Police in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, announced on Wednesday the arrest of 61-year-old musician Keeble Mclune. He has been charged with multiple sexual offenses related to the July 5 incident involving two teenage girls at a guest house. In addition, he faces firearm-related crimes. These charges stem from the specific incident in Morant Bay. However, further details about additional allegations are not yet available.
Initially, the police had arrested the teenagers after Keeble Mclune claimed that they had attacked him and escaped in his vehicle. Mclune also reportedly received treatment at the Morant Bay hospital for injuries he sustained during the alleged attack.
The charges against Mclune include rape, engaging in sexual intercourse with a person under the age of 16, using a firearm to commit a scheduled offense, and common-law assault.
According to the police, Keeble Mclune reportedly assaulted the girls multiple times. Then he paid them money to keep them quiet about his unlawful acts.
Keeble Mclune allegedly threatened to harm one of the girls and her family if she did not comply with his demands.
The police further alleged that Mclune met with one of the girls and threatened her with a firearm. Moreover, he asserted that he would harm her and her family if she did not comply with his demands.
Investigators stated that on July 5, Keeble Mclune allegedly took both girls to a guest house in Morant Bay. While there he allegedly assaulted them again.
As a result, the girls became upset and reportedly retaliated by attacking Mclune. During the attack, the girls admitted to stabbing him multiple times. Afterward, he escaped their wrath and fled the scene in his vehicle.
The girls reported their ordeal to the Morant Bay Police, who launched an investigation. This demonstrates ongoing efforts to address the incident and keep the community informed.
Investigators formally charged Keeble Mclune after a question-and-answer session in the presence of an attorney.
The authorities stated that the court date for Mclune is currently being finalized. This emphasizes that the legal process is underway and the case is progressing.