January 11, 2026
American woman among two charged following St Mary firearm seizure
ST MARY, Jamaica–An American sterile surgical technician is among two charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition following a seizure in Spicy Grove on Saturday, January 10.
Charged are 49-year-old Tanya Steadman of River Street, New Jersey, United States and 32-year-old tiler, Louis McKenzie of Spicy Grove, Oracabessa, St Mary.
Reports from the Port Maria police are that about 5:30 am, a targeted operation was conducted at their address.
During a search of the premises, a 9mm Beretta containing six 9mm cartridges was found concealed in a mattress in the bedroom.
The gun was seized, and the duo was taken into custody, where they were charged.