January 25, 2023
14-y-o charged for ammo found in bag at hospital
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 14-year-old boy from Central Road, Kingston 10 has been charged with unauthorised possession of ammunition and offensive weapon following an incident at a hospital in the Corporate Area on Tuesday.
Reports from the Denham Town Police are that about 4:30 pm, the teen was assisted to the hospital, when his bag was taken from him. His bag was searched and two rounds of ammunition and four pairs of scissors were seized.
A report was made to the police and the teen was arrested and subsequently charged following a question and answer session in the presence of his attorney.
A court date for him is being finalised.