BAMBOO, St. Ann — A 33-year-old man is behind bars going through a string of great expenses after he allegedly snatched a teenage lady and held her prisoner for 2 days within the Bamboo space of St. Ann.
The accused, Kenroy Edwards, a metal employee residing in Kima district, was formally charged by investigators on Monday, February 23. His expenses embrace:
• Abduction
• Rape
• Grievous Sexual Assault
• Illegal Detention
The Incident
Based on the Centre for Investigation of Sexual Offences and Little one Abuse (CISOCA), the harrowing encounter started round midnight on Thursday, February 19. It’s alleged that Edwards approached the teen and made undesirable sexual advances earlier than forcibly taking her to his residence towards her will.
As soon as on the home, police stories point out {the teenager} was sexually assaulted. She was then reportedly prevented from leaving the premises for roughly 48 hours.
Rescue and Arrest
The sufferer’s ordeal lastly got here to an finish on Saturday, February 21, when alert residents found her location and moved in to rescue her. The group members didn’t cease there; they apprehended Edwards and held him till he may very well be handed over to the native authorities.
Following an investigation into the claims, detectives slapped Edwards with formal expenses yesterday. He stays in custody whereas a date for his look within the St. Ann Parish Courtroom is being finalized.
