Alleged Robber Shot Dead in St. Elizabeth, Firearms and Ammo Recovered

In the most dramatic incident, police responded to reports of a robbery in Fullerswood on Sunday around 10:00 pm. According to authorities, two men had reportedly held up and robbed patrons at a local bar. When the police arrived, a confrontation ensued, during which one of the suspects was shot and injured. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital. A Smith and Wesson Springfield pistol with one live round was recovered at the scene, as well as a motorbike that had been reported stolen.

This incident followed a joint targeted operation on Friday night, around 11:00 pm, conducted by the Area 3 Fugitive Apprehension Team alongside members of the St. Elizabeth Police. The operation took place in the Rich Pen district, where officers seized 43 twelve-gauge cartridges. Additionally, police discovered two five-gallon buckets containing ganja seeds and approximately five pounds of vegetable matter resembling ganja. The operation led to the arrest and charging of 43-year-old Dussard Nation, a farmer from the Rich Pen area in Mountainside.

In a separate incident on Tuesday night, around 11:00 pm, police carried out an operation in Middlesex. During a search of an unoccupied premises, officers found a black 9mm pistol, one magazine, and 17 live 9mm cartridges hidden inside a knapsack. While no arrests were made in connection with this discovery, the seizure adds to the mounting evidence of illegal firearms circulating within the parish.

The St. Elizabeth Police have emphasized their commitment to cracking down on criminal activities in the region, noting that these operations are part of an ongoing effort to maintain law and order. Residents are being urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities as the police continue to work towards ensuring the safety and security of the community.