Screenshot from a viral video of the incident
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Deputy Superintendent Randy Sweeney, Commanding Officer for the St. Andrew North Division
The St. Andrew businessman who was seen in a video assaulting a nurse during what is believed to be a case of a road rage has been arrested and is to be questioned on Saturday.
The incident occurred Tuesday night along Mount Friendship Road in St. Andrew.
Commanding officer for St. Andrew North, Deputy Superintendent Randy Sweeney, confirmed the arrest.
"I can assure the public that the suspect has been taken into custody and the investigation is ongoing. I must add that, having learned of the incident, the police was very responsive and the suspect was arrested and taken into custody. He is to be interviewed with his lawyer."
"We're also asking for anyone who witnessed - and we believe that there were several persons who witnessed this incident - to please corporated with us. Just come forward and give us a statement. Of course this will help us with the investigation tremendously," DSP Sweeney urged.
Reports at that, about 7:15 p.m., the businessman was driving a Mercedes Benz motor vehicle ahead of the woman's Toyota Vitz motor car when he abruptly halted and started swerving along the roadway.
The woman allegedly attempted to drive around the vehicle when he reportedly stopped, got out, shoved his head into her vehicle, spat in her face and struck the vehicle repeatedly with his hand.
It is alleged that the woman exited her vehicle to make checks for damage when she reportedly saw the man with a gun in his hands. He then flung her to the ground and physically assaulted her.
The encounter was captured on video which has since gone viral on social media.
FLA probe
Meanwhile, the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) says it has taken immediate action in response to the video showing a man in possession of a firearm physically assaulting a nurse.
Corporate communications officer Cait-Amoi Goulbourne says a thorough investigation will be conducted and the necessary legal actions taken.
The FLA also reminded licensed firearm holders that brandishing or using a firearm to intimidate or assault a person is a criminal offence.
It says it will provide an update as soon as the Board of Authority makes a decision regarding this matter.
The FLA is encouraging the public to contact them at 876-927-6057-59 or the police where they witness or know of any misuse of firearms by licensed firearm holders.
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