According to Superintendent Watson, “Space has already been identified and it is now left for certain necessities to be done and, as soon as these are achieved, the team will be resident in St James.” He said also that the establishment of this arm of the unit as well as the beefing-up of the divisional command with the additional officers trained in community policing, are among some of the new initiatives to enhance the delivery of service to the St. James community.

Allegations are that a vehicle was seized, and that members of the Anti-Corruption Branch received reports that Richards had collected money in exchange for the release of the vehicle. He was subsequently held during a sting operation. He appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday and was offered bail in the sum of J$150,000. He is to be tried on July 27.