McKoy's News

26/07/2025

St. Catherine, Jamaica – Detectives assigned to the Riversdale Police Station are now intensifying their investigations following the brutal stabbing death of a 25-year-old man in the Williamsfield district early Saturday morning. The deceased has been identified as Kevin Robinson, a labourer from the community. Reports reaching McKoy’s News are that around 1:00 a.m., Robinson was attacked and stabbed multiple times by unknown assailants in the area. Residents alerted the police, and the injured man was rushed to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The motive behind the deadly attack remains unclear at this time, but investigators believe the incident may have stemmed from a personal dispute....

Man Stabbed to Death in Riversdale, St Catherine — Police Launch Manhunt - %

26/07/2025

Kingston, Jamaica – A 44-year-old customs broker who thought he could outsmart the system is now serving time after being convicted in a massive multimillion-dollar credit card fraud scheme that shook the government’s customs revenue network. The fraudster, Nathiel Graham, was sentenced on Friday, July 11, 2025, in the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Court, after pleading guilty to a long list of financial crimes. Graham had been behind bars since his arrest on November 28, 2022, and now faces multiple concurrent sentences ranging from two to three years. He is expected to walk free in November 2025, but his name is forever stained in white-collar disgrace....

Customs Broker Jailed for Multi-Million Dollar Credit Card Scam - %

26/07/2025

Mandeville, Jamaica – The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is rolling out a brand-new express route connecting Mandeville to downtown Kingston, set to launch this Monday, July 28 — and commuters are buzzing. Dubbed Route 512, the new line is a major move by the state-run bus company to open up affordable, long-distance travel between Manchester and the capital. Starting Monday, commuters can board JUTC buses three times daily in either direction, offering reliable service for students, workers, and market-goers trying to avoid the hassle and cost of private taxis or multiple transfers....

JUTC Launches Route 512: Mandeville to Kingston Express Rolls Out Monday - %

26/07/2025

🚨 SPANISH TOWN MASON CHARGED AFTER SHOOTING INCIDENT 🚔

Dave “Mark” Tapper, 47, of South Montecello Crescent, allegedly pulled up to a man’s yard and opened fire during a dispute on July 18. The man was hit but managed to escape and report the attack. 💥🏃‍♂️

Tapper is now charged with:
🔫 Wounding with intent
🚫 Possession of a prohibited weapon
💣 Unauthorised possession of ammo
⚖️ Using a firearm to commit a felony

Victim was treated at hospital and released. Tapper is in custody. Police investigations continue.

26/07/2025

St Andrew, Jamaica – Two Haitian nationals who were nabbed last week in a major drug bust in Toms River, St Andrew, have now been officially slapped with multiple charges linked to a $9.3 million g***a seizure. The accused have been identified as 27-year-old vendor Shelande Dorelien and 25-year-old Wisler Laveis. According to a police report, both were charged with possession of g***a, dealing in g***a, taking steps preparatory to export g***a, trafficking g***a, conspiracy to export g***a, and illegal entry into the island. Three Jamaican men — Heron Brown, 50, a farmer from Burton, St Elizabeth; Wade Richards, 30, a vendor from Thompson Pen, St Catherine; and 28-year-old Delroy Wilson of Margaret’s Bay, Portland — were charged earlier this week in connection with the same operation....

Two Haitians Charged in Massive $9.3M G***a Bust in Toms River, St Andrew - %

26/07/2025

Port-au-Prince, Haiti – The Government of Canada has begun sending military surveillance drones to Haiti in a bold move aimed at helping the troubled Caribbean nation crack down on armed gangs and restore public order. The high-tech aircraft—unarmed but equipped for deep surveillance and reconnaissance—began touching down on Haitian soil in June, with more expected in the coming weeks, according to Canadian officials. While the number of drones remains undisclosed for security reasons, sources confirm that they are already in operation, assisting the Haitian National Police (HNP) in monitoring areas overrun by heavily armed criminal groups....

Canada Deploys Military Drones to Help Haiti Fight Gang Violence - %

26/07/2025

St Catherine, Jamaica – Social media personality Milton Wray, more popularly known as “119”, is set to stand trial in the St Catherine Parish Court on November 7, following damning allegations of malicious communication stemming from a series of controversial social media posts. “This is no laughing matter—these are very serious allegations,” warned Senior Parish Court Judge Desiree Alleyne, addressing Wray directly during his latest court appearance. The charges stem from an incident that allegedly began on March 22, when Wray and the female complainant attended an entertainment event together. According to reports, Wray later invited the woman to his home, but she refused....

Social Media Personality “119” to Face Trial Over Alleged Malicious Posts Targeting St Catherine Woman - %

25/07/2025

🚨 Lester Coke — the nephew of infamous West Kingston don, Christopher “Dudus” Coke — has died following a fatal motorcycle crash near Tivoli Gardens.

Reports are that he collided with a taxi while turning into the community. He later died at the Kingston Public Hospital.

Lester was the son of Mark “Jah T” Coke. His death has triggered tension in sections of downtown Kingston, with roadblocks now reported in the area.

https://mckoysnews.com/fatal-crash-claims-life-of-dudus-cokes-nephew/

🕊️ Condolences to the family.
👮🏽‍♂️ Police remain on high alert.

25/07/2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Lester Coke, nephew of the notorious west Kingston don Christopher “Dudus” Coke, met an untimely death on Friday following a fatal motorcycle crash. Reports are that Coke, the son of Mark Anthony “Jah T” Coke, was riding a motorcycle when he attempted to turn into Tivoli Gardens. It is alleged that during the maneuver, he collided with a taxi. He was rushed to the Kingston Public Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Lester Coke is the nephew of Christopher “Dudus” Coke, who was extradited to the United States and is currently serving a 23-year sentence in federal prison....

Fatal Crash Claims Life of Dudus Coke’s Nephew - %

25/07/2025

🆘 Child Hunger Crisis in Haiti 🇭🇹

👉https://mckoysnews.com/child-hunger-increases-in-haiti-over-100000-kids-at-risk/

🚨 Over 100,000 Children at Risk of Starvation!
The United Nations is raising the alarm as acute malnutrition surges across Haiti.

Guns, gangs, and mass displacement have left thousands of children without food, health care, or education.

👉 Since January 2025, over 200,000 children have been screened.
📉 21,000+ are already in emergency treatment for severe malnutrition.
But that’s only 17% of the 130,000 expected to need life-saving help this year.

💔 If aid doesn’t come fast, Haiti’s youngest won’t survive this crisis.