Alleged lottery scammer nabbed in St James
Latest News
May 21, 2020

Alleged lottery scammer nabbed in St James

ST JAMES, Jamaica — The coordinated efforts of personnel from Jamaica Customs and the Area One Lottery Scam Task Force led to the arrest and charge of an alleged lottery scammer in Anchovy, St James on Thursday, May 21.

The man has been identified as 24-year-old Dario Davis of York Bush district in Mount Carey in the parish. He has been charged with possession of identity information with intent and possession of and access device.

Davis was arrested after arousing suspicions when he collected a package containing bank cards.

The team conducted follow-up operations between 11:30 am and 3:00 pm, at two locations in the York Bush district in the parish and two cellular phones were seized.

Davis’s court date is being finalised.

0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

Australia vows to enact minimum age on social media sites
Latest News
Australia vows to enact minimum age on social media sites
September 9, 2024
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Australia will ban children from using social media with a minimum age limit as high as 16, the prime minister said Tuesday,...
Ding Dong, wife expecting baby boy
Entertainment, Latest News
Ding Dong, wife expecting baby boy
September 9, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Kemar Christopher Dwaine Ottey more popularly known as Ding Dong, and his wife Tashauna, have announced they are expecting a baby ...
Marcia J Ball sings ‘We Need More Love’ in new single
Entertainment, Latest News
Marcia J Ball sings ‘We Need More Love’ in new single
September 9, 2024
Although many of her songs are romantic ballads, Marcia J Ball is not averse to recording music with strong social themes. We Need More Love , her lat...
France beat Belgium with Kolo Muani and Dembele goals
Latest News, Sports
France beat Belgium with Kolo Muani and Dembele goals
September 9, 2024
LYON, France (AFP) -- Randal Kolo Muani and Ousmane Dembele scored the goals as France bounced back from a disappointing home loss to Italy at the wee...
Forex: J$158.29 to one US dollar
Business, Latest News
Forex: J$158.29 to one US dollar
September 9, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Monday, September 9 ended trading at $158.29 down by eight cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchan...

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
Wolmer’s to work out preseason hiccups against Jago today
Football, Manning Cup, Sports
Wolmer’s to work out preseason hiccups against Jago today
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 9, 2024
Despite challenges during their preparation for the new season, Wolmer’s Boys’ Head Coach Jerome Waite wants his team to start positively against host...
Freemasons forum to discuss forming Grand Lodge of Jamaica
News
Freemasons forum to discuss forming Grand Lodge of Jamaica
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 8, 2024
A long-running discussion on the possible formation of a Grand Lodge of Jamaica is being revived by Scottish Freemasons here who will examine the issu...