Ainsley McCarthy
Deputy Superintendent of Police Ainsley McCarthy is the head of operations for the two zones of special operations (ZOSOs) in St James, Jamaica, where he leads efforts to combat gang violence and maintain public safety. Recently, he was in the news for overseeing 'Operation Zero', an initiative aimed at achieving zero murders in the Norwood area, which has seen a significant reduction in crime this year.
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Recent news mentions
Superintendent Ainsley McCarthy was represented by Deputy Superintendent of Police Romeo Henry.
Chuck urges new JPs to get 'well-informed' to help combat misinformation | News
Jamaica· 2026-02-21
Superintendent Ainsley McCarthy said investigators followed strong leads from the first incident.
Boy in custody over security incidents at high schools in Portland | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-03
Superintendent Ainsley McCarthy reported on the police's efforts to locate the missing Haitians.
Manhunt for Haitians | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-23
Ainsley McCarthy is the Superintendent in charge of the Portland police division who commented on the robbery incident.
One killed, eight arrested following foiled Western Union outlet robbery | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-25
Superintendent Ainsley McCarthy confirmed that Blanchard’s murder brings to seven the number of homicides recorded in the parish since the start of 2025.
Returning resident stabbed to death outside his gate in Trelawny | NewsJamaica· 2025-06-26
Deputy Superintendent Ainsley McCarthy is the head of the Trelawny police and has raised concerns about road fatalities.
Trelawny police to increase highway patrols amid fatal crashes | NewsJamaica· 2025-06-01Ainsley McCarthy is the Deputy Superintendent of Police and head of operations for the two zones of special operations in St James.
Police seize ‘Chip Glock’ in Norwood amid ‘Operation Zero’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-03
