In Point Hill, St Catherine, the brutal murder of Orian Small has shocked the community. Similarly, the recapture of an escaped inmate in St Mary and the arrest of a higgler involved in a deadly knife duel in Kingston have made headlines. Also, a St Elizabeth farmer faces murder charges after a tragic incident in which a 62-year-old farmer died.
Category: Domestic Violence
Shocking Decline in Murders as Country Records Nearly 60 Homicides in 14 Days.
In Jamaica, violence persists with 251 murders this year, though there's an 11% reduction. Dr. Kevin Blake is the new police commissioner, offering hope. A cyclist tragically died in a collision. Davian Phillips faces charges for stabbing a motorist. In Old Harbour Bay, a police shooting has sparked tension, with residents demanding justice for the victims.
Gunmen fatally shot one man and injured two others at nine-night in Clarendon.
Gunmen fatally shot one man and wounded two others during a nine-night gathering in Clarendon. The deceased, Michael Bassier, and others were ambushed by armed individuals. Two men sustained injuries but are not in critical condition. A loaded Glock magazine was found at the scene, and investigations are ongoing. In a separate incident, Lenbert Allen was fatally stabbed by his brother during a fight over money. Two individuals in St. James were convicted of cocaine possession, while the ODPP responded to criticism over the delay in the SSL investigation.
Man charged for severing hand of woman in Manchester attack.
On Thursday, March 7, 2024, authorities in Manchester arrested a man for a violent assault on a woman in the St. Paul district, during which one of her hands was severed. The man charged with the serious offense is Clayton Robinson, a 45-year-old construction worker, also known as 'Dwight Walker' and 'Maggie Otto', who lives … Continue reading Man charged for severing hand of woman in Manchester attack.
Police operation in Gregory Park resulted in ten arrests and one fatality.
Ten individuals have been taken into custody, with four expecting to face charges for various offenses following a security operation in Gregory Park, St. Catherine, on Thursday morning, March 7, 2024. Tragically, one individual was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the security forces. A 9mm pistol, an AK-47 rifle, a shotgun, assorted rounds … Continue reading Police operation in Gregory Park resulted in ten arrests and one fatality.
A St Mary woman and her stepson were charged for allegedly chopping her common-law husband.
Several individuals in Jamaica are facing criminal charges. Cherian Birch and stepson Tyron Harrow are charged with wounding, while siblings Kwamen and Kedela Adams are accused of attempting to steal goats, among other offenses. Additionally, investigations are underway for the suspected suicide of American visitor Jacob Grant, and Krystal Bryan faces charges for failing to stop after hitting a police officer. A 16-year-old girl has been charged with wounding her 12-year-old relative, and shopkeeper Sachmo Green is accused of chopping a man after his vehicle was hit.
Security forces rescued a murder suspect from a mob in Manchester.
MANCHESTER, Jamaica—The security forces in Manchester responded to a distressing situation on Friday, March 1, 2024, when they rescued a murder suspect from an angry mob in the Kasha Town community. Deputy Superintendent Dennis Simpson, the head of the crime department for Manchester, confirmed the officers' intervention to remove the barricaded suspect from a house. … Continue reading Security forces rescued a murder suspect from a mob in Manchester.
Mechanic Gunned Down in Ocho Rios, St Ann.
A tragic incident unfolded in Ocho Rios, St Ann on the evening of February 28, 2024, as a mechanic, Chadwayne Gayle, also known as 'Scary' of Jacks River, St Mary, fell victim to a fatal shooting. The harrowing event took place around 8:30 pm on Milford Road, near a garage, where Gayle was ambushed by … Continue reading Mechanic Gunned Down in Ocho Rios, St Ann.
Four people, including two women, were shot by hoodlums in Savanna-la-Mar.
During a Valentine's Day party on Beckford Street in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, four people, including two women, were shot and injured at a popular bar. The incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The victims, all residents of Westmoreland, were taken to the hospital for treatment. According to the police, the victims … Continue reading Four people, including two women, were shot by hoodlums in Savanna-la-Mar.
The lifeless body of a male was dumped in a major street in St Andrew.
ST ANDREW, Jamaica—An investigation has been launched following the discovery of an unidentified deceased man in the middle of the Guava Gap main road in Stony Hill, St Andrew, on Tuesday afternoon, February 13, 2024. According to reports, at approximately 1:30 p.m., motorists traveling on the Guava Gap Main Road in St Andrew came across … Continue reading The lifeless body of a male was dumped in a major street in St Andrew.