JDF sergeant remanded, charged

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) sergeant, in whose car an unidentified female was found with gunshot wounds, was remanded in custody today when he made his first appearance at the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court.  

Theophilus Tracey, 43, is charged with failing to hand over a firearm.

In February, the body of an unidentified female was found in a  Honda Fit motor vehicle on Caledonia Avenue.  

Investigations led the police to Up Park Camp where Tracey was interviewed.

It was disclosed that the sergeant is the owner of the Honda Fit car, as well as a licensed Glock pistol.

When asked to produce the firearm, Tracey refused and said “I will cooperate when I see my lawyer.  

It is alleged that he handed over his firearm user license as well as his firearm license fee certificate.  

Tracey indicated to investigators that his firearm was stolen but refused to sign a statement attesting to these claims. 

When pressed he said, “I robbed, apparently dem gone wid it.”  

Tracey is represented by Peter Champagnie, Q.C.  

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