ST THOMAS, Jamaica – After nearly 20 years on the run, a 61-year-old man, wanted for a 2006 shooting in St Thomas, was charged in relation to the crime by detectives on Wednesday.

He has been identified as Collin Mowatt, otherwise called ‘Tumpa’ or ‘Tumpa Dragon’.

It is alleged that about 1:30 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2006, Mowatt approached a woman with two firearms and shot her before fleeing the parish.

According to the police, in December 2025, lawmen in St Ann intercepted Mowatt in connection with another firearm-related case. Further investigations and forensic evidence led detectives to execute a warrant for Mowatt in the 2006 shooting.

He was charged with shooting with intent, wounding with intent, illegal possession of firearm and illegal possession of ammunition.

Commanding Officer for St Thomas, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rohan Ritchie, lauded the efforts of the police in apprehending Mowatt after so many years on the run.

“We often hear the cliché of ‘the long arm of the law,’ and in this instance, that arm reached back 20 years,” DSP Richie said.

“The cohesive, collaborative and decisive efforts of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, stretching across divisional borders, remain on full display as we continue to build upon the public’s confidence,” he continued. “I want to also commend the hardworking St Thomas CIB team, whose diligent investigation and action ensured these charges were finally laid.”

Mowatt is to appear before the court on March 6, 2026.