The Exeter Police Department in Clarendon is investigating the fatal shooting of an unidentified male, while two individuals, one of whom is a minor, have been charged in a robbery case. Additionally, a welder faces wounding charges following a domestic dispute incident. The police are actively seeking clues for the shooting motive and a court date is yet to be scheduled.
Month: June 2024
Woman Found Dead at Home with a Head Wound.
Law enforcement in Spanish Town investigates the tragic death of Nicola O'Gilvie, found with a head injury at her residence. In another case, Tahij Dias faces charges for the 2022 murder of Junior Barrett. Three men are charged following a shooting incident in Trelawny, while Dwayne Powell is charged with stealing jewelry in Kingston.
A gun attack at a Dover bar in St Mary left two deceased and two injured.
Two men lost their lives and two others sustained injuries in a tragic shooting incident at a bar in the Dover district of St Mary on Friday night. A woman was fatally wounded, and a man was injured during a drive-by shooting at the corner of Main Street and Caledonia Road in Mandeville, Manchester. Also, police indicted a St Ann videographer for rape. And a police/military team neutralized a suspect during a confrontation.
Serious Incident: American Airlines Flight Veers Off Runway at NMIA.
An American Airlines flight from Miami to Kingston skidded off the runway at Norman Manley International Airport amid heavy rain, resulting in damage to the aircraft. A passenger described the flight as rough but expressed gratitude for the safe landing. In a separate incident, members of the JCF's Specialised Operations Division were hospitalized with suspected food poisoning. Additionally, a taxi operator in Kingston was indicted for multiple breaches of the Road Traffic Act after a high-speed chase.
Leader of Notorious Gang Fatally Shot in Confrontation with Law Enforcement in St. James.
The St. James police eliminated Ackeem Bowen, leader of the Dump faction of the 13th Street gang. Bowen was involved in illegal activities and was suspected in various crimes. In a separate incident, a fisherman died under suspicious circumstances. Meanwhile, a police constable was injured in a machete attack, and four individuals were charged with robbery. Another man was charged with housebreaking and larceny in Portmore.
St James police neutralized one of the parish’s most dangerous criminals.
Police in St James, Jamaica, fatally shot Collin Walters, a suspected 13th Street Gang member linked to a fatal gun attack. Damion Crawford criticized Jamaica's political atmosphere following MP Rhoda Crawford's public denouncement of hurtful rumors. United States and Jamaican officials provided an Advanced Counter Gang Course curriculum to the National Police College of Jamaica to combat organized crime. Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey emphasized the course's importance in reducing gang-related crimes and promoting a safer Jamaica.
Tragic Washington Boulevard Collision Leaves One Dead and Several Injured.
In St Andrew, a fatal crash occurred involving a speeding Toyota Coaster bus and a truck on Washington Boulevard, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. Additionally, a deported Jamaican national was arrested for an alleged 2022 rape, and three men were charged for possessing a firearm and ammunition in Portmore.
Skeletal Remains Believed to Be Those of a Missing Teacher Found in Clarendon.
The skeletal remains of missing teacher Danielle Anglin were found in Salt River, Clarendon. Armed individuals successfully robbed a Moneygram outlet in Portmore, with one suspect in custody. Odain Lee, a farmer, faces charges of rape in St Elizabeth. Two individuals were arrested and charged in connection with a murder and cover-up in Kingston Eastern.
Three Suspected Gang Members Arrested for the Murder of an Old Harbour Bay Security Guard.
The St Catherine police have made a major breakthrough in the 2023 shooting death of a security guard, arresting and charging three alleged gangsters. Another party promoter has been indicted for murder and other charges after a gun attack that resulted in one fatality. Additionally, a suspect has been charged in connection with a gun attack at a bar in Lucea.
The Health Minister sustained injuries after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle.
Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is hospitalized after being struck by a car while cycling. He suffered a broken wrist, but his condition is not serious. In another incident, a police officer was injured, and an assailant fatally shot during a robbery attempt in Spanish Town. The Opposition is calling for a thorough investigation into a reported fire at Gordon House.