New York State Police have accused a white man from Binghamton, New York, of threatening to hang a Black state senator from a tree. Police arrested James A. Crosby, 48, on June 23. He is facing felony charges for making a terroristic threat categorized as a hate crime, according to the New York State Police. Crosby is currently in the Broome County jail without bail. On June 19, Lea Webb, who represents New York’s 52nd District, spoke at a Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony at Binghamton City Hall. The celebration included prayers and the singing of the Black national anthem.
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Police charged a St Mary teen with multiple gun related crimes
Police say a teen boy faces multiple charges for allegedly injuring a man in a gun attack and for shooting at a cop in Oracabessa, St. Mary, in June. According to investigators from the Port Maria Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), the incident occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. The boy, 17, visited the home of a man with whom he had an ongoing feud.
Motorcyclists must have proper certification to use public roadways
Motorcyclists, so far this year, have accounted for 26 percent of all road deaths occurred in Jamaica. Of the 135 fatalities in 121 crashes, 35 were motorcyclists. As a result, The police have reminded motorcyclists that, under the new Road Traffic Act, they must possess a valid rider's license. This is necessary to operate on public roads.
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.
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.
St. Elizabeth Police have issued a list of several wanted persons.
St. Elizabeth police have issued a list of several wanted individuals and persons of interest. The police believe these individuals could assist with ongoing investigations into various incidents in the parish.
Body Cameras are back in focus after police fatally shot Buju
Body Cameras are back in focus after the police fatally shot Buju. Still, even if the officer involved in Buju's fatal shooting had been wearing a body camera, the situation would have likely remained unchanged. Buju was the antagonist; she attempted to harm the officer.
Home Circuit Court: Jury acquitted cops accused of double murder
Two cops charged in the controversial shooting deaths of three men in Westmoreland over a decade ago walked free from court on Wednesday. The judge directed the jury to return not guilty verdicts. Constables Damane Campbell and Kenroy Hinds, both formerly attached to the Westmoreland Police Division, were acquitted in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston. This happened after the judge upheld no-case submissions made by their attorneys, following a four-week trial.
Police fatally wounded an alleged gang member in Kingston
Police fatally wounded an alleged gang member on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The shooting reportedly occurred along St. Patrick Road in Rockfort, East Kingston, Jamaica. Also, a policewoman assigned to the Hanover Police division sustained a injury when the service vehicle she was traveling in overturned. The accident occurred on Long Hill main road on Wednesday afternoon.