Four prisoners who escaped from the Ocho Rios Police lock-up in St. Ann, nearly four weeks ago, are still on the run.
Police have not been able to find any of the men who are on a range of charges from rape to shooting.
Reports are that about 1:00 a.m., on Friday, August 5 police officers on duty performed routine cell checks at the Ocho Rios lock-up. According to reports, shortly after that, sounds were heard coming from the direction of the cell and the police went to investigate. An alarm was raised when four prisoners were discovered missing from their cells.
Acting head of the St Ann Police Superintendent David White told North Coast Times that the hint is still on for the men and an investigation is taking place about how the escape happened. He said that up to Wednesday, August 31, the investigation was ongoing.
On the run are:
1. Forty-year-old Terrence Harrelal of Claremont, St. Ann, charged with shooting with intent.
2. Forty-two-year-old Dennis Colbourne of Islington, St. Mary. He is charged for Rape.
3. Twenty-two-year-old Javar Grant of Priory, St. Ann. He is charged for illegal possession of firearm.
4. Thirty-year-old Jermaine Rodgers, of Mile End in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. He is charged with illegal possession of firearm. Preliminary investigations indicate that implements were used to cut sections of the metal gates of the cells, allowing the prisoners to escape.
In a release issued August 5, police urged residents of Ocho Rios and the surrounding communities to be on the lookout for any strangers in their community. Persons who see suspicious activities are encouraged to call the Ocho Rios Police at 876-974-2469, the police 119 numbers or Crime Stop at 311. The Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB) is investigating.
