Farmer Sentenced to Four Months for Demanding Sex from Woman at Gunpoint Kevon Lewis, a 31-year-old farmer from Slipe district in St Elizabeth, was convicted earlier this month in the St Elizabeth Circuit Court for an incident that occurred on February 25, 2022. On this date, while transporting a 36-year-old woman to an event, Lewis … Continue reading Jamaican Gazette: News roundup of crime and violence in Jamaica.
Month: March 2024
Jamaican Gazette: Excerpts of Trending News in crime and politics in Jamaica.
A Judge prohibited two Ramp attendants from Jamaican airports due to alleged breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act. KINGSTON, Jamaica—Two airport ramp attendants, charged with breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act after being allegedly apprehended with a suitcase containing ganja at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on February 9, 2024, were each granted … Continue reading Jamaican Gazette: Excerpts of Trending News in crime and politics in Jamaica.
Westmoreland Businesswoman Allegedly Identified as Gang Member by Police Following Tragic Murder.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Clifford Chambers has revealed that Suddean 'Pinky' Hylton, the businesswoman ruthlessly shot down in Darliston, Westmoreland, had deep ties to the criminal underworld. Not only was she the aunt of notorious gang leader Dwayne Minto, but she was also an active member of the gang herself, having been on bail for … Continue reading Westmoreland Businesswoman Allegedly Identified as Gang Member by Police Following Tragic Murder.
Hoodlums Shoot ‘Piinky’ Over 40 Times at Her Business Establishment in Westmoreland
Hoodlums Shoot Woman Over 40 Times at Her Business Establishment in Westmoreland A woman was tragically shot over 40 times at her business establishment in Darliston, Westmoreland, on Thursday night, March 14, 2024. The deceased, identified as Suddean Hylton, also known as 'Piinky,' aged 32, she was a resident of the New Roads community in … Continue reading Hoodlums Shoot ‘Piinky’ Over 40 Times at Her Business Establishment in Westmoreland
Vybz Kartel’s Lawyer Contemplates Next Steps Following Overturned Murder Conviction
Isat Buchanan, attorney for incarcerated entertainer Vybz Kartel, is exploring his options following Thursday's positive ruling by the UK-based Privy Council that overturned the convictions of the entertainer and his three co-accused. The law lords also stated that the Court of Appeal of Jamaica should review the case to determine whether a retrial should be … Continue reading Vybz Kartel’s Lawyer Contemplates Next Steps Following Overturned Murder Conviction
Conviction Quashed: Privy Council sends Kartel case back to local Appeal Court.
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a historic decision, the Privy Council has ordered the quashing of the convictions of incarcerated dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and his three co-accused for the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams. The highest tier of the Jamaican court system, the UK-based Privy Council, unanimously concluded that the appeals should be allowed, citing … Continue reading Conviction Quashed: Privy Council sends Kartel case back to local Appeal Court.
Two Men Found Dead with Severe Injuries Near Dunbeholden Main Road.
St Catherine, Jamaica – Two unidentified men were found murdered near a pump house along Dunbeholden Main Road in Portmore, St Catherine, on Wednesday morning, March 13, 2024. Reports indicate that at approximately 7:30 a.m., individuals came across the mutilated bodies and promptly notified the police. The Major Investigations Division (MID) swiftly responded to the … Continue reading Two Men Found Dead with Severe Injuries Near Dunbeholden Main Road.
JCF urges In-Drive users and operators to be vigilant
Following recent reports of assault, robberies, and murders involving In-Drive Taxi service providers, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) urges users of the popular service to be vigilant. The police state that senior investigators at the Half Way Tree Criminal Investigation Branch are actively working to implement measures to address the current challenges. Senior Superintendent Marlon … Continue reading JCF urges In-Drive users and operators to be vigilant
Suspected Firebombing at a Dwelling Claims Lives of Four, Including a 3-year-old boy.
Tragic Incident in St Catherine, Jamaica—A devastating event occurred in Central Village, St Catherine, on Tuesday morning, March 12, 2024, resulting in the tragic deaths of four individuals, including a three-year-old child, in a reported firebombing. It is reported that the assailants set the house ablaze sometime after 1 a.m., leading to the untimely deaths … Continue reading Suspected Firebombing at a Dwelling Claims Lives of Four, Including a 3-year-old boy.
Police Attribute Surge in Westmoreland Murders to Gang Violence.
Between Saturday, March 9, and Monday morning, March 11, 2024, a series of tragic events unfolded in Grange Hill, Westmoreland, as five individuals fell victim to gun violence. The Westmoreland Police point to a surge in gang activity as the underlying cause of these fatal incidents. Although the JCF's recent statistics indicate a decrease in … Continue reading Police Attribute Surge in Westmoreland Murders to Gang Violence.