ST MARY – Four St Mary communities have been placed under 48-hour curfews starting Friday, May 29 as police move to de-escalate tensions and contain a spike in violent crime.

The St Mary police division announced the curfews on Friday. They will run from 6 pm Friday, May 29 to 6pm Sunday, May 31, unless extended.

Curfew zones:
Boscobel: Police have cited growing tension in Oracabessa, Stewart Town and the Gully Road areas.

Three Hills: The curfew covers Prospect Gulf main road, Charles Town, Spring Valley, Valley Bush, Retreat Content, Liberty Estate, Retreat Content and Liberty Estates. The police said that they have seen a surge in car thefts and break-ins in the areas.

Islington: The curfew covers areas in Moorehall main road, Strawberry Fields, Robins Bay, Top Albany and Nutsfield. The police said, based on intelligence, it was necessary to impose the curfew to prevent any flare-ups from incidents that happened in the past.

Annotto Bay: The curfew has been extended in the Annotto Bay community until Saturday.

Residents must stay indoors during the curfew unless otherwise authorised.