Portmore man charged over alleged online threats against JCF

The police have charged a Portmore, St Catherine, man for allegedly making threatening remarks and inciting violence against the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in a video posted to social media.

Kevaughn Spencer, 30, otherwise called ‘Asus Major’ and ‘Kevydan Blazing’, of Phoenix Vista, has been charged with use of a computer for malicious communication and use of audio or audio-visual communication to promote criminal activity.

The police report that on Friday, September 18, about 6:18 a.m., a video was posted on a social media site allegedly inciting violence against members of the JCF and their families, as well as inciting general disorder and violence towards law enforcement personnel.

An investigation was launched.

The police say personnel from the Transnational Crime Investigation Division of the Specialised Investigation Branch, supported by the St Catherine South Operations Support Team, carried out an operation at Spencer's house on Thursday, September 24, but he was not found.

On Saturday, September 26, about 8:30 p.m., Spencer turned himself in to the police, accompanied by his attorney.

Following an interview, he was subsequently charged.

The police are reminding the public that making threats and inciting violence online is a serious offence and those responsible may face prosecution.

The police said the JCF has noted a serious trend involving online threats aimed at government officials, public servants and members of the general public.

They said the police force takes all cyber threats and incitements of violence seriously and will take a zero-tolerance approach.

The police said the JCF is committed to maintaining public order and urged the public to use digital channels responsibly.

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