Fake cop on duty caught - Police imposter arrested after six-month 'stint' in JCF
March 21, 2009
HE REPORTEDLY carried a M16, a legitimate police badge, ID and denim uniform, while patrolling the streets of Montego Bay for six months, before members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) realised he was not one of their own.
For 182 days, 23-year-old Courtney Grayson of Hendon Norwood, in St James, worked as a policeman at the Mt Salem Police Station in Montego Bay, before he was arrested and charged for impersonating a police officer and unlawful possession of property.
It is ironic that this was the same station at which a legitimate police officer, Corporal Grantley Waite was allegedly beaten by a constable on November 15, 2005, because he was mistaken for an impostor. Waite later died at hospital.
On Wednesday, when Grayson appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate (RM) Court, he was remanded in custody until April 1.
It is understood that RM Winsome Henry is awaiting further inquires from the investigating officer who is on a two-week training course.
According to reports Grayson's girlfriend said she first met him six months ago while he was on duty with a number of his colleagues. The two later started a relationship and lived together. She said he went to work daily, dressed in his denim, combat boots, bulletproof vest and JCF badge.
The police, acting on information, arrested Grayson on March 8.
Grayson is said to be originally from Spanish Town, St Catherine....
Author: Janet Silvera
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
