent by Brown’s Town police. This comes after an altercation with a man on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, which turned violent.
Reports indicate that the verbal confrontation between the complainant and Christie escalated into a physical altercation, during which Christie allegedly used a kitchen knife to inflict multiple stab wounds on the man. The injuries included wounds to the man’s forehead, left shoulder, and right hand.
Following the incident, residents provided assistance, and the man was taken to the hospital, where he received treatment and was subsequently released. The complainant reported the attack to the authorities, leading to Christie’s arrest and charges on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
Her court date is pending.
Gun stolen from a policeman in 2021 recovered in Duhaney Park.
A firearm stolen from a police officer in the Patrick City area in 2021 was located on Thursday during an operation in Duhaney Park, St. Andrew.
The recovery took place during a targeted raid carried out by members of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), the St. Andrew South Division, and the Jamaica Defence Force at 80 Sherlock Crescent, Duhaney Park.
Upon conducting a search of the premises, law enforcement discovered a Glock Pistol with eight cartridges on the roof of the house. A suspect has been apprehended in connection with the recovery, and detectives from the Duhaney Park CIB are actively investigating the matter.
Another escapee from St. Mary lock-up recapture
Another inmate who managed to flee from the Oracabessa police lock-up in St. Mary in December 2023 has been apprehended. Jahmala Vernon, a 25-year-old resident of Boscobel View, was surrendered to the St. Ann’s Bay police by his family on Thursday.
This development brings the count of recaptured escapees to four. In a separate incident earlier this week, another escapee, Lashawn Davidson, was apprehended during a police operation in the St. Andrew North Division.
These individuals were part of a group of seven high-risk prisoners who escaped from the Oracabessa lock-up on December 12. At present, Gaveen Hurd, Delando Akenson, and Phillip Williams remain at large.
The PNP Worry About “Unprecedented” US Travel Warning
According to reports, Opposition Spokesman on Health, Dr. Alfred Dawes, emphasizes that the recent advisory issued by the United States, cautioning its citizens against traveling to Jamaica, should serve as a strong impetus for the Holness administration to take action.
The United States re-issued a level three travel advisory for Jamaica on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, urging American citizens to reconsider travel to the island due to prevalent crime and inadequate medical services.
Dr. Dawes highlights the unprecedented nature of this advisory and underscores the gravity of the situation.
The US advisory outlines the common occurrence of violent crimes such as home invasions, armed robberies, sexual assaults, and homicides. Additionally, it raises concerns about the insufficient standards for emergency services and hospital care, noting variations throughout the island and warning that response times and quality of care may not meet US standards. Public hospitals are described as under-resourced and only occasionally able to provide advanced or specialized care.
Dr. Dawes urges the government to address what he describes as a national embarrassment while also appealing to the Health Ministry to streamline the bureaucratic processes at the regional health authorities.
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