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KANASSA ROBINSON CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER, ROBBERY, & SACRILEGE

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Police have arrested and charged 48-year-old Kanassa Robinson of Villa with Attempted Murder, Robbery, and Sacrilege.

The charges stem from an incident on Sunday, November 24, at the St John’s Pentecostal Church (SJPC) House of Restoration on Lauchland Benjamin Drive.

Robinson is accused of attempting to shoot a member of the church and also robbing them of a vehicle valued at $10,000.

He was further charged for unlawfully breaking into the said church.

He should be appearing before the court sometime today.

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Comments (12)

  • Rochelle November 27, 2024, 9:23 AM

    Just watch his face. Rastaman don’t believe in church but going to rob church. Jail him. I am sure this is not the first time he be doing dis yah.
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    • Learning new crimes November 27, 2024, 9:24 AM

      Never heard of the charge of sacrilege. Hopefully this makes people understand to not rob churches
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    • Chosen vessel November 27, 2024, 9:22 PM

      If I was the judge your sentence would be that you would have to go to that same church every time they have service you must sit in the front row you must wear hand cuffs and foot chain for fifteen years while you still in jail !!!
      Reply

  • Orvin November 27, 2024, 9:25 AM

    Didn’t know sacrilege was an actual offense. Hopefully criminals learn that they should leave the churches alone
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  • Natasha November 27, 2024, 9:27 AM

    Old man like you talking bout you robbing a church. You should be worried about the pension money. Y’all rastas that don’t believe in church n Jesus must stop it.
    Reply

  • WOW November 27, 2024, 9:29 AM

    Wow. Never heard of sacrilege before. I hope this is a very powerful charge. Wow
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  • Lyn November 27, 2024, 9:31 AM

    Individuals should prioritize meaningful work and dedication over the pursuit of easy money. Resorting to crime should never be an excuse.
    Reply

  • Donna November 27, 2024, 10:06 AM

    I wonder if this article’s publisher has the right age because He looks older than 48.
    Reply

  • Something not adding up November 27, 2024, 1:59 PM

    What happened to the other guy? There were two people in the security camera footage
    Reply

  • Amy November 27, 2024, 2:06 PM

    Look him up and throw away the key
    Reply

  • Anonymous November 27, 2024, 2:07 PM

    It’s very sad to see these old men putting them self in such situations the younger generations have to come up seeing this
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  • Kiki November 27, 2024, 2:09 PM

    This man should be nothing but ashamed of his self you sit there plan to go rob a church it’s like the devil at work man
    Reply

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