About to be charged with murder, suspect bolts from police station

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June 26, 2025

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About to be charged with murder, suspect bolts from police station

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A MALE nail technician who was about to be fingerprinted at the St James Police Station after being detained for murder escaped briefly on Wednesday but was recaptured within minutes by a lone but swift officer.

While the nail tech faces an additional charge of escaping legal custody, the officer is expected to be commended.

Police said that the drama occurred around 3 p.m.

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