42-y-o Portmore man charged with alleged rape, abduction of teen girl
Published:Friday | June 2, 2023 | 3:56 PM
A 42-year-old Portmore, St Catherine man has been charged for the alleged rape, buggery, and abduction of a 15-year-old girl.
Ramon Bennett, otherwise called 'Screw', who lives in the community of Portsmouth in the municipality, was on Thursday charged with rape, sexual intercourse with a person under 16, sexual touching, abduction of a child under 16 and buggery.
Reports from the Portmore police are that between November 2021 and December 2022, Bennett was tasked to transport the teen girl to a relative's house.
It is being alleged that Bennett parked his vehicle on the compound of a music studio in his community and fondled the complainant.
He also allegedly had sexual intercourse with her on several occasions.
A report was made to the police and an investigation was launched.
Bennett was subsequently arrested and charged on Thursday.
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