Westmoreland man charged for rape of minor in home invasion

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Westmoreland man charged for rape of minor in home invasion

A Westmoreland man who broke into a house and raped a young girl at gunpoint has been charged. The 39-year-old man, who is from a Grange Hill address, has been charged with: · Illegal possession of firearm · Burglary ·...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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