Two individuals, one of whom was identified as a wanted suspect by the St. James police, were recently apprehended in Haiti.
The wanted individual has been named Oshane Francis, also known as ‘Bruk Hand,’ aged 25. Francis is sought by the St. James police in connection to several counts of murder. The second individual is Jason Latouche, aged 31. Haitian authorities detained both men following reports from locals alleging that they were in possession of firearms within the community.
Arold Jean, the spokesperson for the Haitian police, has stated that Interpol is assisting in the extradition of Francis and Latouche to Jamaica. However, the specific timeline for their transfer is still pending.
Both suspects are currently being detained in a prison in Cap-Haïtien.
Local authorities have indicated that Francis has been featured on the Jamaican police’s wanted list for a significant period, concerning a series of double and triple homicides.
According to the Haitian police, the two men had been in Haiti for approximately two months.
Tour Bus Operator in Hanover Faces Charges of Rape.
Surrounding recent events, a tour bus operator in Hanover has been charged with the serious offense of rape.
According to the Hanover police, detectives have arrested and charged a tour bus operator with rape following an incident in the parish on March 10, 2024.
The authorities identified the suspect as Mervin Jarrett, age 36, of New Mills district in Hanover. Mills was reportedly arrested by detectives assigned to the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA).
The police also charged Mills with abduction, assault at common law, and possession of a prohibited weapon.
The police said at about 8:45 p.m., on the day in question, Jarrett picked up a woman at a bus stop, drove her to a house in the parish, and brandished a gun before allegedly sexually assaulting her.
The victim notified the authorities about the incident, prompting an investigation by the police. Subsequently, Jarrett was apprehended and charged. His court appearance is pending.
PNP Seeks Clear Explanation Regarding the Appointment of the Acting DPP.
The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) reports that its attorneys have written to the Public Service Commission to clarify the specific basis on which an acting Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) was appointed.
Opposition lawmakers Phillip Paulwell and Peter Bunting had challenged the amendment to the Constitution that allowed incumbent Paula Llewellyn, KC, to elect to remain in office.
The Full Court recently ruled that the change to the law was unconstitutional, null, and void.
Following the decision, Llewellyn stepped away, and senior prosecutor Claudette Thompson was appointed to act in the post for six months.
The PNP argues that, according to the court’s decision, the office of DPP has been vacant since September 2023 and is seeking clarification on the matter.
The PNP is resolute about ensuring that appointments within key public offices are conducted transparently and strictly according to the law.
It seeks to ensure that the Public Service Commission’s decisions align with the Full Court’s decision.
Further, the PNP says it will continue to monitor this situation closely and expects a clear and prompt response from the commission.