Man Charged in Relation To Viral Brawl in St Ann
MAN CHARGED IN RELATION TO VIRAL BRAWL IN ST ANN
One of several men involved in the ‘Zemi Seh’ brawl in St Ann has been charged. He has been identified as 43-year-old Dave Taylor of Hartsdale Road, New York in the Unites States of America.
The St Ann Police charged Taylor for the offence of Unlawful Wounding following investigations into an incident at the party. He was granted bail on Thursday, August 13 in the sum of $1 million JMD.
Reports are that during the event, there was a confrontation between a group of men and two teen boys. The teens were injured. Taylor was later identified as one of the men involved and he was subsequently arrested while trying to flee the country. He was placed on identification parade and was pointed out and later charged.
As part of his bail conditions, Taylor was ordered to surrender all travel documents and warned not to interfere with any witnesses. He is also required to report to the Constant Spring Police Station weekly.
Taylor is scheduled to reappear in court on Tuesday, September 22.
Operation Iron Shield Strengthens Public Safety in Police Area Four
OPERATION IRON SHIELD STRENGTHENS PUBLIC SAFETY IN POLICE AREA FOUR The Area Four Police are reaping the rewards of more intensified and targeted operations under the Operation Iron Shield initiative, which has been underway since Sunday, June 14. This robust operation spans all divisions within Area Four, which includes the St Andrew South, St […]
Hudson Powers Through Technical Trouble with 10.80-Second Run
HUDSON POWERS THROUGH TECHNICAL TROUBLE WITH 10.80-SECOND RUN
Despite a technical setback, Detective Sergeant Andrew Hudson completed a blistering 10.80-second run in his first race at the Drag Rivals event at Vernamfield, Clarendon, earlier today.
Hudson, the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s One Force for Good Ambassador, entered today’s competition with momentum following a record-setting qualifying run on Friday, August 7, when he lowered his previous personal best of 10.7 seconds to an impressive 10.265 seconds in his 2001 Honda Integra.
However, during his 10 Class race today, a mechanical issue affected the vehicle’s performance when a hose connecting the turbocharger to the engine became disconnected.
According to the technical team lead, the boost hose connecting the engine to the intercooler had burst, resulting in a loss of power to the vehicle. Despite the setback, Hudson maintained his composure and completed the run in 10.80 seconds.
The technical team lead further noted that the vehicle was still able to complete the run despite the loss of power, adding that the outcome could have been different had the hose remained securely connected.
Hudson’s day on the track is not over. He is set to return shortly for a grudge race, which will determine his progression in the competition.
With more than 20 years of motorsport experience, the veteran racer remains focused on representing the JCF’s “Race at the Track, Not on the Roads” campaign, reinforcing the message that speed belongs in a controlled racing environment.
With another opportunity ahead, Hudson will return to the track determined to put the technical setback behind him and continue showcasing the skill, experience and passion that have defined his motorsport journey.
Westmoreland Man Charged Following Domestic Dispute
WESTMORELAND MAN CHARGED FOLLOWING DOMESTIC DISPUTE
Sleuths assigned to the Westmoreland Policing Division have arrested and charged 49-year-old Brion Goodall, otherwise called ‘Max,’ a welder of Strathbogie District, Westmoreland, with Wounding with Intent following an incident at his home on Sunday, August 9.
Reports are that at about 3:00 p.m., Goodall and a relative were allegedly involved in an argument concerning the visit of the relative’s friend to their home. The dispute reportedly escalated into a physical altercation, during which Goodall allegedly used a machete to inflict chop wounds to the relative’s head and neck.
The complainant subsequently collapsed along the roadway and was transported to the hospital, where he was treated and admitted in serious but stable condition.
A report was made to the police, and the scene was visited and processed.
Goodall later turned himself in at the Savanna-la-Mar Police Station. He was subsequently charged after being implicated in the complainant’s statement.
His court date is being finalised.
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