St Catherine man charged after breaking into church

In a startling incident in St. Catherine South, Jamaica, a 39-year-old man has been charged with sacrilege following an alleged break-in at a local church. Robert Barnett, also known as “Mogo,” residing on North Edgewater Avenue in Portmore, was apprehended after he reportedly forced his way into a church on Cecile Avenue, Edgewater, on September 13. According to police reports, Barnett entered the premises around 11:30 pm by prying open a window. Once inside, he allegedly stole a bag containing $3,000 and a Samsung keyboard valued at $175,000. However, the church’s security system was activated, prompting a private security team to respond swiftly. Barnett was discovered inside the building, detained, and later handed over to law enforcement. After being interviewed in the presence of his attorney, Barnett was formally charged on September 27. His court appearance date remains pending.