'Scrappy', 'Chemist,' and 'Demon' among 19 alleged Genasyde gangsters charged

Jamaican police have charged 19 alleged members of the 'Genasyde Gang,' including its reputed leader Tefari Green, known as 'Scoobs' and 'Scrappy.' The charges fall under the Criminal Justice (Suppression of Criminal Organisations) Act, targeting individuals involved in organized criminal activities.

Investigations by the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Specialised Investigations Branch (SIB) revealed that the gang engaged in a series of violent crimes. These include murders, shootings, and robberies, which occurred between 2021 and 2026 across several parishes: St James, St Catherine, Kingston, St Andrew, and St Thomas.

The charges laid against the 19 individuals include leadership of a criminal organization, being part of a criminal organization, and providing benefits to a criminal organization. Among those charged are Delano Brissett ('Shrimpy'), Damion Taylor ('Demon'), Tywaine Campbell ('Likkle Bredda'), Andrew Atkins ('Serial'), Terrence Grant ('Grabba'), Mashel Ward ('Feeky'), Andre Wright ('son son'), Reko Hylton ('Moppa'), Kemar Clarke ('Boomi'), Ian Johnson ('Yankee'), Cranston Hutchinson, Nicquan Thomas, Kymani Griffiths ('Rilly'), Dujuan Dixon ('Bunno'), Jermaine Senior, Daniel Annon, and Jaylee Henry. Nicholas Henry, also known as 'Chemist,' is charged with providing a benefit to a criminal organization.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Kevin Johnson, Divisional Commander of the National Strategic Anti-Gang Division (NSAD), highlighted the critical role of collaboration in these operations. He stated that the JCF will continue its efforts to dismantle criminal networks and urged the public to partner with the police in this endeavor. The NSAD conducted targeted operations leading to the apprehension and charging of the accused.

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