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16/08/2024

Did vou feel that earthquake?

An estimated magnitude 4.7 earthquake was reported at 8:01 am on Friday morning, it’s epicenter 4 km from Above Rocks.

16/08/2024

THREE WOULD BE ROBBERS FATALLY SHOT IN ST. THOMAS

Three men were fatally shot during a reported shootout in the Poor Man's Corner area of St Thomas this morning.

Reports are that the men were killed after police carried out an operation in the town in search of criminal elements after receiving reports that a group of men attempted to break into a business place.

12/08/2024

SEVENTEEN PERSONS SHOT, EIGHT DEAD, IN CLARENDON

Eight people have been confirmed dead and several injured following a shooting in the community of Cherry Tree Lane in Four Paths, Clarendon on Sunday night.

National security leaders are set to meet Monday morning at 9 to discus the brutal gun attack. Up to midnight eight persons were killed, nine others were injured and being treated at hospital.

07/08/2024

05/08/2024

FOUR KILLED, THREE INJURED IN TRELAWNY CRASH

Four people were killed and three others injured after the taxi they were travelling in crashed into a trailer along the North Coast Highway in Trelawny this morning sometime after 8.

Reports are that, three of the persons in the Toyota Probox motor car died on the spot while the four other passengers were taken to hospital, where one of them succumbed to injuries.

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05/08/2024

TWO MEN ELECTROCUTED BY POWER LINES IN CLARENDON

Two men remain hospitalised tonight, one said to be more critical than the other, after they were reportedly electrocuted by downed power lines in Banks, Race Course, Clarendon early this morning.

Reports are that, a utility pole belonging to the Jamaica Public Service Company fell on a motorcyclist who was travelling along the main road.

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27/07/2024

27/07/2024

Twenty-eight-year-old Jahmeal Samuel, otherwise called ‘Jamie’, a barber of Frome district in Westmoreland has been charged with Assault at Common Law and Possession of Prohibited Weapon following an incident in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland on Saturday, July 20.

Reports are that about 1:40 a.m., Samuel allegedly went to the home of his former girlfriend and pointed a gun at her, threatening to kill her. The woman reportedly ran inside her house and called the police.

Samuel was later arrested and subsequently charged. Preparations for his court date are underway.

27/07/2024

A British citizen has been fined $1.2 million for breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act after being caught with 3 ½ lbs of co***ne. Faina Rwenhamo, a 25-year-old Health Care Assistant from Leeds, England, appeared before the St James Parish Court on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, where she pleaded guilty to the charges.

The court heard that Rwenhamo was apprehended on June 16, 2024, at Sangster International Airport. During a routine security check conducted by police personnel from the Fi****ms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) at approximately 3:50 pm, officers discovered the co***ne concealed within two wooden craft items with false compartments in her suitcases. Rwenhamo had checked in to board a flight to Manchester, England, at the time of her arrest.

Rwenhamo faced multiple charges, including possession of co***ne, dealing in co***ne, attempting to export co***ne, and conspiracy. Parish Court Judge fined her $400,000 or 30 months imprisonment for possession of co***ne, $400,000 or 30 months imprisonment for dealing in co***ne, and another $400,000 or 30 months imprisonment for attempting to export co***ne. The sentences will run concurrently if the fines are not paid. The charge of conspiracy was dismissed as no evidence was offered.

27/07/2024

POLICE FOIL EARLY MORNING ROBBERY ATTEMPT IN NEGRIL

An attempted robbery in Negril, Westmoreland this morning which resulted in at least 4 alleged gunmen being fatally shot and another nursing gunshot wounds in hospital was the latest in a series of attacks on cash courier company Beryllium.

Reports are that sometime before 10am, members of the JCF’s Counter Terrorism and Organized Crime investigation branch, (CTOC) acted on intelligence and intercepted multiple vehicles in Negril Square.

A shoot out ensued and 5 alleged gunmen were shot.

One of the vehicles ended up in the sea.

4 men were pronounced dead, while another is being treated at hospital.

Six fi****ms were also seized during the incident.

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10/07/2024

The St. Catherine South Police Division seized a .38 revolver with two rounds of ammunition in Train line, Gregory Park in the parish on Sunday, July 7.

One man was taken into custody in relation to the seizure.

Reports are that at about 1:30 p.m., a team of officers were on operation in the area when several men saw the team and ran. One man was caught and searched and the firearm recovered in a bag.

Investigation continues.

08/07/2024

GUNMAN DISARMED BY HANOVER RESIDENTS; FIREARM HANDED OVER TO POLICE

Three men are currently on the run after one of them, armed with a firearm, was disarmed by residents in Lucea, Hanover on Saturday, July 6. Reports are that about 10:00 a.m., three men, one of whom was armed with a gun, approached another man with whom they had a dispute. Residents intervened to help the man and managed to disarm the attacker. After being disarmed, all three men fled the scene. The police were called and the firearm, a G***k 19 pistol, was handed over to them. The police are currently searching for the suspects and investigations are ongoing.

08/07/2024

A section of St John’s Road, St Catherine, vicinity of the Green Acres Police Station, is impassable as a result of flooding.

Persons are being asked to use alternate routes until further notice.

08/07/2024

Please take note that the Green Pond to Montego Bay roadway in the vicinity of the Farm Primary School is closed to vehicular traffic as miscreants lit a fire that burnt the plastic culvert under the roadway. This caused the roadway to collapse. Happy that no lives were lost when the firetruck got trapped as they tried to but the blaze out.

25/06/2024

The U.S. National Hurricane Center has highlighted an area of disturbed weather in the Main Development Region for possible tropical storm or hurricane development within the next seven days. Jamaicans should stay alert just in case. The next name on the list is Beryl.

23/06/2024

A Constable attached to the Marine Division of the JCF was arrested on Thursday, June 20 as a result of a robust internal narcotics investigation conducted by the JCF’s Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch (C-TOC).

During a narcotics operation in the St. Elizabeth Division, a grey Toyota Hiace bus with three men aboard was intercepted. The operation resulted in the discovery of fourteen (14) knitted bags of compressed vegetable matter resembling g***a, suspected to weigh over 500 pounds. Among those arrested was Constable George Junior Powell, stationed at the Port Antonio Marine Division, along with two other males who appeared to be Haitian nationals without identification.

This arrest underscores the JCF’s relentless pursuit of criminals, regardless of their uniform or position. No one is above the law, and we will pursue criminals wherever they are found, even within our ranks. There is no room in the JCF for individuals with criminal intent who display a willingness to compromise the privileged position they occupy as members of our organisation.

We hold our members to the highest standards of conduct and integrity, and any breach of these standards will be met with decisive action to preserve the honour and trust bestowed upon the JCF by the public. As such, we make no apology for our rigorous internal investigations and hold no embarrassment in our efforts to root out criminal behaviour.

A police officer is defined not by the uniform they wear, but by their actions and adherence to the law. The JCF is proud of the steps taken to rid our organization of criminal elements, and we want our members to feel a sense of pride in these efforts.

Further updates on this investigation will be provided at an appropriate time.

23/06/2024

An Operation led by the Specialized Operations led to the seizure of a large quantity of Copper Wire in Riverton City in St Andrew, yesterday.

Reports are that at about 12:30 pm on Thursday, June 20, a team acting on information conducted an operation in Riverton City in the St. Andrew South division.

The Operation was geared towards targeting members of gangs that operate in the Riverton Meadows community. During the operation, a large quantity of copper wire was found that is suspected to be stolen. This is significant as copper wires are expensive andare stolen and sold to fund the purchase of guns and ammunition.

One man was arrested pending further investigations.

23/06/2024

The telephone lines at the Hayes Police Station in Clarendon are temporarily out of service.

Members of the public wishing to get in contact with that police station can do so at 876-799-8786, until the original number is restored.

19/06/2024

19/06/2024

PULSE FOUNDER KINGSLEY COOPER HAS DIED

Founder of Pulse Investments Limited Kingsley Cooper has died. He was 71 years old.

He had reportedly been hospitalised in Florida.

The first fashion production, modelling and general entertainment company of its kind, Pulse was founded by Cooper in 1980 and would later be listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange as Pulse Investments Limited.

18/06/2024

MANCHESTER TAXI OPERATOR DIES IN CRASH

A taxi operator died as a result of injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle crash on Manchester Road in Mandeville, Manchester on Monday.

He has since been identified as 38 year old Dave Woodley, a resident of Broadleaf and taxi operator of the Mandeville to Broadleaf/ Comfort route.

Reports are that, sometime after 6 am Woodley was the lone occupant in a Toyota Probox taxi travelling from Knockpatrick towards Mandeville when he attempted to overtake a motor car. Both vehicles collided.

Both vehicles are said to have overturned and both drivers were taken to the Mandeville Regional Hospital, where Woodley died while undergoing treatment.

13/06/2024

CRASH LEAVES ONE DEAD AND SEVERAL OTHERS INJURED

One person has succumbed to injuries he received in a motor vehicle accident along the Font Hill main road in St. Elizabeth sometime after 4:00am, today. The bus is said to have been travelling from Savanna-la-mar to Kingston.

Head of the St Elizabeth Division SP Coleridge Minto is imploring members of the motoring public to exercise caution when driving.

Several persons who were injured during the accident are being treated at hospital. At least one passenger appears to have been seriously injured.

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13/06/2024

Happening Now: JAGTF has launched a major operation in Rose Heights, Green Pond and Salt Spring in the St. James division targeting known gang members within those spaces.
So far one Bryce Jennings 9mm pistol has been seized.

We are appealing to residents to continue sharing tips on gangs, gunmen and guns by calling the JAGTF tipline at 876-224-4483; JDF tip line at 876-837-8888 or 876-310-4139; Crime Stop at 311.

Your identity is not required to provide tips.

13/06/2024

Detectives in St. James who have been investigating the March 11, 2024 murder of 35-year-old Jamiel Williams, on Fish Lane in St. James, have reached a major milestone in their investigation.

Detectives are reporting that they have now identified a suspect, and with the work of the Force’s Visual Identification Unit, have created a composite sketch of the individual. They are now appealing to members of the public who can assist investigators in identifying and locating the suspect to contact them immediately.

Persons with information can contact the Montego Bay Criminal Investigations Branch at 876-684-9080, Crime Stop at 311, the NIB tip line at 811 or the police 119 emergency number.

Williams reportedly argued with another man about 10:45 p.m. and was stabbed to death when the argument escalated. The suspect escaped on foot in the area and Williams was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

10/06/2024

An RF 15 multi-caliber firearm and fifteen (15) 5.56 mm cartridges were seized during a joint police/military operation in the Lottery community in Amity Hall, St. James on Friday, June 7.

Reports are that about 4:30 p.m., the team conducted a snap raid in the area where a premises was searched. During the search, the firearm and ammunition were found in a pillowcase. No one was arrested for in connection with the seizure.
Investigations continue.

10/06/2024

SLAIN ST. ANN COP, RICARDO FAIRCLOUGH, LAID TO REST

Family and friends yesterday laid Constable Ricardo Fairclough to rest. The service was held at the Ocho Rios Baptist Church.

Pastor Paul Norman, who collapsed while preaching at Saturday's funeral for Constable Ricardo Fairclough is said to have since reported that he is home and doing well.

Fairclough, paid the ultimate price in his valiant effort to protect and serve. He was assigned to the St. Ann Divisional Operation Support Unit and he courageously intervened in a dangerous situation on April 15, saving a life and embodying the highest ideals of duty and sacrifice. His bravery will never be forgotten, and his legacy will forever inspire.