St Thomas police secure convictions in murder, firearm cases
Published:Wednesday | January 21, 2026 | 6:47 PM
Several convictions, including manslaughter and illegal firearm possession, were secured in the St Thomas Circuit Court over the past week, the police are reporting.
In one case, Khamoy Harrison was convicted of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Harrison was arrested and charged in August 2022 and initially pleaded not guilty.
However, following the presentation of evidence and police testimony, the presiding judge found him guilty on both counts on Monday.
He was remanded in custody and is scheduled to be sentenced on January 29.
In a separate matter, Dexter Morrison, who was charged with murder arising from a February 2013 incident, appeared before the court on Tuesday.
Morrison pleaded not guilty to murder but offered a guilty plea to manslaughter, which was accepted by the court. He was subsequently sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment at hard labour.
That same day, Kymani Webster appeared in court in relation to multiple charges for possession of identity information stemming from two separate incidents.
In September 2022, Webster was charged with two counts and pleaded guilty to one and not guilty to the other. He also faced an additional charge from August 2023, to which he pleaded guilty.
His bail was extended, and he is scheduled to be sentenced on January 28.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Jovaine Williams, crime officer for the St Thomas division, said the convictions reflect the dedication of investigators and send a strong signal to offenders.
“These convictions reflect the strength of the evidence and the dedication of officers who worked tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice,” Williams said. “This outcome sends a clear message that criminal activity will not be tolerated, and those who break the law will be held accountable.”
He added that the police hope the rulings will reassure residents and demonstrate the force’s continued commitment to public safety.
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