20-year-old mechanic charged with rape of teen
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August 24, 2022

20-year-old mechanic charged with rape of teen

KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 20-year-old mechanic has been arrested and charged, after he allegedly raped a teenage girl on Slipdock Road, Kingston on Tuesday, March 1.

Charged with rape is Alex Barley of Glasspole Avenue in Rockfort, Kingston.

Reports from the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) are that Barley allegedly entered the child’s room from the balcony area, and raped her.

Following investigations, Barley turned himself in to the police on Friday, August 19.

He was charged following an interview.

Barley’s court date is being arranged.

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