Bounty Killa in Trouble ..

One of Jamaica's top DJ's is once again facing possible Jail time. Well known DJ Bounty Killa was arrested earlier this week and released on bail yesterday July 10 after being charged with illegal possession of a firearm, unlawful wounding and assault on a police constable.
It is alleged that on September 27, 2007 Bounty Killer aka Rodney Price and a group of men assaulted the cop along St. Lucia Avenue in New Kingston. The constable was said to be driving along the avenue when he was blocked by a group of cars and several men highlighted from the vehicles and pounced on him when he tried to have them remove their vehicles and clear the roadway. During the altercation Bounty Killa allegedly pulled a firearm and hit the constable with it, there are reports indicating that shots were fired as well. It is also alleged that among the group of men was also a police officer, Chalice Bowen, who was also involved in the assault of the constable.

Rodney Price who is not new to trouble, currently has two cases before the courts. The DJ is schedule for a July 29th court date to answer to charges of obstructing traffic and breaking several traffic lights. The DJ is also charged with the assault of a pregnant woman on May 20 this year and is scheduled to answer charges on September 10, August 14 is the next court date set for the charge for the assault of the police constable.