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Category Complainant/ Victim Assault RE COMMISSION’S REPORTS DISTRIBUTION LIST SPANNING March 1, 2018 – March 31, 2018 Case Summary The complainant RE, Inmate, states that about 3:00 p.m. after he left the Circuit court downtown he was returned to the reception area at Horizon Adult Remand Centre to be searched which has been the norm over the years.

According to him, he was asked by a correctional officer to take off his clothes to be searched.
He refused to do this because he did not know what was going on as he was feeling ‘frass’ in other words, he was stressed out as he was at court all day and he felt ‘a way’.

Shortly after, several correctional officers started to beat him with their batons.

He then used his hands to shield the assault.

He then took up a chair that was in close proximity to where he was and he threw it on one of the officers.

He did not notice any bleeding on the man.


He was then placed in a cell and told to put his hands through the grill for them to be handcuffed.

He refused to have this done and as a result was removed from the cell and placed on the floor and it was at this point that a pair of handcuffs was placed on him.

He was then taken to the medical area for treatment of the wound to the left side of his head.

A few days later he was given an injection for the swelling of his hands.
Since the incident he has told the officers who assaulted him that he was sorry and that everything was a misunderstanding.

As a result he has decided to “just look over it and forget bout everything and move on”.

He further stated that he will be returning to court and he promised to behave himself.

He said he is sorry about the incident and he has apologized to the officers.
Recommendations In light of the foregoing, it is hereby recommended that no criminal charges be laid or disciplinary action be taken.

No Charge Assault LM On September 22, 2016, during the lock-down of section C-North block at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre, it was alleged that Correctional Officer 1, requested a search of Inmate LM.

During the search, an altercation ensued between the Correctional Officer and Mr. M. Mr. M received a cut to the inside left of his mouth.
He later reported the incident to Acting Staff Officer who instructed Correctional Officer to escort Mr. M to the office of Overseer.

Mr. M was thereafter taken to the Medical Centre.

Mr. M reported that he did not wish to give the Independent Commission of Investigations an account of the incident.

He stated that he had put the incident behind him, he has forgiven the warder and wished to ‘let it go’.

No Charge 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 against Correctional Officer in respect of this complaint Discharge of Firearm N/A Discharge of Firearm N/A The investigation was initiated by the Commission pursuant to its powers under Section 13 of the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) Act.
On January 13, 2016 Corporal attached to traffic division Freeport Police station alleges that he was at lunch with his girlfriend in a secluded area in Ironshore, Montego bay St. James when he stepped out of the car and was pounced upon by a lone gunman who said "pussy don't move, give me all that that you have."

Police officer took evasive action and discharged his firearm in the direction of the gunman.

The man ran.
The man ran.

Signs of blood were seen at the scene but no report to date of anyone has turned up at any hospital.

No Charge In light of the foregoing, it is hereby recommended that no criminal charges be laid or disciplinary action be taken against the concerned officer.

The investigation was initiated by the Commission pursuant to its powers under Section 13 of the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) Act.
No formal complaint was lodged to the Commission therefore there is no complainant’s account.

On Friday April 1, 2016 at about 11:45 a.m. a team of police officers from the Savanna-la-mar Police Station were on patrol in the Bath Community when they received information from Intel operatives that men were seen with guns in the area of Little Tivoli which was in the said community.
Upon arrival in the reported location, three (3) men were seen; a male Rastafarian in a yellow shirt, another man in a white t-shirt and the third in a white merino who resembled an escapee named RK O/C ‘Jawbone’.

‘Jawbone’ and a Rastafarian immediately opened fire at the police who returned fire and gave chase.

A gun battle ensued and when ‘Jawbone’ got out of sight, a motorcycle was heard being started in the distance.
Checks were made of the vicinity where the sound was from and neither RK nor the Rastafarian was seen.

The officers then returned to the scene, secured it and reported the matter to DSP.

No Charge In light of the foregoing, it is hereby recommended that no criminal charges be laid or disciplinary action be taken against the concerned officers.
Assault OW Complainant, Mr. OW, that sometime last year he was on block SP14 with five (5) other cellmates when at least ten (10) officers came to his cell searching for contraband.

The inmates were instructed to go on the outside whilst the search was done.

On returning to his cell, he was hit on his chest repeatedly by a police officer using the back of his hand.

He felt some pain and sometime thereafter he was escorted to the medical section where he received medication.
He added that it was never his intention for the matter to go any further and he was not the one who reported the matter to INDECOM nor did he ask anyone to report it on his behalf.

He does not wish for INDECOM to investigate this matter because he was not seriously hurt by the officer.

It is hereby recommended that no criminal charges be laid or disciplinary action taken against any member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force in respect of this complaint.
No Charge In a statement to the Commission Mr. OW expressed his desire to no longer have the matter investigated by the Commission as he did not intend for the matter to go any further.

Assault RY Threat KW The complainant RY an inmate stated that on states that on August 12, 2017 he was located at security post #22.

At about 11:30 am he was going down the stairs to get more food for the remandees on his block as it was insufficient.
According to him, District Constable blocked his way coming down the intersection of post 17 and 18.

By the time he could say something to the District Constable he pulled his spray and sprayed him in the face.

He then dropped the food container in his hand and held his face.

He then gave him a second dose of pepper spray and was kicked thrice while saying “bwoy yuh a food, yuh caan dis prince”.

He then heard Sergeant’s voice and he told him what happened.
He then told him to use fresh water on his face.

He was thereafter escorted to the medic and later sent to the Kingston Public Hospital for treatment.

The file is closed as the complainant is unwilling to continue the matter.

No Charge It is hereby recommended that no criminal charges be laid or disciplinary action taken against District Constable in respect of this complaint.
He later stated to the Investigator that he is no longer interested in the matter as it is no longer of interest to him and he is no longer harassed by the officer.

As a result he wishes to withdraw the matter and agreed to sign a withdrawal form.

On December 5, 2016 at about some minutes to 2 p.m., the complainant Ms. KW states that she was driving in Maggoty when she was signaled to stop by a police to which she complied.

A search of the vehicle and their persons was requested.
The other occupants of the vehicle as well as herself were searched and nothing illegal was found.

Someone that knew her walked over to where she was to find out if she was ok. Mr. B then told the man that he was going to take him into custody.

Mr. B walked around to her side of the vehicle and asked her where she was coming from and her name.

When she replied he expressed that he had been hearing about her for a long time and was on his way to her place.
He continued to tell her that he had been hearing that gun men were always at her bar in Thornton.

Mr. B continued to speak and made threatening comments against her husband.

He also told her a threatening message to deliver to a patron of her bar.

The file is closed as the complainant is unwilling to continue the matter.

No Charge It is hereby recommended that no criminal charges be laid or disciplinary action taken s in respect of this complaint.
SB and KB Conduct Unbecomin g The complainants were arrested on suspicion that they had raped five (5) girls in the Irwin community of St. James in 2012.

They were detained at the Barrett Town Police Station and Montego Bay Police Station until February, 2013.

They were beaten by the police, and their fellow detainees in the presence of the police, who did nothing.

Further, photographs of Mr. SB were circulated in the informal media prior to the conduct of an identification.
The Commission hereby recommends that no criminal charges be laid nor disciplinary action be taken.

No Charge While the Commission has found that there was prima facie misconduct, the lapse of time between the incident and the lodging of a complaint with the Commission has compromised the Commission’s ability to conduct a thorough, and effective investigation.
Fatal Shooting Marlon Whyte The deceased, Marlon Whyte was shot and killed by Detective Constable on June 18, 2011 when the said constable allegedly observed an assault being committed by the deceased upon the person of his colleague, a Corporal.

It was when the deceased pointed a firearm at Corporal that Detective Constable fired his Glock pistol resulting in the deceased’s receipt of a single gunshot wound to the head.
Having investigated the matter, the Commission notes that there is no prima facie case to charge.

Fatal Shooting Odain Blackwood o/c Pig Seed The deceased, Odain Blackwood was shot and killed at Main Road, Mount Salem in the Parish of St. James by Constable on June 20, 2014 in circumstances alleged to have been self-defence.

There is no evidence to refute Constable’s version of the incident.
No Charge No Charge The Commission hereby recommends that no criminal charges be laid nor disciplinary action be taken in relation to the shooting death of Marlon Whyte.

The Commission further recommends that the matter be forwarded to the Special Coroner for him to decide whether an inquest will be held.

The Commission hereby recommends that no criminal charges be laid nor disciplinary action be taken in respect of this fatality.
The Commission further recommends that this matter be sent to the Special Coroner for him to decide whether he will hold an inquest.

Assault KE The complainant, KE alleges: June 20, 2016 at about 11:20 am he went to the Fletchers Land Police Station to report on condition of bail and a female Sergeant took his book and signed it.

When she was done a policeman named Mr. B came into the room where he and the Sergeant were located and said he needed his (E) bail book because he was going to jail.
Mr. B took the book and went towards another room and told him to follow him.

As soon as they got to the entrance of the room Mr. B forcefully slapped him in chest and grabbed his shirt; he was thrown back on the wall from the force of the slap, Mr. B did this about three (3) more times.

A girl known to him as “Lion” was also in the room at the time this was happening and witnessed everything.

Lion appeared to have a broken arm and was saying she wanted to go to the doctor.
Lion’s daughter D o/c Cubby videoed the policeman beating him, and Mr. B was running her away and telling her to go home.

Mr. B then “collared him up” and dragged him into the room and began to beat him.

Mr. B used a baton to poke him in his belly and he swung the baton at him a number of times.

He got hit on his shin and this caused it to be severely swollen.

Whilst Mr. B was beating him he told him that he was going to charge him for a murder that occurred recently.
He defended himself by telling Mr. B that he did not kill anybody and he was not going to put on handcuffs and go to the Lock-Up.

He then reported to the female Sergeant who he dealt with earlier that Mr. B was beating him up and asked her if she didn’t see, and she told him to sit down and he complied.

Sometime later his cousin came to the Station to find out what was happening to him and Mr. B told her that he was not coming out so she should go for clothes for her.
Mr. B eventually told him that he could leave and he left the Station.

Assault DP The Complainant, DP, alleges that a policeman assaulted him whilst he was detained at the Mandeville Police Station.

The respondents contend that they did not assault the complainant nor are they aware of an incident which occurred on that day.

DE Conduct Unbecomin g The complainant, DE, alleges that on the 26th of May, 2012 men attended his home and tried to evict him and the police failed to execute their duties.
No Charge 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 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.

It is hereby recommended that no criminal charges be laid or disciplinary action be taken in respect of this complaint.
No Charge Assault SM Reports are that on November 22, 2016 SM inmate at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre, insisted on leaving his section without permission or an escort.

He was ordered by CO Johnroy Clarke not to leave the section, however, he forcefully proceeded through the gate.

He was apprehended by CO Clarke and during the process the inmate became very aggressive and drew for a piece of steel.

Mr. Morris allegedly used the piece of steel to attack Mr. Clarke.
CO Clarke sought assistance from CO Marvinto Campbell and the necessary force was used to subdue the Mr. Morris.

The matter is closed as withdrawn.

No Charge Fatal Shooting Andre Denton On Monday, January 30, 2017 about 6:25 a.m., a group of officers were on an operation in the Area 4 division.

On approaching the premises at Metcalfe Road, the team divided and some officers went to the right side of the yard.
Constable opened a half opened door and another Constable stepped inside the dwelling where he says the now deceased man had a gun in his hand pointed in the direction of the police.

A Constable pulled his Glock pistol and opened fire.

The injured man later died at KPH.

The Commission humbly recommends that the matter of the death of André Denton, be referred to the Special Coroner to decide if an inquest ought to be held.
No Charge Death In Custody Marlon Cherrington Marlon Cherrington (o/c Kemar Anderson) died on the 31st of July, 2015 from injuries he received on the 18th of July, 2015 when he was in custody at the Hunt’s Bay Police Station Lock Up.

The investigation reveals that Cherrington was last seen hale and hearty at about 4:15 pm in the company of two other inmates in the Lock Up’s shower area.

They were all under the direct supervision of a Constable.

The Constable had charge of the cell keys.


The police considered Cherrington to be a vulnerable prisoner and took the precaution of placing him in a cell with other vulnerable prisoners (reputed homosexuals) and not allowing him in the common areas whilst other prisoners were there.

Given these precautions, the Constable having Cherrington in the shower area with other prisoners was irregular.

Shortly after this, the Constable reported to Sgt.


that he saw Cherrington lying on the floor of the shower, that Cherrington had been in an altercation with other prisoners but that it was a minor incident and everything was okay.

The Constable explained that the deceased had gotten up and walked to his cell.

The Constable superiors seemed satisfied with the explanation and were only keen to ensure that it was duly recorded in the cell diary.
A couple of hours later the Constable’s superiors visited the cell and saw that Cherrington was in a terrible condition.

He was rushed to hospital where he died from a massive brain injury.

On the primary facts the conclusion, there is a prima facie case that Constable committed manslaughter and misconducted himself in his public office in failing to prevent others from causing injury to Cherrington, or by failing to cause prompt medical treatment to be afforded to Cherrington.
Despite this finding, no criminal charges will be laid at this time, because of the difficulties with securing witnesses to attend court.

It is recommended that the death of Marlon Cherrington o/c Kemar Anderson be referred to the Special Coroner.

Disciplinary Action It is respectfully recommended that the Commissioner of Police: i) causes the criminal investigation into the murder of Marlon Cherrington to be completed.
ii) causes such internal disciplinary proceedings as are fit and proper to be instituted against concerned officers to determine whether they breached regulation 7 of the Prison (lock-Up) Regulations, paragraph 7.1 of the JCF Book of Rules.
iii) advises the Commission as to whether disciplinary proceedings will be instituted and, if they will, the contemplated nature of those disciplinary proceedings by the last day of June, 2018. iv) where disciplinary proceedings in respect of subparagraph (ii) above, are completed, communicates the outcome of the proceedings to the Commission within fifteen (15) days of their completion.
v) institute measures to ensure that INDECOM is promptly informed that concerned officers intent to resign, leave the island in both.
That the Solicitor General be advised of the Commission’s finding that a prima facie case exists that Mr. Cherrington’s right Death In Custody Marlon Marlon Cherrington (o/c Kemar Anderson) died on the 31st of July, 2015 from injuries he received on the 18th of It is recommended that the death of Cherrington July, 2015 when he was in custody at the Hunt’s Bay Police Station Lock Up.
Marlon Cherrington o/c Kemar Anderson be referred to the Special The investigation reveals that Cherrington was last seen hale and hearty at about 4:15 pm in the company of two other Coroner.

inmates in the Lock Up’s shower area.

They were all under the direct supervision of a Constable.

The Constable had charge of the cell keys.


The police considered Cherrington to be a vulnerable prisoner and took the precaution of It is respectfully recommended that placing him in a cell with other vulnerable prisoners (reputed homosexuals) and not allowing him in the common the Commissioner of Police: areas whilst other prisoners were there.

Given these precautions, the Constable having Cherrington in the shower area with other prisoners was irregular.
Shortly after this, the Constable reported to Sgt.

that he saw Cherrington lying on the floor of the shower, that Cherrington to be completed.

Cherrington had been in an altercation with other prisoners but that it was a minor incident and everything was okay.

The Constable explained that the deceased had gotten up and walked to his cell.
The Constable superiors seemed ii) causes such internal disciplinary satisfied with the explanation and were only keen to ensure that it was duly recorded in the cell diary.

A couple of hours later the Constable’s superiors visited the cell and saw that Cherrington was in a terrible condition.

officers to determine whether they He was rushed to hospital where he died from a massive brain injury.
On the primary facts the conclusion, there is a prima facie case that Constable committed manslaughter and 7.1 of the JCF Book of Rules.

misconducted himself in his public office in failing to prevent others from causing injury to Cherrington, or by failing to cause prompt medical treatment to be afforded to Cherrington.

Despite this finding, no criminal charges will be iii) advises the Commission as to laid at this time, because of the difficulties with securing witnesses to attend court.
i) causes the criminal investigation into the murder of Marlon proceedings as are fit and proper to be instituted against concerned breached regulation 7 of the Prison (lock-Up) Regulations, paragraph whether disciplinary proceedings will be instituted and, if they will, the contemplated nature of those disciplinary proceedings by the last day of June, 2018. iv) where disciplinary proceedings in respect of subparagraph (ii) above, are completed, communicates the outcome of the proceedings to the Commission within fifteen (15) days of their completion.
v) institute measures to ensure that INDECOM is promptly informed that concerned officers intent to resign, leave the island in both.

That the Solicitor General be advised of the Commission’s finding that a prima facie case exists that Mr. Cherrington’s right Assault NB No Charge In these circumstances, the Commission recommends no criminal action against the concerned officers of the Spring Mount Police Station.
It is, however, open to the complainant to pursue civil remedies for the injury that she sustained and the unlawful entry of the police on the complainant’s property.

• The complainant, NB alleges that: On Sunday, September 27, 2009, at about 2:17 p.m., she was travelling on a private road which leads to her house in Summer Hill.

She saw two police officers – one of whom was in uniform.

The other had on plain clothes with a vest marked, “Police”.
These officers were accompanied by a woman who is the complainant’s neighbour.

The complainant admits that she does not get along with this woman.

One of the officers asked the complainant if her father was home.

The complainant indicated that her father was not home.

They were on the complainant’s premises at this point.

The complainant indicated that she did not want the female on her premises.
This led to a disagreement between the complainant and the female as well as the complainant and the police officer who was dressed in plain clothes.

When the complainant told one of the officers that he was insolent and reminded him that he was in her yard, the officer slapped the complainant in her face.

The complainant was scared and ran inside her house.

She also told the officer that she would be reporting the incident to the police.
The uniformed officer entered the complainant’s house while the complainant was undressing.

This officer told the complainant that he would be arresting her indecent language and indecent exposure.

While being taken to the Spring Mount Police Station, she saw the officer in uniform take out on her young children and left him on the roadside.

The complainant was also threatened with pepper spray.
In response, the officer told her that he is going to send her to the Montego Freeport for her to suffer a couple of days.

The complainant was bailed and given a court date.

The complainant also received medical attention for the pain that she felt in her nose.

A medical certificate was also issued re the complainant.

In a further statement, the complainant indicated that the officers were an arm’s length away from the officers.
She later learnt that one of the officers was Constable based on the bail bond.

She also heard the officer who hit her being called by the name “Mr.

J” which the officer acknowledged.

She provides a description of both officers.

Destruction of Property IR On November 21, 2016 Mr. R says he called the station to report an incident of destruction of property at his home in Queensborough by his neighbours.

He states that on the day in question he called the station to make the report but no action.
He called everyday after that until the 24th but no police came.

On the 25th the complainant visited the station to make a formal report.

He claims officers came the following day but did not inspect the damages.

Mr. R says he has called the police on numerous occasions to try to get the matter addressed but says that up until the date this report was made (Dec. 19, 2016), no action has been taken by the police in this matter.
Threat NA The Complainant, NA, alleges that he was threatened by a policeman and his property was destroyed by two (2) policemen.

The respondents contend they have never threatened the complainant nor have they ever destroyed his property.

Harassment VR • The complainant, VR alleges that: He and his family have been harassed by a police officer, LB.

Mr. B is also the complainant’s landlord.

By profession, the complainant is a security guard.
The nature of this harassment was text messages and calls telling the complainant to leave the premises.

Mr. B also visited the complainant’s workplace on a number of occasions.

The actions of Mr. B became threatening to the extent that the complainant felt uncomfortable and asked his (the complainant) girlfriend not to open the door when he is not at home.
On April 30, 2017, two police officers went by the complainant’s house and one of the officers told the complainant that they received a report from the police that the complainant threatened Mr. B and that they are asking the complainant to desist from the threat.

However, Mr. B indicated to these officers that it was not the complainant who threatened him.

The police told the complainant to move from the house.

The electricity to the house was also disconnected.
The complainant made a report to the Inspectorate of Constabulary and the Rent Assessment Board.

The complainant did not receive a follow up from these organizations.

The complainant also received a letter for service on Mr. B.

The complainant indicated that he was afraid of the complainant.

The file is closed as the complainant is unwilling to continue the matter.

No Charge It is hereby recommended that no criminal charges be laid or disciplinary action taken in respect of this complaint.
It is hereby recommended that no criminal charges be laid or disciplinary action be taken in respect of this complaint.
No Charge No Charge In these circumstances, the Commission makes no recommendation of criminal action or disciplinary action against the concerned officer of the Saint Andrew Central (Mona) Police Station, however, the officer is reminded that matters of non- payment of rent and removal of tenants should be dealt with by an order of the court and where such an order is obtained, it is executed by an independent party.
Destruction of Property MD Assault KF The complainant, MD alleges that: Her property was destroyed on May 13, 2017 by four police officers.

The incident began at approximately 4:00 a.m. when she heard a banging on the door of her son, KM's house.

The complainant’s mother spoke to the police, however, the police continued to hit the door.

The complainant repeated what her mother told the police.

None of the officers responded.

The complainant heard a loud noise and the complainant went to enquire.
The police were searching her son’s house and the complainant indicated to the police that they needed a warrant and that they cannot be destroying the things.

One of the police officers claim to have a warrant in his possession but was unable to show the complainant when she requested to see it.

She noted the regulation numbers of the officers.

The officers stayed in the house for about forty five minutes.

One of the officers was wearing a mask.


• The complainant, KF alleges that: On May 8, 2017, he was assaulted by a police officer on the corner of East and Duke Street (Kingston).

The incident started when the complainant was reversing his vehicle and a marked police vehicle pulled up to the right hand side of the complainant’s vehicle.

One of the officers said, “Don’t move!” The complainant stopped his vehicle and wound down his window.
This officer accused the complainant of hitting the police radio car.

The complainant denied this and the officer pepper sprayed the complainant and pulled the complainant from the car.

The complainant provided a description of this officer.

The complainant notes that the incident was not the first time that he was seeing the officer.

A crowd gathered during the incident.

The complainant was taken to the Traffic Department at the Elletson Road Police Station.

The complainant’s vehicle was also seized.


As a result of the incident, the complainant now suffers from headaches anytime he goes out into the sun.

He received medical attention and medication.

No Charge In these circumstances, the Commission makes no recommendation for criminal proceedings or disciplinary action against any member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force.


Assault OP The complainant, OP alleges that: On Sunday, March 26, 2017 at about 8:15 a.m., the complainant was at the Richmond Farm Adult Correctional Centre when he was stopped by GT and LM.

They told him to turn back.

The complainant complied.

However, Mr. T hit the complainant to the left side of his face.
The complainant in return hit the complainant.

The complainant was then beaten by Mr. M, Mr. T and other officers.

The complainant was dragged on the ground to the overseer’s office.

An overseer resolved the issue.

The complainant gave a statement.

The officers, T and M also gave statements.

The complainant received medical treatment.

The complainant felt pain all over his body.

The complainant gave a description of the officers.

Assault RM No statement on file from RM.


Independent Witnesses: • OR states: He was involved in an incident with one of the boys in his cell on May 5, 2017.

He does not recall the name of this ward but he recalls this ward previously telling him to “suck [his] mother” and that he will “send boy fi jammer fi stab mi”.

A report of this was made to the warder.

The boy again told R to “suck his mother”.

This angered R and he hit the boy on his nose.

The respondent was present at this time.


OR received punishment for his action.

R provided a description of the respondent.

The respondent, states: On Friday, May 5, 2017, he heard a commotion at the Metcalfe Street Secure Juvenile Centre.

He rushed and saw ward RM with an injury to his nose.

The respondent took the complainant to the medical unit for treatment.

The complainant was referred to the Kingston Public Hospital.

No other officer was present at the time.


No Charge No Charge In these circumstances, the Commission recommends no criminal action or disciplinary proceeding against Correctional officers, of the Richmond Farm Adult Correctional Centre.

The staff is reminded, however, that in incidents where a person is a suspect, a Question and Answer interview must be done in the presence of counsel.
Given the absence of any account to place liability on Corporal of the Metcalfe Street Secure Juvenile Centre for the injuries sustained by the complainant, RM, the Commission makes no recommendation for criminal proceeding or disciplinary action.
Fatal Shooting Nicholas Zaidie On the 15th day of December, 2011, the deceased, Nicholas Zaidie, was shot and killed after he and several other men allegedly opened fire at said officers after they identified themselves as police officers and commanded that they not move.

After the shooting subsided, the deceased was found lying in the yard of a residence clutching a firearm in his right hand and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

He succumbed to his injuries upon being brought to the hospital.
Another man was found in nearby bushes with blood stains all over his clothing.

He was uninjured and taken into police custody for questioning.

The other men successfully escaped apprehension.

The Commission hereby recommends that no criminal charges be laid or disciplinary action be taken in respect of the fatal shooting of Nicholas Zaidie on December 15, 2011.
WM Conduct Unbecomin g Fatal Shooting Antonio Webster On March 15, 2016, Mr. WM visited the Mandeville Police Station to make a report in relation to his encashment of a cheque on another person’s behalf, and money supposedly owing to him.

Mr. M alleges that the female police officer whom he spoke to at the station refused to record his report claiming that his complaint was civil in nature.
He alleges that the said female police officer behaved boisterously and discourteously, getting up from the desk and leaving the station without taking down his report in writing.

The Commission humbly recommends that the investigation into this matter be closed as the complaint is unsubstantiated.
On September 16, 2010, at about 12:35 a.m., Antonio Webster was shot and killed along Merrion Avenue in Kingston by officers from the Elleston Road Police Station; the officers having been dispatched on mobile patrol and enquiry duties in the Kingston Eastern Division.

It is reported that the concerned officers were patrolling along Merrion Avenue when they observed two men behaving suspiciously and they went to investigate.
One of the men turned off into a yard and the officers accosted the other man who turned around, pointed a firearm at and shot an Officer.

The concerned officers also came under gunfire from the other man who had turned off the avenue into the yard.

He stood at the gate of the said premises and fired gunshots at the police.

After the shooting subsided, an Officer was lifted from the ground and placed him inside the police service vehicle and transported him to the Kingston Public Hospital for treatment.
The injured gunman (the “now deceased”) was subsequently transported to the same hospital by residents from the community.

The Commission respectfully recommends that no criminal charges be laid or disciplinary action be taken in relation to the fatal shooting of Antonio Webster.
No Charge No Charge No Charge Fatal Shooting Anthony Barrett On October 2, 2015, sometime after 5:00 p.m., Anthony Barrett was shot and killed at his home at Egypt district, Cousins Cove in Hanover during an attempt by the police to apprehend Mr. Barrett for certain offences.

It is reported that Mr. Barrett resisted arrest and attacked the police with a machete, and a Cons.

fired one shot from his service firearm at Mr. Barrett, in defence of himself and his colleagues.
No Charge The Commission respectfully recommends that no criminal charges be laid or disciplinary action be taken in relation to the fatal shooting of Anthony Barrett.

Fatal Shooting An Unidentified Male On December 20, 2015, sometime after 7:30 p.m., an unidentified male was shot and killed by police officers from the Elleston Road Police Station Special Operations Unit, in the vicinity of the Garden View Baptist Church at Nine Mile, Bull Bay in St. Andrew.
On the night in question, the concerned officers were on duty at the station when they received a report of a robbery in progress at the Suga Fa 2 bar at Eight Mile in Bull Bay.

The police went to the location and were given a description of the suspect whom they were told had fled the scene.

The police caught up with the suspected robber along the Nine Mile Main Road and upon accosting him, the said robber opened fire at the police and the police returned fire in his direction.
The suspect was subsequently found suffering from gunshot injuries and was quickly transported to the Kingston Public 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 the unidentified deceased male.
No Charge Shooting Injury KW Assault TG The complainant, KW, alleges that at about 11:00 a.m. on the 30th day of March, 2011, the concerned officers were visiting her community of Burnt Savannah District in Saint Elizabeth making enquiries about marijuana.

She observed the officers who were traveling in an unmarked police CRV and shouted, “Write off dem numba,” repeatedly.

An officer who was running behind the CRV pointed his gun in her direction and fired.

She was shot and injured as a result.


The police assert contrarily that they were attacked by irate residents with guns and stones after seizing a quantity of ganja in the community.

Several members of the crowd, blocked different sections of the roadway in an effort to prevent the police’s departure from the community.

The Commission hereby recommends that no criminal charges be laid or disciplinary action taken in respect of the shooting and injury of KW on the 30th day of March, 2011.
No Charge On April 8, 2017, the complainant had been taken into custody because his former employer accused him of stealing her computer.

The complainant states that he showed the police receipts for the items in his house.

However, the police seized several of his items, including a laptop.

At the station, the complainant was questioned by the police and was hit in the head several times by a police officer in the Constant Spring Police Station CIB room.
The complainant indicates that there were other officers present at the time of this incident.

The complainant was placed in lock up until April 13, 2017.

The complainant provides a description of the officer who hit him.

The matter was resolved by an informal mediation session held at the INDECOM office.
Given the successful informal resolution session with the complainant, TG and the respondent, of the Constant Spring CIB, the Commission makes no recommendation for criminal proceedings or disciplinary action.

No Charge