THE Area Four Police yesterday released the names of Jamaica's 16 most wanted men, whose apprehension they believe will result in a marked reduction in crime throughout Kingston and St Andrew.
Ten of the men are wanted for murder and the others have been linked to incidents of shootings within the Area Four geographic divisions, which covers the volatile areas of Kingston West, Kingston Central, Kingston East, St Andrew Central and St Andrew South.
The names were released during a police press conference at the Area Four Police headquarters in downtown Kingston.
"The drive to apprehend these men is part of a major initiative to clamp down on crime and violence in Kingston and St Andrew," Assistant Commissioner of Police Gervis Taylor told the Observer following the briefing.
Gervis, who heads the division, said the arrests would result in a massive reduction in crime, as men were believed to wield considerable influence throughout the areas in which they operate.
The assistant commissioner, during the press briefing, called on members of the public to assist with the men's apprehension.
Heading the most wanted list is August Town resident, Christopher Linton who goes by the name "Dog Paw". Linton is wanted for several crimes within the St Andrew Central Police Division including murder.
"He is a significant player in a number of murders in August Town," said Superintendent Derrick 'Cowboy' Knight, who heads St Andrew Central Police Division.
Knight said the "number one policy" is to apprehend Linton whose weapon of choice is said to be the AK47.
The police said they have been trying for some time to apprehend Linton and have sent messages for him to turn himself in only to be told in return, "Uno have to get pass me gun."
The number two man on the list is being identified as Omar Miller, who is popularly know as "Andy Foul".
Miller, who is identified as the interim leader of the Tivoli Gardens Gang, is wanted for his alleged involvement in several murders throughout the Western Kingston area.
Police say Miller has been on the run since fleeing Tivoli Gardens during the operations by members of the security forces in May to apprehend then Tivoli Gardens strongman Christopher 'Dudus' Coke, who has since been extradited to the United States where he is awaiting trial on drug-trafficking and gunrunning charges.
The police say they were preparing for violent confrontations in their efforts to apprehend the men.
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