ST MARY, Jamaica – A 52-year-old man has been arrested and charged with rape and grievous sexual assault following a June 2019 incident in Retreat, St Mary.

The police have identified him as Oral Britton otherwise called ‘Bishop’ of Petersfield in Westmoreland.

He is said to be a minister of religion.

Reports are that the complainant was at church when she was allegedly summoned to a room by Britton. It is further alleged that Britton handed the complainant a bottle of pills, the woman opened the bottle and fell ill immediately. Britton reportedly had sexual intercourse with her against her will. 

The matter was reported to the police and the man arrested and charged.  

His court date is being finalised.