Key Takeaways
- Two members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force face charges for unlawful wounding and assault.
- Constable Christonajae Ellis allegedly wounded a complainant during an incident in July 2024, claiming self-defense.
- Constable Abian Wilson has been charged with assault after allegedly pushing a complainant, resulting in injury.
- Both cases have been referred to the restorative justice system, with court dates set for upcoming months.
- These charges contribute to a total of 22 law enforcement officers charged in 2026, according to INDECOM.
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Law enforcement officials have charged two members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in separate incidents. These incidents involve alleged unlawful wounding and assault.
These charges came after the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) completed its investigations and submitted its findings to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
Law enforcement has identified the accused men as constables Christonajae Ellis and Abian Wilson.
Ellis appeared before the Hanover Parish Court on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Meanwhile, Wilson appeared before the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Court on Wednesday, October 21.
The police charged Ellis with unlawful wounding in connection with an incident that occurred in Flint River, Hanover, on July 16, 2024.
According to law enforcement, the complainant alleges that Constable Ellis used his firearm to inflict a wound on his face that required stitches. However, Constable Ellis claims that he acted in self-defense.
The court referred both law enforcement officers and complainants for mediation
The court has referred both Constable Ellis and the complainant to the restorative justice system for mediation. The authorities have scheduled the parties to return to court on December 8. If mediation is unsuccessful, the trial will proceed.
Meanwhile, law enforcement has charged Constable Wilson with assault occasioning actual bodily harm. This is in relation to an incident that occurred in Duhaney Park, Kingston 20, on December 22, 2024.
In this case, the complainant and several eyewitnesses allege that Wilson pushed the complainant. She fell, lost consciousness, and sustained injuries as a result. However, the officer denies using any force against her.
The court has also referred the parties involved to mediation, with their next court date set for February 4, 2027.
INDECOM indicated that these charges increase the total number of law enforcement officers charged in 2026. These are related to incidents investigated by the commission, bringing the total to 22.
This figure includes 20 members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), one former law enforcement officer, and two correctional officers. The charges pertain to investigations involving shootings and assaults.
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