Author: Kera

A young man suspected of multiple violent crimes was shot and killed during a police operation in Farm Heights, St James, on Tuesday night. The deceased is 20-year-old Romario Ferguson, also known as ‘JT’. Ferguson had been on the police’s radar for some time, as he was being investigated in connection with a series of violent crimes across the parish. The string of crimes included multiple murders, shootings, and robberies, according to a news report. A local news report stated that Ferguson’s death occurred around 10 p.m. when law enforcement officers reportedly went to Eagle Drive searching for him. He…

A woman recently lost her life after participating in a dangerous TikTok challenge that involved setting her clothes on fire. The woman ignited her attire during a live stream after she lost a bet to a fellow TikToker. The alarming incident happened when the woman was home with her family in Jászság, Hungary. She was identified as a mother of two children, whom she shares with her husband, who commutes to Germany for work. On the day of the incident, she was streaming from the hallway of their apartment while her husband, their children, and the kids’ grandmother were in…

The inDrive operator in connection with the University of Technology (UTech) student Anisa Dilworth case remains in police custody while detectives gather evidence. He was remanded until June 30, giving investigators more time to complete their probe. The accused man, whose identity has not been made public, remains under investigation by the Portmore Criminal Investigations Branch. While the ride-hailing company, inDrive, publicly stated that Dilworth did not book a ride through their platform, the 29-year-old suspect is believed to have transported the student before she went missing earlier this year. During Tuesday’s hearing in the St Catherine Parish Court, the…

The legal troubles for Jamaican dancehall entertainer Squash continue to mount as the federal authorities in the United States make serious allegations. The 32-year-old is accused of being the leader of a multinational criminal gang. Squash is alleged to be a leader of the G-City gang, and federal investigators believe he fled Jamaica following a violent conflict between his alleged gang and rivals in St James, a feud they say continued in Florida. Squash was taken into custody on February 24 during a traffic stop in Miami. Authorities reportedly discovered a modified Glock firearm in the glove compartment of a…

An 11-year-old schoolboy was struck and killed in a hit-and-run incident along Ferry Service Road in St Andrew on Monday afternoon. The victim was identified as Duran McKenzie, who was heading home. Reports indicate that Duran had just come off a bus when a 2019 Ford Transit van hit him shortly after 3:00 p.m. The driver, instead of stopping, fled the scene. It is unclear whether the child was walking alone when the incident happened. Police say they were able to track the vehicle through its license plate. The driver, identified only as a Portmore resident, was subsequently arrested for…

A Jamaican mother is facing criticism after it was exposed that she is forcing her 9-year-old son to bleach his skin. The 9-year-old boy bravely revealed that his mother has been bleaching his skin because she believes he is “too Black”. The alarming discovery was made by a teacher who noticed stark discolouration on the child’s face, lighter cheeks and darkened areas around the eyes. When asked what had happened, the boy replied simply that his mother was bleaching his skin. The child shared that his mother insists on applying the cream despite his protests. “I tell my mother I…

Newly released footage captures a violent confrontation between a police officer and a driver, revealing the tense moments before the officer opened fire in Phoenix. The altercation began after a patrol officer pulled over a vehicle during a traffic stop on May 25. Officials indicated that a Desert Horizon Precinct officer observed a traffic violation and pulled over the car near 2500 East Cactus Road. Following the stop, the officer was immediately met by an aggressive man, who exited the vehicle’s driver’s seat. A dispute unfolded around 2:30 p.m. along the side of the road as the pair began to…

A chaotic scene unfolded inside a 7-Eleven after a Caucasian couple hurled racial slurs at an African American customer during a heated argument. According to onlookers, the trouble started when the woman’s payment was declined at the Rochester, New York, location. Frustrated, she insisted on getting milk for her child, refusing to step aside. A Black customer nearby reportedly told her that her husband was waiting outside and urged her to get her phone to purchase the item and move to the back of the line. Instead of de-escalating, the situation grew more volatile, according to witnesses. The store’s surveillance…

Dancehall artiste Lisa Hyper recently went on a rant, dragging Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel and then lashing out at TikToker Rosealee. While Lisa has been mostly focused on her career following her return to social media, she still frequently makes controversial content that sparks questions about her current mental status. In a recent live stream, Lisa expressed that she wants to cross paths with Vybz Kartel and physically fight him. Following Vybz Kartel’s release, she has said on several occasions that they are not on good terms. It is unclear what led to their fallout, but she remains adamant that…

Over the weekend, Jamaican TikTokers Moya and Annie got into a dispute that reportedly stemmed from a misunderstanding surrounding a comment made by Moya’s boyfriend, TJ. The dispute erupted after a TikTok live chat involving Kitty, Fabbi, Jayden, and TJ. The public discussion focused on Jayden and Fabbi potentially reuniting. Jayden has recently been showing interest in rekindling his relationship with Fabbi. During the live chat, Fabbi called him out for being in a relationship while pursuing her. She indicated that Meka, Annie’s daughter, is Jayden’s current partner, which has been an unconfirmed rumour. Jayden apparently responded by calling her…