Swift Brothers Out on Bail After Alleged Machete and Knife Attack in St. Ann’s Village

Tonight, three brothers from Saint Ann’s Village are out on bail following an alleged machete and knife attack at their family yard. The details of the incident remain unclear, but the brothers—Richard Swift thirty-two, Neil Swift twenty-six, and Deitrick Swift, forty—faced separate charges in court today. Richard Swift was first to be arraigned, charged with obstructing a police officer during his brother Deitrick’s arrest for traffic offenses. Richard pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of one thousand dollars. His next court date is June twelfth, 2025. Neil Swift faced a charge of aggravated assault with a knife against Delwin Jones, alleged to have occurred on April twenty-first, 2025. Neil also pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of two thousand dollars. He is due back in court on June twentieth, 2025. Deitrick Swift was charged with aggravated assault with a machete and three traffic offenses: driving an unlicensed motor vehicle, driving without insurance, and driving without a valid license. Deitrick pleaded guilty to the traffic offenses, resulting in fines totaling two hundred and fifteen dollars and a one-year driving disqualification. He pleaded not guilty to the assault charge, with his next court date set for June thirtieth, 2025. Deitrick explained that the confrontation stemmed from men disrespecting his wife near his property, affecting his business and livelihood. Despite his plea, Magistrate Black emphasized the seriousness of driving illegally and the potential harm it could cause. The Swift brothers’ legal battles continue as they await their respective court dates.