The St. Andrew residence of Dancehall artist Aidonia, born Sheldon Lawrence, was amongst a number of properties focused throughout a significant early morning police operation carried out throughout the St. Andrew North Police Division.
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The coordinated raids, which started round 5:00 a.m., had been a part of what regulation enforcement described as a strategic crackdown on people suspected to be concerned in felony actions, together with the alleged possession of unlawful firearms. Aidonia’s property was one of many places searched by officers throughout the operation.
No unlawful objects had been reportedly discovered on the entertainer’s residence. It stays unclear whether or not Aidonia was current on the time of the raid. Nevertheless, two people who had been on the property throughout the search had been taken into custody. Their identities are being withheld pending additional investigations.
In response to police sources, the raid on Aidonia’s dwelling was only one factor of a broader sweep throughout the division, throughout which a number of premises had been searched. One individual was arrested elsewhere and is anticipated to be charged underneath the Firearms Act.
The pinnacle of the St. Andrew North Police Division, Superintendent Randy Sweeney, has since made a public enchantment for help in finding 5 males needed in reference to severe crimes and a number of murders within the space. These males, thought of individuals of curiosity, are:
1. Fabian Watson, aka Bulla or Tristan, of Florence Hill, St. Andrew, and Hamilton Gardens, Portmore.
2. Shevon Matthews, aka Max, of Zambia, Central Village, and Blue Gap, Purple Hills.
3. Kemar Samuda, aka Scamma or Choppa, of Purple Hills Street.
4. Emar Grinham, aka Bully Beef, of Andrews Pen.
5. Kenroy Willis, aka Papa, of Lawrence Tavern, needed for homicide and linked to a number of different shootings.
These males are being urged to show themselves in to the Fixed Spring CIB or the closest police station instantly.
Although the sudden police go to has stirred public consideration, it comes throughout a yr the place Aidonia has been steadily rebuilding and reasserting his musical presence.
In 2025, he acquired widespread assist and recognition for his resilience following private tragedy and his return to the dancehall scene. His newest singles have gained traction each domestically and in diaspora communities, and he not too long ago hinted at an upcoming album that followers have eagerly anticipated.
Earlier this yr, the entertainer was additionally praised for his philanthropic work by way of the “Bashy Bus” initiative, which focuses on supporting underprivileged youth by way of schooling and mentorship packages. Aidonia has persistently spoken out in opposition to crime and violence, and plenty of within the dancehall neighborhood have rallied in assist of him following the raid.
Whereas no proof of wrongdoing was discovered on the entertainer’s dwelling, the incident has sparked conversations across the intersection of leisure and regulation enforcement in Jamaica. Related raids on high-profile figures prior to now have drawn criticism over police transparency and potential reputational harm.
Because the investigation continues, and with two males nonetheless in custody, followers and fellow artistes are watching carefully however for now, Aidonia stays uncharged and unimplicated.
The Dancehall veteran, recognized for hits like Yeah Yea and Banga, has not but launched an announcement relating to the raid.
