Police Spearheading Crackdown on Motorcyclists and Traffic Offenders Gary McKenzie, the Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, has raised grave concerns about the increasing prevalence of robberies and contract-style murders carried out by motorcyclists. The Jamaica Constabulary Force has announced an intensified crackdown on motorcyclists as a key component of the Police … Continue reading Police plan to target motorcyclists in anti-crime crackdown.
Month: January 2024
Jamaica recorded 11 fewer murders in the first 20 days of 2024 than in 2023.
According to the latest crime statistics released by the Jamaica Constabulary, Jamaica has seen a decrease in violent murders during the first twenty days of 2024, with 46 recorded, which is eleven fewer than during the same period in 2023. The JCF reports that there were 46 murders between January 1 and Saturday, January 20, … Continue reading Jamaica recorded 11 fewer murders in the first 20 days of 2024 than in 2023.
Tragedy Strikes as Jerk Chicken Vendor Gun Downed at Home.
On the night of Saturday, January 20, 24, authorities were alerted to a disturbing scene at a residence along Old Harbor Road in St. Catherine. An unidentified assailant had fatally shot a jerk chicken vendor in his own home. The victim was identified as 40-year-old Richard Roach. Witnesses revealed that the harrowing event took place … Continue reading Tragedy Strikes as Jerk Chicken Vendor Gun Downed at Home.
Police recaptured another Oracabessa police lock-up escapee.
Law enforcement authorities have confirmed the successful recapture of a second fugitive who was among the seven prisoners who escaped from the Oracabessa police lock-ups in St. Mary on December 21, 2023. The recaptured fugitive has been identified as Tray Walker, 24, from Claremont in St. Ann. He was apprehended in St. Catherine for the … Continue reading Police recaptured another Oracabessa police lock-up escapee.
Moodie siblings murder suspect among two the police killed in St Catherine.
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica - Two men were fatally shot in Greater Portmore, St Catherine, following an armed confrontation with the police on Thursday, January 18, 2024. The confrontation began in Spanish Town, St Catherine, and concluded in Greater Portmore, during which two 9mm pistols and a quantity of ammunition were seized. In a news conference … Continue reading Moodie siblings murder suspect among two the police killed in St Catherine.
MID took Jolyan Silvera into custody concerning his wife’s murder
On Thursday, January 18, 2024, Jolyan Silvera was taken into custody by detectives from the JCF's Major Investigation Division (MID) in connection with the death of his wife, Melissa Silvera, on November 10, 2023. Following the unexpected discovery of bullet fragments in Melissa's body during an autopsy, the authorities have intensified their inquiries into her … Continue reading MID took Jolyan Silvera into custody concerning his wife’s murder
Schoolgirl abducted and raped in St James, police search for suspects.
The St. James police have initiated a search for a group of individuals accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in St. James on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. According to a reliable source, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the girl was walking to school along the roadway in the Moy Hall community when a … Continue reading Schoolgirl abducted and raped in St James, police search for suspects.
Firefighter charged with the murder of a senior citizen in St Ann.
Tragic Incident in St Ann, Jamaica Authorities in the parish have formally filed charges against a firefighter in connection with the tragic death of a senior citizen in Claremont, St Ann, on January 10, 2024. The individual in question, identified as Dwayne Simpson, 40, has been charged by the police with the murder of Maxine … Continue reading Firefighter charged with the murder of a senior citizen in St Ann.
Arrest and Charges Laid in Kidnapping and Robbery Case in Portland.
Arrest and Charges Laid in Kidnapping and Robbery Case in Portland Three individuals have been arrested and formally charged in connection with the kidnapping and robbery of two tourists in December 2023. Charged with kidnapping, aggravated robbery, breaches of the Law Reform Act, and breaches of the Cybercrime Act are: 24-year-old Sandre Phipps, a waiter … Continue reading Arrest and Charges Laid in Kidnapping and Robbery Case in Portland.
Golding castigated Westmoreland JLP representatives for nonaction in Parliament.
Westmoreland, Jamaica—Expressing deep disappointment in the performance of the elected representatives from Westmoreland in Parliament, People's National Party President and Leader of the opposition, Mark Golding, highlighted their lack of vocal contribution during sessions. Addressing a gathering of supporters at Manning's High School in Westmoreland on Sunday night, January 13, 2024, Golding criticized the parliamentarians … Continue reading Golding castigated Westmoreland JLP representatives for nonaction in Parliament.