April 4, 2023
Farmer robbed of over 20 goats, cash in St Ann
ST ANN, Jamaica – A farmer of Prickle Pole in Claremont, St Ann has been charged with robbery with aggravation and wounding with intent in connection with an incident in the community on Sunday, February 12.
He is 28-year-old Floyd Johnson.
Reports are that Johnson was among a group of men who forced open the door to another farmer’s dwelling and attacked him with machetes and stones.
The man attempted to flee from his attackers, but was chased and chopped. He was then tied, robbed of cash, farming appliances and 23 goats.
The man managed to free himself and was assisted by residents to seek medical treatment.
Johnson was subsequently arrested and charged.