Passenger charged with robbing driver of iPhone and cash

In a shocking incident in St Mary, Jamaica, a 21-year-old man has been formally charged with robbery with aggravation following an alleged theft of an Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and $22,000 in cash. The accused, identified as Javaine Jones from Brown’s Street in Baileys Vale, reportedly committed the crime on Stennett Street in Port Maria. According to police reports, the incident occurred on the evening of Sunday, September 21, around 7:20 pm. The victim, who was transporting Jones home, was forced to stop at a specific location on the road. Jones allegedly brandished a ratchet knife, held it to the victim’s throat, and stole the high-end smartphone, valued at $130,000, along with the cash. After the robbery, Jones fled the scene. The victim promptly reported the incident to the Port Maria police, who initiated an investigation. Jones was subsequently arrested and formally charged after being interviewed in the presence of his attorney. His court date remains pending as the legal process unfolds.