HANOVER, Jamaica — Hanover’s most wanted man, 24-year-old Towayne Gunning otherwise known as ‘Tuffy’, has turned himself in to the police.

Gunning, a labourer from Rock Spring in the parish, surrendered on Tuesday accompanied by his attorney.

The police said Gunning has been on the run since December 2023, following his alleged involvement in a murder in Green Island. It is further alleged that he was also involved in a shootout with police on April 2, 2024, during which he escaped.

The police said he is now facing charges for both incidents.

He has also been identified as a person of interest in several other gun-related crimes that have occurred in Hanover. Investigation into those matters are ongoing.

Commenting on the arrest, Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Wayne Joseph, who leads the Criminal Investigations Branch, commended the detectives in Area One for their “outstanding investigative work” which he believes has contributed significantly to these developments.

“More individuals are turning themselves in to law enforcement, driven by the strong cases being brought against them. This is a testament to the quality of investigative work on the ground, coupled with the effective communication from the Constabulary Communications Network (CCN), which has raised greater awareness about ongoing investigations,” the acting ACP said.

The police have made significant progress in recent weeks with several wanted men being apprehended across Area One. Among them is Joseph McKenzie also known as ‘Jayo’, who was arrested in St James on August 25, 2024 and charged with three murders, one shooting, and possession of a prohibited weapon.

Likewise Michael Williams otherwise called ‘Dry Goods’ was apprehended in Bogue, St James, on September 14, 2024 and is also facing murder charges.