Police seeking key accomplice of St Catherine father who pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of daughter and stepdaughter

The police are seeking the help of the public to locate a man who is a key accomplice of the St Catherine father who sexually abused and exploited his daughter and stepdaughter.

The St Catherine father, who is a taxi operator, pleaded guilty to several sexual offences and was sentenced on Tuesday in the Home Circuit Court.

He was sentenced to 33 years and eight months in prison for rape, aggravated sexual assault, and sexual intercourse with a person under 16.

He received 15 years for trafficking in persons, 10 years for incest, 10 years for child Pornography, and three years for assault occasioning bodily harm.

All sentences are to run concurrently, meaning he will serve 33 years and eight months.

The father was reported to the police in 2024 for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter, who was then 15, and his biological daughter, who was 12 when the abuse started.

The incidents occurred between 2022 and 2024.

In several instances, the man also trafficked his daughter and stepdaughter to his friend known only as ‘Shawn’ or ‘King’, as well as to underage boys, where he would collect money following the acts.

The abuse was uncovered by relatives who alerted the police's Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offence and Child Abuse (CISOCA), and an investigation was launched, which led to the discovery of incriminating evidence against the man, including video footage.

He was apprehended and subsequently charged.

The police are now intensifying their search for the man's alleged accomplice.

CISOCA investigators are urging the man known as ‘Shawn’ or ‘King’ to report to the Spanish Town Police Station immediately.

Persons with information on his whereabouts are also being asked to contact the police.

Meanwhile, head of CISOCA, Superintendent Kerry-Ann Bailey, says the Jamaica Constabulary Force strongly condemns the actions of the convicted father and anyone who preys on children.

Bailey commended the investigative team at the St Catherine CISOCA office for their diligent work that led to the man's conviction.

"The investigators left no stone unturned in this investigation. They employed several strategic interview techniques to ensure all offences were borne out in the case."

She added: "This sentencing sends a clear message that we are targeting sexual predators and urging all Jamaicans to be vigilant. Please report all sexual offences or child abuse; there is no statute of limitations. No matter when or where it happened, report the incident to us."

The public can report sexual offences and child abuse by contacting CISOCA at 876-926-4079, Crime Stop at 311, the police emergency number 119, or by visiting the nearest police station.

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