Manchester Police Division has a new Operations Officer who is determined to curb escalations in crime and violence in the parish. On Friday, the authorities launched Operation Reset in Mandeville and Porus. As a result, the police charged eight individuals with breaches of the Fraudulent Conversion Special Provisions Act. Also, they charged one person with breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act.
Month: July 2026
Unknown Assailants gunned down ‘Porridge’ Man in Old Harbor.
The morning routine of residents in Old Harbor, St Catherine was disrupted on Thursday, when they learned that unknown assailants allegedly gunned down their beloved "Porridge Man." The tragic incident reportedly took place while he was while selling breakfast to customers. This shocking attack left patrons and neighbors in disbelief as they struggled to process the incident. Also, residents of the Trinity community in Manchester, stumbled upon the bullet-riddle body of a landscaper.
Dr. Campbell Settles with Vaz in Defamation Case
Dr. Dayton Campbell, the General Secretary of the People’s National Party, has resolved a defamation claim brought against him by Mr. Vaz nearly three years ago. In an out-of-court settlement, Campbell has agreed to pay $1.5 million in costs. He will also publicly apologize to Vaz.
Illicit Enrichment: 70 Jamaican Public Officials Under Scrutiny.
According to the Integrity Commission’s annual report, the number of parliamentarians under investigation for potential illicit enrichment or false information has increased by one, bringing the total to fifteen. In total, 70 public officials are now under scrutiny for potential illicit enrichment or providing false information.
Teenage girls in custody after an alleged attack on an older man
A 64-year-old man who allegedly arranged to meet two teenage girls at a villa in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, ended up in the hospital. Meanwhile, the two girls are now in police custody following an alleged attempted murder.
Demoy Pennington faces new robbery charges after ID parade.
Demoy Pennington, a man from St. Mary, who cops charged on June 30, with the alleged robbery and sexual assault of a woman he met on the Tinder dating application, is now facing additional charges. These new charges relate to a separate incident involving another woman he also reportedly met online. Also, authorities are investigating the tragic death of Anishka Thompson in the Hill Top district of Parottee, a community in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica.
FID Charged Woman Linked To Late Drug trafficker
FID Charged Woman Linked To Late Drug trafficker. A retired haulage contractor from Clarendon is facing multiple charges related to money laundering. Investigators allege that Donna Marie Green-Mitchell held more than J$250 million in properties on behalf of her late nephew. He was a convicted drug trafficker in the United States.
Domestic Dispute Claims Two Lives In Portland And St Catherine
Domestic Dispute Claims Two Lives in Portland and St Catherine. ragedy struck Portland on Thursday afternoon when a man viciously attacked a farmer, inflicting fatal injuries during a domestic dispute. The incident sent shockwaves through the community and left police officers puzzled.
New York: State Police Charged a Binghamton Man for Hate Crime
New York State Police have accused a white man from Binghamton, New York, of threatening to hang a Black state senator from a tree. Police arrested James A. Crosby, 48, on June 23. He is facing felony charges for making a terroristic threat categorized as a hate crime, according to the New York State Police. Crosby is currently in the Broome County jail without bail. On June 19, Lea Webb, who represents New York’s 52nd District, spoke at a Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony at Binghamton City Hall. The celebration included prayers and the singing of the Black national anthem.
Online Romance on Tinder Took an Alleged Terrifying Turn
Online Romance: imagine finding love on Tinder only for it to take a troubling twist. What began as an exciting connection quickly spiraled into a frightening experience. Don’t let your online dating adventures lead you into unexpected danger; be cautious and aware.