MANCHESTER, Jamaica – In the early hours of Tuesday, April 2, 2024, a Manchester businessman utilized his licensed firearm to wound a suspected intruder in Spaulding, Manchester.
Law enforcement reports indicate that around 2:00 a.m., the businessman reacted to signs of a break-in at his establishment by discharging his firearm in the direction of the perceived threat, resulting in the injury of the intruder.
The injured individual, a 39-year-old laborer from the Cobbla district in Manchester, was subsequently admitted to the hospital.
The police have chosen to withhold the name of the suspect pending further investigation.
Tragic Loss of a Father and Son in Portland Car Accident.
A Tragic Accident in Portland, Jamaica
Heartbreak enveloped the communities of Sherwood Forest and Zion Hill in Portland, Jamaica, as they mourned the devastating loss of six-year-old Jayden Woolery and his father, 53-year-old David Woolery. The two lost their lives in a tragic two-vehicle crash on Easter Monday along the Fairy Hill main road.
At 10:18 p.m., tragedy struck as the grey Suzuki Swift, driven by David Woolery with Jayden and another little girl as passengers, was involved in a collision with a red Toyota Corolla. Despite the efforts of compassionate passersby, who rushed them to the hospital, Jayden and his father could not be saved.
The Woolerys’ neighboring communities were left reeling from the dreadful news, but they found some solace in the fact that Jayden’s sister survived and is currently in stable condition at the hospital.
The authorities have promised to take action against the driver of the red Corolla, who attempted to overtake the Swift, leading to this heartbreaking incident. This tragic loss reminds everyone to exercise caution and care on the roads and to hold loved ones close.
Investigation underway after burglary at a well-known jewelry store in St Ann.
ST ANN, Jamaica—Another day, another daring heist in the bustling tourist hotspot of Ocho Rios, St Ann. The daring thieves struck at the prestigious Gem Palace on Main Street in the early hours of Monday morning, making off with a haul of precious jewelry.
The audacious break-in took place in a narrow window between 3:20 a.m. and 3:40 a.m., catching the attention of authorities only a few minutes later. As the police rushed to the scene, it became clear that the perpetrators had meticulously planned the operation, cutting through the entrance grille and shattering the glass door with brazen disregard for the law.
When summoned to the scene, the store’s owners could only confirm that a significant amount of jewelry had been snatched, leaving the total value unknown. Meanwhile, initial investigations pointed to a shadowy figure in a black hooded jacket fleeing the scene, disappearing into the night along bustling Main Street.
Police attribute a fatal St. Ann bus crash to defective tires.
The St Ann police believe a faulty tire may have caused a bus to crash in Fern Gully, St. Ann, on Sunday, March 31, 2024. One woman died, and over a dozen children were injured in the crash. The victims were on a trip to St. Ann when the bus crashed.
SSP Dwight Powell said that the right front tire of the bus blew out near Fern Gully, causing the driver to lose control and collide on the left side of the road. Many passengers were injured and taken to St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital. 15 victims are still in the hospital, including seven children and eight adults with serious injuries.
12 of the victims, including seven adults and five children, are being treated at St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital. Two children and an adult were transferred to the University Hospital of the West Indies and Kingston Public Hospital for further treatment.
SSP Powell expressed concern about the increase in road fatalities in St. Ann. He pointed out that there have been ten fatal collisions resulting in 12 deaths since the beginning of the year, compared to seven collisions and seven deaths at the same time last year. He urged the public to follow road rules and use caution, especially on the main road between Mammee Bay and Discovery Bay.
Man arrested in Westmoreland after police seize sub-machine gun.
Police in Westmoreland seized a sub-machine gun and 11 rounds of ammunition in the Retreat district of Little London on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
An individual has been apprehended in connection with the seizure.
His identity is being withheld pending further investigations.
According to police reports, a Westmoreland Proactive Investigations Unit team conducted a snap operation in the area around 12:30 p.m., leading to the discovery of a Kel Tec sub-machine gun and eleven .40 cartridges during a premises search.
An individual was taken into custody.
The police withheld the suspect’s name pending further investigation.