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.
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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.
Police charged a St Mary teen with multiple gun related crimes
Police say a teen boy faces multiple charges for allegedly injuring a man in a gun attack and for shooting at a cop in Oracabessa, St. Mary, in June. According to investigators from the Port Maria Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), the incident occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. The boy, 17, visited the home of a man with whom he had an ongoing feud.
Jamaicans Rally Against Corruption: A Call for Transparency
Jamaicans march for transparency, protesting against corruption and government inaction amid serious concerns over a new MOU with the US concerning TCN's.
Police Fatally Shot a Suspect along the Spanish Town Bypass
The police fatally shot a suspect along the Spanish Town Bypass in St. Catherine, Jamaica, on Saturday. The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has launched an investigation into this latest police-involved shooting.
Jamaican National Sentenced for $2.6M Sweepstakes Scam
A US Federal Judge sentenced a Jamaican national to nearly four years in federal prison. He was sentenced for orchestrating a sweepstakes scam and a scheme involving farm equipment that defrauded victims out of more than $2.6 million.
Sweepstakes Fraud: Jamaicans Among six Charged in the US
Five Jamaicans are among six individuals cops in the United States charged. The charges stemmed from an alleged multimillion-dollar sweepstakes fraud scheme that primarily targeted older Americans across the country.