St Thomas man arrested, charged following tussle with cop

Junior Edwards, 48, a resident of Trinityville in St Thomas was arrested and charged after he allegedly got into a tussle with a police officer during a search of his home on Tuesday. 

He has been charged with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm, resisting arrest, possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition.

According to the Morant Bay police, about 6:30 p.m., an operation was conducted at Edwards’ home; during which the tussle between him and an officer ensued.

One Glock pistol fitted with a magazine containing 17 rounds of ammunition was seized. 

Both Edwards and the officer were taken to the hospital, where they were treated after which he was charged. A court date for him is being finalised. 

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