December 20, 2023
Kingston man carrying imitation firearm charged
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A 25-year-old man was charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and forgery after he was allegedly caught carrying an imitation firearm on December 5.
Charged is Derrick Williams of Hope River Street, Kintyre, Kingston 6.
Reports from the Half Way Tree Police are that about 2:00 pm, Williams pointed a firearm at the complainant who made a report to the police. Williams was later apprehended and searched and one imitation firearm was removed from his waistband. A further search was conducted of his premises and a fraudulent Jamaica Defence Force identification card along with a uniform was seized.
He was quickly taken into custody.
A court date for him is being finalised.