Fake Cops Allegedly Assaulted and Robbed a Businessman. Investigators from the Constant Spring Police have started an investigation. They are looking into the alleged robbery and serious assault of a businessman and contractor.
The crime allegedly unfolded on Tuesday evening, February 11, in Barbican, St. Andrew. The fake cops reportedly wore police gear and masks during the attack on the victim.
Law enforcement said the incident occurred at about 6 p.m. and has left the construction sector and the upper St. Andrew community in shock. The victim is a well-known and respected contractor.
According to reports, the fake cops beat the businessman. They robbed him of his licensed firearm and $100,000 in cash during a phony traffic stop.
Acting Superintendent Randy Sweeney, head of the St. Andrew North police division, confirmed the incident. He stated that an investigation is underway. The investigation mainly concerns the use of police gear.
“It has been reported that men dressed in police vests committed the crime. The inquiry into this matter is ongoing. The fake cops, traveling in an unmarked vehicle, intercepted the victim’s car and posed as police officers. Some of them wore masks,” Acting Superintendent Sweeney told The STAR.
According to reports, the victim is receiving treatment at a Corporate Area hospital. He reportedly sustained the injuries during the assault. The assault and robbery occurred in the Graham Heights community.
Detectives from the Constant Spring Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB) are in charge of the investigation.
Police charged a St Elizabeth man with the murder of his sister
Police in St Elizabeth charged a suspect with the murder of his sister, Iyanla Hicks, 20, at their family home in Sunny Heights, Thornton district.
Law enforcement identified the accused as Daniel Francis, o/c ‘Cutty,’ a resident of Thornton.
The Police said one of Hicks’ siblings found her dead last Friday evening, February 7, 2025, the Police say.
According to reports, a sibling visiting the family home found Hicks lying in a pool of blood in her room. The sibling reportedly gained entry to the room by kicking the door open.
Police believed Hicks was killed sometime between 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on February 7.
The Police had taken Hicks’ brother into custody as a suspect. But, they charged him with murder after further investigation on Sunday.
While searching the family home, the Police reportedly found a shovel in Francis’ room. They believed the shovel was the murder weapon.
Law enforcement said Hicks’ killing is the first murder reported in St. Elizabeth since the start of the year.
Hicks’ killing sent shock waves through northern St Elizabeth, particularly at Aberdeen High, where she was a trainee.
Francis’ court date is pending.