Tivoli woman slapped with gun, ammo charges
Police have charged a woman who was allegedly held with an illegal firearm and more than 40 rounds of ammunition on Sunday.
Charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition is Jodyann Lawes, a 32-year-old vendor from Zacky Avenue in Tivoli Gardens, Kingston.
Police said a court date is being finalised for the accused.
It was reported that around 5:15 pm, while a funeral was being held, Lawes was seen walking with a black bag slung around her neck.
A joint police and military team on mobile patrol duty accosted the accused at the intersection of Dee Cee and Chang avenues in Tivoli Gardens.
The bag was searched, and a Stoeger Cougar pistol along with 41 rounds of ammunition were reportedly found inside. She was taken into custody and following further investigations, was subsequently charged.
