Woman hacked to death

Lawmen in the Kingston East Police Division have arrested and charged a man following the murder of a woman in Vineyard Town, Kingston 3, on Sunday.

The accused is 20-year-old Kevin Williams of Second Avenue, Vineyard Town. Reports are that the accused and the victim, 58-year-old Rosemarie Samuels, who shared accommodation at the same address, had a dispute over money. It is alleged that Williams left the premises and returned with an axe, which he used to inflict multiple wounds on Samuels. The police were summoned, and Samuels was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Williams was subsequently arrested and formally charged on Monday, with murder.

Crime Officer for the Kingston East Division, Deputy Superintendent Keaton Barrett, commended the investigators for their quick response to the incident.

"The swift action in this case, resulting in the suspect being arrested and charged in less than 24 hours, underscores our commitment to bringing closure to the families. We take violent crimes seriously and will spare no effort in ensuring criminals are brought before the courts as soon as possible," said Barrett.

Williams' court date is being finalised.