SPANISH TOWN, ST CATHERINE, Jamaica–On Friday, December 15, 2023, the Spanish Town police apprehended a 17-year-old boy during a school fête at a high school in St Catherine following the seizure of a firearm. At approximately 8 p.m., law enforcement officers observed the boy's suspicious behavior and decided to intervene. A thorough search was conducted, … Continue reading Spanish Town cops held a teen with a gun during a school fete.
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Fisherman gunned down in brazen bar attack in Old Harbour Bay.
OLD HARBOR BAY, ST CATHERINE, Jamaica–Gumshoes assigned to the Old Harbour Bay Police Station are actively conducting a manhunt for a dangerous criminal who allegedly committed a heinous murder at a local bar in the Old Harbour fishing village in St. Catherine on Thursday, December 14, 2023. The victim has been identified as Donovan Colin … Continue reading Fisherman gunned down in brazen bar attack in Old Harbour Bay.
Thugs gunned down ‘Baba Root’ at his home in Darliston, Westmoreland.
After a short respite from the spate of robberies and murders, tragedy returned to Westmoreland early Sunday morning, December 10, 2023. This time, the victim was a businessman and brewer of the popular energy drink 'Baba Roots,' who succumbed to injuries he received from the bullets of four thugs at his home. The authorities identified … Continue reading Thugs gunned down ‘Baba Root’ at his home in Darliston, Westmoreland.
Police charged suspected gun traffickers following guns and ammo seizure.
KINGSTON, Jamaica– Three men, whom the authorities believe are gun traffickers, were arrested and charged following the seizure of two firearms and several rounds of ammunition on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston on Thursday, November 23. The police charged each man with possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorized possession of ammunition, trafficking of a prohibited … Continue reading Police charged suspected gun traffickers following guns and ammo seizure.
Taxi operator killed, and his vehicle stolen in Westmoreland.
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— A Westmoreland taxi operator met his demise in Bull Savannah Wednesday evening, November 29, 2023, when an unknown assailant opened fire on him and subsequently stole his motor car. The authorities identified the deceased as Romie Taylor, 35, of a Burnt Savannah, Frome address. According to the police report, at about 6:30 p.m., … Continue reading Taxi operator killed, and his vehicle stolen in Westmoreland.
Teen boy lost his life after resisting bike robber in Westmoreland.
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica–A 17-year-old boy was deprived of his young life after he resisted a man who attempted to steal his motorcycle early Wednesday morning along Lewis Street in Westmoreland. The police identified the teen as Anthony James of Dexter Street in Savanna-la-Mar. According to reporting, at about 12:10 am, James was standing along the roadway … Continue reading Teen boy lost his life after resisting bike robber in Westmoreland.
A Clarendon man chopped his brother to death.
Law enforcement officers in Clarendon have launched an investigation into the death of a farmer allegedly chopped to death on Monday, October 16, 2023, by his mentally ill brother. Police identified the deceased as George Jones, age 43, a late farmer and resident of Jonnies Hill District in Chapleton, Clarendon. According to the authorities, at … Continue reading A Clarendon man chopped his brother to death.
Prosecution seeks to extract DNA of cop implicated in delivery truck robbery.
The prosecution in the matter before the Court against a police officer accused of hijacking a delivery truck transporting cooking oil in St. Catherine last December has signaled its intention to file an application seeking to extract the cop's DNA. Detective Corporal Maurice Whittingham and construction worker Michael Daley are facing robbery charges with aggravation … Continue reading Prosecution seeks to extract DNA of cop implicated in delivery truck robbery.
Thugs ambushed, shot, and injured a careless cop in Central Village.
Unknown assailants ambushed, shot, and injured a serving police officer in a section of dangerous Central Village, where he was visiting a friend, Friday night, October 6, 2023. The incident reportedly occurred at about 11 o'clock in the section of the commonly called Compound. According to reporting, the cop heard explosions and hurriedly scampered to … Continue reading Thugs ambushed, shot, and injured a careless cop in Central Village.
Police arrested 3 suspects in the disappearance of Paulwell’s daughter and her mother.
Detectives investigating the disappearance of Phillip Paulwell's daughter and her mother have taken three suspects into custody, one of whom is a close female associate of the former Government Minister. According to the Police, law enforcement officers arrested the suspects at separate St. Andrew locations on Thursday, October 5, 2023. An unauthorized law enforcement source … Continue reading Police arrested 3 suspects in the disappearance of Paulwell’s daughter and her mother.