Jodi-Ann Bonnick, a Jamaican residing in Canada, is wanted by the Toronto Police Service in connection with a fraud-related offense, adding to her existing legal troubles after being accused of defrauding a local businesswoman of over $3 million in February. On September 20, the Toronto Police issued a public advisory requesting assistance in locating Bonnick, … Continue reading Toronto Police Hunt Jamaican Woman for Major Fraud Charges
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Fatal Shooting of Woman and Child in Commodore, Linstead: Latest Update.
Gunmen shot and injured a 6-year-old boy and fatally shot a woman in Commodore, Linstead. A man was unprovokedly killed in Montego Bay. A Manchester teen was arrested and charged for stabbing. Westmoreland mechanic Leon Pryce was charged with simple larceny and fraudulent conversion for failing to replace a car engine.
Jamaica Police Seize Sub-Machine Gun from 7-Year-Old at School.
In St. Elizabeth, a seven-year-old was found with a sub-machine gun at school, belonging to the child's father. In a separate incident, an airport employee was apprehended while trying to flee the country on drug charges. Another individual is facing charges for defrauding a woman in a work program scam. Additionally, a fatal gun attack occurred in Lowe River, Trelawny, resulting in one death and one injury.
St Elizabeth police diligently pursue wanted individuals, showing their commitment to keeping the community safe.
In St. Elizabeth, police intensified efforts against armed criminals, leading to the neutralization of a suspect and the arrest of two individuals linked to robberies and shootings. Meanwhile, in a separate case, a cashier from Portmore faces charges of stealing and misusing power, while a security guard from the same area is accused of embezzlement. Additionally, significant ammunition was seized in Mountain View, Kingston 2, with no arrests made.
Businessman Faces Charges for Counterfeit Engine Oil Seized in Clarendon.
Kemar Coke, a businessman, is charged by the police for selling counterfeit engine oil. Over 400 buckets of fake oil worth $10 million were seized in May Pen. In another incident, a bus overturning in Portmore resulted in over 30 injuries. The finance minister faces criticism for a budget error, and the KSAMC is requesting an audit of the municipal police force's hiring and payment.
Businessman arrested for currency exchange ‘fraud’
Residents of St. Elizabeth warned about a USD scam after victims received a bag of US$1 notes instead of a significant sum. Dwight Johnson arrested in connection with the scheme. Jermaine Reid charged for fatally striking another farmer with a hoe. Charred remains of former police officer discovered in St. Catherine. Michael Thompson faces charges for fatally stabbing Carlton Smith in St. Andrew.
Taxi operator gets 57 years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman.
A 46-year-old taxi operator from St. Elizabeth has been sentenced to 57 years in prison, including 25 years for rape. Plus, hefty sentences for abduction, buggery, bodily harm, assault, and illegal firearm possession. He can apply for parole after 25 years. Another report involves a cashier at Courts Jamaica accused of embezzling nearly $20 million. MP Robert Chin faces scrutiny from the Integrity Commission over missing financial statements.
A St Mary man who fatally shot Rayon Prendergast over apples is charged with murder.
Bellfield, St Mary, Jamaica – Law enforcement officials have formally charged the individual suspected of fatally shooting 22-year-old Rayon Prendergast during a dispute over the picking of apples from a property the suspect leased in St Mary on February 8, 2024. The suspect, identified as Rayon McNish, also known as 'Roger Blacks,' a 36-year-old higher … Continue reading A St Mary man who fatally shot Rayon Prendergast over apples is charged with murder.
A St Catherine woman is charged after allegedly defrauding a businessman of nearly $2 million.
St Catherine, Jamaica – A St Catherine woman has been charged by law enforcement officers after allegedly deceiving a businessman into handing over nearly $2 million for the purchase of a property. Shanna-Marie Maragh, 35, of Kavita Crescent, Spanish Town, St Catherine, has been charged with obtaining money by false pretense and fraudulent conversion. The … Continue reading A St Catherine woman is charged after allegedly defrauding a businessman of nearly $2 million.
P M Holness characterized the Dean Jones and Wayne Walker Altercation as staged.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness's portrayal of the altercation between JLP councilor-caretaker Dean Jones and Wayne Walker as a "staged" event seems to be a direct attack on the PNP rather than addressing the poor judgment demonstrated by Jones. Mr. Jones, the JLP's candidate for the Trinityville division in St. Thomas, was filmed brandishing his licensed … Continue reading P M Holness characterized the Dean Jones and Wayne Walker Altercation as staged.