TEN PERSONS CHARGED FOR BREACHES UNDER THE DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT ORDER
The Police charged ten persons for breaches of the the Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 2) (Amendment) (No.2) Order, 2020 on Thursday, April 02, the first night of the island-wide curfew.
Among the group is 37-year-old Dayne Mitchell of Penso Street, Kingston who was seen on Wednesday, April 01, in a viral social media video stating his refusal to comply with the Order.
The others persons charged are:
· Maurice Dunham of White Hall, Westmoreland,
· Cecelia Palmer of Sandy Bay, Hanover,
· Okeave McIntosh of Central, Lucea, Hanover,
· Shane Thompson of Prosper Road, Lucea, Hanover,
· Elvis Jones of Sandy Bay, Hanover,
· Ryan Mckoy of Mount Peace, Hanover,
· Denton McIntosh of Malcolm Heights, Lucea, Hanover,
· Jordane Fletcher of Rejoin, Hanover, and
· Elvis Clarke of Kingsvale, Hanover.
Scores of persons were warned for prosecution and cooperated. Absolutely no homeless persons were arrested anywhere in the country.
Persons are reminded to comply with the nightly all-island curfew that from 8:00p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Failure to comply may put others at risk of contracting the coronavirus and can result in actions taken against a non-compliant individual.
Let’s work together to prevent the spread of COVID-19 so we can keep you safe.
