Man Accused of Using Fake Identity for Passport Faces Judge

A 54-year-old man who allegedly used a false name to secure a passport over 20 years ago has pleaded not guilty, despite evidence that seems to tie him directly to the document.

Deron Davis stood before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Tuesday, charged with making a false declaration to PICA — the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency — in relation to a 2002 passport application made under the name Shawn Marcus Jones.

According to court documents, Davis is accused of intentionally deceiving the authorities by submitting the application under the alias, with the matter now heading to trial.

In a moment that stirred murmurs in the courtroom, a representative from PICA took the stand and presented documents bearing the name Shawn Marcus Jones — complete with a passport photo that, the judge noted, bore a striking resemblance to the accused.

“When did you start wearing dreadlocks?” asked presiding judge Sanchia Burrell, pointing to the image from the two-decade-old passport.

“Three years ago, Your Honour,” Davis replied calmly.

But Judge Burrell wasn’t buying it.
“This low-haired man is you. Yes, this is you,” she declared firmly, sending a ripple through the gallery.

Despite the judge’s pointed observation, Davis held his ground and maintained a plea of not guilty.

The matter has now been set for trial, with a case management hearing scheduled for November 13, 2025, when Davis’ attorney is expected to appear.