Probe launched into jailbreak at Constant Spring police lock-up

A high-level probe has been launched into the escape of eight inmates from the Constant Spring police lock-up this morning.

The Gleaner broke the news of the incident following reports that the men were discovered missing during a routine check.

Reports are that the men cut open an area at the lock-up.

One of the escapees has since been recaptured.

A manhunt is now on for the remaining seven who are charged for offences such as murder, larceny, lottery scamming, possession of prohibited weapon and ammunition as well as rape.

The men still at large are:

- Richard Bishop, 19-year-old, of an Olympic way address in St Andrew, who is charged with burglar and larceny.

- Talik Chambers, 23-year-old, of a Burlington Avenue address in St Andrew, who is charged with identity theft.

- Brandon Ennis, 26-year-old, of Belvedere, Red Hills, St Andrew, who is charged with possession of prohibited weapon.

- Junior Anthony Barnes, 26-year-old, of Iron river, Stony Hill, St Andrew, who is charged with possession of weapon and ammunition.

- Donque Douglas, 25-year-old, of Oxford Street, Kingston, charge unknown.

-Alonzo Espute, 19-year-old, of Cassava Piece, St Andrew, who is charged with murder (stabbing).

- Fray Mesias, 18-year-old, of Pinto, Stony Hill, St Andrew, who is charged with rape.

The police are reminding members of the public that it is a criminal offence to harbour a fugitive.

- Andre Williams

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