December 3, 2009
Star News


MYSTERY 'SNIPER' TARGETS RESIDENTS - Metal balls used as bullets in attacks
“Residents of some communities in Old Harbour, St Catherine are being plagued by an interesting sort of terrorist. The residents told THE STAR that for the last three months, they have been scared to stay out on the streets at nights.... read more
Gunmen kill 7-y-o girl

Ruthless gunmen snuffed out the life of a seven-year-old girl yesterday as she went for a joyride with her uncle on a motorcycle in the Drewsland community of St Andrew. Reports are that sometime after 3 p.m. yesterday ...

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Dead baby found in Riverton City dump

The Hunts Bay police are currently trying to find the mother of a new-born baby whose body was found yesterday morning at the Riverton City dump. According to a release issued by the National Solid Waste Management...

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Illegal guns seized in gun battle

Up to late last night investigators in Clarendon were still searching for gunmen who escaped into bushes following a confrontation, which led to the seizure of three illegal guns.

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Cop's throat slashed at Jamaica House

A man is now in custody at the Half-Way Tree Police Station following a brazen attack at Jamaica House, Hope Road, St. Andrew yesterday, where he is alleged to have slashed a policeman across the throat with a knife.

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One of three men killed in alleged shoot-out

Two of three men who reportedly engaged the police in a shoot-out along Cumberland Boulevard, Cumberland, Portmore, St Catherine on Tuesday night, were shot, one fatally, during the exchange.

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Reggae Grammy nominations out

Nominations for the 52nd annual Grammy Awards were announced last night with Stephen Marley, Julian Marley, Gregory Issacs, Sean Paul and Buju Banton in the runnings for the coveted 'Best Reggae Album'.

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Cops seeking crucial witnesses

The Major Investigations Task Force (MIT) is seeking witnesses with information that can lead to the arrest and charge of person(s) responsible for the gun murder of Andrew Nelson, 43, of Mount Pellier district...

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