July 30, 2026
TWO COPS, 1 EX COP FACED COURT FOR MURDER CHARGES TODAY
Written byShanice Gibbs
Two current and one former member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force were placed before the Home Circuit Court today to answer to murder charges relating to an on-duty shooting incident over two years ago.
They are Constables Delano Stewart and Javaun Francis as well as former Constable Odain Williams.
Their charges relate to the death of Nicholas Miller, on September 6, 2023 at Wellington Street, Denham Town in Kingston 14.
The charges were laid following a probe by the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM).
INDECOM said on July 21, Williams was arrested after he was observed attempting to board a flight at the Norman Manley International Airport.
Williams appeared before the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Court on July 23 where he was remanded in custody until today’s court appearance at the Home Circuit Court.
According to INDECOM, the police alleged that Miller was fatally shot during their pursuit of robbers in a black motor car.
However, eyewitnesses refuted the police claims of Mr. Miller’s involvement.
Constables Stewart and Francis were each granted $500,000 bail with sureties and reporting conditions.
While Williams was remanded in custody.
The next court date is scheduled for tomorrow.
Since January 2024, 68 law enforcement officers have been charged in relation to incidents investigated by INDECOM.
This includes 13 police officers and one correctional officer who were charged this year.
