A St Elizabeth farmer and construction worker of Barbary Hall district in the parish has been charged with rape in relation to a reported incident in his community on Friday, August 12, 2022.
Charged is 35-year-old Odain Lee, otherwise called ‘New Money’.
Reports from the Black River police were that a woman was offered a ride home, and she boarded a Toyota Voxy motor vehicle with Lee and the driver aboard.
While transporting her home, the driver reportedly diverted her to a sports complex, where Lee pulled her from the vehicle and sexually assaulted her.
A report was made to the police and an investigation was launched, with a warrant being obtained by investigators for Lee’s arrest.
The police said on Thursday, May 30, Lee was arrested after he returned to the island.
His court date is being finalised.
