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St Ann farmer charged with rape of teen girl

Published:Thursday | August 24, 2023 | 6:46 PM

A thirty-year-old farmer of St D'Acre in St Ann has been charged with the rape of a teenage girl in his community on Friday, August 18.

Police reports are that about 9:40 p.m., the teen was in a vehicle occupied by the accused engaging in a conversation.

It is alleged that he then forced himself on the teen and sexually assaulted her. A report was made to the police and an investigation was launched.

The farmer was subsequently arrested and charged with rape.

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