A manhunt is currently underway following a major jailbreak at the Constant Spring Police Station in St. Andrew on Tuesday morning, which saw nine men escape from lock-up.
It was initially reported that eight prisoners had escaped from the station, but the authorities later confirmed that a total of nine men had absconded. According to reports, the jailbreak was discovered during a routine check at the police station this morning.
The prisoners escaped the station by cutting open an area at the lock-up. Of the nine prisoners who fled, only one of the men has since been captured. The police have launched a probe into the escape and are searching for the remaining escapees.
The men who are currently still on the run from the authorities are:
-Kemal Kelly, a 25-year-old resident of the Mannings Hill district in St. Andrew, who was charged with assault at common law and using a firearm to commit a scheduled offence.
-Fray Mesias, an 18-year-old resident of Pinto, Stony Hill, St. Andrew, who was charged with rape.
-Richard Bishop, a 19-year-old resident of Olympic Way, St. Andrew, who was charged with burglary and larceny.
-Brandon Ennis, a 26-year-old resident of Belvedere, Red Hills, St. Andrew, who was charged with possession of a prohibited weapon.
-Talik Chambers, a 23-year-old resident of Burlington Avenue, St. Andrew, who was charged with identity theft.
-Alonzo Espute, a 19-year-old resident of Cassava Piece, St. Andrew, who was charged with murder (stabbing).
-Junior Anthony Barnes, a 26-year-old resident of Iron River, Stony Hill, St. Andrew, who was charged with possession of a weapon and ammunition.
-Donque Douglas, a 25-year-old resident of Oxford Street, Kingston, whose charges are not yet known.
As the escapees remain at large, the authorities are advising members of the public that it is
