St Ann farmers charged with assault, attempted robbery

Two farmers were arrested and charged following investigations into the wounding of a woman during a robbery attempt in Mines District in St Ann last month.

Charged with Wounding with Intent, Illegal Possession of Firearm and Ammunition, Assault with Intent to Rob, and Conspiracy are:

• 28-year-old Jason Ricketts of Gayle Town, Clarendon, and
• 31-year-old Claude Davis of Borough Bridge District in Cave Valley, St. Ann.

The police say that on March 19,  a woman driving an Audi motor car was signalled to stop by the farmers who were travelling in a Honda Stepwagon.

She was ordered at gunpoint to exit her vehicle, but she refused and was allegedly shot in the face.

The woman sped off and made it to the hospital where she was treated.

Davis and Ricketts were arrested during an operation in Brown’s Town, St. Ann on Monday, March 21.

Davis gave a caution statement and Ricketts was pointed out on an Identification Parade.

Both men were charged on Sunday, April 03, following interviews.

Their court date is being finalised.

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