The Citizen's Paper
Tiffany Tyrrell
Rodger McKenzie
Jhanelle Passley
Lathania Brown
FUGITIVE EXTRADITED
Thirty year-old Oliver Outar of Gimme-Me-Bit, Clarendon was this afternoon extradited to the USA. The extradition order was handed down in the Half Way Tree Resident Magistrates Court on July 8, 2009.
Outar is wanted by the Dorchester police in South Carolina, U.S.A and was apprehended by members of the Fugitive Apprehension Team (FAT) and Mobile Reserve Divison at Gimme-Me-Bit, on Friday, June 5.
Information received by the CCN is that in September 2007, Outar was driving a motor car along Interstate 95 in Dorchester, when he was stopped by the police. During a routine check of the motor car, cocaine was found in several compartments of the vehicle including a spare tyre which was in the trunk.
He was arrested and charged for conspiracy to unlawfully distribute more that 500 grams of cocaine and possession of with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of cocaine. He was granted bail but failed to appear for his court hearing. He fled to Jamaica on April 28, 2008.
MAN CHALLENGE POLICE IN GUN BATTLE FATALLY SHOT – SHOTGUN SEIZED
An unidentified man was fatally shot during a shootout with the police at Sea Crescent Pathway, Phase 2, Seaview Gardens, Kingston 11 on the night of July 8, 2009. A shotgun was seized in the incident.
The unidentified man is about 26 years old. He is of slim build, dark complexion and about 175 centimeters tall.
Reports received by the CCN are that about 8:45 p.m., the police went into the area where two men were seen. On approach of the officers, the men pulled guns and opened fire. The officers took evasive action and returned the fire. After the shooting, the lawmen searched the area and found one of the gunmen suffering from gunshot wounds. A Mossberg shotgun loaded with five 12 gauge cartridges was taken from him. He was transported to the Kingston Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The Bureau of Special Investigations has commenced a probe.
FARMER STABBED TO DEATH – COMMON-LAW HUSBAND IN CUSTODY
A 45-year-old farmer of New Holland district, Maggoty, St. Elizabeth was stabbed to death at her home by her common-law husband the morning of July 9, 2009.
Dead is Sharon Richards.
Reports received by the CCN are that about 4:30 a.m., the couple was involved in a dispute when Miss Richards was heard crying for help.
Family members went to enquire and found her suffering from multiple stab wounds. The police were called and she was taken to the Black River Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The Maggoty Police who are investigating have since taken he partner into custody. His name is being withheld pending further investigation.
MAN FATALLY STABBED – SECURITY GUARD IN CUSTODY
A 27-year-old security guard was taken into police custody following the fatal stabbing of a man at Courtney Walsh Boulevard, Kingston 10 the morning of July 9, 2009.
Dead is 36-year-old Conrod Fletcher of New Town, Braeton, St. Catherine.
Reports received by the CCN are that about 10:30 a.m., the two men were involved in a dispute which developed into a fight. During the fracas, the security guard used a knife to inflict stab wounds to Fletcher. The police were called and Fletcher was taken to the Kingston Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The Half Way Tree Police are investigating.
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