In Mount Salem, one suspect died, and three police officers were injured during a gunfight early Wednesday morning. Authorities identified the deceased suspect as 29-year-old Romario 'Jerry' Brown, wanted for homicide. The gun battle began when a police team was ambushed while patrolling Crawford Street at around 3:18 a.m. In Portmore, police shot and killed two armed suspects during an operation; they recovered an illegal firearm at the scene. The Independent Commission of Investigations is investigating both incidents.
Category: Crime and violence
Dwight Campbell Charged in Killing of St Mary Relative.
Law enforcement officers in St Mary reported that they have charged Dwight Campbell in connection with the passing of 64-year-old Clifton Campbell. He was a laborer of Donnington, Gayle, St Mary. Investigators have confirmed the identity of the suspect as 22-year-old Dwight Campbell, otherwise called ‘Cardo.’ He is from Cox Piece district, in St. Mary.
Cedrick Wilkins Charged After Defending Wife With Broomstick.
Cedrick Wilkins, a 55-year-old welder from Bounty Hall, Trelawny, is facing legal trouble after allegedly intervening in a heated money dispute to defend his wife. On March 18, Wilkins reportedly grabbed a broomstick and struck another man in the face, resulting in three broken teeth. Also, Police in St James, Jamaica, reported that on Thursday, September 3, a 13-year-old girl expired after suffering knife wounds during an altercation with two female students in St. James. Law enforcement identified the young victim as Jessina Pearce, a former resident of McKenzie Drive in Flanker, St. James.
Protest Erupts in St Catherine After Hospital Worker Found unalive.
Detectives in Manchester have launched investigations into two homicides that occurred in Heartease and Asia between late Sunday night and early Monday morning. Residents of Harkers Hall in St. Catherine took to the streets on Monday to protest after discovering the body of a Spanish Town Hospital employee with multiple gunshot wounds after police allegedly removed him from an event.
Detectives in St. Catherine have charged ‘Rat Poison’ with murder.
Detectives in St Catherine, Jamaica, have charged a suspect known in the streets as 'Rat Poison' with murder and multiple firearm-related offenses. The charges stemmed from the shooting death of a businessman in Central Village, St. Catherine, on Tuesday, August 18. Detectives in Manchester, Jamaica, have charged 53-year-old Paul Malcolm, a farmer, with conspiracy to commit murder. He allegedly sent a voice message plotting to kill a 43-year-old man from District Pike, northern Manchester. Also, Detectives from the Spanish Town Police Division have charged a 24-year-old security guard with assault causing grievous bodily harm and unlawful wounding. These charges arose from a dispute with a woman on Hillcrest Avenue in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on Wednesday, August 26.
Half Way Tree: A Community Facing Gang Extortion.
Half Way Tree, Jamaica, is a bustling area but faces significant crime issues, including gang activities and extortion. Two gangs, Ambrook Lane and Park Lane, operate in the area, and tensions are rising as Ambrook Lane plans to encroach on Park Lane's territory. Reports suggest a conflict over extortion fees is imminent, with the Ambrook Lane gang announcing their intention to collect fees in Park Lane territory. Despite the escalating situation, many residents and business operators remain unaware of the brewing gang war and extortion racket. The police are monitoring the situation and have individuals in custody, according to Senior Superintendent Mark Harris.
C-TOC High-Ranking Officers are under Cocaine investigation.
Law enforcement is investigating C-TOC officers for potentially under-reporting cocaine seized from a police storage facility. Authorities discovered illegal cocaine parcels during an internal audit of the C-TOC, leading to its disbandment. Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake reassigned over 40 officers after dismantling the C-TOC Division. MOCA agents conducted searches at multiple locations, including the home of a senior officer associated with C-TOC. Major Basil Jarrett from MOCA stated that further details will be released when safe and responsible.
Domestic Dispute: CMU student died after fight over bath pan.
Tragedy struck in Donmair Close, St. Andrew, on Sunday night. A minor dispute over a bath pan ended with fatal consequences. A cousin of a Caribbean Maritime University student allegedly seriously wounded him with a knife during a fight at home. Also, the St. Mary police have launched an investigation into a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred along the Tower Isle main road on Sunday.
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.