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Police in St. Catherine have charged a construction worker who had been evading law enforcement for over two years. The charge relates to an incident in which the suspect allegedly bludgeoned a young plumber to death using a piece of iron.
Investigators have identified the accused as Lans Greene, 30, of Gulf Heights, Gordon Pen, St Catherine.
Law enforcement arrested Greene on Monday, October 19, after executing a warrant.
The police charged Greene with the murder of Joel Davidson, 21, of Gulf Heights.
According to the Spanish Town police, the incident took place around 8 p.m. on August 24, 2024. Davidson was standing by the side of a roadway in his community when Greene approached him.
Moments later, the two men became engaged in a verbal altercation.
The dispute allegedly escalated into violence when Greene armed himself with a piece of iron and struck Davidson several times on the head, rendering him unconscious.
Residents transported Davidson to the hospital, where the medical staff admitted him for treatment.
Tragically, Davidson succumbed to his injuries on August 25, 2024.
The police were informed about the matter, prompting an investigation that ultimately led to Greene’s arrest and charges more than two years later.
Greene’s appearance before the St. Catherine Parish Court is on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Police charged a Trelawny man after allegedly breaking into house of relative
Police in Trelawny, Jamaica, have charged a suspect in connection with a break-in at a relative’s home while the relative was overseas. The suspect is accused of stealing several items valued at approximately $390,000
Investigators have identified the suspect, as Andrew Brown, 47, a maintenance worker from the Hague district.
Brown faces charges of housebreaking, larceny, and malicious destruction of property.
The police reported that the incident occurred at a house in the Falmouth Garden community between August and October.
The incident reportedly took place at a residence in the Falmouth Garden community between August and October.
According to the Falmouth police, the situation came to light around 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, when Brown’s relative returned home from abroad. The relative had received reports from neighbors indicating that Brown appeared to be living in the property.
Upon arrival, the relative discovered damage to a window and a padlock at the back of the house, despite the property being securely locked prior to the overseas trip. A further inspection revealed that several items worth approximately $390,000 were missing.
The complainant subsequently filed a report with the Falmouth police. Brown later turned himself in at the Falmouth Police Station and reportedly confessed to commiting the crime.
Investigators formally charged Brown after a question-and-answer session conducted with his attorney present.
The authorities have yet to confirm a court appearance date for the accused.
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