The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said a second suspect has been charged in relation to the murder of Lorenzo Thomas at Cassava Piece district in St Andrew on June 5. He is 23-year-old Andre Hinds, a labourer from Cassava Piece. Hinds is charged with Murder, Conspiracy to Murder, Arson, Shooting with Intent, Illegal Possession of…
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Entertainer’s son charged with murder in Cassava Piece
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said the 16-year-old son of a Dancehall entertainer has been charged with Murder following an incident this month in Cassava Piece, St Andrew. The minor, whose identity cannot be legally disclosed in this instance, is also charged with Conspiracy to Murder, Illegal Possession of Firearm, Illegal Possession of Ammunition, Arson,…
Curfews extended in Cassava Piece, Gregory Park
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has announced the extension of curfews imposed last week in sections of Gregory Park in St Catherine and Cassava Piece in St Andrew. They have been extended until 6 o’ clock tomorrow evening, June 11. The curfew in Cassava Piece was imposed initially on June 7, while that in Gregory…
No peace in Cassava Piece – curfew imposed
Following a series of fatal and non-fatal shootings in the Cassava Piece area of St Andrew, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has imposed a curfew in the area. The curfew started at 6 o’ clock this evening (June 7) and will remain in effect until 6 o’ clock Saturday evening, the JCF said. It added…
Cops appeal for Mavado to surrender
The Constant Spring police have issued a public appeal for Dancehall artiste David ‘Mavado’ Brooks from Norbrook in St Andrew to report to the station by midday tomorrow, June 6. It also said the artiste is a ‘person of interest’. “The police believe he can assist with an ongoing investigation,” said the Corporate Communications Unit…
Suspect held after Mavado escapes gunshots
Police said a suspect has been taken into custody as they intensify their probe into the circumstances under which Dancehall artiste Mavado was prompted to flee the Cassava Piece community of St Andrew amid a hail of bullets on Saturday morning, June 2. The artiste, whose real name is David Brooks, is native of the…