Eight Fugitives on the Run After Constant Spring Jailbreak

St. Andrew, Jamaica – The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has confirmed that a ninth inmate has escaped from the Constant Spring Police lock-up, bringing the total number of escapees still on the run to eight.

The latest escapee has been identified as 25-year-old Kemal Kelly, of Mannings Hill district, St. Andrew. He was in custody facing charges of assault at common law and using a firearm to commit a scheduled offence.

Initial reports from police indicated that eight men had escaped the facility, with one being recaptured shortly after the incident was discovered during a routine cell check.

Escapees Still at Large:

1. Richard Bishop, 19, of Olympic Way, St. Andrew – Charged with burglary and larceny
2. Talik Chambers, 23, of Burlington Avenue, St. Andrew – Charged with identity theft
3. Brandon Ennis, 26, of Belvedere, Red Hills, St. Andrew – Charged with possession of prohibited weapon
4. Junior Anthony Barnes, 26, of Iron River, Stony Hill, St. Andrew – Charged with possession of weapon and ammunition
5. Donque Douglas, 25, of Oxford Street, Kingston – Charge unknown
6. Alonzo Espute, 19, of Cassava Piece, St. Andrew – Charged with murder (stabbing)
7. Fray Mesias, 18, of Pinto, Stony Hill, St. Andrew – Charged with rape
8. Kemal Kelly, 25, of Mannings Hill district, St. Andrew – Charged with assault and firearm-related offence

The JCF is reminding members of the public that it is a criminal offence to harbour or assist a fugitive. Anyone caught doing so will be prosecuted.

A manhunt remains active, and citizens with information on the whereabouts of any of the escapees are urged to call 119 or contact the nearest police station immediately.

This is a developing story. Stay with McKoy’s News for further updates.