In the Supreme Court on Friday, October 2, 2026, Chief Justice Bryan Sykes handed a life sentence and 25 years to a Kingston painter. In addition, Justice Sykes also ruled that 35-year-old David Smith must serve 45 years before he is egible for parole. Justice handed down the sentences after the triggerman David Smith pleady guilty in September 2023 abduction and killing of Toshyna Patterson and her 10‑month‑old daughter, Sarayah Paulwell.
Tag: Homicide
Off Duty Cop Flees Armed Man in Denham Town, Suspect Charged
An off duty officer fled after a man, identified as Horatio Livine, allegedly charged at him with a firearm in Denham Town. Police charged Livine with possession of a prohibited weapon and assault, emphasizing their commitment to public safety. The incident occurred on September 24, when the officer saw Livine running towards him armed. Livine later surrendered to the police, assuring the community that justice will be served. Doujon Duwayne Griffiths was found guilty of murdering Massania Malcolm and her one-year-old daughter in Orange County in 2021.
Old Harbor Taxi Row Ends in Death, Guard Charged in Rum Theft
A taxi operator in St Catherine is in custody after allegedly striking another driver, known as 'Shabba', with his vehicle during an argument. Shabba later died from his injuries after the suspect reportedly reversed over him while he lay on the ground. Residents took Shabba to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead; the suspect … Continue reading Old Harbor Taxi Row Ends in Death, Guard Charged in Rum Theft
Police Shootout in Bog Walk Leaves One Dead, Uzi Seized.
A police confrontation in Bog Walk resulted in the demise of 35-year-old Dywane Edwards during a confrontation with officers. The police targeted Edwards based on intelligence concerning illegal firearms; he allegedly fired back during the encounter. Following the shooting, police found Edwards with a loaded Uzi and transported him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. In a separate case, a judge released three men charged with gun-related felonies due to the absence of a crucial witness. The three men faced charges related to the 2016 homicide of 33-year-old Nordel Parkes, but the lack of prosecution led to their release.
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.
Police: Westmoreland woman faked her kidnapping for ransom.
Police in Westmoreland charged Alecia Watkins for allegedly staging her own kidnapping, demanding a ransom of $600,000. Investigation confirmed her story was false, leading to charges of public mischief against Watkins. Two men, known as 'Yankee' and 'Chucky', were shot in separate incidents in Spanish Town, both later pronounced dead at the hospital. The Spanish Town CIB is investigating both shootings, which occurred within 90 minutes of each other. Authorities remind the public that false reports divert police resources from real emergencies.
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.
Homicide: Cops Charged Suspect after Deadly double Shooting
Homicide: Cops Charged Suspect after Deadly double Shooting. On Tuesday, July 22, detective in Western, Jamaica, charged a laborer with double homicide. The charges are related to a double shooting in Hertford, Westmoreland, in November 2024. Jovaine Hines, o/c 'Pooh', 26, of Hertford district, faces two counts of homicide in connection with the death of … Continue reading Homicide: Cops Charged Suspect after Deadly double Shooting
Two fatal Police Shootings are Under INDECOM Review
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing two more fatal police shootings. One incident occurred in Portmore, St Catherine. The other occurred on Mountain View Avenue in St Andrew.
Rise in Manchester Murders: 37 Homicides Recorded, 5 in Bloody Week
In Manchester, Jamaica, a spate of deadly shootings has left five dead and two injured in just one week. The most recent victim, Kevin Brown, was gunned down at a bar in Knockpatrick. This surge in violence has brought the total homicides for the year to 37, surpassing last year's count by 8.