More details have emerged regarding the man the St. James Police have named as the division’s most wanted criminal.
On May 24, 2022, police apprehended Nickeelo ‘Akelio” Lewis during an intelligence-driven operation on the Reading main road. In conjunction with various investigations, he is now facing gun-related charges.
The 24-year-old from Grange Pen, Lilliput, St. James is presently wanted for the murder of Horatio Shakes on August 18, 2020, in Bugs Bunny, Lilliput, St. James. He is also wanted for the murder of Chevaine Stephens and the Wounding with the intent of three others on January 4, 2022, at Ocean Heights, Lilliput, St. James.
The St. James Police have also named Lewis as a Person of Interest in connection with:
- The Murder of a national of the Dominican Republic, Marie Isabel Valdez, which took place on September 10, 2020 as she worked at a bar in Lilliput, St. James
- The Murder of Lindel Wilson committed on September 25, 2021 at Ocean Heights, Lilliput, St James.
- A case of Robbery with Aggravation, that was committed on September 25, 2021 at Ocean Heights, Lilliput St. James.
Lewis recently appeared on the JCF’s ‘Wanted Wednesday’ social media campaign. The investigations into these cases are ongoing, and updates will be presented to the public as they become available.
The Constabulary will continue to pursue those responsible for the violence in several Jamaican communities. The general public is reminded that if they believe they have information that will help police with an investigation, they can call Crime Stoppers at 311 or the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) at 811.