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Thirty-four-year-old Chad Thomas of Ramble, Oracabessa, St. Mary has been charged with Housebreaking, Wounding with Intent and Malicious Destruction of Property, following an attack on St. Ann Mayor Michael Belnavis in Boscobel, St Mary on Monday, January 20.
Reports from the Oracabessa Police are that at about 11:00 p.m., the Mayor visited his premises, which is currently under construction. Upon his arrival, he observed his television light on and decided to investigate further.
He reportedly saw Thomas, whom he had seen before but did not know by name, sitting on a couch.
The Mayor reportedly ordered him to leave the premises but Thomas attacked him with a machete inflicting several wounds to his head and hands.
During the attack, Thomas was shot and injured and the police summoned.
Both men were taken to hospital for treatment.
Thomas was subsequently arrested and later charged after an identification parade conducted on Monday, February 4.
His court date is being finalized.
Campbell, N. (2024, March 7). Michael Belnavis returns as mayor of St Ann's Bay. IRIE FM. https://iriefm.net/michael-belnavis-returns-as-mayor-of-st-anns-bay/