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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2024
War in the air
FAA halts all US flights to Haiti after gangs target planes On Monday, bullets struck a Spirit Airlines flight approaching Port-au-Prince from Fort Lauderdale, injuring a flight attendant and forcing the airport to close. Photographs and video show bullet holes throughout the plane's interior. On Monday, bullets struck a Spirit Airlines flight approaching Port-au-Prince from Fort Lauderdale, injuring a flight attendant and forcing the airport to close. Photographs and video show bullet holes throughout the plane's interior. continues on B3
Crime sweep in Broward BSO crack downs on violent gang, eight arrested The Broward Sheriff's Office on Tuesday announced the arrests of eight suspected members of what authorities describe as a “violent, criminal gang” linked to a spree of murders, attempted murders, and other serious offenses across Broward County.
The suspects, allegedly connected to the gang known as the Dania Hot Boyz or Grand Mafia, now face a 33-count indictment covering charges that include murder, attempted murder, and racketeering. These arrests mark a significant breakthrough in a collaborative law enforcement investigation that solved eight homicides and more than a dozen attempted homicides. Sheriff Gregory Tony expressed his gratitude for the teamwork that brought these alleged criminals to justice. “I applaud the work of the dedicated detectives, the valuable
assistance from the State Attorney's Office, and the collaboration with our law enforcement partners to rid Broward County of these heartless, violent criminals whose evil and cruel acts took innocent lives and placed communities in fear,” he said. “Evildoers should be warned -- we will not let up in our relentless effort to keep Broward County safe.” The investigation reportedly began after detectives found Sigmund Brown's fingerprint on a car tied to the January 20, 2024, murder of Terrance Farrington Jr., a 17-year-old student-athlete, at a Best Buy in Plantation.
Authorities say Brown, 27, is well-known to both the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) Gang Investigations Task Force and the Broward State Attorney's Office as a gang leader. The case soon expanded as detectives uncovered connections between the suspects and other violent crimes, solving eight murders and implicating Brown, along with seven other alleged gang members. In addition to Brown, those charged include Kevaris Johnson, 23; Gerard Charles, 30; Vondarious Davis, 29; Rajah Rolle, 16; Tyriq Jackson, 24; Jared McCabe, 25; and continues on B2
WHAT’S INSIDE NEWSMAKER Jamaican-Born judge Jackie Powell honored by Caribbean Bar Association a4
CARIBBEAN Jamaica partners with US to track delinquent student loan borrowers A4
HEALTH Understanding the types of Diabetes and impacts on health B1
ENTERTAINMENT New HBO drama ‘Get Millie Black’ brings Jamaica to the forefront B5