Seven prisoners, facing charges ranging from rape to murder, managed to escape from the Oracabessa lockup in St. Mary, Jamaica this morning.
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Reports are that the men were discovered missing from the Oracabessa Police Station during a routine cell check on Thursday morning.
The cell check was conducted at approximately 6 am, the police said.
Preliminary reports from the police are that the inmates escaped from custody by cutting through a ventilation grille.
The escapees, who were in custody for serious crimes, including murder and aggravated robbery, are now subjects of an intense manhunt.
- Tray Walker (24 years old): A resident of Claremont, St. Ann, facing charges of rape.
- Jahmala Vernon (25 years old): Hailing from Boscobel, St. Mary, accused of robbery.
- Phillip Williams (22 years old): A Bellfield, St. Mary resident, charged with shooting with intent.
- Linton Bailey (22 years old): A native of Jacks River, St. Mary, facing charges related to shooting incidents.
- Lashawn Davidson (26 years old): From Jacks River, St. Mary, charged with involvement in shooting cases.
- Nolando Akenson (21 years old): Residing in Pimento Walk, St. Ann, and facing robbery charges linked to Boscobel, St. Mary.
- Gaveen Hurd (28 years old): Hailing from Stony Hill, St. Andrew, and Enfield, St. Mary, accused of murder.
