Tag: Armed Robbery

Recent Gun attack: Two Jamaicans Are Dead and Another Robbed

Recent Gun attack: Two Jamaicans Are Dead and Another Robbed. The Criminal Investigations Branch in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica, is investigating the gun-related murder of a 23-year-old street vendor. Law enforcement said the recent gun attack occurred on Tuesday night, June 3, 2025. Investigators identified the victim as Barrington Watson, also known as "Baffu," … Continue reading Recent Gun attack: Two Jamaicans Are Dead and Another Robbed

Robbery in St Mary: Carpenter Charged After Gunfight with Police

Robbery in St Mary: Carpenter Charged After Gunfight with Police. Police in St. Mary have filed charges against a carpenter from St Ann. He and an accomplice allegedly robbed several individuals in Spring Valley Heights, Valley Bush, in St. Mary on March 23, 2025. Investigators identified the accused as Ranaldo Lee, or 'Pops,' 28, from … Continue reading Robbery in St Mary: Carpenter Charged After Gunfight with Police

Fatal Police Confrontation with Burglars in St. Thomas, Jamaica.

Law enforcement in St. Thomas fatally shot three men suspected of burglary. Meanwhile, a St. Catherine businessman faces charges after his 3-year-old son fatally shot himself with the father's licensed firearm. In another incident, a plane accident at Tinson Pen Aerodrome resulted in injuries. Additionally, police officers were warned of disciplinary action for providing unauthorized escort services.

Woman Charged with Wounding After Alleged Knife Attack on Brother

Woman Charged with Wounding After Alleged Knife Attack on Brother Law enforcement officers in the St Central Division have charged a female suspect with wounding with intent after she allegedly stabbed a knife into her brother's neck. On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, the police brought charges against Deborah Thompson, 42, an office assistant from Kintyre … Continue reading Woman Charged with Wounding After Alleged Knife Attack on Brother

JDF launched a probe to verify clothing used in the Linstead robbery.

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) takes the recent viral video showing individuals wearing uniforms resembling theirs during a robbery in Linstead, St Catherine, on Saturday, November 25, 2023, very seriously. Such actions not only undermine the integrity and professionalism of the JDF but also tarnish its reputation as a symbol of protection and service to … Continue reading JDF launched a probe to verify clothing used in the Linstead robbery.

Man chopped to death in Guys Hill St Catherine.

Guys Hill, St Catherine, Jamaica–On Saturday, October 28, 2023, at about 11:00 a.m., law enforcement officers in Guy's Hill St Catherine responded to a call in the Middlesex community where a suspect allegedly chopped a resident to death.  Upon arrival, the police found the butchered body of a male lying in a pool of blood.  … Continue reading Man chopped to death in Guys Hill St Catherine.

Security guard wounded during attack on Atlas courier vehicle in Manchester.

According to reporting, a security guard is in the hospital with bullet wounds after gunmen attacked a vehicle belonging to Atlas Security Company in New Forest, Manchester, on Thursday, September 28, 2023. The incident reportedly happened sometime after 6 p.m. Thursday. Reports are that the security guards went to collect cash from various business establishments– … Continue reading Security guard wounded during attack on Atlas courier vehicle in Manchester.