Robberies and Job Scam: Two Men Charged in Separate Crimes.
A Stony Hill man has been slapped with five charges following a series of robberies and a confrontation with police.
The police have formally charged 29-year-old Akeem Scott, a laborer from Stony Hill, St. Andrew, with various offenses, all stemming from robberies and job scam activities. These charges include simple larceny, unlawful wounding, possession of an offensive weapon, robbery with aggravation, and resisting arrest.
Authorities report that these charges are related to a series of alleged criminal activities that took place on October 31, 2024.
Reportedly, Scott entered a business establishment, brandished a knife, and robbed one customer of a Samsung cellular phone. Then, he entered another business place and grabbed an iPhone XR valued at US$1,000.
Police responded. Upon arrival, the response team reportedly found Scott allegedly armed with a knife and a pair of scissors.
The officers accosted Scott, and he attacked one of the officers, cutting a finger and ripping part of his clothes.
After a short tussle between Scott and the officers, the law enforcers managed to restrain and arrest Scott.
Scott reportedly sustained injuries during the melee. So, the officers transported him to the hospital for treatment.
Law enforcement formally charged Scott after receiving treatment at the hospital.
His court date is undecided.
Job Scam in St Catherine: Man Charged for $2M Fraud
Police charged a St Catherine man after allegedly fleecing his victims approximately $2.2 million in a job scam.
The authorities charged Phillip Panton, 56, with obtaining money by pretense and conspiracy to defraud.
According to the Spanish Town Criminal Investigations Branch, Panton allegedly promised a male relative and others a spot on an overseas work program for a fee.
Between May and July 2024, the relative and others reportedly paid Panton $2,190,000.
However, Panton allegedly did not produce the job he promised the victims and did not return the money collected.
The victims reported the matter to the police. Investigators launched an investigation, which led to Panton’s arrest.
Officers formally charged Panton after a question-and-answer session with his attorney there. The case involves intricate details of robberies and job scam comparisons.
His court date is pending.