MOCA arrested three suspects, including one woman, in a coordinated anti-lottery scamming operation across the Corporate Area. The operation took place at upscale apartment complexes in Belvedere and Perkins Estate, where MOCA seized crucial evidence. Director of Communications Basil Jarrett emphasized the rise in crime within upscale homes and urged community vigilance. In a separate incident, police fatally shot a man named Shawn McDermott during a targeted operation in Ewarton after he allegedly pointed a gun at them. Authorities have initiated an investigation regarding the shooting and have reported the incident to the Independent Commission of Investigations
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Police Break Up Gang Behind Break-Ins in Three Parishes
Superintendent Ainsley McCarthy, the Commanding Officer of the Portland Police Division, has shared that the police have successfully disrupted an organized criminal gang. Investigators believed this gang is behind a series of commercial break-ins in Portland. Moreover, there is evidence that the gang is responsible for crimes in St. Mary, and St. Ann. This is great news for our community!
Elaine Escoe Arrested for COVID-19 Relief Fraud Conspiracy.
Elaine Escoe, a Jamaican national, is back in the US to face multiple charges, including wire fraud, as the alleged mastermind of the massive US$32 million COVID-19 relief fraud case.
Former Police Constable Arrested at the Airport After DPP ruling.
Former police constable Odian Williams was arrested at the airport after being charged with murder by the DPP in relation to his time with the JCF. Williams faced court on July 23, 2026, and will return later this week as investigations into multiple fatal shootings involving security forces are ongoing. Another former police constable, Joel Lewis, lost his appeal for reinstatement to the JCF after the Privy Council found his claims were not valid under the law. Lewis argued his discharge was unlawful and claimed a lack of evidence supporting the decision, but the Court of Appeal dismissed his appeal. The case against Lewis stemmed from charges in 2018 that were ultimately dropped due to insufficient evidence
Law enforcement officers unalive three including a woman
Law enforcement officers have confirmed that a woman was one of three people the police fatally shot during an alleged shootout. This unfortunate incident occurred along Caledonia Road in Mandeville on Saturday afternoon. Also, law enforcement officers have arrested and charged eight suspects in 'Operation Sweepstake.'
Cops probe home invasion and theft of $10 million in St Catherine.
Cops from St. Catherine and St. Ann have initiated separate investigations into a home invasion in which armed robbers allegedly stole $10 million from a couple in St. Catherine. The robbers also used the couple’s debit cards to make unauthorized transactions totaling $500,000 in St. Ann.
Jamaicans Rally Against Corruption: A Call for Transparency
Jamaicans march for transparency, protesting against corruption and government inaction amid serious concerns over a new MOU with the US concerning TCN's.
UK Judge Ordered Mother to Return Children from Jamaica
UK Judge, Andrea Martin-Swaby has ordered a mother to return her two young children to Britain by May 16. The mother had brought the children from the United Kingdom to Jamaica, claiming it was a one-month vacation. But she later enrolled the children in school without their father’s consent.
UHWI Gets Flagged for Shady Procurement Practices
UHWI Gets Flagged for Shady Procurement Practices. Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis has highlighted an important issue regarding procurement practices at UHWI that merit our attention. She has observed that some procurement leaders may be splitting government contracts inappropriately. They do this to circumvent regulations meant to ensure fair bidding processes.
Jamaica Law Enforcement report for Kingston and St Thomas
Jamaica Law Enforcement. In ST THOMAS, Jamaica: Law enforcement officers charged a taxi operator with wounding with intent. The authorities filed the charge after the accused allegedly stabbed his spouse during a domestic dispute. The unfortunate incident occurred at his home on Monday, March 30, in St Thomas. Also, In KINGSTON, Jamaica— A man from Kingston faces serious firearm related charges. He is accused of possession of a prohibited weapon. He is also charged with assault at common law. Additionally, he used a firearm to commit a felony. The charges follow an incident in his community on Thursday, April 2.