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.
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The PNP has gained control of the coveted KSAMC following the local government elections.
The Opposition People's National Party has achieved a significant victory in the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation after the recent local government elections on February 26, 2024. Notably, the contested Kintyre Division in East Rural St. Andrew was claimed by the PNP's Vivienne Brown-Bond with a margin of 32 votes. With a resulting 20-20 … Continue reading The PNP has gained control of the coveted KSAMC following the local government elections.
Thugs on the rampage gunned down a man in Gregory Park, Portmore St Catherine.
A man was tragically shot and killed in Gregory Park, Portmore St Catherine, on Sunday, February 11, 2024. The authorities identified the deceased as Kevin Chambers, also known as 'Crocs,' aged 32, of 52 Stevens Avenue, Compound, Gregory Park, in St Catherine. According to reports, the incident unfolded sometime before 5:00 p.m. Residents heard gunshots … Continue reading Thugs on the rampage gunned down a man in Gregory Park, Portmore St Catherine.
A taxi operator is charged with wounding after a machete attack on his ex-girlfriend.
Taxi Operator Charged with Machete Attack on Ex-Girlfriend A taxi operator, Kimane Hines, 34, from Snow Hill, Portland, has been charged by the police for an alleged machete attack on his ex-girlfriend. The incident took place on January 24, 2024, along the Snow Hill main road. According to the police report, the victim, who had … Continue reading A taxi operator is charged with wounding after a machete attack on his ex-girlfriend.
Jamaica recorded 11 fewer murders in the first 20 days of 2024 than in 2023.
According to the latest crime statistics released by the Jamaica Constabulary, Jamaica has seen a decrease in violent murders during the first twenty days of 2024, with 46 recorded, which is eleven fewer than during the same period in 2023. The JCF reports that there were 46 murders between January 1 and Saturday, January 20, … Continue reading Jamaica recorded 11 fewer murders in the first 20 days of 2024 than in 2023.
MID took Jolyan Silvera into custody concerning his wife’s murder
On Thursday, January 18, 2024, Jolyan Silvera was taken into custody by detectives from the JCF's Major Investigation Division (MID) in connection with the death of his wife, Melissa Silvera, on November 10, 2023. Following the unexpected discovery of bullet fragments in Melissa's body during an autopsy, the authorities have intensified their inquiries into her … Continue reading MID took Jolyan Silvera into custody concerning his wife’s murder
Firefighter charged with the murder of a senior citizen in St Ann.
Tragic Incident in St Ann, Jamaica Authorities in the parish have formally filed charges against a firefighter in connection with the tragic death of a senior citizen in Claremont, St Ann, on January 10, 2024. The individual in question, identified as Dwayne Simpson, 40, has been charged by the police with the murder of Maxine … Continue reading Firefighter charged with the murder of a senior citizen in St Ann.
Alleged scammer arrested after attempting to fleece J$2.5 million from a Portland hotelier.
The Kingston Western Police arrested an alleged suspected scammer in connection with an ongoing operation that has affected several individuals. The police said an investigation is underway into an attempted fraud involving a Portland hotelier, which unfolded between January 9 and 10, 2024 According to reports, a suspect allegedly approached the businessperson and claimed he … Continue reading Alleged scammer arrested after attempting to fleece J$2.5 million from a Portland hotelier.
Cop held with contraband and a large sum of cash on station property.
A police constable in Jamaica has been arrested by the Police High Command on suspicion of engaging in marijuana trafficking. The 28-year-old constable was stationed at the guardroom of the Montego Bay Police Station in St. James. The authorities discovered the illegal drugs and a significant amount of cash in the constable's possession on the … Continue reading Cop held with contraband and a large sum of cash on station property.
Cop and co-accused indicted for murder and breaches of the Firearm Act.
Jamaican Law enforcement authorities have formally charged one of their fellow officers with murder and multiple violations of the Firearms Act in relation to two separate incidents that occurred in his community on December 27. The accused has been identified as 32-year-old Constable Jimoke Ingram of Petunia Crescent in Longville Park, Clarendon. According to a … Continue reading Cop and co-accused indicted for murder and breaches of the Firearm Act.