ANTI-CRIME MEASURE RUNS FROM WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY EVENING
ORACABESSA, St Mary; March 5, 2025
POLICE HAVE IMPOSED another curfew in a part of Oracabessa, that took effect Ash Wednesday evening. This comes days after a 96-hour curfew was lifted in a part of the same area — sections of Marson Town and Tank Lane, Oracabessa, St Mary.
Last Saturday, March 1, a curfew was lifted in the Marston Town area after being extended for 96 hours (or four days), from the initial 48-hour schedule. That curfew involved Marson Town. This one, taking effect Wednesday, March 5, includes Tank Lane, in addition to Marson Town.
In a release Wednesday evening, the police said a 48-hour curfew has been imposed in response to increasing criminal activities in the area. The curfew will take effect from 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025.
The release said: “The decision to impose this curfew is based on recent shootings and intelligence reports indicating ongoing criminal activities, including gang-related violence, that threaten public safety. The JCF remains committed to preventing crime, maintaining order, and ensuring the security of residents.”
CURFEW BOUNDARIES:
MARSON TOWN:
- EAST along Airy Hill Main Road: From the vicinity of Heaven Gate Gospel Chapel, extending approximately 210 meters to the entrance of Marson Town.
- NORTH along an imaginary line: Extending approximately 350 meters from the Marson Town entrance to a section of the Marson Town area.
- WEST along an imaginary line: Extending approximately 380 meters from Marson Town to a section of Coleraine Roadway, near Oracabessa High School.
- SOUTH along an imaginary line: Extending approximately 430 meters from Coleraine Roadway back to the Heaven Gate Gospel Chapel, completing the perimeter of the curfew area.
TANK LANE, ORACABESSA:
- EAST along Canoe Pond Roadway, From the Oracabessa Main Road intersection, extending approximately 490 meters to the entrance of Faith Lane.
- SOUTH along an imaginary line: Extending approximately 260 meters from Faith Lane to a section of the Tank Lane community.
- WEST along an imaginary line: Extending approximately 290 meters from Tank Lane to the vicinity of the Oracabessa Bus Park.
- NORTH along an imaginary line: Extending approximately 300 meters from the Oracabessa Bus Park back to the Oracabessa Main Road intersection, completing the curfew perimeter.
. Residents are urged to comply with the curfew regulations and cooperate with security personnel to ensure peace and stability in the affected communities.
