The suspect in the hit-and-run of an on-duty police officer in St James is now in police custody.
He surrendered to the police, on Saturday accompanied by his attorney.
The critically injured constable remains in hospital.
The JCF commends members of the public for their vigilance and cooperation that influenced the rapid progress made in the investigation.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteA 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of Elgin Town in Lucea, Hanover.
The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Monday, December 29, and will remain in effect until 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 31.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of Lacovia, St Elizabeth. The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Monday, December 29 and will remain in effect until 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 31
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFour men, including a Jamaican, in The Bahamas have been denied bail on charges stemming from an alleged attempt to smuggle cocaine and marijuana into the country.
The prosecution alleges that Bahamian nationals Howard Rolle, James Jones and Zenard Rolle, along with Jamaican national Nicholas Duckenson of Negril, Jamaica, were planning to bring cocaine valued at US$18.4 million and marijuana valued at US$7,000 into the country when they were thwarted by the US Coast Guard.
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