Second arrested in connection with Jonestown murdersMonday 12th September, 2011
A second suspect in the Jonestown, Arima shootings last month has been nabbed.
Police have confirmed that the second suspect in the August 18th incident, which left four persons dead and 3 nursing injuries, was picked up in the Central Division on Monday morning.
The first suspect was caught in his Balisier Road, Smith's Field house on Saturday when heavily-armed officers swooped down on the house constructed in a somewhat remote area between the Heights of Aripo and Valencia.
A search of the area uncovered a firearm, more than 100 rounds of assorted ammunition, a bullet proof vest and an army issue camouflage uniform. He and his wife were arrested. They have a two-year-old child.
Meanwhile, the Public Information Officer of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, ASP Joanne Archie, reiterated the call made by Deputy Commissioner of Police Jack Ewatsi for persons with outstanding warrants to take care of outstanding matters.
"The DCP urged all persons who know that there are outstanding warrants for their arrests for such issues as unpaid fines or traffic offences to own up and surrender to the Police."
ASP Archie also urged persons who are of the opinion that officers are using excessive force in the execution of their duties to make officials aware of such incidents.
"Officers are continuously being trained in the excessive use of force. The public is advised that if they feel they have been a victim of excessive use of force by the TTPS, to lodge their reports with the nearest police station or with the Police Complaints Authority."
ASP Archie said officers are guided by a Use of Force Policy and the Service adopts a zero tolerance approach to officers who operate outside the law. She assured that all complaints will be treated seriously.
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