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Three men were shot and killed by police along Mandela Highway in St Catherine on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred shortly after midday. According to preliminary reports, the men were travelling in a Honda Fit motor car when they were intercepted by law enforcement. In the aftermath of the shooting, the westbound lane of Mandela Highway, near the entrance to the PJ Patterson Highway, has been closed to traffic. As a result, the eastbound lane has been converted to accommodate two-way traffic. Motorists are urged to proceed with caution, follow the instructions of traffic authorities, and anticipate minor delays while…

Police investigators believe a domestic dispute may have contributed to the horrific killing of a 29-year-old teacher and her 14-year-old daughter at their home in Mount View Estate, Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Thursday afternoon. The victims have been identified as Tara Pinnock, a primary school teacher in Portmore, and her daughter Talia Wright, a student at a St Catherine high school. According to Senior Superintendent Hopton Nicholson, head of the St Catherine North Police Division, officers were alerted shortly after 1:00 p.m. to the gruesome discovery. Both mother and daughter were found suffering from multiple stab wounds, and their…

Police have identified the man who drowned after reportedly jumping from a moving police vehicle into the Rio Cobre while crossing the Flat Bridge in St Catherine on Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as 73-year-old Melton Smith, a farmer from Mickelton Meadows in Linstead. According to police reports, Smith was a suspect in a case of alleged abduction and carnal abuse. He was being transported from Linstead to Spanish Town when, upon reaching the vicinity of the Flat Bridge, he allegedly jumped from the service vehicle and plunged into the river below. Efforts to rescue him proved unsuccessful, and…

Four men were fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with police in Linstead, St Catherine, late Wednesday night. Reports indicate that the men were believed to be connected to an earlier shooting in Guys Hill, St Catherine, which left one person dead and another injured. Law enforcement sources say the suspects were intercepted by police along the Linstead bypass as they attempted to flee the scene of the initial attack. According to police reports, the men allegedly opened fire on the officers, prompting a shootout in which all four were killed. THE BUSINESSMAN WHO WAS FATALLY SHOT IN GUYS HILL…

Veteran broadcaster Barrington “Barry G” Gordon, also know as “The Boogie Man”, celebrated for his dynamic voice and infectious energy that captivated audiences across Jamaica, passed away on October 29 at the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital in Westmoreland. He was 70 years old. His passing was confirmed by his longtime friend of 50 years, Michael Chambers, who stated that pneumonia was the cause of death. Barry G began his illustrious broadcasting career in the late 1970s after graduating from Kingston College, joining the staff of the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC). He quickly rose to prominence with popular programmes such as The Boogie…

Dantay Brooks, the son of dancehall icon Mavado, has once again found himself in legal trouble after being charged with several firearm-related offences. Reports indicate that Brooks was charged on Wednesday with assault at common law, unlawful wounding, possession of a prohibited weapon, and using a prohibited weapon to commit a scheduled offence. According to sources close to the investigation, Brooks is also under probe in connection with another firearm-related incident. The current charges are linked to an alleged incident that took place in Cassava Piece, St Andrew, near an area known as ‘Pon Di Gaza’, around 9:30 p.m. on…

A woman was brutally chopped to death in Rose Hill, St. Andrew, on Tuesday, in what investigators believe may have been the result of a love triangle. The deceased woman has been identified as Sashana Shaw. According to police reports, preliminary investigations suggest that Shaw’s former partner may be responsible for the attack. Emergency responders, including the police and members of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, were called to the scene, where Shaw’s body was discovered over a precipice. Her teenage daughter, who was also attacked, was found suffering from multiple chop wounds and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.…

A tense late night confrontation between police and armed men along the Linstead Bypass in St. Catherine ended in a deadly exchange of gunfire, leaving three suspects dead and two police officers injured. According to reports, around 10:30 p.m., police intercepted a white Toyota Axio with five men on board. When signalled to stop, the occupants allegedly opened fire on the officers, sparking a fierce gun battle. During the exchange, two members of the police force were shot. One was treated and released, while the other remains hospitalised in stable condition. Three of the gunmen were also struck and later…

A viral video has been making rounds on social media shows popular Jamaican TikToker Rosealee involved in a heated altercation with another female at what appears to be a hotel. The minute-long clip, which surfaced late Sunday night, captures Rosealee and the unidentified woman in an heated argument that quickly turned physical. In the footage, guests can be seen trying to separate the two. Eyewitnesses claim the dispute started over a personal disagreement that allegedly escalated during a weekend social event at the venue. It’s unclear what triggered the confrontation. Rosealee was not alone at the time of the incident.…

A St. Elizabeth police officer who was reportedly battling mental health challenges was found dead at his home on Wednesday afternoon in what appears to be a case of suicide. The deceased has been identified as Constable Arnold Wilson, who was attached to the Half-Way Tree Police Station in St. Andrew. He lived in Williamsfield District, St. Elizabeth. According to reports, around 5:30 p.m., a neighbour discovered Constable Wilson’s body hanging from an ackee tree in his yard and immediately raised an alarm. The police were called to the scene, where they confirmed that the constable had a rope tied…