WHITEHOUSE, Westmoreland — Once home to a notorious gang massacre, Grange Hill in Westmoreland is now experiencing a high level of calm.

“We have had major success with the gangs, Sir. One of the highlights of the Westmoreland Division year-to-date is the Grange Hill police area. No murders, no shootings year-to-date,” stated officer in charge of the Westmoreland Police Division, Senior Superintendent Othneil Dobson.

He was briefing Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on the police division’s performance during the prime minister’s recent visit to the parish. Up to August 5, the statistics had not changed. The peace now reigning in the area is in stark contrast to the period between May 1 and 2, 2018, when seven people — including a two-year-old and a 10-year-old — were killed and 10 others injured during a shooting rampage. Years ago, the area was also home to a well-known gang. Superintendent Dobson has attributed the success to extensive work done in the area.