Alleged crime ring in Trelawny busted, five men arrested

According to police they say they have smashed an alleged multi-million-dollar theft ring blamed for a string of coordinated attacks on businesses across Trelawny, with five men now facing serious charges.

Investigators claim the accused men were part of a well-organised criminal network that targeted establishments across the parish between December 2025 and April 2026, making off with goods and cash reportedly worth more than $20 million.

Everything unfolded on April 11, when police carried out an operation and intercepted the men.

Lawmen say they allegedly found them with stolen items along with cash in Jamaican, US, Canadian and British currencies.

Charged are:

1. Kardell Williams, 47, of Mammee Bay, St Ann 

2. Decarclova Lewis, 39, a shopkeeper of Windsor Road, St Ann’s Bay, St Ann

3. Franlyn Crosse, 46, of Henlon, Norwood, St James 

4. Omar Anthony Collman, 33, of Coral Gardens, Montego Bay, St James 

5. Randy Murray, 40, of Farm Pen, Westmoreland 

The five have since been charged with being part of a criminal organisation following interviews with investigators.

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