MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Superintendent Carey Duncan, Commanding Officer of the Manchester Division, has publicly commended detectives for their exceptional investigative work, which is yielding remarkably high conviction rates in local courts. In an official statement released through the Constabulary Communications Network (CCN), Duncan attributed this success to the division’s sophisticated intelligence apparatus and operational capabilities that enable precise identification, apprehension, and charging of criminal suspects.
Duncan emphasized the division’s capacity to construct legally robust cases, stating: ‘We possess the capability to build airtight cases that we know will secure convictions when presented before the court.’ The divisional commander revealed significant judicial outcomes since the beginning of the current court circuit, with 11 individuals convicted—including three murder convictions resulting in prison sentences ranging from 15 to 35 years. Numerous convictions for other criminal offenses across the division have also been secured.
While acknowledging Manchester’s overall safety, particularly in Mandeville and central areas where no murders were recorded through January of the previous year, Duncan addressed recent violent incidents in peripheral areas. Investigative efforts have already produced one arrest, with authorities anticipating formal charges. Police are additionally seeking voluntary cooperation from another person of interest to advance their investigations.
Duncan issued a stern warning against perceptions of impunity for violent crime in Manchester, asserting that the division’s high-quality investigative processes consistently lead to arrests and convictions. He specifically cautioned suspects against violent confrontations with officers, emphasizing that peaceful surrender ensures their right to judicial proceedings: ‘It is in your interest to surrender peacefully. We want you to live to have your day in court.’
The superintendent expressed confidence that the demonstrated successes would be surpassed in 2026, reflecting the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s broader commitment to intelligence-led policing, thorough case preparation, and securing justice through the judicial system.