Woman sentenced to two years for attempted service station robbery

Shadesha Phillip, a resident of Gray’s Farm, has been handed a two-year prison sentence for her involvement in an attempted robbery at the Golden Grove Service Station. The incident, which unfolded on June 24, 2021, saw Phillip, then in her early twenties, and a masked accomplice confront a female pump attendant. The situation escalated when police arrived on the scene, leading to a shootout that left Phillip injured in the leg and subsequently arrested. Her accomplice managed to evade capture and remains at large. Security footage of the event was later made public, providing a clear account of the failed robbery attempt. The case highlights the ongoing challenges of crime and law enforcement in the region, underscoring the risks faced by both perpetrators and victims in such incidents.