His frame, juxtaposed against the doorway in the background of the photo above, gives a clear indication that Joel Allen is no short guy. The 23-year-old resident of Ewarton, St Catherine, told The Beacon that he is actually six feet, nine inches. The average adult human does not reach six feet. Allen’s height has been…
The number of illegal guns seized during two related operations at a wharf in Kingston has climbed from 10 to 26, and the total rounds of ammunition has reached 641. In relation to the ‘secondary operation today, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) stated that it, in partnership with Jamaica Customs, seized sixteen 9 millimetre pistols,…
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said 58-year-old Coral Evelyn, otherwise called Stingy, from Shortwood Road in Kingston, has been missing since Tuesday, October 2. She is of brown complexion, slim build, and is about 173 centimetres (5 feet 8 inches) tall. The JCF said: “Reports from the Grants Pen Police are that Evelyn was last…
Police have arrested two women and two men in relation to the seizure of 10 illegal guns, which law enforcers believe were smuggled into Jamaica from the United States. According to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), the items seized at a wharf in Kingston about 5:30 yesterday morning (October 3) are: – One sub-machine gun…
While stating that any criminal could have fled his constituency while the state of emergency was being imposed there, Mark Golding said he is worried that the security measure may dampen Christmas celebrations for law-abiding residents. The state of emergency, which took effect on September 23, will run until January 7. It covers several sections…
Three members of the St James Police Division were offered $1M bail each when they appeared in court for allegedly soliciting money to withhold recordings of two men reportedly caught in a compromising position. The accused are Constables Damian Wilson and Shawn Stewart, and District Constable Jerry Boothe. The Major Organized Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency…
A police officer and another man have been arrested in relation to the seizure of two illegal guns during a snap operation at Myers Lane in Newlands, St Catherine, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said. Members of the Counter-Terrorism and Organized Crime Division of the JCF carried out the arrests about 8 o’clock last evening,…
Member of Parliament for St Andrew South Mark Golding has decried the poor condition of his constituency, adding that the recently imposed state of public emergency will not address the true causes of crime there. “The state of emergency does not carry with it any additional social investments to address the chronic problems of poor…
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said an Ananda Alert has been activated for 14-year-old Kenisha Toulow who has been missing since Monday, October 1. She is from Longfellow Drive in Duhaney Park, St Andrew. She is of brown complexion, and is medium build, added the JCF. “Reports from the Duhaney Park Police are that, about…
Jamaica Information Service (JIS) – District Constable Patricia Savage-Dallas will be one of several Jamaicans to receive national honours and awards at King’s House on Heroes Day, October 15. She will receive the Badge of Honour for 35 years of loyal and meritorious service to the St Andrew North Division as a District Constable. The…
A 25-year-old secretary was murdered during a robbery on Temple Lane in Kingston shortly before 6 o’clock last evening, October 1, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said. The deceased is Sashana Hibberts from Kingston 11. The Corporate Communications Unit of the JCF told The Beacon that Hibberts was leaving a business establishment with a man….
An Ananda Alert has been activated for 14-year-old June Reid, who has been missing since Friday, September 21, said the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). June is from Wiltshire in Anchovy, St James. “She is of brown complexion, slim build, and is about 173 centimetres (5 feet 8 inches) tall,” the JCF said. “Reports from the…
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has issued an Ananda Alert for 15-year-old Anishka McLeish from Seaview Gardens, Kingston 11. She has been missing since yesterday, October 1. She is of brown complexion, slim build, and is about 142 centimetres (4 feet 8 inches) tall. The JCF said reports from the Seaview Gardens Police are that…
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said the suspect in the murder of District Constable Melissa Edwards-Whyte on Saturday, September 29, has surrendered. The JCF had listed the suspect, 53-year-old Barrington Whyte, as a Person of Interest. He is also called Barry and Drop, and is a resident of Farmbrook Avenue in Kingston 20 and Santa…
Police have confirmed that 22-year-old Janise Baugh from May Pen in Clarendon has been found. The Jamaica Constabulary Force yesterday sought the public’s help in locating Baugh, adding that she was seen last on the University of the West Indies Mona campus where she attends school. When The Beacon contacted the Mona Police Post this…
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said its officers seized an illegal gun and arrested two persons at Oyster Drive in Rocky Settlement, Clarendon, yesterday, October 1. It explained that, based on reports, police conducting special operations between 5am and 7:30am searched a house and found the .357 Magnum pistol, which was wrapped in a black…
The six-year-old boy who died after flood waters swept him away in the Mount Claire area of Clarendon yesterday (October 1) has been identified as Dajahne Pennant from Oliver Gardens in May Pen. The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said, according to reports from the May Pen Police, Dejahne was on way home with a 13-year-old…
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said a man who is suspected of mowing down a group of persons on Regent Street, Kingston, turned himself in at Central Police Station about mid-day yesterday, October 1. “The suspect will be questioned in the presence of his lawyer,” the JCF said, adding that investigations are continuing. The JCF…
Amid report that two female tourists were sexually assaulted at gunpoint in their room at Riu Reggae Hotel in Montego Bay, St James, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has declared that the safety of visitors is still a top priority. It said: “The Police High Command is giving the assurance that visitor safety and security…
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said 25-year-old Shanique Burke, otherwise called Musky, has been missing since Monday, September 24. She is from Limestone Close in Spanish Town, St Catherine. The JCF said: “She is of a dark complexion, slim build, and is about 165 centimetres (5 feet 5 inches) tall.” It added: “Reports from the…
Reports reaching The Beacon are that the security guard from Negril, Westmoreland, who was reported missing has been found. The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), in a recent statement, said someone reported 23-year-old Tayvan Tennant missing. A person purported to be Tennant contacted The Beacon via Facebook to say he was reported missing while he was…
