St Catherine North Police Seek Councillors’ Help to Locate Undocumented Haitians in Parish

Head of the St Catherine North Division, Senior Superintendent Hopton Nicholson, has called on local councillors to support ongoing efforts to identify and detain undocumented Haitian nationals believed to be living in the parish.

The appeal was made during a recent meeting of the St Catherine Municipal Corporation, where the senior officer said intelligence gathered by police indicates that some individuals are being sheltered within several communities across St Catherine.

Nicholson reported that more than 30 undocumented Haitians have already been taken into custody. However, investigators believe additional persons remain in the area and that some residents may be assisting with housing and transit arrangements. He urged councillors to share any credible information that could help police locate those individuals.

During his briefing, Nicholson also provided an update on crime trends within the division. He stated that murders have declined by 50 per cent compared to the same period last year, with three homicides recorded so far this year versus six previously.

He added that property crimes continue to present challenges for the division, particularly housebreaking, larceny, and motor vehicle theft. According to Nicholson, some stolen vehicles are being brought into the parish, parked, and later dismantled. He said police suspect that these activities are being supported by people operating within the communities and again requested assistance from local representatives.