Law enforcement authorities have confirmed the successful recapture of a second fugitive who was among the seven prisoners who escaped from the Oracabessa police lock-ups in St. Mary on December 21, 2023. The recaptured fugitive has been identified as Tray Walker, 24, from Claremont in St. Ann. He was apprehended in St. Catherine for the … Continue reading Police recaptured another Oracabessa police lock-up escapee.
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Moodie siblings murder suspect among two the police killed in St Catherine.
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica - Two men were fatally shot in Greater Portmore, St Catherine, following an armed confrontation with the police on Thursday, January 18, 2024. The confrontation began in Spanish Town, St Catherine, and concluded in Greater Portmore, during which two 9mm pistols and a quantity of ammunition were seized. In a news conference … Continue reading Moodie siblings murder suspect among two the police killed in St Catherine.
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
Schoolgirl abducted and raped in St James, police search for suspects.
The St. James police have initiated a search for a group of individuals accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in St. James on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. According to a reliable source, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the girl was walking to school along the roadway in the Moy Hall community when a … Continue reading Schoolgirl abducted and raped in St James, police search for suspects.
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.
Arrest and Charges Laid in Kidnapping and Robbery Case in Portland.
Arrest and Charges Laid in Kidnapping and Robbery Case in Portland Three individuals have been arrested and formally charged in connection with the kidnapping and robbery of two tourists in December 2023. Charged with kidnapping, aggravated robbery, breaches of the Law Reform Act, and breaches of the Cybercrime Act are: 24-year-old Sandre Phipps, a waiter … Continue reading Arrest and Charges Laid in Kidnapping and Robbery Case in Portland.
Jamaica has recorded 33 murders in the first 13 days of the year.
Police High Command Releases January Crime Statistics The recently released January halfway mark crime report by the Police High Command revealed that 33 individuals lost their lives due to violent incidents. According to the police, this figure is consistent with the statistics from the same period in 2023. Notably, the final murder count for 2023 … Continue reading Jamaica has recorded 33 murders in the first 13 days of the year.
Tragic Discovery in St Catherine: Unidentified Couple Found Fatally Shot.
In the early hours of Sunday, January 14, the tranquility of Old Harbor Road in St Catherine was shattered by a series of alarming gunshots. The police, responding to the disturbance, made a grim discovery as they found the lifeless bodies of an unidentified couple in a residential dwelling. Reportedly, the community residents were awakened … Continue reading Tragic Discovery in St Catherine: Unidentified Couple Found Fatally Shot.
Lone thug gunned down a 23-year-old mason in Guys Hill, St Catherine.
On the evening of Friday, January 12, 2024, the tranquil community of Cook Mountain in Guy's Hill, St Catherine, was shaken by fear and concern following the tragic shooting of a beloved young man. The victim, Sava Fitzgerald, also known as 'Shaka,' was a 23-year-old mason from Cook Mountain in Guy's Hill, and his untimely … Continue reading Lone thug gunned down a 23-year-old mason in Guys Hill, St Catherine.
Double Murder Investigation Underway in Tucker St. James
Double Murder Investigation Underway in St. James The authorities in St. James have launched an investigation into a tragic double murder that occurred on Friday night, January 12, 2024, along the Tucker Main Road. The victims, identified as Jerome Evans (32) and Jerome Longman (37), were both residents of Retirement in St. James. According to … Continue reading Double Murder Investigation Underway in Tucker St. James