In St. Elizabeth, police intensified efforts against armed criminals, leading to the neutralization of a suspect and the arrest of two individuals linked to robberies and shootings. Meanwhile, in a separate case, a cashier from Portmore faces charges of stealing and misusing power, while a security guard from the same area is accused of embezzlement. Additionally, significant ammunition was seized in Mountain View, Kingston 2, with no arrests made.
Month: April 2024
Two individuals were shot at a bar gathering in Westmoreland, and one of the victims succumbed to their injuries.
Two tragic shootings in Jamaica left one man dead and another injured in Burnt Savannah, and a homeless man found dead with gunshot wounds in Spanish Town. Road fatalities claimed nine lives in a week, with motorcyclists and pedestrians being the most vulnerable. The New Clerk of the Houses of Parliament addressed financial irregularities promptly.
Exciting News: Vybz Kartel’s retrial hearing in Appeal Court is scheduled for June 10.
The Court of Appeal has scheduled a five-day hearing starting on June 10, 2024, to consider a possible retrial for Vybz Kartel and his co-accused after their murder convictions were overturned due to jury misconduct by the UK Privy Council. Additionally, in separate incidents, a woman has been charged with larceny in Westmoreland, a teenage girl and a man were apprehended with a firearm in St. Elizabeth, and there have been fatal shootings in St. Elizabeth and Central Village.
Businessman Faces Charges for Counterfeit Engine Oil Seized in Clarendon.
Kemar Coke, a businessman, is charged by the police for selling counterfeit engine oil. Over 400 buckets of fake oil worth $10 million were seized in May Pen. In another incident, a bus overturning in Portmore resulted in over 30 injuries. The finance minister faces criticism for a budget error, and the KSAMC is requesting an audit of the municipal police force's hiring and payment.
St Thomas Resident Fatally Shot in Home Invasion in Hanover.
St Thomas Resident Fatally Shot in Home Invasion in Hanover. Police charged a Clarendon teen with sexual assault–In a fortunate turn of events, two police officers and two prisoners emerged with non-life-threatening injuries following a motor vehicle crash early Wednesday morning in St. Ann.
Cop allegedly linked to murder accused Leoda Bradshaw shifted from St. Catherine station.
Police officer removed amidst rumors of romantic involvement with murder suspect. Unsubstantiated pregnancy rumors about the suspect. Traffic halt due to car crash in Portmore. Two men charged in St. James for firearm possession. Investigation launched into the murder of a businesswoman in Spanish Town. New KSAMC leadership seeks audit of alleged $88M overspend on salaries under previous administration.
Investigation launched into the death of an American tourist in St. Ann.
An American tourist, Joan Grocia-Tomlinson, passed away in Jamaica two days after experiencing stomachache. Two taxi operators were shot in separate incidents in St. Andrew and Kingston, with one fatality. Additionally, three individuals were detained after a bar robbery in Manchester, leading to the recovery of stolen items and a firearm.
Last week was a real tragedy on the Jamaican roads, with twelve people losing their lives.
Last week, twelve lives were tragically lost on Jamaican roads, including a six-year-old boy and three females. The Road Safety Unit reported 112 deaths in 96 fatal accidents this year, with a 5% decrease in fatal crashes and a 2% reduction in fatalities compared to the same period in 2023. Recent shootings have added to the distressing situation.
Four People Charged After Alleged Abuse of American Boys at Treasure Beach Private School.
Four men from St. Elizabeth, Jamaica have been charged with abusing eight American children at a troubled teen boarding school. The accused face charges including assault and cruelty to a child. An ongoing investigation involves the American Embassy. Voter apathy worries former PM Patterson due to declining turnout in recent elections.
Authorities on the Hunt for Lady Musgrave Road Robbers, Seize Firearm.
The St Andrew Central police are pursuing gunmen who crashed into a wall after a robbery. A Smith and Wesson revolver with two rounds was found in their vehicle. In another incident, a mother and daughter are charged with the murder of a farmer. Two individuals have also been charged with a Christmas Day shooting. Three people were hospitalized after a bus collision in St Ann.