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Court hears ... LOVE-SICK MAN STEALS WOMAN'S VIBRATORS
Rasbert Turner, STAR Writer
A St Catherine man accused of breaking into a woman's house and stealing items, including two vibrators, was remanded in the Spanish Town Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday.
He is Ricardo Knowles from Portmore.
When the matter came up for mention in court, there was suppressed laughter by persons attending the sitting.
After the allegations were read in court, Resident Magistrate Ann-marie Nembhard ordered that the accused man be remanded until June 18, when the matter will be tried.
Stolen items
The court heard that on three occasions since January, the accused broke into the complainant's house and stole items of clothing, including panties, perfume, pillow cases and other personal effects.
It was also revealed that the man had mentioned to the complainant before that he had an undying admiration for her and would stop at nothing to get to her.
Things took a turn for the worse in early April when he broke in and stole two vibrators and left a note under the pillow of the complainant.
She took the note to the police and compared the writing with an earlier one that he had written to her expressing his admiration.
An investigation was launched which resulted in the accused man being charged with housebreaking and larceny.
Firearm owner accused of shooting at wife gets bail
A man who allegedly used his licensed firearm to shoot at his wife was granted bail in the sum of $250,000 when he appeared in the Spanish Town Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday.
He is Humphrey Barriffe of McCooks Pen, St Catherine.
When the matter came up in court, the accused man's lawyer, Earl Hamilton, made a successful bail application.
He told the court that Barriffe was not a flight risk and that he cooperated fully with the investigations and would return for his trial.
Argument
Bail was granted on condition that he surrender his travel documents and appear in the Corporate Area Gun Court on May 3.
Allegations are that on April 6, 2014, about 7:45 p.m., the accused was at home with his family when an argument developed. The accused man reportedly drew his 9mm Glock pistol and fired three rounds at his wife.
The matter was subsequently reported to the Spanish Town police and Barriffe went to the station and was held. Following a question and answer session, he was charged with illegal possession of firearm and ammunition, assault at common-law and shooting with intent.
40 hours community service for assaulting girlfriend
Bjorn Burke, Staff Reporter
A man accused of bashing his girlfriend's head into a fence was sentenced to 40 hours of community service when he appeared before the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court on Tuesday.
He is Curtis Wint, charged with assault occasioning bodily harm.
After being asked by Senior Resident Magistrate Judith Pusey why he would do such a thing, Wint replied: "Me and her have an altercation."
Compensation
"How long you plan to spend in jail?" RM Pusey asked.
The sitting magistrate then turned her attention to the complainant, asking her if she had received any compensation for the pain and embarrassment Wint had caused her.
"Well, he can't pay for that," the complainant said.
"Yes, we can work it out." RM Pusey replied.
Subsequently, RM Pusey ordered the accused to do 40 hours of community service.
JPS to regularise electricity in Olympic Gardens, surrounding areas
As part of its ongoing drive to reduce the illegal use of electricity, the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) will be regularising electricity use by some consumers in sections of Olympic Gardens, Seaward Drive, and surrounding areas, commencing on May 5.
The communities are 440 Drive, Drewsland Phase 3, Seaward Drive, Top Olympic Way, Sterling Avenue, Top Balcombe Drive, Penwood and surrounding areas.
In a release, the JPS stated that it has been working in those areas for over a year, ensuring that the appropriate infrastructure is in place and promoting awareness among residents about the electricity regularisation exercise, which will involve the implementation of the Residential Advanced Metering Infrastructure (RAMI) system.
The company, the release stated, is now appealing to residents who have had their premises certified by the government electrical inspectorate, to complete the legalisation process by signing contracts.
JPS has been grappling with the problem of illegal usage of electricity through methods including operations to remove 'throw-ups', meter inspection, account audits and the implementation of anti-theft networks in sections of the island.
Late opening pays off for Ita Burnett
Ita Burnett explains why late evenings are a good time for sales. - Contributed
Ita Burnett adjusts one of her outfits on a mannequin in front of her stall. - Contributed
At a time when most people in her sector are battling traffic to go home, Ita Burnett is busy making her way to work.
When most have arrived home and are ready to spend time with family and friends, Burnett is busy opening her clothing stall in the still-bustling Half-Way Tree. To many, this may seem surprising, especially since most businesses that sell clothes do so during the days. But for Burnett, this represents an opportunity to capitalise on peak business hours.
"When I open at 5 p.m., people stop and buy from me, because all the other places selling clothing downtown Kingston and here in Half-Way Tree are closed, so patrons come here. People going to parties come straight from work, and if they can't go home and change, they stop here. We open this time of the evening and sell up to after midnight," she explained.
"I find that selling clothing didn't do well during the days ... because the sun is very hot, people don't stop to look at what you are selling," Burnett said, opening her stall minutes after five.
The 60-year-old primarily sells female clothing and occasionally offers men's wear. She sources most of her fashions from overseas and makes purchases based on customers' requests.
In 2004, Burnett approached JN Small Business Loans to upgrade her clothing stock. Using her furniture as collateral, she received a loan from the country's premier microfinance agency and continues to use their services.
JNSBL's General Manager, Philip Bernard, commends Burnett on maintaining her business.
"She has been a loyal client over the years. The fact that she works odd hours and has built a customer base speaks volumes about her dedication to do well. I am truly proud of her efforts and her emphasis on customer service. We, therefore, hope her business will continue to grow and, we will offer her continued support when called upon," he said.
Cops need help finding witness
Detectives attached to the Spanish Town Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) are seeking the public's assistance in locating a witness vital to a case before the court.
He is Alfred Slavery, otherwise called 'Mason', whose last known addresses are Old Hope Road, in Kingston 6, as well as Montego Bay, St James.
Slavery is to appear in the Supreme Court on Friday, May 16.
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Alfred Slavery is being asked to contact the Spanish Town CIB at 984-9757 or 886-1402, police 119 emergency number or the nearest police station.
Ras Sam Brown
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From his book Portrait of a Legend and other Folks.
PRIVATE PARTS DISPUTE CAUSES BEATING
A heated exchange about private parts resulted in a man being remanded into custody when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday.
Charged with unlawful wounding and assault occasioning bodily harm is Fabian Clarke of a Kingston address.
According to reports, Clarke assaulted the complainant causing her eyes to become swollen. He also cut her forehead after an argument developed, where he allegedly told the complainant about her private parts, she responded, and he allegedly attacked her.
"We live in the same area. Him describe me private part and mi seh back sumting to him and him attack me," the complainant told the court.
fighting
Clarke, however, refuted this stating, "I don't know her like that to say anything about her private parts."
Though admitting to hitting the complainant, he told the court that he did not cut her in the face, but instead, "we were fighting, a car was there and she hit in the car, and that's how she got the cut."
The very emotional complainant, however, refuted his allegations stating, "is multiple times him tump me inna mi face. Mi get four stitches, Your Honour."
Resident Magistrate (RM) Judith Pusey asked the accused, "Why do you think you shouldn't go to jail for this? To which he responded, "This is the first time anything like this ever happen to me!" to which RM Pusey asked, "Whatever happened to you? I don't see you with any injuries, she has the mark in her face."
The accused, in a bid to clarify, stated, "I meant getting into trouble with the law, Your Honour," to which RM Pusey quipped, "Well, if you tump people inna dem face, that's what happens."
Clarke was remanded into custody, and is to return to court on May 2 for sentencing.
Prison escapees probe under way
Chad Bryan, STAR Writer
Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Glenmore Hinds, has stated that the investigation into the two prisoners escape at the Horizon Adult Remand Centre on Spanish Town road on Sunday is well under way.
Yesterday, the senior cop sought to assure the public that the process of investigation had already started, despite the men remaining at large.
He also could not reveal at which stage the investigation had reached.
escaped
The two, 18-year-old Casheen Peart, otherwise known as 'Nine Star', of a Church Lane district in St Thomas, and 22-year-old Omar Creary of August Town, Kingston 6, escaped, a source revealed, after metal window louvres were removed from the front section of the facility, enabling them to breach the perimeter wall.
The source revealed that the incident took place sometime between 10:30 and 11 a.m. and that since then, security had been strengthened at the institution.
In the meantime, calls to the senior members of the Department of Correctional Services were unsuccessful as they were all out of office.
It was also discovered that one of the senior deputy officers was out conducting an investigation at the remand centre yesterday.
A team from the Criminal Investigation Branch also visited the location.
Ex-scrap metal employee awaits fate
A former employee of a scrap-metal business who is accused of stealing from that entity, while he was employed there, will have to wait a while longer before his fate is decided.
When the matter was called up in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court last Friday, the accused, Garette McLaughlin, did not enter a plea. He is charged with simple larceny.
The court was told that while McLaughlin was employed to the company, scrap metal valued at $1.2 million, which was under his jurisdiction, went missing.
The court, however, heard that additional statements were outstanding and should be before the court next week.
McLaughlin is to return to court on May 15.
Suspect in teens' death faces court
Launtia Cuffe, STAR Writer
The suspect in the murders of two 15-year-old boys had his matter set for preliminary hearing when he appeared in the Santa Cruz Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday.
Alton Baker of Thornton district, St Elizabeth, is set to reappear in court on August 7 on murder charges. He is charged with the murders of Ashnell Coke and Desrick Williams.
The bodies of the boys were discovered with multiple chop wounds in bushes in the Thornton district on January 9.
At the time when the murders were committed, Baker was out on bail in relation to another wounding incident in Manchester.
In addition, shortly before being charged for the murders, Baker was charged with wounding with intent following an incident on November 25 where he injured another man, who is also from Thornton.
Baker, who also appeared in court on the charge of wounding with intent, had that case set for mention on July 14.
Home-made firearms seized
One man has been taken into police custody following the seizure of two home-made firearms in separate incidents on Sunday.
The weapons were seized in Kentucky district, Bluefields, Westmoreland, and in south St Elizabeth, near Junction, on Sunday.
Reports from the Junction police are that about 6:20 a.m., they were alerted to the area by residents after explosions were heard. On their arrival, they conducted a search and the weapon found. No one was arrested in connection with the seizure.
And in Westmoreland, the Bluefields police said that they responded to a report of dispute between two men about 1 p.m. Upon their arrival, one of the men was searched and the firearm with a 12-gauge cartridge found in his possession.
He was taken into custody in connection with the seizure, however, his identity is being withheld pending further investigations, the police said.
Ex-cop on car theft rap gets June date
Rasbert Turner, STAR Writer
The trial of an ex-policeman who is being accused of selling a motor car that he rented four years ago is set to continue in the Spanish Town Resident Magistrate's Court on June 24.
Charged with larceny of motor vehicle is Delroy Haye of Portmore, St Catherine.
When the matter was called up yesterday, the Crown took the evidence of two of four witnesses and bound over two others, including the investigating officer, for the next hearing.
The Crown is leading evidence that in 2010, the accused rented a 2004 Toyota Altis valued at $1.4m from the owner for one week and failed to return it; all attempts to locate the complainant were unsuccessful.
It was revealed that calls to the number given by him went without an answer.
A report was made to the St Catherine South police and an investigation launched by Detective Constable Pavaul Brown.
The car was seen in Hanover in 2011 by police personnel, it was been driven by another man.
When accosted, the police was told that he bought the vehicle from the accused.
He was subsequently arrested and charged by the police and have made numerous court appearances where he has maintained his innocence.
Gunmen abduct 20 party patrons - Robbed and released after show
What was intended to be a night of fun turned out to be a nightmare for some patrons who attended an event at popular hotel in central Jamaica.
It is understood that about 20 patrons, who were on their way home after the event had ended, were held up at gunpoint by three gunmen who took them to a nearby abandoned building and proceeded to rob them of valuables, including cash, cell phones and jewellery.
"Di man dem hold on pon we an' tek we to this old building and lock we up. When dem push me and mi catty inna di building, is about nine other people we see inside deh. Afterwards, dem bring more people and lock dem up wid all a we," one of the victims recalled.
According to the victim, about 20 persons in total we taken to the location and all were robbed and then set free by their captors.
"Mi just glad say dem never harm none a we. The whole time mi a fret and a think bout mi two yute dem," the victim said.
The incident has been the hot topic among taxi operators and residents in the area and surrounding community.
The victim, who chose to remain anonymous, said he didn't report the incident to the police as he feared for his life and also felt ashamed.
Efforts to get a comment from a senior officer in the parish where the incident occurred proved futile up to press time last night.
Fire leaves family homeless
Gareth Davis Sr, Star Writer
Mayor of Port Antonio, Benny White, looking at burnt textbooks, where a house was destroyed by fire yesterday in Portland. - Gareth Davis
A family of four, including two 12-year-old boys, a minor, and her mother, are now homeless after fire gutted their three-bedroom house shortly after 1:30 p.m. yesterday at Folly in Port Antonio, Portland.
The origin of the fire is not yet determined, however, Donique Crooks, 23, is still fighting to come to grips with her loss, as nothing was salvaged during the raging inferno.
"I have lost everything," she said. "It is a three-bedroom board house, which was also occupied by my seven-year-old daughter and my twin brothers. My brothers are in Kingston attending a funeral and my daughter is still with a family member. No one was home during the blaze, and the children lost textbooks, some of which were rented, uniforms, shoes, and school bags. Everything went up in flames, and at this time I'm unsure as to my next move."
Mayor of Port Antonio, Benny White, has committed to assist the children with uniforms and school shoes.
A refrigerator, a four-burner gas stove, three double beds, a DVD player, a television set, a component set, electric iron, fan, dresser, and other furniture went up in flames. Firefighters, who arrived on the scene in a timely manner, were only able to carry out cooling- down operation. Loss is estimated at approximately $3 million and the house was not insured.
Two prisoners escape from Horizon
Casheem Peart
Omar Creary
Up to late last night, two prisoners who escaped from the Horizon Adult Remand Centre in St Andrew, had still not been recaptured.
The men, 18-year-old Casheen Peart, otherwise called 'Nine Star', of Church Lane district, St Thomas, and 22-year-old Omar Creary of August Town, Kingston 6, escaped after they made their way through a vent and breached the walls of the facility yesterday.
Police said Peart, charged with murder, is of brown complexion, slim build with a tattoo on his chest and shoulder. He also has pierced ears. He was last seen dressed in a white merino and a pair of plaid shorts.
Creary is of brown complexion, 183 centimetres (6 feet) tall and has scars on his lower and upper arms. He is currently serving a life sentence.
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Peart or Creary is being to contact the police 119 emergency number, Crime Stop at 311, or the nearest police station.
The public is also being advised that it is a criminal act, punishable under law to harbour a criminal and if caught, the full force of the law would extended to those individuals involved.
JUTC bus shot at, female passenger injured
A female passenger on a Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) sustained injuries after the bus was shot at on Saturday night.
According to reports, at about 9 p.m., the JUTC bus, which was laden with passengers, was plying the Greater Portmore to Kingston route when the incident happened.
In a release to the media, Minister of Transport, Dr Omar Davies, condemned the shooting stating, "the shooting was nothing other than an act of terrorism".
This is the most recent in a series of attacks against the bus company, following the introduction of its new sub-franchise system, which commenced on April 8.
Earlier this month, persons threw stones at two JUTC buses resulting in the shattering of windscreens.
VENDOR, HAIRDRESSER IN CUSTODY FOR GANJA
André Williams, STAR Writer
Two Jamaicans, a vendor and a hairdresser, who were held with more than 60 pounds of ganja in Guyana last Monday, were remanded when they appeared in the Georgetown Magistrate's Court late last week.
Benjamin Isaiah Carrington, a 27-year-old vendor of Kingston, and Tamara Nicola Douglas, a 31-year-old hairdresser of Silverstone, Portland, were nabbed at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) allegedly for trafficking drugs.
According to http://ift.tt/1ixlJtJ, both accused appeared in court to respond to separate charges of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.
not guilty
Allegations are that on April 21 at the CJIA, Carrington had 15.454 kilograms (33.84 lbs) of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking, while Douglas, the police alleged on the said date at the airport, had in her possession 12.272 kilograms (26.88 lbs) of marijuana for trafficking purposes.
According to reports, both defendants pleaded not guilty and submitted bail applications through their lawyer, Madan Kissoon.
Kissoon, who urged the court to consider bail for the accused, contended that no substance was found on the persons of neither Carrington nor Douglas, however, prosecutors argued that both defendants confessed in writing that they were the ones who packed their suitcases without any assistance.
The chief magistrate upheld the objections of the prosecution and remanded Carrington and Douglas to prison. The case will be called again on May 28.
Three suspects held in Thompson Pen murder
Rasbert Turner, STAR Writer
Investigators in St Catherine have now charged all three persons suspected in the murder of a man two months ago at Old Road in Thompson Pen, Spanish Town.
Those charged have been identified as Omar Davis, otherwise called 'Juke', Jarado Grant, otherwise called 'Rado', and Nathan Grant, all of Thompson Pen addresses.
Nathan was charged by the police last Wednesday with murder after he was held by police personnel who went in search of him following the incident.
The men are charged with the February 10, 2014, murder of Dave Walthan of Old Road, who was approached and shot by the three men all armed with guns.
Investigators said that Nathan, along with the other two accused persons, will appear in the Gun Court sometime this week.
Court hears...MOM STABBED WHILE BATHING BABY
An enraged babyfather who has been accused of attacking and stabbing the mother of his child while she was giving the baby a bath, had his bail application turned down yesterday in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court.
Charged with wounding is Oshane Parks, who pleaded guilty with explanation.
Parks began his explanation by starkly refuting the allegations against him that were read out in court.
"Your honour we had an argument and I was packing to leave. She came and started to take away my things that I was packing, then she say alright she ago a town so mi say, carry the baby with yuh. She say to me say why mi must carry the baby and the father is here. So mi tell her leave the baby with your sister then," he said.
The court was told that while the complainant was bathing the child, Parks appeared and started to stab her all over causing serious injuries to her upper body and also her right arm.
The court heard that the complainant was stabbed repeatedly even with the baby clutching to her hand.
ridicule him
Resident Magistrate Georgiana Fraser asked the accused, "Suppose the knife had slipped and stabbed the child?"
Parks did not directly answer the question he was asked, and preceded to tell the court that his baby mother returned and began to ridicule him.
He said, "Your Honour is not so it go. She start trouble me and then she touch me and I saw the knife on the bed and I took it up and used it."
Georgiana Fraser told the accused that before bail can be considered she needs to know a few things because she did not get from him that he was attacked or acted in self defence.
RM Fraser said, "I need to know the complainant's current status or to see if the charges will be upgraded to murder. If it is that her condition has worsened."
Parks fingerprints were taken on his previous court appearance and he is to return on April 29.
BEWARE OF SCAMMERS - Khago
Khago
Diandra Grandison, Staff Reporter
Dancehall/Reggae artiste, Khago, is warning other entertainers to be vigilant about the security of their identity on social networking sites, after falling prey to scammers on Facebook.
Khago told THE STAR that it was brought to his attention that unscrupulous persons have created Facebook pages under the pretence that they were being operated by him and have collected monies from promoters on his behalf for show bookings.
"It's been going on for a while, but by touring now promoters are saying that dem send money to people all the time for shows around di world, but I don't know anything about it," he said.
Although he's unable to provide an exact figure of the amount of money he has lost, Khago revealed to THE STAR that to his knowledge he has lost close to one million dollars due to the scam.
The artiste is imploring other entertainers to be wary of these scammers and to ensure that their fans are made aware of their official Facebook pages.
Khago's official Facebook pages are 'Khago Bazzle' and 'Khago Real Page' and he can be reached through his manager Flex at (876)-378-1549 and (876) 867-9132 for bookings.
Despite his misfortune however, Khago told THE STAR that he recently returned from tour and is ready for action this summer.
Khago fans can listen out for his new singles Hold It Down, Love Me Like This and Fire.
Man accused of killing vendor remanded
Neville Lewis, the man who is accused of killing the 84-year-old newspaper vendor in downtown Kingston last year was again remanded in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court on Thursday.
Lewis who had confessed that a 'spirit' entered his body and caused him to kill the elderly woman is to return to court on June 5, for a preliminary hearing.
A psychiatric evaluation done on Lewis had indicated that he is fit to plea.
Dead is Sylvia Sewell, from Hanna Town, Kingston. She was attacked on May 30, at the intersection of Beckford and Orange streets.
Allegations are that the elderly newspaper vendor was hacked to death by Lewis believed to be of unsound mind after he allegedly asked her for money and she refused.
The accused was reportedly set upon by an angry mob, but was rescued by private security personnel.
Sewell had sold The Gleaner and THE STAR for more than 30 years.
Crime prevention tips for females
The Police are advising members of the public, particularly women to be extra vigilant when operating in public. This advisory came against a sharp increase in robberies against females.
These incidents often occur at home, Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and in shopping centres and plazas, a release from the communication arm of the police force stated.
According to the release below are some tips that are to be observed:
ROBBERY
1. When Shopping
Avoid walking with too many bags, as you may become a target.
Trust your instincts - if you sense trouble, try to get to a safe location.
Show confidence - walk at a steady pace, keep your head up and avoid carrying lots of packages- as this can make you look defenceless and divides your attention.
Don't look like an easy target - robbers want someone who will provide the least resistance. If you look like you know where you are going, walk with your head up and eyes alert, you will most likely be left alone.
Be observant. Do not walk and use gadgets.
Remain alert and observe people around you. Know who is walking behind and in front of you. Things to watch for include suspicious persons or vehicles, people who are wearing inappropriate clothing for the weather (ex. A long Trench coat in the middle of summer), and people just loitering around.
See other tips next week in THE STAR
Gregory Isaacs, John Holt
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The late Mr Gregory Isaacs with Mr John Holt, backstage at the International Year of the Rasta Child Benefit Concert, Kingston, Jamaica, 1979.
Photograph © Lindsay Oliver Donald.
from his book Portrait of a Legend and Other Folks
New Single "No Sleep" From Sammy J
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Matie fight stops traffic
Horace Fisher, Star Writer
May Pen, Clarendon, was plunged into high drama Wednesday afternoon, after a love triangle ended in a fist fight between two men, who caused a traffic jam as they battled each other over a 30-year-old woman in the town centre.
The drama unfolded after a 34-year-old man and a 50-year-old correctional officer both turned up at the same time to pick up their 'browning' at the Bargain Village Plaza, and neither would relent.
frightened woman
According to police report, the correctional officer, after travelling from Spanish Town, St Catherine, was just in time to see what he thought was his, 'one and only' getting into a white Toyota Corolla motor car.
The enraged warder used his car to block the path of the other motorist, and proceeded to pull the frightened woman from the vehicle.
However, the Corolla driver, also in a rage, emerged from his car, armed with a lug tool, and both men began trading blows on each other. The two warring maties, who drew a large crowd of onlookers, were eventually parted by a passing policeman.
laugh and jeered
"I was patrolling inside the plaza and I see this crowd so I went over to look what was happening. To my surprise, nuh two big men a fight, guess over what - a woman," the policeman told The Weekend Star. "Me just handcuffed them together and marched them down to the station with people a laugh and jeered them all the way."
The cop said both men are booked for the May Pen Resident Magistrate's Court on May 16. They are charged with malicious destruction of property arising from damages to a 2014 VW Amarak pickup truck that was parked nearby.
"Suppose you see how the two fools mash up the man new van. It's about $200,000 worth of damage them cause, and to make matters worse, even the woman a laugh after them," the lawman added.
Dr Ford gets $1m bail
One million dollar bail was granted to prominent medical doctor, Jephthah Ford, when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday.
Ford is charged with perverting the course of justice, and is to return to court on May 9.
The court heard that Ford offered to bribe a policeman to drop a case against two Surinamese men from whom US$533,284 was seized.
Prosecutors say Ford offered the bribe during a meeting with the investigating officer.
He allegedly offered the cop 40 per cent of the money seized if he prevented the matter involving the Surinamese from going to court.
As a condition of his bail, Ford is to report to the St Andrew North police three times per week and surrender his travel documents.
Two women shot in drive-by
Bjorn Burke, Staff Reporter
U to late last night, police were still unable to give a motive for yesterday's shooting of two women, one fatally, off Waltham Park Road, St Andrew.
Two women were shot in a drive-by shooting.
The dead woman has since been identified as 49-year-old Dorraine Brown, otherwise called 'Mumma'. Police have declined to release the injured woman's identity.
unknown assailants
According to the police's Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Brown was fatally shot at approximately 7:10 a.m. by unknown assailants while standing outside her business place at 33 Lane off Waltham Park Road.
Reports are that men travelling in a motor car reportedly drove up, opened fire, killed Brown, and injured the other woman.
The unidentified woman was subsequently rushed to hospital where she was treated and released.
Supreme Ventures extends sale period for Super Lotto game
As of this week, Supreme Ventures Limited has extended the sale period for the Super Lotto game. The game's new pool closure time is 8:20 p.m., shifting from 7:50 p.m.
In addition, the Super Lotto draw will now take place live in Jamaica at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, moving from the Dominican Republic, where it has been since the game started in 2009.
Commenting on the latest developments, Sonia Davidson, vice-president of Group Corporate Communications at Supreme Ventures, said: "Super Lotto has created thousands of super-millionaires and as more persons catch wind of this, they are playing the game. We had to move the pool closure time to later in the night, in order to give players more time after work to get their wagers in the pool."
Super Lotto is a multi-jurisdictional game that currently spans nine countries worldwide. Sales from these participating jurisdictions fund the advertised jackpot. Winnings are paid out after all applicable taxes are paid in each of the participating countries.
1,000 pounds of illegal connections removed from Flankers
Workmen observe some of the illegal wires before taking them down. - Contributed
JPS crews working in collaboration with members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force removed 1,000 pounds of illegal connections and discovered 12 cases of street light tampering in Flankers, St James, on Saturday.
Street light tampering is one of the primary causes of malfunctioning street lights in the community, as well as others which are served by the Residential Advanced Metering Infrastructure (RAMI).
During the operation, seven arrests were made, bringing the number of arrests for the illegal abstraction of electricity since the start of the year to 185. The operation took place in the Industrial, Pele Street, Providence, Church Hill Lane, Codac Street and McKenzie Drive sections of the community.
Earlier this month, 18 persons were brought before the Linstead Resident Magistrate's Court, for illegal abstraction of electricity.
Thirteen pleaded guilty and were fined $150,000 each.
The other five are to be tried on August 11, 2014.
Persons wishing to report theft, including street light breaches, may send a text message to 292-7483 (CYA RITE), or send an email to: stoptheft@jpsco.com.
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