Another St. James woman has fallen victim to the ruthless gangsters wreaking havoc in western Jamaica. The death toll for 2024 has already reached 29 in St. James, with the most recent casualty being 36-year-old security guard Nastacia Smith.
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Jamaica reported 31 homicides during the week ending March 16, 2024.
Jamaica reported 31 murders in the past week, as per the latest data released on Sunday, March 17, 2024, by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). This covers the period from March 9 to 16. The total number of murders in the country has now risen to 223 as of March 16, up from 192 the … Continue reading Jamaica reported 31 homicides during the week ending March 16, 2024.
Jamaican Gazette: News roundup of crime and violence in Jamaica.
Farmer Sentenced to Four Months for Demanding Sex from Woman at Gunpoint Kevon Lewis, a 31-year-old farmer from Slipe district in St Elizabeth, was convicted earlier this month in the St Elizabeth Circuit Court for an incident that occurred on February 25, 2022. On this date, while transporting a 36-year-old woman to an event, Lewis … Continue reading Jamaican Gazette: News roundup of crime and violence in Jamaica.
Jamaican Gazette: Excerpts of Trending News in crime and politics in Jamaica.
A Judge prohibited two Ramp attendants from Jamaican airports due to alleged breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act. KINGSTON, Jamaica—Two airport ramp attendants, charged with breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act after being allegedly apprehended with a suitcase containing ganja at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on February 9, 2024, were each granted … Continue reading Jamaican Gazette: Excerpts of Trending News in crime and politics in Jamaica.
Westmoreland Businesswoman Allegedly Identified as Gang Member by Police Following Tragic Murder.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Clifford Chambers has revealed that Suddean 'Pinky' Hylton, the businesswoman ruthlessly shot down in Darliston, Westmoreland, had deep ties to the criminal underworld. Not only was she the aunt of notorious gang leader Dwayne Minto, but she was also an active member of the gang herself, having been on bail for … Continue reading Westmoreland Businesswoman Allegedly Identified as Gang Member by Police Following Tragic Murder.
Hoodlums Shoot ‘Piinky’ Over 40 Times at Her Business Establishment in Westmoreland
Hoodlums Shoot Woman Over 40 Times at Her Business Establishment in Westmoreland A woman was tragically shot over 40 times at her business establishment in Darliston, Westmoreland, on Thursday night, March 14, 2024. The deceased, identified as Suddean Hylton, also known as 'Piinky,' aged 32, she was a resident of the New Roads community in … Continue reading Hoodlums Shoot ‘Piinky’ Over 40 Times at Her Business Establishment in Westmoreland
Vybz Kartel’s Lawyer Contemplates Next Steps Following Overturned Murder Conviction
Isat Buchanan, attorney for incarcerated entertainer Vybz Kartel, is exploring his options following Thursday's positive ruling by the UK-based Privy Council that overturned the convictions of the entertainer and his three co-accused. The law lords also stated that the Court of Appeal of Jamaica should review the case to determine whether a retrial should be … Continue reading Vybz Kartel’s Lawyer Contemplates Next Steps Following Overturned Murder Conviction
Conviction Quashed: Privy Council sends Kartel case back to local Appeal Court.
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a historic decision, the Privy Council has ordered the quashing of the convictions of incarcerated dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and his three co-accused for the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams. The highest tier of the Jamaican court system, the UK-based Privy Council, unanimously concluded that the appeals should be allowed, citing … Continue reading Conviction Quashed: Privy Council sends Kartel case back to local Appeal Court.
Two Men Found Dead with Severe Injuries Near Dunbeholden Main Road.
St Catherine, Jamaica – Two unidentified men were found murdered near a pump house along Dunbeholden Main Road in Portmore, St Catherine, on Wednesday morning, March 13, 2024. Reports indicate that at approximately 7:30 a.m., individuals came across the mutilated bodies and promptly notified the police. The Major Investigations Division (MID) swiftly responded to the … Continue reading Two Men Found Dead with Severe Injuries Near Dunbeholden Main Road.
JCF urges In-Drive users and operators to be vigilant
Following recent reports of assault, robberies, and murders involving In-Drive Taxi service providers, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) urges users of the popular service to be vigilant. The police state that senior investigators at the Half Way Tree Criminal Investigation Branch are actively working to implement measures to address the current challenges. Senior Superintendent Marlon … Continue reading JCF urges In-Drive users and operators to be vigilant