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Jakeem Bowman-Fenton Rams Police Car, Threatens Officers
5/5/2026, 6:47:23 AM
Police Car Ramming and Threatening Behavior
On 31 October 2023, 30-year-old Jakeem Bowman-Fenton drove a stolen car onto Ohaupo Road, U-turned behind a Hamilton police patrol car and rammed it twice. The officers accelerated; Bowman-Fenton pursued, striking the patrol car two more times before abandoning the vehicle in Bader and fleeing on foot. He was arrested after claiming he had a gun; the object was later identified as a bamboo stick. He pleaded guilty to eight offences, including threatening to kill, resisting police and assault using a vehicle. Judge David Cameron convicted him and remanded him pending sentencing in August.
Family History of Violence
Bowman-Fenton’s mother, Natalie Fenton, and aunt, Katrina Fenton, were convicted for the 2005 murder of Raymond Mullins. Natalie, 15, stabbed Mullins with his own steak knife; Katrina, 19, restrained him and struck him with a hammer. Bowman-Fenton later used a pot in the attack. He previously served jail time in 2022 after pointing an object he claimed was a pistol at police and demanding “let her go” during a confrontation with his girlfriend.
Chronology of Key Events
- 2005 – Natalie and Katrina Fenton convicted for murdering Raymond Mullins; Jakeem later used a pot in the attack.
- 2022 – Jakeem Bowman-Fenton jailed after pointing an object he claimed was a pistol at police and demanding “let her go.”
- 31 Oct 2023 – He rammed a Hamilton police patrol car twice, pursued it, and threatened officers with a bamboo stick.
- Early 2024 – He pleaded guilty; Judge David Cameron convicted him and ordered remand, with sentencing set for August 2024.
Legal Charges and Judicial Outcome
He faced eight charges, including threatening to kill, resisting police, presenting a bamboo stick as a firearm, failing to stop, unlawful vehicle taking, driving while disqualified, and two assault-by-vehicle counts. The court ordered remand; sentencing details were not provided.
Official Responses
Judge David Cameron ordered remand, noting the seriousness of using a vehicle as a weapon and intimidating officers. Hamilton police described the ramming as an escalation of violent conduct. The Parole Board characterized Natalie Fenton’s pre-release period as highly volatile and said she was close to release before a breach resulted in a six-week term.
Conflicting Details and Gaps
The object Bowman-Fenton pointed at officers was first thought to be a firearm but later identified as a bamboo stick, creating uncertainty about his intent. It is also unknown if Natalie Fenton has recent contact with her son.
Verbatim Quotes
- “let her go” — Jakeem Bowman-Fenton (2022 police incident)
- “rollercoaster ride” — Parole Board description of Natalie Fenton’s pre-release period
- “very close” — Parole Board description of Natalie Fenton’s proximity to release
What’s Next
Bowman-Fenton remains in custody awaiting a sentencing hearing scheduled for August 2024, where the court will determine the length and conditions of his punishment.
