Sanitation workers charged with murder

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Three sanitation workers from St James have been charged with murder following the death of a man in Montego Bay on Wednesday, March 18.

Charged are 23-year-old Akeemo Brooks, otherwise called “Keemo”, 39-year-old Miguel Whitelock, and 34-year-old Delwayne Brown.

The deceased has been identified as 35-year-old handyman Andrew Graham, otherwise called “Flippa” of Green Pond district in St James.

Reports indicate that, about 6:45 am, citizens stumbled upon Graham lying unresponsive and summoned the police. Upon their arrival, he was reportedly seen lying on his back with a wound to his neck. He was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Brown and Whitelock were taken into custody on Saturday, March 21 following an intensive investigation. Brooks was arrested a day later.

They were formally charged on Tuesday, March 24, after a question-and-answer session.