KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug 19, CMC – Jamaica police were continuing their search for eight prisoners, who escaped lawful custody at the Constant Spring police in St Andrew on Tuesday.
The police said one of the prisoners had been recaptured and that the search for the eight others are continuing. The recaptured prisoner has been identified as 25-year-old Kemal Kelly, who had been charged with assault at common law and using a firearm to commit an offence.
“ We haven’t got any further details,” the corporate communications arm of the Jamaica Constabulary Force said in confirming the breakout.
The prisoners are reported to have cut a door and escaped and the discovery was made during an early morning check b the authorities.
The other men still at large are 19 year-old Richard Bishop, charged with burglar and larceny, 23 year-old Talik Chambers, who is charged with identity theft, Brandon Ennis, 26, charged with possession of prohibited weapon and Junior Anthony Barnes, 26, who is charged with possession of weapon and ammunition.
The police are also searching for 25 year-old Donque Douglas, whose charge is not given, Alonzo Espute, 19-, who is charged with murder and Fray Mesias, 18, who is charged with rape.
The police said they are reminding members of the public that it is a criminal offence to harbour a fugitive.
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