St James taxi operator charged with rape of 15-y-o
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January 21, 2023

St James taxi operator charged with rape of 15-y-o

ST JAMES, Jamaica— A St James taxi operator has been charged after allegedly raping a 15- year-old on Richmond Hill Road in the parish on Sunday, October 16.

Charged with rape is 52-year-old Herman Atkinson of Richmond Hill Road.

The teen reportedly boarded a taxi being operated by Atkinson. The additional passengers arrived at their destinations, leaving the girl and Atkinson alone inside the vehicle. Atkinson allegedly sped past the teen’s stop and went to a house on Richmond Hill Road, where he lifted her from the vehicle, took her inside and sexually assaulted her. It is reported that the taxi driver then transported the teen half-way home before telling her to walk the rest of the journey.

A report was subsequently made to the police and an investigation launched.

Atkinson was arrested on Thursday, January 12 and later interviewed and charged. His court date is being arranged.

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