St Mary man accused of raping 12-y-o girl
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September 7, 2023

St Mary man accused of raping 12-y-o girl

ST MARY, Jamaica— A St Mary man has been charged after he allegedly locked a 12-year-old girl inside his house in Barracks River, Richmond in the parish and raped her.

Charged with unlawful detention with intent to have sexual intercourse and rape is 56-year-old Trevor Michelin otherwise called ‘Indian’.

Reports are that the 12-year-old child went to Michelin’s home about 4:00 pm on Friday, August 4 to collect items when she was locked inside the house and sexually assaulted.

Michelin allegedly locked the child inside a room. The girl managed to escape and made a report to the police.

Michelin was subsequently arrested. He was charged on Wednesday, September 6 after being pointed out during an identification parade.

His court date is being arranged.

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