Westmoreland man charged after allegedly forcing woman to withdraw cash at knifepoint
Published:Thursday | September 25, 2025 | 4:39 PM
A 21-year-old Westmoreland man has been charged after allegedly pulling a knife on a woman and forcing her to an ATM, where she withdrew money from her account.
Charged with robbery with aggravation is Jason Jones, otherwise called ‘Tazi’ or ‘Crazy’, a construction worker of Savanna-la-Mar.
The police report that around 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23, an argument developed between Jones and a woman, during which he brandished a knife and forcefully escorted her to an ATM.
It is further reported that she withdrew $9,000 and handed it over to Jones.
The woman later raised an alarm and was assisted by citizens to the Savanna-la-Mar Police Station, where she made a report.
On Wednesday, September 24, Jones was arrested and charged based on her statement.
His court date is being finalised.
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