March 25, 2024
Westmoreland man charged after chopping woman with machete
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – A 38-year-old man from Westmoreland was charged with wounding with intent after he allegedly used a machete to chop a woman on Sunday.
He is Garrett Reid otherwise called ‘Suki’ of Strathbogie District, Savanna-la-Mar.
Reports from the Savanna-la-Mar police are that about 3:00 pm, Reid entered the yard of a woman with whom he had an altercation, armed with a machete. During the argument, Reid used the machete to chop the woman causing wounds to her upper body. The police were alerted and the woman was taken to the hospital for treatment and was admitted in serious condition.
Reid was later arrested and charged based on witness statements.
His court date is being finalised.
