At the end of 2025 the St James police division recorded fewer than 100 murders for the first time in over 20 years. But so far in 2026, the division is once again displaying disappointing figures. According to the latest Serious Crime Statistics, St James police division in Jamaica leads the nation in murders. Statistics from January 1 to June 20 indicate that St. James experienced 35 murders, which is nine more than during the same period last year. This number is 15 higher than the 22 murders recorded in St. Andrew South, making it second on the list.
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Embezzlement: Three women charged in a $1.8 million scheme
Embezzlement. Police charged three women with embezzlement after they uncovered a scheme in which nearly $1.8 million was allegedly siphoned from a food store in St. Andrew through fake refunds.
CCTV Cameras Captures $2 Million ATM Theft Incident
CCTV Cameras Captures $2 Million ATM Theft Incident. The police have charged security officer Terance Austin with larceny. He allegedly stole over $2 million from an ATM his employer assigned him to service. And, according to the police, the alleged theft was reportedly captured on CCTV.
Detectives from Hunts Bay charged Freeman Lane shooter
Detectives in St Ann, Jamaica have arrested a suspect wanted for a fatal gun attack along Freeman Lane in St. Andrew earlier this year. The authorities have identified the suspect as Andre ‘Biggs’ Brown, 21, from Fitzgerald Avenue in Kingston 13. Also, Detectives in St James have charged a suspect with the shooting of a father and his s six-year-old son. The shooting took place earlier this year in Mount Carey. Detectives identified the suspect as Leroy "Chucky” White, 32, a resident of York Bush, Mount Carey, St. James, Jamaica.
Gun violence in Quarry Hill resulted in one death and one injured.
Gun violence in Quarry Hill resulted in one death and one injured. An 18-year-old construction worker, identified as Miguel Anderson and popularly known as ‘Bingy’, was tragically shot and killed on Saturday night. He was sitting at a shop in the Quarry Hill area of Spanish Town, St. Catherine. This violent incident unfolded around 8 p.m. in the Quarry Hill area of Spanish Town, St. Catherine, and resulted in another man sustaining injuries, as well as significant damage to a motor vehicle nearby.
Paul Stephenson: Assault charge upgraded to murder, victim died
Paul Stephenson, the St. Catherine man, police charged with assault is now facing a murder charge following the death of the victim. He allegedly injected his girlfriend with a toxic substance during a domestic dispute.
Police operation in Clarendon left one dead and one cop injured
Police Report Sez: On Friday, the police fatally shot a suspect, and an officer narrowly escaped serious injury when a bullet struck his protective vest. The incident occurred during an alleged confrontation in the Farm community near Effortville, Clarendon, Jamaica. Also, Law enforcement officials in the St. Catherine North Police Division have expressed concerns over a rise in sexual offenses involving children. Senior officers have warned that many of the perpetrators are known to the victims.
Domestic Violence: 13-year-old victim succumbed to her injuries
Domestic Violence claimed a young life. On Tuesday, June 9 police charged a suspect with the death of Kemelia Paul, 13, who passed away in the hospital on Tuesday. Investigators have identified the suspect as Kemar Mitchell, 28, a carpenter of a Kingston 17 address. The charge stemmed from a domestic dispute between Mitchell and Kemelia's mother at home on May 9.
Kelvin Pyne, one of Montego Bay’s favorite fruit vendors is dead.
Kelvin Pyne, beloved Montego Bay fruit vendor, tragically lost his life to violence. Remember his legacy of bravery. Also, Tragedy has struck in Manchester again. The police reported that an 83-year-old man had died from injuries sustained after falling from a water tank platform. This unfortunate incident occurred at a house on Woodlawn Road in George’s Valley on Sunday.
Sean Raby an ex-police officer died during a police confrontation
Sean Raby, a former police officer, is dead. Members of the security forces shot and killed the ex-cop on Wednesday evening. He allegedly hijacked a taxi, shot at police officers, and led them on a chase through sections of Kingston. Also, a deadly shooting in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on Wednesday night resulted in the deaths of two men and two others, including a woman injured.