Category Complainant/ Victim Case Summary Recommendations Fatal Shooting Othniel Robinson On Thursday June 18, 2015, at about 8:39 p.m. Othniel Alphanso Robinson was fatally shot by police officers from the Central Police Station whilst on mobile patrol and seized an illegal firearm. It is reported that officers were on mobile patrol duty. While driving on Harbour Street two men were seen which aroused the suspicion of the police. The said men on seeing the police ran off, pulled their firearms and opened fire at the police. Cons. fired five (5) rounds from his M16 rifle in the direction of said man. One of the men was shot and injured and a firearm was recovered from said injured man. The injured man (now deceased Othniel Alphanso Robinson) was taken to the Kingston Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Later on at the Kingston Central Police Station, the other man who was allegedly with the now deceased, was captured by the police. The Commission respectfully recommends that no criminal charges be laid or disciplinary action be taken against any of the concerned officers in relation to the fatal shooting of Othneil Alphonso Robinson. The file be forwarded to the Special Coroner. No Charge Fatal Shooting Everol McKenzie On Sunday the 18 th day of May 2014, about 1:00 p.m. a police party went to the home of the now deceased Everol McKenzie to apprehend him as he was a suspect in a case of Malicious Destruction of Property. On approaching the premises, the now deceased was seen, he looked in their direction, ran into his house and locked himself inside. The police called for him to exit his house but he refused. He eventually came out with a machete and a piece of steel and he advanced towards Constable who was nearest to him. Another Constable pulled his service pistol and fired two (2) warning shots to try to get the now deceased Everol McKenzie to drop his weapons. The now deceased continued to advance towards Constable with the machete still held in a chopping position. Constable retreated until he was against the fence and in fear for his life pulled his service pistol and fired two rounds in the direction of the now deceased who fell to the ground still clutching the machete. He was rushed to the Port Antonio Hospital where he was pronounced dead by Dr. Thin at 1:10 p.m. He was identified as Everol McKenzie o/c Ernie, 43 years old of the same address. There is no evidence to negative the police claim to self- defence. The Commission respectfully recommends that no criminal charges be laid or disciplinary action be taken against the concerned officers in relation to the fatal shooting of Everol Mckenzie. The file be forwarded to the Special Coroner. No Charge COMMISSION’S REPORTS DISTRIBUTION LIST SPANNING February 1, 2018 – February 28, 2018
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Category Complainant/
Victim
Case Summary Recommendations
Fatal Shooting Othniel
Robinson
On Thursday June 18, 2015, at about 8:39 p.m. Othniel Alphanso Robinson was fatally shot by police officers
from the Central Police Station whilst on mobile patrol and seized an illegal firearm. It is reported that officers
were on mobile patrol duty. While driving on Harbour Street two men were seen which aroused the suspicion of
the police. The said men on seeing the police ran off, pulled their firearms and opened fire at the police. Cons.
fired five (5) rounds from his M16 rifle in the direction of said man. One of the men was shot and injured and a
firearm was recovered from said injured man. The injured man (now deceased Othniel Alphanso Robinson) was
taken to the Kingston Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Later on at the Kingston Central Police
Station, the other man who was allegedly with the now deceased, was captured by the police.
The Commission respectfully
recommends that no criminal charges be
laid or disciplinary action be taken
against any of the concerned officers in
relation to the fatal shooting of Othneil
Alphonso Robinson. The file be
forwarded to the Special Coroner.
No Charge
Fatal Shooting Everol
McKenzieOn Sunday the 18
th day of May 2014, about 1:00 p.m. a police party went to the home of the now deceased Everol
McKenzie to apprehend him as he was a suspect in a case of Malicious Destruction of Property. On approaching
the premises, the now deceased was seen, he looked in their direction, ran into his house and locked himself
inside. The police called for him to exit his house but he refused. He eventually came out with a machete and a
piece of steel and he advanced towards Constable who was nearest to him. Another Constable pulled his service
pistol and fired two (2) warning shots to try to get the now deceased Everol McKenzie to drop his weapons. The
now deceased continued to advance towards Constable with the machete still held in a chopping position.
Constable retreated until he was against the fence and in fear for his life pulled his service pistol and fired two
rounds in the direction of the now deceased who fell to the ground still clutching the machete. He was rushed to
the Port Antonio Hospital where he was pronounced dead by Dr. Thin at 1:10 p.m. He was identified as Everol
McKenzie o/c Ernie, 43 years old of the same address. There is no evidence to negative the police claim to self-
defence.
The Commission respectfully
recommends that no criminal charges be
laid or disciplinary action be taken
against the concerned officers in relation
to the fatal shooting of Everol Mckenzie.
The file be forwarded to the Special
Coroner.
No Charge
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Fatal Shooting Mark
Hutchinson
On Friday July 15, 2011 at approximately 4:20 a.m., Mark Hutchinson o/c Rambo was fatally shot by police
officers when the police went to his house to serve a warrant to search his home at Hellshire Beach Portmore, St.
Catherine. A team of police officers from the St. Catherine South police division conducted a special operation in
Hellshire, St. Catherine. Acting on information the team armed themselves with a search warrant and proceeded
to the home of Mark Hutchinson on the Hellshire Beach, Portmore, St. Catherine. The police reported that upon
entering the premises they were greeted by gunfire when one of the bullet hit Constable in the chest area of his
ballistic vest. Hutchinson was seen standing inside the house when officers returned fire hitting him in the region
of his upper body and he fell. A firearm was recovered from him and when examined was found to be one (1) colt
.38 revolver serial number erased loaded with three (3) .38 rounds and three (3) .38 spent casings and one (1)
warhead. Hutchinson was taken to the Spanish Town Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The body was
then removed to Roberts Funeral Home for post mortem examination. There is no evidence to negative the police
claim to self-defence.
The Commission respectfully
recommends that no criminal charges be
laid or disciplinary action be taken
against any of the concerned officers in
relation to the fatal shooting of Mark
Hutchinson. The file be forwarded to the
Special Coroner.
No Charge
Fatal Shooting Damion
Davis
On Thursday August 27, 2015 at about 4:30 p.m. officers from the Hunts Bay police station were on mobile patrol
along Espuet Avenue when on reaching the intersection with North Anderson Crescent they saw a man who acted
in a suspicious manner. When accosted he allegedly pulled a firearm and fired on the police who returned the
gunfire. The man was hit and taken to KPH where he was pronounced dead. Ms. AS visited the scene and stated
that she was on her way from church and walking through KPH when she saw persons looking at a man who was
shot and injured. She went to look at the man and realized that it was her son whom she identified as Damion
Davis. A .357 Smith and Wesson revolver with 3 live rounds and 3 spent casings was recovered from the scene.
There is no evidence to negative the police claim to self-defence.
The Commission respectfully
recommends that no criminal charges be
laid or disciplinary action be taken
against any of the concerned officers in
relation to the fatal shooting of Damion
Davis. The file be forwarded to the
Special Coroner.
No Charge
Fatal Shooting Richard
Howell
A police team was under heavy gunfire in the Rivoli/Lauriston area of Spanish Town. That team had to be rescued
by support units from both the JCF and the JDF. Arising from that incident, on Thursday the 8th
day of December,
2011 at about 5:30 p.m. a team of police officers were on mobile patrol in the Monk Street area of Spanish Town
when they received information that one of the gunmen now deceased Richard Howell who had earlier engaged
the police in a shootout was at a named premises. On arrival at premises on Monk Street, the Police encountered a
girl who reportedly told them that she had been raped by a man fitting the description of the person they were
searching for. The police went to investigate at this location they accosted Richard Howell who pulled a firearm
from his waist band and opened gunfire at the police. The police party took evasive action. He was subsequently
shot and a .38 revolver with four (4) shell casings and two (2) live rounds were taken from him. Richard Howell
was taken to the Spanish Town Hospital where he was pronounced dead by a doctor on duty. There is no evidence
to negative the police claim to self-defence.
The Commission respectfully
recommends that no criminal charges be
laid or disciplinary action be taken in
relation to the fatal shooting of Richard
Howell. The file be forwarded to the
Special Coroner.
No Charge
Assault AKG On Monday, December 11, 2017 about 1:00 p.m. the complainant AKG was pulled over by police officers in Bull
Bay. His passengers were told to exit the 1991 Toyota Corolla he was driving. He was asked for his car papers
before the car was searched. The police officer asked for his car keys and he told him that his boss wanted to
speak to him. He said he did not want to speak to anyone and he told the police he could not give him the keys.
Two (2) more police officers joined the first officer and he was grabbed by the waist and hit three (3) times with a
baton. He was also kicked repeatedly. While being kicked he was speaking to his boss. He was then handcuffed
from behind. He was taken to Bull Bay Police Station in a police vehicle before going to Yallahs Police Station
where he received a ticket for operating a vehicle without road license. On repeated occasions since January 3,
2018 to February 6, 2018, the complainant expressed disinterest in the matter being investigated. He officially
signed a Withdrawal Form on February 6, 2018 expressing his desire for no further investigation to be conducted
regarding the matter.
The file is closed as the complainant is
unwilling to continue the matter. It is
hereby recommended that no criminal
charges be laid or departmental action
taken in respect of this complaint.
No Charge
Assault AM On March 28, 2014 the complainant AM alleged that two police officers entered the store that he was employed
located at Pier View Complex, Ocho Rios and assaulted him. He stated that he witnessed two police officers
assaulting a man and attempted to record it on his cellular phone. He stated that the police officers held him
against his will, inside the store assaulted him and took away his phone. The phone was returned to him at the
Ocho Rios Police Station after he went there and retrieved it. The complainant requested that the police officers
return to his place of employment and apologized to him. Mr. M posited that the police officers subsequently
issued him with an apology and as a result he is no longer interested in pursuing his complaint to INDECOM. Mr.
M wrote a letter to INDECOM informing of the apology that was issued to him and his desire not to pursue his
complaint any further.
The file is closed as the complainant is
unwilling to continue the matter. It is
hereby recommended that no criminal
charges be laid or disciplinary action
taken in respect of this complaint.
No Charge
Fatal Shooting Alvin Stern
& Jeavon
Moore
On Saturday August 17, 2013, at about 5:30 a.m., Alvin Stern o/c “Didi Rass” and Jeavon Moore o/c “Tee Jay”
was shot and killed during an operation in the Kingston Western Division. It is reported that a team of members of
the JCF and members of the JDF were conducting special operation in the Denham Town area in search of wanted
persons, stolen properties and illegal weapons. During the operation a team of six (6) police personnel went to
premises on Chestnut Lane. On arrival at the premises members of the team knock on the gate which was closed
and shouted police and proceeded to open it, when they were about to enter the premises, when Alvin Stern
pushed open a door and ran from inside a room with an object resembling a rifle in his hand and ran towards the
rear of the premises. The officers gave chase and the man jumped over a fence and ran onto an adjoining premises
located at Regent Street, where Jeavon Moore who was inside that premises opened gunfire at the officers. The
officers quickly took evasive action and Cons. who was in front opened gunfire from his service MP5 at him,
hitting him and he fell to the ground. Stern quickly sprung up from behind a wooden table with a rifle which he
used to open fire at the officers who again took evasive action and Cons. returned fire hitting him and he fell to the
ground. The officers then recovered one AK47 rifle loaded with a magazine and fourteen (14) live rounds 7.62
cartridges from beside Stern and a 9mm semi-automatic pistol loaded with an empty magazine from beside Moore.
Both injured men were rushed to the Kingston Public Hospital by the police where they were pronounced dead on
arrival at 5:35 a.m. There is no evidence to negative the police claim to self-defence.
The Commission respectfully
recommends that no criminal charges be
laid or disciplinary action be taken in
relation to the fatal shooting of Alvin
Stern and Jeavon Moore. The file be
forwarded to the Special Coroner.
No Charge
Fatal Shooting Nicholas
Freckleton
On Tuesday, October 22, 2013 about 12:30 a.m., patrons were in a bar when three men entered and held them up
at knife and gunpoint. It is alleged that one of the men pointed a gun at Constable who was off duty and a patron.
Constable challenged the men and they ran. Later that that morning it was discovered that men took an
unidentified man to the Linstead Hospital, dropped him off and drove away. It was discovered that the man was
shot and was pronounced dead. A few days later, Constableand other witnesses positively identified the man as
one of the persons who held them up. The unidentified man was later identified as Mr. Nicholas Freckleton.
There is no evidence to negative the police claim to self-defence.
The Commission respectfully
recommends that no criminal charges be
laid or disciplinary action be taken
against any of the concerned officer in
relation to the fatal shooting of Nicholas
Freckleton. The file be forwarded to the
Special Coroner.
No Charge
Fatal Shooting Joel Wynter On Monday September 5, 2011 at about 7:30 p.m. Joel Wynter was shot and killed in an alleged shoot out with
the concerned officers at Corn Piece Settlement, Hayes, and Clarendon. The Police reported that they were acting
on information that men were seen in the area with guns. On the arrival of the Police they saw a group of about
three (3) men and accosted them, the men opened gunfire which was returned by the Police. The men ran in
different directions and when the shooting subsided an unidentified man was found suffering from gunshot
wounds to his upper body. One .45 Colt pistol with a magazine containing three rounds was found beside him.
He was taken to the May Pen Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The body of the deceased was identified
on September 7, 2013 as that of Joel Wynter by his sister. There is no evidence to negative the police claim to self-
defence.
The Commission respectfully
recommends that no criminal charges be
laid or disciplinary action be taken in
relation to the fatal shooting of Joel
Wynter. The file be forwarded to the
Special Coroner.
No Charge
Fatal Shooting Horace
Manderson
On Thursday 24th day of January 2013 at about 1:10 p.m. Horace Manderson was shot and killed by the police on
5th Street off Marl Road Kingston. It is reported that the police received information from Police Control about a
spate of robberies committed by men travelling in a grey and black, Toyota, Mark II motor car. A marked police
unit from Kingston Central Police Division attempted to intercept the car. The car was signaled to stop but the
driver disobeyed the police instructions and shots were fired from the car. The police returned the fire. Other units
in the vicinity also engaged the motor car. A pursuit ensued after which the motor car crashed along the 5th Street
off Marl Road. Another shootout ensued during which one of the men was shot and injured. He along with the
other men who also suffered injuries were taken to KPH where he was pronounced dead. The other injured man
was treated and released in the custody of police officers. The third man was taken into custody. There is no
evidence to negative the police claim to self-defence.
The Commission respectfully
recommends that no criminal charges be
laid or disciplinary action be taken
against any of the concerned officers in
relation to the fatal shooting of Horace
Manderson. The file be forwarded to the
Special Coroner.
No Charge
Fatality Other Robert
Taylor
This report concerns the death of Robert Taylor who succumbed to injuries at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH)
following an accident wherein he fell and hit his head. It is reported that at approximately 6:20 pm a man was
committing a robbery in the South Parade bus terminus when the police intervened. In a bid to escape, the man
reportedly ran into a parked JUTC bus, he then fell and hit his head on the layby. He was subsequently accosted
by the police and was taken to the Kingston Public Hospital where he died. The Post-Mortem Report indicates that
he died as a result of blunt force trauma to the head. Constables were the officers present when the incident
happened. The now deceased was purportedly carrying out a robbery of Constable’s girlfriend when the incident
transpired. No evidence has been uncovered which refutes the version of the concerned officers which is also
supported by girlfriend of Constable and the person who was being robbed.
The Commission hereby recommends
that no criminal charges be laid or
disciplinary action be taken for the death
of Mr. Robert Taylor. It is further
recommended that the file be forwarded
to the Special Coroner for the
consideration of whether or not an
inquest ought to be held into the death of
Robert Taylor and the unidentified.
No Charge
Fatal Shooting Melvin
Johnson &
Javon Henry
This report concerns the deaths of Melvin Johnson and Javon Henry who were shot and killed by officers of the on
the 29th
day of June, 2013. The allegations are that two men, who were travelling on a motorcycle, robbed a
woman of her hand bag along Red Hill Roads. A radio transmission was issued through Police Control informing
them of the incident and giving them a description of the alleged perpetrators. Officers report that they saw a
motorcycle fitting the description given by police control. They allegedly intercepted the motorcycle which sped
away and subsequently engaged the officers in a shootout. During the shootout one of the men fell from the
motorcycle and a firearm was recovered from him. The second man was later found in a neighbouring community
suffering from gunshot wounds. They were both transported to the Kingston Public Hospital where they were
pronounced dead. This version is unanimously reported by all the officers; no contrary version was received.
The Commission hereby recommends
that no criminal charges be laid or
disciplinary action be taken. It is further
recommended that the file be forwarded
to the Special Coroner for the
consideration of whether or not an
inquest ought to be held into the deaths
of the Javon Henry and Melvin Johnson
No Charge
Assault CM Allegations are that on September 24, 2012 about 10:45 pm the complainant, CM, was driving his private vehicle
along the Morant Bay Main Road, when he was stopped by a policeman later identified as a Constable. He
recognized Constable as the same policeman who had stopped him two weeks prior. Cons. was also accompanied
by two other policemen. Mr. M alleges that he complied with the officers instructions and stopped his vehicle,
however, the officers behaved in an unprofessional manner and one of the officers in particular assaulted him with
pepper spray while he was sitting in his vehicle. He asserts further that the officer’s actions were unnecessary and
unprovoked. However, whilst Mr. M identified Constable as one of the officers who dealt unprofessionally with
him, there is no positive identification of the officer who allegedly pepper sprayed him nor was this officer
identified throughout the investigations. There is therefore no evidence upon which a charge may be laid against
any officer for the offence of assault.
In light of the foregoing, it is
recommended that no criminal charges
be laid, or be taken against the Constable
or any member of the Jamaica
Constabulary force for the allegations
that they assaulted Mr. M. The
Commission recommends that Constable
be reminded of his obligations under the
Jamaica Constabulary Law
Enforcement Code of Ethics and the
Jamaica Constabulary Force Code of
Conduct to deal courteously and
respectfully with all citizens.
No Charge
Assault AH Mr. H states he had an altercation with his girlfriend as a result of which the police came to his house on the
16th
day of September, 2011 and assaulted him. He states that he recognized one of the policemen as Constable
from the Lucea Police Station whom he knew very well. The other officer he did not know but later learnt was
Corporal. Mr. H explains that when the officers came to his house he asked them what they wanted; the officer
responded by slapping him on his face and punching him twice in his belly. Constable then allegedly grabbed him
by his neck and squeezed it. He was then arrested and taken to the Lucea Police Station where he was again
beaten by Constable. He was charged with assaulting a police officer and subsequently found guilty of this charge.
The complainant was examined by a medical practitioner five (5) days after the incident happened but no obvious
injuries were observed. The complainant has further indicated that he is not interested in furthering his complaint.
The Commission recommends that no
criminal charges be laid or disciplinary
action be taken.
No Charge
Fatal Shooting Vinroy
Butler Mr. Vinroy Butler was fatally shot by the police on 12
th day of November, 2011 by a team of officers from the
Old Harbour Police Station. The officers all indicate that at approximately 1:20a.m. they were on special patrol
duties in the Old Harbour area when, on approaching a night club, they saw a man acting suspiciously. They
accordingly attempted to accost the man who ran unto the premises of the night club. The police gave chase to the
said man who then drew a firearm from his waistband and fired shots at the police. The police, in defence of their
lives, returned gunfire at the man who fled over a wall and unto nearby premises. The man was later found
suffering from gunshot wounds with a .38 revolver beside him. He was taken to the Spanish Town Hospital where
he was pronounced dead. No contrary version has been received.
The Commission hereby recommends
that no criminal charges be laid or
disciplinary action be taken for the death
of Vinroy Butler. It is recommended that
the file be forwarded to the Special
Coroner for his consideration of whether
an inquest ought to be held into
circumstances which led to the death of
Vinroy Butler.
No Charge
Death in
Custody
Gauntlett
Redfin Mr. Gauntlett Redfin, an inmate at the Richmond Farm Adult Correctional Centre, died on the 3
rd day of
November, 2017 after a period of illness. It is reported that Mr. Redfin had been sick for some time and had been
seeing a doctor from 25th
day of February, 2017. On the 25th
day of October he was admitted to the Annotto Bay
Hospital, where he was released a few days later and again readmitted on the 31st day of October, 2017. Mr.
Redfin was recently diagnosed and died from complications therefrom. The Post Mortem examination and medical
records leading up to his death confirms this. No foul play was alleged or otherwise suspected in respect of Mr.
Redfin’s death.
The Commission hereby recommends
that no criminal charges be laid or
disciplinary action be taken against any
member of the security force or against
any correctional officer of the Tamarind
Farm Adult Correctional Centre, present
on duty when Mr. Redfin died. It is
recommended that the file be forwarded
to the Special Coroner for his
consideration of whether an inquest
ought to be held into this fatality.
No Charge
Death in
Custody
Rohan
Anthony
Wildman
Mr. Rohan Wildman, an inmate at the Spanish Town Police Station, died suddenly on the 28th
day of November,
2015. It is reported that Mr. Wildman sudden fell ill and was seen on the floor breathing heavily at about 2:45pm
on the day in question. He was immediately taken to the Spanish Town Hospital where he was pronounced dead at
3:02 p.m. The Post Mortem Report indicates that Mr. Wildman died as a result of Sepsis and Lumbar Pneumonia.
No foul play was alleged or otherwise suspected in respect of Mr. Wildman’s death.
The Commission hereby recommends
that no criminal charges be laid or
disciplinary action be taken against any
member of the Spanish Town Police
Station present on duty when Mr.
Wildman died. It is recommended that
the file be forwarded to the Special
Coroner for his consideration of whether
an inquest ought to be held into this
fatality.
No Charge
False
Imprisonment
Assault
Fatal Shooting Odain
Campbell
On Sunday, March 24, 2013, at approximately 1:55 a.m., officers were patrolling the Whitfield Town community
of Maxfield due to reported gun violence. When they approached Fitzgerald Avenue, two men exited a motorcar
and ran unto a premises. The police pursued these men and a shoot-out occurred. The now deceased was found
suffering from gunshot wounds. The other man escaped. A .38 Smith and Wesson revolver was recovered as well
as six spent casings.
There is no independent account to challenge the concerned officers’ account.
In these circumstances, the Commission
recommends no criminal charges or
disciplinary action for the death of Odain
Campbell.
The matter is referred to the Special
Coroner for his consideration.
No Charge
Mrs. IB
o.b.o KB
The complainant, Mr. B, states that he is being continuously harassed by the police. He recalls that on two
separate occasions in 2010 he was arrested and detained for a day without being charged. On the 1st day of
September, 2011, he was arrested and detained by the police, to include “Mr. M” His house was also searched and
a quantity of marijuana found in his parents’ room. Nothing was however found in his room. He was placed on an
identification parade and thereafter released on the 7th day of September, 2011. Mr. B explains further that he has
a cousin, who looks like him and who is close to him in age who was involved in wrong doing and is an alleged
murdered. He believes that he is being harassed by the police because of his resemblance to his cousin. There are
no records to substantiate the alleged initial detentions of the complainant in 2010 nor was the complainant able to
remember any of the dates he was purportedly arrested by the police, as a result no officers were identified
concerning those detentions. However, in respect of the detention on the 1st day of September, 2011, the police
contend that Mr. B was arrested on reasonable suspicion of Shooting with Intent in relation to an incident which
happened in Linstead. He was however released as he failed to match the description of the suspect in the incident
It is respectfully recommended that the
Commissioner of Police: Be advised of
the Commission’s findings that the
complainant, Mr. KB: was unlawfully
arrested on the 1st day of September,
2011; was unlawfully detained for a
period of seven (7) days from the 1st day
of September, 2011 without being
charged and the issue of bail was
considered.
Disciplinary
Action
Disciplinary
Action
• The complainant, TS alleges that:
On Friday, March 20, 2015, at approximately 3:30 a.m., he was a patron at a bar in Mandela Green, Green Island.
He was there with three of her friends. A man threw a bottle which hit him in the chest. He and his friends decided
to leave the bar. The complainant saw a marked police vehicle approaching them. This vehicle stopped in front of
the bar. There were two police officers inside the vehicle. He gives a description of both officers. He saw them a
car length away from him and looked at them for about three minutes. The officers began making enquiries of
persons present. The person who hit the complainant with the bottle was speaking to the police.
The complainant learnt that one of the officers was Constable. He went to the police and said to them, “Officer, I
am di one they fling the bottle and hit enuh and I am not in any violence.” The guy who flung the bottle at the
complainant then indicated that the complainant was the person “giving trouble”. Constable then grabbed the
complainant and took the complainant into custody. The complainant states that he did not resist the arrest. The
complainant contacted a friend on his cellular phone while being transported to the Green Island Police Station. At
the station, the complainant was not told why he was being arrested.
The complainant made a complaint to the station guard on duty. Constable told the complainant to desist from
making noise and and hit the complainant on the shoulder and elbow with a baton. The complainant was also hit
by him on his lower right leg. The complainant felt pain. One of the complainant’s teeth fell out when the officer
punched him in the mouth. This also caused the complainant’s phone to fall. The complainant requested that he
needed to go to the hospital and that he will be reporting Constable to INDECOM.
The complainant was treated at the hospital. Constable told the doctor that the complainant bit him on his right
finger. The complainant denies doing this. The station guard advised the complainant that there was a warrant for
his arrest. The complainant remained in custody until April 2, 2015.
In a further statement, the complainant indicates that the officer in the guard room saw Constable hit the
complainant. This officer is known to the complainant as “K”. Constable and another officer arrested the
complainant.
In these circumstances, the Commission
recommends no criminal action against
Constable of the Green Island Police
Station, however, the Commission
recommends to the Commissioner of
Police:
a) That a prima facie case exists that
Constable breached JCF Use of Force
Policy by using force in an excessive
manner;
b) Causes such internal disciplinary
proceedings as are fit and proper to be
instituted against Constable to determine
whether he committed the breach
described;
c) Advise the Commission whether such
proceedings will be instituted and if it
will, the contemplated nature of those
proceedings by Monday, May 28, 2018;
d) Where disciplinary proceedings in
respect of above is completed,
communicates the outcome of the
proceedings to the Commission within
fifteen days of its completion and
e) Be advised that the date of the
disciplinary proceedings is at the
Commissioner of Police’s discretion.
It is open to the complainant to seek civil
remedies for his broken tooth and
injuries.
TSAssault
Assault KM • The complainant, KM alleges that:
He is a truck driver of his own motor vehicle. He had an incident on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at the Mandeville
Police Station. The complainant was seeing the concerned officer for the first time, however, he has known the
other officer for approximately a year.
The incident began shortly before 8 p.m. when the complainant was in Clarkes Town in Mandeville. He saw two
police cars drove up. The police told him and others present, “Hands up” and searched all the men. Officer
searched the complainant and then handcuffed him and placed him in one of the police vehicles. The complainant
was being escorted into the station by an officer and an officer in khaki. The officer in the khaki hit the
complainant in the mouth twice and said, “Yuh a par wid Clarkes Town man dem weh shoot afta me, yuh mus
know if yuh dutty mumma can save yuh.” This policeman then punched the complainant in the belly. The
complainant heard someone call the policeman in khaki by name. The complainant felt pain and had a cut on the
inside of his mouth, and pain in his belly.
The complainant was charged with Wounding and was bailed. The complainant was went to the doctor for
treatment.
In these circumstances, the Commission
recommends no criminal action or
disciplinary action against the concerned
officer of the Mandeville Police Station.
No Charge
• The complainant, TS alleges that:
On Friday, March 20, 2015, at approximately 3:30 a.m., he was a patron at a bar in Mandela Green, Green Island.
He was there with three of her friends. A man threw a bottle which hit him in the chest. He and his friends decided
to leave the bar. The complainant saw a marked police vehicle approaching them. This vehicle stopped in front of
the bar. There were two police officers inside the vehicle. He gives a description of both officers. He saw them a
car length away from him and looked at them for about three minutes. The officers began making enquiries of
persons present. The person who hit the complainant with the bottle was speaking to the police.
The complainant learnt that one of the officers was Constable. He went to the police and said to them, “Officer, I
am di one they fling the bottle and hit enuh and I am not in any violence.” The guy who flung the bottle at the
complainant then indicated that the complainant was the person “giving trouble”. Constable then grabbed the
complainant and took the complainant into custody. The complainant states that he did not resist the arrest. The
complainant contacted a friend on his cellular phone while being transported to the Green Island Police Station. At
the station, the complainant was not told why he was being arrested.
The complainant made a complaint to the station guard on duty. Constable told the complainant to desist from
making noise and and hit the complainant on the shoulder and elbow with a baton. The complainant was also hit
by him on his lower right leg. The complainant felt pain. One of the complainant’s teeth fell out when the officer
punched him in the mouth. This also caused the complainant’s phone to fall. The complainant requested that he
needed to go to the hospital and that he will be reporting Constable to INDECOM.
The complainant was treated at the hospital. Constable told the doctor that the complainant bit him on his right
finger. The complainant denies doing this. The station guard advised the complainant that there was a warrant for
his arrest. The complainant remained in custody until April 2, 2015.
In a further statement, the complainant indicates that the officer in the guard room saw Constable hit the
complainant. This officer is known to the complainant as “K”. Constable and another officer arrested the
complainant.
In these circumstances, the Commission
recommends no criminal action against
Constable of the Green Island Police
Station, however, the Commission
recommends to the Commissioner of
Police:
a) That a prima facie case exists that
Constable breached JCF Use of Force
Policy by using force in an excessive
manner;
b) Causes such internal disciplinary
proceedings as are fit and proper to be
instituted against Constable to determine
whether he committed the breach
described;
c) Advise the Commission whether such
proceedings will be instituted and if it
will, the contemplated nature of those
proceedings by Monday, May 28, 2018;
d) Where disciplinary proceedings in
respect of above is completed,
communicates the outcome of the
proceedings to the Commission within
fifteen days of its completion and
e) Be advised that the date of the
disciplinary proceedings is at the
Commissioner of Police’s discretion.
It is open to the complainant to seek civil
remedies for his broken tooth and
injuries.
TSAssault
Assault DD • The complainant, DD alleges that:
On November 24, 2014, at approximately 5:20 p.m., he was travelling along Church Street in Montego Bay in the
parish of Saint James. After picking CW and her son, Mr. D was stopped by two police officers. Before being
stopped, “Blacka” told him that the police were coming so Mr. D drove off from where he was parked. One of the
officers who stopped him is Constable. He is stationed at Barnett Street. Mr. D learnt this from the traffic ticket.
Mr. D also provides a description of both officers.
The complainant indicates that motorists were complaining about the location that the officers stopped him. He
notes that Constable told him to stay where he (Constable) stopped him. However, the complainant moved his
vehicle to the left and parked. During that time, Constable had instructed the complainant to exit the vehicle with
his documents. The complainant indicated that when he was reaching for his documents, he felt a firearm pressed
against his neck. Constable then said, “Nuh stop mi fucking stop yuh! A lick wah lick dung police?” Constable
then reached through the window of the driver’s side and held on to the complainant’s collar. Constable was still
pressing the firearm against the complainant (with the other hand). Constable released the complainant after the
complainant indicated that he was coming out with his car documents. Constable indicated, “Yuh fucking lucky mi
never shoot. Yuh cyan deh lick afta police wid car?” The complainant asked, “How mi fi lick afta yuh wid car? Mi
just park di car.”
Constable gave the complainant two traffic tickets and returned the complainant’s car documents. The other
officer played no role in the incident.
In these circumstances, the Commission
recommends no criminal action or
disciplinary action against the concerned
officer of the Barnett Street Police
Station.
No Charge
Disciplinary
Action
In these circumstances, the Commission
recommends no criminal charges against
the concerned officers of the Lacovia
Police Station or any other member of
the Jamaica Constabulary Force.
The Commission recommends to the
Commissioner of Police:
a) That a prima facie case exists that the
concerned officers of the Lacovia Police
Station omitted vital information during
the investigation into the death of Deon
Johnson;
b) Causes such internal disciplinary
proceedings as are fit and proper to be
instituted to determine whether they
committed the breach described;
The Commission recommends to the
Commissioner of Police:
a) That a prima facie case exists that
concerned officer of the Black River
Police Station breached section 11 of the
INDECOM Act;
b) Causes such internal disciplinary
proceedings as are fit and proper to be
instituted to determine whether he
committed the breach described;
The matter is referred to the Special
Coroner for his consideration.
On September 9, 2011, INDECOM launched an investigation into the death of a mentally challenged man who
was allegedly shot and killed in Lacovia, Saint Elizabeth on Saturday, February 19, 2011. The investigation
revealed that the name of the mentally challenged man was Deon Johnson otherwise called ‘Ram Puss’ and ‘Jet’.
He was shot by Corporal after Johnson attacked him with a machete. Other persons had previously made reports
that Johnson had attacked them on the same day.
There is no cogent evidence on which a jury would find that the concerned officer unlawfully killed Johnson. As
such, the matter is referred to the Special Coroner for his consideration.
Deon "Ram
Puss"
Johnson
Fatal Shooting
Disciplinary
Action
In these circumstances, the Commission
recommends no criminal charges against
the concerned officers of the Lacovia
Police Station or any other member of
the Jamaica Constabulary Force.
The Commission recommends to the
Commissioner of Police:
a) That a prima facie case exists that the
concerned officers of the Lacovia Police
Station omitted vital information during
the investigation into the death of Deon
Johnson;
b) Causes such internal disciplinary
proceedings as are fit and proper to be
instituted to determine whether they
committed the breach described;
The Commission recommends to the
Commissioner of Police:
a) That a prima facie case exists that
concerned officer of the Black River
Police Station breached section 11 of the
INDECOM Act;
b) Causes such internal disciplinary
proceedings as are fit and proper to be
instituted to determine whether he
committed the breach described;
The matter is referred to the Special
Coroner for his consideration.
On September 9, 2011, INDECOM launched an investigation into the death of a mentally challenged man who
was allegedly shot and killed in Lacovia, Saint Elizabeth on Saturday, February 19, 2011. The investigation
revealed that the name of the mentally challenged man was Deon Johnson otherwise called ‘Ram Puss’ and ‘Jet’.
He was shot by Corporal after Johnson attacked him with a machete. Other persons had previously made reports
that Johnson had attacked them on the same day.
There is no cogent evidence on which a jury would find that the concerned officer unlawfully killed Johnson. As
such, the matter is referred to the Special Coroner for his consideration.
Deon "Ram
Puss"
Johnson
Fatal Shooting
Conduct
Unbecoming
BA • The complainant, BA alleges that:
She wrote to INDECOM stating that she was at the Montego Bay airport on December 28, 2015 when she was
approached by a male and her passport was requested. An alarm then went off as the complainant was going
through the security line. The complainant explained that the metal in her knee may have set off the alarm. The
complainant then interfaced with a female who said that she was from the Narcotics Division. This female
requested a urine sample from the complainant and indicated that the complainant would not be allowed to leave
until she gives the sample. The complainant also stated that this woman threatened to arrest her. As such, the
complainant gave the sample. The woman also rubbed her hands through the complainant’s hair. The complainant
indicates that the woman was not wearing gloves and this was a concern for the complainant. None of the persons
gave their names and the complainant was dissuaded by the female to speak to the supervisor.
Eventually, the complainant spoke to a female who gave her name and stated that she was the supervisor and this
person indicated to the complainant that she would have proceeded in the same manner. Officer identified the
male as Constable, however, the other female (who conducted the search) did not state her name. no badge
numbers were given for any of these officers.
In these circumstances, the Commission
recommends no criminal proceeding or
disciplinary action.
It is open to the complainant to seek civil
remedies.
No Charge
Harassment JM • The complainant, JM alleges that:
He is a higgler in the market. He does not indicate where this market is, however, he states that he has been selling
in the market for the past ten years. On August 12, 2011, at approximately 11:30 a.m., he was standing at the front
of the market with PB. The complainant indicates that he had no items selling at the time. An officer indicated that
he was going to the Parish Council to “mash up” their things in the market. He also told the complainant that if
there complainant is still in town, he is going to arrest the complainant and “plant gunshot” in the complainant’s
pocket.
The complainant saw this officer once before (on July 8, 2011) when the complainant was taken into custody for
being in possession of gold. On that occasion, the complainant remained in custody for six days. The complainant
alleges that he was charged for offences he did not commit.
The complainant states that he is concerned because he has to work in the town and the officer warned him that he
should not be seen in the town.
In a further statement, the complainant corrects the name of the officer. He also details being taken into custody
because he was in possession of marijuana.
In these circumstances, the Commission
recommends no criminal action against
the officer of the May Pen Police
Station.
No Charge
Fatal Shooting Leroy
Henry, Jnr.
On Monday, June 3, 2013, about 9:05 a.m., Mr. RF was allegedly robbed in the vicinity of the Bank of Nova
Scotia, Claremont, Saint Ann by three gunmen who were travelling in a motorcar. The assailants left with an
undetermined sum of money.
A report was made to the Claremont Police Station. As a result, a number of officers went in search of the alleged
robbers, including the concerned officers. Detective Constable was ensued in gunfire with the alleged robbers.
Suspect TW o/c “Biggs” was taken into custody.
The search of the other two men continued onto Broad Street, Claremont. Detective Constable and Constable
encountered the alleged men who opened fire on them. Officer returned fire. One of the assailants escaped.
However, the other fell. Both officers went in pursuit of the gunman who escaped during which two gunshots were
heard coming from the direction which they came. Both officers returned to the direction where the gunshots were
heard and found an off duty police officer, with a gun in his hand and an injured man later identified as Leroy
Henry, Jnr. Mr. Henry was taken to the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
It is difficult to prove who killed Mr. Henry as three officers indicated that they fired and nothing of ballistic
significance was recovered from Mr.Henry’s body. There is also no eyewitness account to deny or affirm the
police’s account.
In these circumstances, the Commission
recommends no criminal charges against.
The Commission hereby recommends
the following:
That the matter be referred to the Special
Coroner for his attention as to whether
an inquest ought to be held with the view
of establishing whether or not a murder
was committed.
No Charge
Fatal Shooting Cornel
Alphanso
Hall o/c Earl
The deceased, Cornel A. Hall was shot and killed at White Street, Kingston 13 on April 16, 2011. The police
claims the deceased pointed a firearm at them and as such had to fire to avert threat to life. The witness evidence
is that Hall was executed.
The Commission has found a prima facie
case with a reasonable likelihood of
convition to charge. Accordingly, its
recommended that the concerned
officers, mentioned are to be charged for
Murder.
Charge
Assault AW The complainant, AW alleges that she was assaulted by police officers at a supermarket opposite Oliver’s
Hardware in Clark’s Town, Trelawny on August 1, 2016.
The Commission hereby recommends
that no criminal charge or disciplinary
action be taken.
No Charge
Assault DR The complainant, DR alleges that on May 4, 2012, while he was in the custody of the police on May 4, 2012 at the
Montego Bay Police Station, his arresting officer, used a baton to hit him in the back of his head. He lost
consciousness while he was in Cell 16, and was later found, on medical examination, to have sustained injury to
his cerebellum and brain stem. He is permanently disabled, and is unlikely to obtain or pursue gainful
employment.
The Commission hereby recommends
that the complainant be advised to
pursue his civil remedies in respect of
the injuries he received while in police
custody from May 4-5, 2012.
No Charge
Fatal Shooting Triston
Hunter o/c
Marlon or
Squaddie
The deceased, Triston Hunter, was shot and killed in the Brown’s Land Community, Kingston 11, St. Andrew on
May 30, 2014, in circumstances alleged to be self-defence. The Commission’s investigation of this matter did not
yield any evidence sufficient to negative self-defence, nor to afford a realistic prospect of conviction.
The Commission hereby recommends
that no criminal charges be laid or
disciplinary action be taken in respect of
this incident.
The Commission further opines that this
matter ought to be forwarded to the
Office of the Special Coroner for him to
decide whether an inquest will be held.
No Charge
Fatal Shooting Creighton
Patrick
The deceased, Creighton Patrick was shot and killed during a shootout with the police. He and three (3) other men
had committed the aggravated robbery of a bus from its driver and conductor on November 13, 2011 in the vicinity
of Delacree Road. King Alarm Systems Limited and the police were notified. A joint tracking and pursuit of the
stolen bus revealed its location in 7 Miles Bull Bay. It was during its interception that Patrick, as driver of the bus,
received numerous gunshots. The two (2) injured men have since been charged for Shooting with Intent and Illegal
Possession of a Firearm.
The Commission hereby recommends
that no criminal charges be laid in
respect of this fatal shooting.
The Commission further recommends
that this matter be forwarded the Special
Coroner for him to decide whether an
inquest ought to be held.
No Charge
Assault CH The complainant, CH alleges that he was assaulted on July 24, 2015. While there is evidence of an assault, the
Commission, having considered all the circumstances, opined that the force used against his person was employed
to secure his submission to a lawful arrest, which he was resisting.
The Commission hereby recommends
that no criminal charges be laid or
disciplinary action be taken.
No Charge
Assault JC The complainant and his witnesses allege that on October 9, 2012, various acts of battery were committed by the
police on his person. He thereby sustained actual bodily harm. The Commission’s investigation aimed at
determining whether there was a prima facie case to charge with a realistic prospect of conviction. However, the
complainant’s death some two (2) months after the complaint was lodged has stymied the investigation.
The Commission hereby recommends
that no criminal charges be laid or
disciplinary action be taken against any
member of the Jamaica Constabulary
Force in respect of this complaint.
No Charge
Assault SB The complainant is alleging that she was assaulted, and thereby sustained bodily harm to her neck, shoulder, and
back. The incident occurred along St. James Street on January 6, 2012. The complainant was charged, and pled
guilty to three (3) offences on January 19, 2012.
The Commission hereby recommends
that no criminal charges be laid or
disciplinary action be taken in respect of
this complaint.
No Charge
Shooting
Injury
SH The complainant, SH, alleges that on June 28, 2015 she was shot and injured whilst she was walking along
Charles Street.
The respondents aver that they were attacked by a group of gunmen and had to return gunfire in the direction of
the gunmen in a bid to defend their lives. Once the gunfire subsided, they found the complainant suffering from
gunshot wounds.
It is hereby recommended that no
criminal charges be laid or disciplinary
action be taken in respect of this
complaint.
No Charge
Threat CY The complainant, CY, alleges that on February 28, 2012 he was at a party when he was assaulted and threatened
by a police officer.
The respondent contends that he was accosted by a group of men as a result of which he withdrew his firearm and
pointed it in their direction.
It is hereby recommended that no
criminal charges be laid or disciplinary
action be taken in respect of this
complaint.
No Charge
Threat AS The Complainant, AS, alleges that he was threatened by a police officer whilst he was detained at the Lucea Police
Headquarters.
The respondent asserts that he did not threaten the complainant.
It is hereby recommended that no
criminal charges be laid or disciplinary
action be taken in respect of this
complaint.
No Charge
Assault HR The complainant, HR, alleges that on February 28, 2014 he was assaulted by members of the Jamaica
Constabulary Force whilst he was at his shop.
It is hereby recommended that no
criminal charges be laid or disciplinary
action be taken against any member of
the Jamaica Constabulary Force in
respect of this complaint. The file is
hereby closed as unsubstantiated.
No Charge
Assault CA The complainant, CA, was being detained at the St. Ann’s Bay Police Station. He alleged that he was engaged in
dialogue when he was attacked by Constable.
Constable contends that he attempted to search the complainant before he entered the cell block and the
complainant refused to allow same. He indicated that the complainant attempted to enter the cell block, without
being search, and he prevented the complainant from doing same by holding on to him. At this point, he asserts
that the complainant began hitting him and he had to use a baton to strike in his direction until he retreated.
It is recommended that no criminal
charges be laid in respect of this
complaint.
It is respectfully recommended that the
Commissioner of Police:
i. Be advised of the Commission’s
finding that a prima facie case exists that
Constable breached Section 14 of the
Use of Force Policy, and Section VIII(A)
of Chapter 23 of the JCF Standing
Orders (F.O. #2248; Use of Force).
ii. Causes such internal disciplinary
proceedings as are fit and proper to be
instituted to determine whether he
committed the breach described in the
preceding sub paragraph. Proceedings
ought however, to await the disposal of
the criminal proceedings.
Disciplinary
Action
Assault MS The complainant, MS, alleges that on December 26, 2012 and another occasion her son was assaulted by police
officers.
It is hereby recommended that no
criminal charges be laid or disciplinary
action be taken against any member of
the Jamaica Constabulary Force in
respect of this complaint.
No Charge
ChargeIt is recommended that criminal charges
of murder and perverting the course of
justice be laid against the concerned
officer.
It is respectfully recommended that the
Commissioner of Police:
(a) Be advised of the Commission’s
finding that a prima facie case exists that
officers breached sections 14 and 30 of
the JCF’s Code of Conduct.
(b) Be advised of the Commission’s
finding that Constable breached section
7(1) of the Preservation of Incident
Scenes and Evidence: Directions to the
JCF Pursuant to s. 22 of the INDECOM
ACT.
(c) Causes such internal disciplinary
proceedings as are fit and proper to be
instituted against both constables to
determine whether they committed the
breaches described in the preceding sub
paragraphs.
It is further respectfully recommended
that the Commissioner of Police formally
remind officers of their responsibilities
under the INDECOM Act regarding
scene preservation.
It is respectfully recommended that the
Solicitor General be advised of the
Commission’s finding that a prima facie
case exists that the concerned officer
breached Edwin George Brown’s right to
life.
Fatal Shooting SMB O.B.O
Edwin
George
Brown
In the late evening of June 6, 2017 Edwin George Brown (“the deceased”) was shot and killed by the concerned
officer near to the intersection of Caledonia Avenue and Old Hope Road in Cross Roads, St Andrew.
The deceased had, moments earlier, stolen bottles of olive oil from a nearby supermarket and was fleeing along
the roadway. Independent eye-witnesses indicated that the concerned officer used her private motor car to block
the deceased. When the deceased was standing by her car door, the concerned officer shot him. He was unarmed.
Disciplinary
Action
It is recommended that criminal charges
of murder and perverting the course of
justice be laid against the concerned
officer.
It is respectfully recommended that the
Commissioner of Police:
(a) Be advised of the Commission’s
finding that a prima facie case exists that
officers breached sections 14 and 30 of
the JCF’s Code of Conduct.
(b) Be advised of the Commission’s
finding that Constable breached section
7(1) of the Preservation of Incident
Scenes and Evidence: Directions to the
JCF Pursuant to s. 22 of the INDECOM
ACT.
(c) Causes such internal disciplinary
proceedings as are fit and proper to be
instituted against both constables to
determine whether they committed the
breaches described in the preceding sub
paragraphs.
It is further respectfully recommended
that the Commissioner of Police formally
remind officers of their responsibilities
under the INDECOM Act regarding
scene preservation.
It is respectfully recommended that the
Solicitor General be advised of the
Commission’s finding that a prima facie
case exists that the concerned officer
breached Edwin George Brown’s right to
life.
Fatal Shooting SMB O.B.O
Edwin
George
Brown
In the late evening of June 6, 2017 Edwin George Brown (“the deceased”) was shot and killed by the concerned
officer near to the intersection of Caledonia Avenue and Old Hope Road in Cross Roads, St Andrew.
The deceased had, moments earlier, stolen bottles of olive oil from a nearby supermarket and was fleeing along
the roadway. Independent eye-witnesses indicated that the concerned officer used her private motor car to block
the deceased. When the deceased was standing by her car door, the concerned officer shot him. He was unarmed.
Assault DS DS stated that he was at his brother's house when a police party came and he was assaulted by one of them. He
gave a description stating that the man was, "Black, low cut hair which is curly....one of his front teeth broken
off." He further stated that this man was wearing regulation # (partial number). He said that he heard the police
being called "Hot Head". He was later informed by someone of the police officer's name. Mr. S said he again saw
this policeman at the Port Maria Police Station when he went to visit his brother in custody there. Officer and the
complainant had an exchange leading the complainant to make a complaint. He was directed to INDECOM.
The matter is withdrawn and the case
closed without recommendation for
criminal charges or disciplinary action.
No Charge
Death in
Custody
Horace
BurthOn the 21
st day of April, 2017, Inmate Horace Burth of the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre died whilst he
was admitted at the Kingston Public Hospital for treatment of a rare skin cancer, Non-Hodgkin’s Disease. Guard
on duty at the said hospital, entered Ward 2A where inmate Burth was located and was told by a nurse that he was
pronounced dead at about 7:18 p.m. A Post Mortem Examination attributed his death to complications of Non-
Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
The Commission hereby recommends
that no criminal charges be laid or
disciplinary action be taken against any
member of the Security Forces in respect
of Horace Burth death whilst in custody
at the Tower Street Adult Correctional
Facility on April 21, 2017.
No Charge
Death in
Custody
Donovan
HowardOn the 12
th day of March, 2017, the deceased and inmate at the Tower Street Correctional Institute, Donovan
Howard, was found by correctional staff with unusual vital signs whilst checks were being conducted in the
dormitory area. On recognizing that the inmate’s speech was slurred and that his feet were cold to the touch,
Correctional Officer informed the Personnel Office and made arrangements for inmate Howard to be transported
to the Kingston Public Hospital. Inmate Howard was pronounced dead at said about 7:30 p.m. that day whilst
undergoing treatment. A Post Mortem Examination attributed the death of the accused to chronic renal failure due
to hypertensive heart disease. The deceased was noted to have commenced weekly dialysis treatments for his
illness whilst incarcerated.
The Commission hereby recommends
that no criminal charges be laid or
disciplinary action be taken against any
member of the Security Forces in respect
of Donovan Howard death whilst in
custody at the Tower Street Adult
Correctional Facility on March 12, 2017.
No Charge
It is recommended that criminal charges
of murder and perverting the course of
justice be laid against the concerned
officer.
It is respectfully recommended that the
Commissioner of Police:
(a) Be advised of the Commission’s
finding that a prima facie case exists that
officers breached sections 14 and 30 of
the JCF’s Code of Conduct.
(b) Be advised of the Commission’s
finding that Constable breached section
7(1) of the Preservation of Incident
Scenes and Evidence: Directions to the
JCF Pursuant to s. 22 of the INDECOM
ACT.
(c) Causes such internal disciplinary
proceedings as are fit and proper to be
instituted against both constables to
determine whether they committed the
breaches described in the preceding sub
paragraphs.
It is further respectfully recommended
that the Commissioner of Police formally
remind officers of their responsibilities
under the INDECOM Act regarding
scene preservation.
It is respectfully recommended that the
Solicitor General be advised of the
Commission’s finding that a prima facie
case exists that the concerned officer
breached Edwin George Brown’s right to
life.
Fatal Shooting Ricardo
SappletonOn the 29
th day of September, 2011, the deceased, Ricardo Sappleton, was shot and killed after he and three (3)
other men opened fire at the said officer and his colleague, after they identified themselves as police officers.
Officer returned fire. After the shooting subsided, the deceased was found lying on the ground clutching a firearm
in his right hand and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. He was transported to the
University of the West Indies Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The mentioned firearm was recovered
whilst two of the four men successfully escaped apprehension by the police. One man was arrested however.
The Commission hereby recommends
that no criminal charges be laid or
disciplinary action be taken in respect of
the fatal shooting of Ricardo Sappleton
on September 29, 2011.
No Charge
Death in
Custody
Lester
DonaldsonOn the 1
st day of March, 2014, Inmate of the Saint Catherine Adult Correctional Centre, Lester Donaldson, was
found lying injured in his cell after his involvement in a physical altercation with a fellow cell mate. He was
transported to the Spanish Town Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead by medical staff. A death report
relating to the deceased attributed his death to a single stab wound to his chest. An investigation into the incident
was conducted by the Spanish Town Police Station and Inmate charged with Murder.
The Commission hereby recommends
that no criminal charges be laid or
disciplinary action be taken against any
member of the Correctional Services
Department in respect of Lester
Donaldson’s death whilst in custody at
the Saint Catherine Adult Correctional
Centre on March 1, 2014.
No Charge
Assault
False
Imprisonment
Threat
Assault
False
Imprisonment
No Charge
NH NH alleges that on April 29, 2010, at about 1:00 a.m., he was at home in the Tredegar Park community of St.
Catherine when police officers visited his premises, forcibly entered and unlawfully searched his home, assaulted
him, and stole valuable items from his house to include a gold necklace valued at approximately USD $700, a
bracelet, and a Samsung cellular phone.
It is recommended that no criminal
charges be laid or disciplinary action
taken against the concerned officer, or
any other member of the Security Forces,
in relation to this complaint.
No Charge
PF o.b.o. DF The complainant, DF, alleges that at about 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, the 13th
day of February, 2010, he was at his
residence with his parents P and FF and siblings K, S, A and D F and MC. On hearing a knock at the door and
commands from the police on the outside to open the door, Mr. F complied and was subsequently punched in his
stomach by a male police officer. His residence and yard were searched and upon the conclusion of the search, Mr.
F was told by Corporal G of the Mobile Reserve that a gun was found, that the gun was his (Mr. DF) and that he
would be charged for the firearm. He denied ownership of the gun. Mr. F further asserted that he was taken to the
Mobile Reserve, handcuffed to a fence and punched in his belly and face by Corporal. The said officer told him
that he would kill him that morning. The complainant was taken to the Half Way Tree Police Station where he was
locked up for about two or three days before being charged with the Illegal Possession of Firearm.
It is hereby recommended that no
criminal charges be laid or disciplinary
action taken in respect of this complaint.
Harassment
Misappropriat
ion of
Property
Fatal Shooting Wayne
Graham
On June 9, 2014, shortly after 5:00 a.m., Wayne Graham was fatally shot in the vicinity of the intersection of
Eltham Boulevard and Brunswick Avenue in St. Catherine. The concerned officer was at home sleeping when he
was awakened by the noise of a motor car engine starting followed by loud noises from a car muffler which
sounded similar to the noises made by his Honda Civic motor car. He arose from bed and looked outside to
discover that his motor car was missing. He took up his ‘keep and care’ Glock pistol and police identification card
and ran outside in search of the perpetrator/s who stole his motor car whom he located along Brunswick Avenue
and accosted them. One of the suspects pointed a chrome revolver at him and opened fire. In fear for his life he
returned fire at the gunman who ran towards the front passenger door. Another male suspect then exited the car
from the front passenger door and the gunman continued to fire at him while running away from the scene toward
the Eltham High School. After the shooting subsided, he discovered the second perpetrator lying face down and
motionless on the ground who was subsequently taken to the Spanish Town Hospital where he was pronounced
dead.
The Commission respectfully
recommends that no criminal charges be
laid or disciplinary action be taken in
relation to the fatal shooting of Wayne
Graham.
No Charge
Fatal Shooting Cleon
Richards
On July 5, 2014, at about 1:30 a.m., Cleon Richards was fatally shot at Belmore Lane in St. Catherine by officers
from the Area 5 Operational Support Unit who were on mobile patrol in the Spanish Town police area. It is
reported that the concerned officers were patrolling along Williams Street in the Spanish Town area when they
heard gunshots coming from the direction of Belmore Lane. They parked the service vehicle along the roadway
and proceeded on foot along Belmore Lane to carry out investigations. While walking along Belmore Lane, they
observed a man exiting an open lot and walking onto the street with a firearm in his hand. The police accosted the
said man who then turned around, pointed the firearm at the police and opened gunfire. The concerned officers
quickly took evasive action and returned fire in the direction of the said gunman who ran off but fell to the ground
a short distance away. After the shooting subsided, the police cautiously approached the fallen gunman who
appeared to be suffering from gunshot injuries. The police recovered a ‘Taurus’ 9mm pistol from the injured
gunman who was rushed to the Spanish Town Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries whilst undergoing
treatment.
The Commission respectfully
recommends that no criminal charges be
laid or disciplinary action be taken in
relation to the fatal shooting of Cleon
Richards.
No Charge
NH NH alleges that on April 29, 2010, at about 1:00 a.m., he was at home in the Tredegar Park community of St.
Catherine when police officers visited his premises, forcibly entered and unlawfully searched his home, assaulted
him, and stole valuable items from his house to include a gold necklace valued at approximately USD $700, a
bracelet, and a Samsung cellular phone.
It is recommended that no criminal
charges be laid or disciplinary action
taken against the concerned officer, or
any other member of the Security Forces,
in relation to this complaint.
No Charge
Fatal Shooting Davion
Morris
On November 30, 2013, at about 9:40 p.m., Davion Morris was shot and killed along the Wiltshire Main Road in
Saint James, during an attempt by the said officer to apprehend the now deceased who was one of two perpetrators
who had robbed Mr. BS of his motor car at gunpoint. The concerned officer accosted the robbers and one of the
men opened fire at the officer forcing him to return fire in their direction in self-defence. After the gunman fled
the scene and the shooting subsided, the now deceased was discovered inside the driver’s seat of the stolen motor
car suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. He was transported to the Falmouth Hospital where he was
pronounced dead on arrival.
The Commission respectfully
recommends that no criminal charges be
laid or disciplinary action be taken in
relation to the fatal shooting of Davion
Morris.
No Charge
Unlawful
Seizure of
Property
SM SM alleges that he owns and operates a bar at Perth Road in Manchester. Sometime between July and October
2011, a group of about four or five police officers came to his place of business and confiscated alcohol and a
spirit licence which according to them was inauthentic.
The Commission recommends that no
criminal charges be laid or disciplinary
action be taken against the officer of the
Mandeville Police Station.
No Charge
Fatal Shooting Glenroy
Anderson
On December 21, 2012, shortly after midday, Glenroy Anderson was shot and killed at his home in the Hendon
district of Norwood, St. James by police officers from the Mobile Reserve, during a joint police-military cordon
and search operation. It is reported that the concerned officers entered the target premises whereupon the now
deceased opened fire at them. They returned fire at the now deceased, injuring him. He was subsequently
transported to the Cornwall Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The Commission respectfully
recommends that No criminal charges be
laid or disciplinary action be taken in
relation to the fatal shooting of Glenroy
Anderson.
No Charge
Death in
Custody
Iforroy
Odinga Rose
o/c Ralston
Rose
Inmate at the Tower Street Correctional Adult Centre and the deceased, Iforroy Odinga Rose otherwise known as
Ralston Rose, was admitted to the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) on the 11th
day of July, 2017, and remained
there until his demise on the 18th
day of July, 2017.
The Commission hereby recommends
that no criminal charges be laid or
disciplinary action be taken against any
member of the Security Forces or
Department of Correctional Services in
respect of Iforroy Odinga Rose’s death
whilst in custody at the Tower Street
Adult Correctional Centre on July 18,
2017.
No Charge
Fatal Shooting Carrington
Edwards Allegations are that on 10
th day of July, 2015, Carrington Edwards otherwise known as ‘Christmas’, was fatally
shot and killed after he allegedly fired at the officers who were investigating a report concerning an Illegal
Possession of Firearm and Shooting with Intent. On the conclusion of shootout, the deceased was placed in a
police service vehicle and transported to the Spanish Town Hospital by other police personnel. After proceeding to
the Spanish Town Police Station, a black police service vehicle entered the Station’s compound and informed that
the man had been treated at the mentioned hospital and released back into police custody to be remanded. The man
was assisted into another service vehicle. On observing that the man was unresponsive, the man was again
transported to the Spanish Town Hospital where he was pronounced dead by medical personnel. A medical
certificate dated the 10th
day of June, 2015, relating to the deceased was obtained from the Spanish Town
Hospital.
The Commission hereby recommends
that no criminal charges be laid or
disciplinary action be taken in respect of
the fatal shooting of Carrington Edwards
on June 10, 2015.
No Charge
Malicious
Destruction of
Property
Shooting
Injury
Conduct
Unbecoming
Misconduct in
Public Office
No Charge
No Charge
SF The complainant, SF, alleges that the police officer who conducted investigations into the death of her brother and
shooting incident at her Aunt’s house neglected his duty and acted in an unprofessional manner. The respondent
contends that he executed his required duties and acted professionally when he dealt with the complainant.
It is hereby recommended that no
criminal charges be laid or disciplinary
action be taken in respect of this
complaint.
GF The complainant, GF, alleges that on the 2nd
day of March, 2011, he was at the Fisherman’s Beach at Mammee
Bay in the parish of Saint Ann for the purpose of test-riding his jet ski. After so doing and whilst sitting on his jet-
ski partly parked on the shore, a police officer rode up on a jet ski and fired shots at a van and at his jet ski, whilst
he was still sitting on it. His jet ski was damaged as a result of the officer’s actions. The police account posit that
the concerned officers, were dispatched in relation to a report from the RIU hotel in St. Ann that illegal jet ski
operators were harassing tourists and selling drugs. Constable posited that he was knocked from the police jet ski
and almost killed by an illegal jet ski operator whilst he was in the water. On the rider’s repeated attempt to hit
him using the jet ski, he withdrew his service weapon and discharged several rounds in the direction of the man’s
jet ski.
The Commission hereby recommends
that no criminal charges be laid or
disciplinary action taken in respect of
this complaint.
Unlawful
Seizure of
Property
PS The complainant, PS, alleges that on January 6, 2011 his vehicle was unlawfully seized when a police officer
accused him of operating his vehicle as a robot taxi when in fact he was not doing so.