Police Raids: Two Guns Seized and Several Suspects Arrested. On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, law enforcement seized two illegal firearms. They detained multiple suspects during a series of targeted police raids. The security forces conducted the raids at several locations in the St. Andrew North Division. In the first police raid, law enforcement officers recovered … Continue reading Police Raids: Two Guns Seized and Several Suspects Arrested.
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Jamaica Police Ordered to Stop Demanding Cell Phone Passwords
Jamaica Police Ordered to Stop Demanding Cell Phone Passwords. The Minister of Jamaica's National Security, Dr. Horace Chang, and the Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, have given an order to the police. They must end the practice of confiscating citizens' cell phones. This means the police can no longer demand that citizens reveal their … Continue reading Jamaica Police Ordered to Stop Demanding Cell Phone Passwords
Leadership Reshuffle: 29 JCF Officers Reassigned
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has announced a significant leadership reorganization. This change resulted in the reassignment of 29 officers throughout the organization. The Police High Command stated that these strategic Leadership reshuffles aim to enhance efficiency. They work to align resources with the JCF's strategic priorities for 2025.
Children’s Safety: JCF Urged Vigilance during Yultide season
Christmas Safety: JCF Urged Vigilance during Yuletide Season. With the Christmas season in full swing, the Jamaica Constabulary Force is urgently calling on parents and guardians to implement crucial safety measures to protect their children.
2024 Crime Stats: Jamaica Reports 1,114 Murders in 50 Weeks
2024 Crime Stats: Jamaica Reports 1,114 Murders in 50 Weeks. Jamaica recorded 54 murders in the first two weeks of December, with 25 occurring in the first week and 29 in the second week. After 50 weeks in 2024, there was an average of 22 murders committed each week. Crime, especially murders are a big … Continue reading 2024 Crime Stats: Jamaica Reports 1,114 Murders in 50 Weeks
Cache of Guns and Ammunition Intercepted at Kingston Wharf
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) reported the seizure of 43 illegal firearms, including a rifle and over 2,800 rounds of ammunition. The police said they made the seizure on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at a wharf in Kingston. Also, police charged a St Andrew man with gun and ammo possession.
Police Urges Vigilance Amid Spalding Armed Robbery
Police Urges Vigilance Amid Spalding Armed Robbery. Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Allen has echoed the JCF's appeal to business operators and citizens to be vigilant during Christmas. Allen, who is in charge of Police Area Three, which comprises Clarendon, Manchester, and St Elizabeth, insisted on people being cautious and maintaining vigilance. He reminded business … Continue reading Police Urges Vigilance Amid Spalding Armed Robbery
Rank-and-File Police Seek Clarity on Outstanding Payments
Rank-and-File Police Seek Clarity on Outstanding Payments. They are reportedly becoming restive lately, due to the government's protracted delay in implementing outstanding items under the current compensation package.
Suspected Gangster Arrested as St. James Police Seized AK-47.
A suspected gangster from Rosemount in Mount Salem, St. James, has been hospitalized under police guard. Government Increases Resources to Combat Manchester Crime.
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.