Minister of Religion among three men charged for robbery in St Mary
Published:Friday | March 13, 2026 | 9:22 PM
A Minister of Religion is among three men charged in connection with a robbery along the Golden Valley main road in Castleton, St Mary.
The police report that the minister of religion, identified as 34-year-old Alphonso Hinds of Olympic Way, St Andrew, orchestrated the robbery, during which more than $1 million, cell phones, and other belongings were stolen.
Hinds has been charged with robbery with aggravation, conspiracy to commit robbery, possession of a prohibited weapon, and using a firearm to commit a felony.
Jermaine Small, 27, otherwise called ‘Natty’, is charged with receiving stolen property, while 70-year-old Dudley Williams, otherwise called ‘Dudus’, is charged with larceny by finding.
Reports from the Annotto Bay police are that about 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, three persons were travelling in a white Toyota Axio motor car along the roadway when the vehicle developed mechanical problems and came to a stop.
The occupants reportedly exited the vehicle while the driver opened the bonnet to check the engine.
A gunman then approached the group, brandished a firearm, and proceeded to rob them of a white iPhone 16, a Samsung Note Ultra cell phone, cash amounting to $1,050,000, and personal documents.
The assailant then fled the scene on foot.
A report was made to the police and, based on swift investigations, it was revealed that Hinds, who was initially believed to be a complainant, allegedly orchestrated the robbery.
Later that day, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., a joint operation involving members of the St Mary Operational Support Team (OST) and the St Andrew North OST was conducted along Golden Spring Road in Stony Hill, St Andrew.
During the operation, Small and Williams were found in possession of the stolen items and were subsequently arrested.
They were later charged following question-and-answer sessions in the presence of their attorneys.
Court dates are being finalised for the three men.
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