Roderick Spence, a 56-year-old man from St James, faces multiple charges related to a major drug seizure at Kingston Freeport Terminal. Law enforcement found 103 parcels of cocaine and 123 parcels of ganja during the operation on August 7, valued over $71 million. David Smith, a project manager, has been charged with embezzlement linked to a roofing company after a customer reported losing money for materials never delivered. Smith allegedly received US$3,700 for roofing materials but failed to provide them, leading to a police report and his subsequent arrest. Law enforcement have scheduled both suspects are scheduled to appear in court in September and October, respectively, following their charges.
Category: Crimes and Criminals
Kingston: Cops unalive murder suspect “Shella” in Rollington Town.
In a tragic incident in Kingston, Jamaica, law enforcement officers fatally shot a suspect on Friday morning. This occurred along Waterloo Road in Rollington Town. The police have identified the deceased as Marko German, also known as 'Shella,' who was 26 years old. Investigators revealed that 'Shella' was on the police wanted list in connection … Continue reading Kingston: Cops unalive murder suspect “Shella” in Rollington Town.
Dr. Chloe Douett Pleads Guilty in $600M Mortgage Fraud
Dr. Chloe Douett pleaded guilty to a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme involving fake identities and forged documents. She deceived banks in Jamaica out of approximately $600 million through fraudulent mortgage transactions. The court convicted her on multiple charges, including conspiracy to defraud and possession of identity information. Douett operated with three other accused, and the fraud scheme lasted around 14 months, starting in January 2023. Public awaits the trial judge's decision on her penalty following the conviction.
Police busted an Old Harbor bar owner for peddling contrband.
Police raided a bar in Old Harbor, arresting owner Kemelia Smith for possession of marijuana, uncustomed goods, and counterfeit liquor. During the raid, officers seized marijuana bags, uncustomed cigarettes, and counterfeit liquor. Separately, a 16-year-old was arrested for robbing a taxi driver, threatening him with a knife while posing as a passenger. The taxi driver bravely fought back and escaped, later reporting the robbery to police, who continue to search for the accomplice. Also, Police arrested a 16-year-old boy after he and an accomplice allegedly ambushed and robbed a taxi driver while posing as passengers along Thompson Pen Road in Spanish Town, St. Catherine.
Cocaine Bust Valued at J$1 billion Shakes Kingston Freeport
The Kingston Freeport Terminal underwent a lockdown due to a major cocaine bust estimated at J$1 billion. Security forces arrested at least eight employees connected to the cocaine investigation. The authorities expanded the probe to other parishes, conducting searches and intercepting trailers related to the shipment. As of now, the exact quantity and value of the seized cocaine remain undisclosed, alongside the number of detained individuals. Jamaica is experiencing a record year for cocaine seizures, surpassing previous records with over 5,100 kilograms confiscated in just six months.
Police Break Up Gang Behind Break-Ins in Three Parishes
Superintendent Ainsley McCarthy, the Commanding Officer of the Portland Police Division, has shared that the police have successfully disrupted an organized criminal gang. Investigators believed this gang is behind a series of commercial break-ins in Portland. Moreover, there is evidence that the gang is responsible for crimes in St. Mary, and St. Ann. This is great news for our community!
Police in West Kingston unalive a suspect during a confrontation
Police in West Kingston, Jamaica, shot and killed a suspect during an alleged confrontation. This reflects ongoing efforts to protect residents and maintain public safety. According to authorities, the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon. Officers chased a reported stolen motor vehicle through parts of downtown Kingston.
Law enforcement officers unalive three including a woman
Law enforcement officers have confirmed that a woman was one of three people the police fatally shot during an alleged shootout. This unfortunate incident occurred along Caledonia Road in Mandeville on Saturday afternoon. Also, law enforcement officers have arrested and charged eight suspects in 'Operation Sweepstake.'
Jealous Cop charged with murder pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
The jealous cop who the authorities charged with murder after the shooting death of his girlfriend during a dispute has pleaded guilty. The incident occurred at the victim’s home in Richmond, St Mary, in June 2025. Initially, investigators charged Police Constable Patrick Walters, 24, with murder. But he pleaded guilty to the lesser offense of manslaughter and using a firearm to commit a felony. This happened when he appeared in the St Mary Circuit Court on Friday.
New York Police Charged a Jamaican Man With Neice’s Murder.
New York Police have arrested and charged a Jamaican man with murder following the shooting death of his niece, who was killed while sitting in her SUV in the Bronx, New York, on Monday night. Police charged Michael Foster, 58, on Wednesday with murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the fatal shooting of 39-year-old Julia Anderson, whose parents are Jamaican. According to police and media reports, Anderson was inside her Jeep Grand Cherokee in the Wakefield section of the Bronx shortly before midnight when she was shot twice in the chest. Emergency responders rushed her to Jacobi Hospital, where the authorities pronounced her dead. At the time of the shooting, Anderson had just completed her 4:00 PM to midnight shift and was parked across the street from the family home she shared with Foster, Police have not disclosed a motive for the killing. However, unconfirmed reports suggest that the shooting is likely linked to an ongoing dispute over the inheritance of a family home that belonged to Foster’s mother, Icilda Foster, who passed away in 2023. Icilda reportedly willed the house to her eldest grandchild, Anderson, which angered Foster. Initially, investigators believed Anderson had been shot by someone riding a moped, as witnesses reported seeing one speed away from the scene. However, authorities have not determined whether the moped rider was the shooter or merely someone fleeing the area. Officers recovered two spent shell casings at the scene. Anderson, who lived with her mother in nearby Mount Vernon, was reportedly on her way home from work when she was killed. In an interview with a local television station, her mother, Beverly Patterson, expressed her concern when her daughter failed to arrive home at the usual time. "My heart felt like it was going to come out," Patterson said after learning of her daughter’s death. Family members described Anderson as a hardworking woman who dedicated her life to caring for people with disabilities. She was just one month shy of her 40th birthday.