May 8, 2015
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RBPF competition rewards ‘ill conceived’ says rights group
HUMAN Rights Bahamas said the police force should disclose the reward officers will receive through a new arrest incentive programme, calling the competition ill-conceived.
MAKING ARRESTS WINS COPS PRIZES: System seeks to boost morale - but minister says it’s fake news
POLICE have reportedly launched a system to reward officers - awarding points for making arrests, carrying out stop and searches and issuing tickets. The system, revealed in a leak on social media, has led to disapproval from many citizens.
FAMILY OF EIGHT-YEAR-OLD IN SHOCK AFTER SHOOTING: Mother afraid to return home after daughter shot in leg
THE mother of an eight-year-old girl shot in the leg in Flamingo Gardens on Monday night said she is afraid to return home, is struggling to sleep and can’t stop replaying the moment when a man in all-black sprayed bullets on her and her children, endangering their lives.
INSIGHT: Sound policy decisions over soundbites to tackle crime
A RECENT spate of shocking crimes – including sex attacks against elderly women – has prompted some familiar talk. We must be tougher on crime, tougher on criminals. Perhaps so – but in our reaction, we appear to be falling into an old trap of seeking to carry out action, any action, without regard to whether or not it really works.
‘WE WERE BEATEN IN POLICE STATION’: Men allege officers beat them with a hose, bat and PVC pipe while in custody
FIVE men who brawled with police in a bar in Bimini over the weekend said officers beat them “black and blue” with a garden hose, a baseball bat and a PVC pipe after taking them into custody.
RAPE PROBE SHOWS ‘DOUBLE STANDARD’: Lawyer for alleged victim concerned over length of police investigation of MP
THE lawyer of a woman accusing a sitting MP of rape and abuse suggested the police investigation shows a double standard in how authorities treat complaints against influential people versus those with less influence.
Two held over $1m drug find
POLICE arrested two men after finding over $1m worth of marijuana in a drug bust in waters near Crooked Island on Thursday.
Arrests after tourists abducted and robbed in Exuma
Police have made arrests after two American tourists were abducted in Exuma yesterday when three masked men broke into their vacation home, blindfolded them and forced them to withdraw money from a nearby bank.
Police arrest a man suspected in a spate of recent sexual assaults in Bacardi Road area
POLICE arrested a 27-year-old man yesterday concerning several recent sexual assault cases in the Bacardi Road area of New Providence.
Police investigate drowning death of man in North Bimini
Police are investigating the drowning death of a 41-year-old Freeport man.
Police warn of spike in sexual assaults
A SPIKE in reported sexual assaults, including two women being sexually assaulted in their own home yesterday, drew a warning from police: be vigilant, especially in southwestern New Providence around the Bacardi Road area.
Woman robbed and sexually assaulted
A 38-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in bushes after her kidnapper robbed her on Saturday.
POLICE REVIEW FILE IN MP RAPE CLAIM: Commissioner of Police says officers are ‘dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s’
FIVE weeks after a woman filed a complaint accusing an elected official of rape and abuse, Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said officers are still scrutinising the investigation file.
Man dies after car crash on Sir Milo Butler Highway
POLICE in New Providence are investigating a traffic accident that left a 37-year-old man dead on Friday.
Woman killed as car hits tree
A WOMAN has died in Grand Bahama after the vehicle she was driving hit a tree early Thursday morning in the Lucaya area.
Exuma resident dies in motorcycle crash
EXUMA resident Jaden Goodman, 21, is the country’s latest traffic fatality victim. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday around 3.09pm.
Cutlass-wielding man dies after being shot by police in Grand Bahama
A man is dead after being shot by police in Grand Bahama on Sunday.
Armed robberies investigated
POLICE in New Providence are investigating two separate armed robbery incidents that occurred on Thursday.
Man in hospital after shooting, student hit by suspects' vehicle
Police in New Providence are requesting the public’s assistance in locating two men responsible for a shooting incident that left a 30-year-old man in hospital on Monday.
POLICE TO QUIZ MP IN RAPE CASE THIS WEEK: Lawyer retained by woman who made assault allegations
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said police would question a sitting Member of Parliament accused of raping and assaulting his ex-girlfriend before the end of this week.
Woman alleging rape and assault by MP retains lawyer
THE woman who alleges she was raped and assaulted by a sitting Member of Parliament has retained a lawyer.
Couple evade attempted murder when a gunman opened fire on them in their yard
A COUPLE cleaning their vehicle outside their home had to flee for their lives yesterday after a gunman opened fire on them.
‘I WANT JUSTICE FOR RAPE BY MP’ – Woman says she is still cooperating with police after PM says he heard she would not press charges
THE woman who alleges she was raped and assaulted by a sitting Member of Parliament is still cooperating with police to address the matter, despite Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ comments on Saturday.
Three dead in two separate shooting incidents
Police are investigating three shooting deaths after two separate incidents on Saturday.
Police investigate alleged sexual assault on cruise ship
POLICE are investigating allegations that a nurse sexually assaulted a 43-year-old American woman on a cruise ship.
K9 units assist in drug find
POLICE arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply on Tuesday.
‘CONFIDENT IN POLICE’ OVER MP RAPE CLAIM: Deputy PM Cooper says due process will prevail in parliamentarian probe
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper said he is confident police will adequately investigate allegations that a sitting Member of Parliament raped and assaulted a woman.
‘MP RAPED AND ASSAULTED ME’: Woman says politician choked her and said he would kill her family
THE woman who filed a complaint with police about a sitting MP alleges that he raped, choked, struck and made death threats against her and her family.
Arrest in double homicide of two female family members
Police are questioning a 23-year-old man after the partially decomposed bodies of two female family members were found in an apartment on Ross Corner on Friday.
Complaint against MP investigated by police
POLICE are investigating abuse allegations against a sitting Member of Parliament after his girlfriend made a complaint last week.
THREE MEN DEAD WITHIN 24 HOURS: Police ‘aggressively searching’ for a ‘Rasta-type male’ related to the country’s latest murder
THE murder rate continued to soar over the weekend, with three killings in 24 hours.
Man found dead after shooting in Eleuthera
A man is dead after a shooting incident in Eleuthera early on Monday.
Woman dies after boating accident
Police in Grand Bahama are investigating a boating accident which claimed the life of a 50-year-old woman on Thursday.
Increased police presence will be at CARIFTA Games
WITH the country set to host the 50th CARIFTA Games, Assistant Commissioner of Police Craig Stubbs emphasised that there will be increased police presence to ensure safety at the event.
Police urge caution over Easter holidays
WITH the Easter holidays upon us, police are urging members of the public to practice caution.
Two held as police seize marijuana
OFFICERS confiscated suspected marijuana in two separate incidents and made two arrests over Sunday night and early Monday morning.
Woman dies in West Bay Street car crash
A WOMAN was killed in a traffic accident when her car hit a tree on West Bay Street on Saturday morning.
16-year-old girl sexually assaulted by two men
TWO men abducted and sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl in a bush while she walked near Baillou Hill Road early on Sunday.
Hunt for gunmen after shooting
Police are hunting two gunmen after a shooting that left a man in hospital on Wednesday.
Man stabbed at a business in Pinder’s Point, Grand Bahama in stable condition
A 46-year-old Grand Bahama man is hospitalised following a stabbing this week in Eight Mile Rock.
Police find revolver wrapped in a towel hidden in the bushes; no arrests made
BIMINI police found an illegal firearm wrapped in a towel in the bushes in the Alice Town area this week.
Road closures, traffic diversions in Downtown area on Thursday
ROAD closures and traffic diversions have been announced in the Downtown area for Thursday from 1am following the full military funeral for Police Assistant Commissioner Leon Bethel at 11am.
Two men in custody after police officer shot
According to reports, at around 12.30am, officers attached to “Operation Ceasefire” were on routine patrol on Robinson Road east off East Street when they observed a black Nissan Note, occupied by three men, travelling west on Robinson Road at a high rate of speed.
Man arrested on rape accusation in Exuma
A SUSPECTED rape is being investigated in Exuma, which reportedly took place on Saturday. Police said that shortly after 4.30am, the victim caught a ride with a man known to her from a nightclub in the area of the Airport Road.
Police investigate armed robbery and kidnapping in Grand Bahama
Police in Grand Bahama are investigating a kidnapping and armed robbery, which happened on Thursday.
Police seize suspected drugs worth $286,600
SUSPECTED drugs worth more than a quarter of a million dollars have been seized at a freight building at Windsor Field.
Drugs, firearm and ammunition found off Nassau Street
POLICE reported drugs were found along with an illegal firearm and ammunition on Tuesday off Nassau Street by officers attached to Operation Ceasefire.
Police seize marijuana while on patrol
Police announced the seizure of a quantity of marijuana during patrols by the dog section on Tuesday. Shortly before 6pm, officers in the area of East Street south, near Domingo Heights, conducted a search of an open yard and found an estimated eight ounces of marijuana with a street value of $520. No arrests were made.
Police investigate alleged sexual assault
Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault of a woman which occurred on Monday.
NO INQUESTS IN 74 POLICE SHOOTINGS: Human rights report highlights absence of Coroner’s probes
THE latest US report on human rights in The Bahamas reveals that 74 police-involved shooting deaths are awaiting inquests at the Coroner’s Court.
Seven left homeless after Andros house fire
A HOUSE fire in Andros has left a family of seven people homeless.
Police investigate fight that led to stabbing
A MAN is in hospital after being stabbed on Sunday night.
Two armed carjackings reported over the weekend
POLICE are currently investigating two armed carjackings that occurred in Nassau over the weekend.
Man’s body found in water, foul play is not suspected
POLICE pulled a man’s submerged body from the water at Woodes Rodgers Walk on Friday.
Police investigate after man found dead on Faith Avenue South
POLICE are investigating after a man was found dead on Faith Avenue south on Friday.
Sexual assault and four armed robberies on Wednesday
A WOMAN reported that she was sexually assaulted while walking near bushes on Prince Charles Drive on Wednesday morning, police said.
Robbers caught in the act and a tourist raped
AN attempted armed robbery turned into a police chase on Friday and led to the arrest of three suspects.
Two arrests after drugs found in separate incidents
Two men have been arrested in two separate incidents, after they were found in possession of dangerous drugs on Saturday.
Police investigate report of sexual assault
Police are investigating the report of an alleged sexual assault of a female visitor which occurred sometime around 1am on Sunday.
Police searching for four armed robbers
Police on New Providence are investigating and seeking the public’s assistance in locating four males believed to be responsible for two separate armed robberies on Thursday.
Suspected marijuana seized, nine arrested, in four separate incidents.
Officers attached to Operation Cease Fire confiscated suspected marijuana and made nine arrests in four separate incidents over Thursday night and early Friday morning.
Police officer in custody over incest allegations
A member of the Royal Bahamas Police Force is in custody and being questioned at the Criminal Investigations Department for alleged incestuous behaviour.
Man hurt in dog attack
A MAN is receiving medical care after he was attacked by a friend’s pit bull yesterday.
Police investigate man accused of raping daughter
POLICE have confirmed they are investigating allegations that a man allegedly raped his daughter.
Two hit-and-runs and a suspicious death
A SWIMMER died after he was hit by a jet ski driver on Saturday.
Two youths among four persons shot last week
A TEN-year-old boy who left home to purchase food was shot and injured on Friday.
Police investigate bomb threat at the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture Office
POLICE are investigating a bomb threat at the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture Office located on University Boulevard.
Police search for multiple armed robbers and a hit and run suspect
POLICE are searching for a female driver and two male passengers, all occupants of a silver coloured Nissan Note, responsible for robbing a business on Tuesday.
Police warn: Stay vigilant after series of armed robberies
POLICE are advising people to continue to be vigilant after a number of recent armed robberies, with a fast-food restaurant and a bank recently falling victim to theft.
Man killed in hit-and-run on Exuma
Police on Exuma are investigating after a man died in a hit-and-run on Tuesday night.
Bank card fraud alert from police
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has consistently recorded complaints relating to bank card fraud, warning that those participating will be prosecuted.
Robber crawled through drive-through window
AN ARMED assailant climbed through a drive-through window and stole cash from a business on Madeira Street on Sunday morning.
Man held after death threats made against Prime Minister on Saturday
POLICE have a man in custody after he allegedly threatened on Saturday morning to kill Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis. This comes nearly two weeks after a 58-year-old man was brought in for questioning for similar death threats against the nation’s leader.
Attempted suicide after domestic dispute
POLICE said a woman attempted suicide on Thursday following a domestic dispute at her home in New Providence.
Armed robberies reported at ATM locations
POLICE are investigating three armed robberies that occurred in New Providence on Wednesday - two of them taking place near ATMs.
Florida tourist dies in traffic accident
AN American tourist is dead after he was thrown from a four-wheeler in the Arawak Cay area on Saturday.
Two officers investigated after suspicious plane landing
TWO police officers from Andros are under investigation regarding a suspicious plane that was allegedly carrying drugs.
Drive-by shooting leaves two men in critical condition
TWO men are in critical condition in hospital after they were shot yesterday afternoon.
Search for two men after four shot in Tropical Gardens
POLICE are searching for two men responsible for shooting four people outside a residence in Tropical Gardens
90 kilos of suspected cocaine seized in Bimini
Bahamian law enforcement officials seized over 90 kilos of suspected cocaine – worth $1m – onboard a vessel at the Cat Cay Marina in Bimini on Sunday.
Man in custody in connection with death threats to Prime Minister
A 58-year-old male resident of Carmichael Road is in custody being questioned in connection to last week’s death threats made against Prime Minister Phillip Davis, according to police.
Police seek to identify victim
POLICE are seeking help in identifying the man shot and killed on Sunday at the South Beach ramp.
Suicide of 57-year-old man suspected at Harbour Island
POLICE are investigating the suspected suicide of a 57-year-old man from Greece that occurred on Tuesday in Harbour Island.
Two dead after separate shootings
Police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that have left two men dead.
Police hunting for two men after attempted child abduction
POLICE have launched an island-wide manhunt for two men who tried to kidnap an 11-year-old girl on Thursday.
Man airlifted following alleged suicide attempt
ABACO police are investigating an alleged attempted suicide by a 21-year-old man who was found with a rope around his neck at a residence.
Decomposed body found at International Bazaar in Freeport
A badly decomposed body was found early this week in an abandoned building at the International Bazaar in Freeport.
Girl sexually assaulted by home intruder
A GIRL was sexually assaulted by an intruder who unlawfully entered a residence in the Freeport area early this week, police reported.
Three separate shootings leave four wounded and one dead
POLICE are investigating three separate shootings that left one man dead and four others in hospital.
Three in hospital after Abaco shooting
Police on the island of Abaco are questioning a 29-year-old man from the island in connection with a shooting incident that left three men in hospital in serious condition.
Man in hospital after West Street shooting
Police are investigating a shooting incident that has left a 28-year-old man of West Street in hospital.
POLICE PROBE OVER FOOTAGE OF ARREST: Officer seen kicking man in head as he lies on the ground
THE Complaints & Corruption Branch of the Royal Bahamas Police Force is investigating the conduct of two officers during an arrest of a man.
Three years with no inquests into police shootings
THE near three-year absence into police-involved shootings has stirred anger in some family members who say they are still searching for answers on their loved ones’ deaths.
Baby boy aged three months dies at daycare
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a three-month-old boy who was found unresponsive at a local daycare centre yesterday.
Man killed in conflict with police
A MAN who allegedly engaged police in the Kemp Road area on Saturday was killed by officers in the incident.
60-year-old man dies in police cell
A MAN died in Central Police Station yesterday while being held on a stealing charge.
Search for four people after man assaulted and robbed
Police are searching for four people who assaulted and robbed a man shortly after 11pm on Thursday.
Father of three killed on way to work – one of three shooting deaths in 24 hours
A FATHER of three was shot and killed in his car yesterday morning while on his way to work – one of three shooting deaths within 24 hours.
ARREST AFTER BABY’S DEATH: 29-year-old man held following infant being found unresponsive
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an infant girl who became unresponsive while in the care of a family friend on Monday.
Man shot dead in Abaco
Police are searching for a lone gunman after a man was shot dead in Abaco on Monday night.
Police probe in possible suicide case
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged suicide of an elderly Caucasian man.
Man quizzed after victim shot outside his residence
POLICE are questioning a 26-year-old man of Dunmore Street in connection with a recent shooting that has left a 24-year-old Rupert Dean Lane man in hospital.
Motorcyclist killed in vehicle collision
A 34-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist died after a traffic accident in Dundas Town, Abaco, on Friday.
Woman taken to hospital after being shot by police
POLICE shot a woman during a car chase that ended in an accident in Grand Bahama yesterday.
Arrest in connection with abduction and rape; police investigate shooting incident
A 24-year-old man is in police custody after he reportedly abducted and sexually assaulted a 29-year-old woman on Thursday.
Three students fall ill after eating suspected marijuana cookies
A 16-year-old female student is assisting police with their investigations, after she allegedly brought and sold cookies infused with suspected marijuana on a school campus in North Eleuthera.
Boy arrested after gunshots alert
A 15-YEAR-OLD boy was arrested after he was found with a high-powered weapon on Wednesday.
Man held over sex attack in home invasion
A MAN is in police custody in connection with a recent home invasion and sexual assault, according to Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander.
Police urge people to plan a strategy in case of home invasion
POLICE are urging people to plan a strategy or have one in the event of a burglary or home invasion.
69-year-old woman in hospital after shooting
A 69-year-old woman is in hospital after a shooting incident on Sunday night.
Seven in custody after 390Ibs of suspected marijuana found
Seven men are in police custody after they were found in possession of over 390 pounds of suspected marijuana.
Hunt for sex attackers
POLICE are looking for three men who sexually assaulted a woman after breaking into a home in southern New Providence yesterday.
Two killed in separate shootings
TWO men, including one who was on bail for murder, are dead after separate shooting incidents on Friday.
Marijuana haul found by police
ABACO and Grand Bahama Police made a large drug haul this week, seizing over 200 blocks of suspected marijuana and arresting a male resident of Treasury Cay.
Road closure due to state recognised funeral
Police wish to advise the public that due to the State Recognised Funeral of the late Ruth Rosalie Miller, CMG, which will be held on Friday 6th January 2023 at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street, the following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic:
18-year-old girl collapses and dies on basketball court
AN 18-YEAR-OLD girl collapsed and died at a basketball court in Masons Addition this morning.
16-year-old killed in two-car collision
THE COUNTRY recorded its first traffic fatality for 2023 after a 16-year-old male died in a traffic accident in the capital on Monday.
Man in hospital after Freeport stabbing
A 26-year-old Grand Bahama man is in hospital following a stabbing in Freeport, police reported yesterday.
UPDATED: Couple shot dead in their sleep
Two men are being questioned by police after a man and woman were shot dead in their sleep early on Monday morning.
No major incidents reported
POLICE said there were no major incidents at the Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade.
Two women killed in traffic accidents
TWO women were killed in separate traffic accidents on the weekend, one in New Providence and the other in Grand Bahama.
Man held after shooting incident
A 25-year-old man is in police custody following a shooting incident that left another man in hospital in the early hours of Saturday.
Police investigate alleged sexual assault
Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault of a 28-year-old female working aboard a vessel docked in eastern New Providence.
‘Alarm’ as 53 killed on roads this year
AFTER a string of traffic fatalities in recent weeks, Chief Superintendent David Lockhart of the Royal Bahamas Police Force Traffic Division said the number of accidents in the country is “alarming”.
Four killed in weekend road crashes
FOUR men are dead following four separate traffic fatalities over the weekend, two of the accidents having occurred in Eleuthera yesterday.
Policeman accused of conspiracy to murder
POLICE have charged a police officer with conspiracy to commit murder in relation to the death of a Passport Office employee.
Marijuana field found in Andros
OFFICERS in North Andros discovered a marijuana field on the island on Friday.
Man and woman questioned over stabbing death
Police are questioning a 20-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman in connection with a stabbing death on Wednesday night.
Robbers pose as police
TWO men heading to the airport were robbed by armed men posing as police officers on Saturday.
Man found shot dead in govt vehicle
A 43-year-old man is dead following a shooting incident over the weekend, prompting police to appeal for the public’s assistance in their investigation.
Man shot dead in Freeport
Grand Bahama Police are investigating a shooting incident that has left a Freeport man dead and investigators searching for a motive.
DEADLIEST YEAR FOR NATION SINCE 2017: Body found dumped on Cowpen Road in latest murder
THE Bahamas reached a grim milestone yesterday morning after another murder was recorded, surpassing last year’s murder count.
Police appeal to drivers after two die in traffic accidents
TWO people are dead after separate traffic accidents in Grand Bahama and New Providence over the weekend, prompting police to appeal to motorists to slow down while driving.
Man and woman in hospital after shootings
A MAN and a woman are in hospital after separate shootings in New Providence on Friday and Saturday.
Pedestrian dies after collision with vehicle
A MALE pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Grand Bahama on Wednesday, said police.
Man faces court over firearm
A MAN was imprisoned yesterday after allegedly being found with a firearm and live ammunition.
Wanted man brought to Bahamas
POLICE said a collaborative effort between them and the United States Homeland Security has resulted in a wanted suspect being deported back to the Bahamas.
‘Be careful’ urge police after new road deaths
POLICE are warning people to be careful on the streets after two more traffic deaths occurred on Sunday — one in Eleuthera and another in New Providence that left a man and a woman dead.
No casualties reported in Over Yonder Cay fire
Police have said that there are no casualties reported in relation to a structural fire that occurred in Over Yonder Cay, north of Staniel Cay, Exuma last night.
Police investigate three incidents of sexual assault
Police are actively investigating three separate incidents of sexual assault, one on the island of Andros and the others on New Providence.
Two dead after traffic accidents
Police in New Providence are investigating two separate traffic accidents in which two people died on Sunday.
Traffic fatalities in North Andros and Acklins
POLICE are investigating two traffic fatalities that occurred on the weekend — one in North Andros and another in Acklins that claimed the life of a police officer.
Police ‘have not interviewed FTX CEO’
POLICE have not interviewed former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said.
Three arrested in connection with two armed robberies
POLICE said quick response by officers resulted in the arrest of one man and two teenagers in connection with two separate armed robberies that occurred on Wednesday.
VIN numbers of stolen vehicles ‘being covered with false plates’
POLICE have noticed a trend regarding stolen vehicles where suspects are covering the original VIN number with a false plate, according to Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander.
Police have not interviewed FTX CEO
POLICE have not interviewed former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said.
Purse snatching suspect arrested
A MAN is in custody in connection with a purse snatching that was caught on camera, according to Commissioner Clayton Fernander. The incident took place on Bay Street, near McDonald’s.
UPDATED: Man released from prison shot dead
A MAN who was recently released from prison was shot dead at the intersection of Eden Street and Foster Road on Saturday.
$1.3m of drugs seized
POLICE confiscated over 150 pounds of drugs with an estimated street value of $1.3m in two separate incidents.
Exuma residents alarmed after murder
THE sister of a 22-year-old man who was killed in Exuma on Thursday night said her brother, Malik Fernander, relocated to the island to work and provide a better life for his unborn child.
Serious crimes up on last year in Grand Bahama
SIX murders have been recorded on Grand Bahama so far this year and serious crimes are slightly up compared to last year, according to a senior police official.
Two held over German man’s killing
TWO South Andros men in their 20s are in custody in New Providence in connection with the Thursday murder of a German visitor to the island.
Police confirm identity of German man shot in Andros
POLICE have confirmed the identity of the German national who was shot and killed in a double shooting at Andros.
Shot German men were regular visitors
SOUTH Andros MP Leon Lundy revealed yesterday that the German men who were victims in a shooting that left one dead and the other injured were regular visitors to the island.
UPDATED: German man killed, another injured in South Andros shooting
A German man was killed and another was seriously injured in a double shooting in Kemp's Bay, Andros last night.
Police investigate baby death
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a six-month-old baby boy who died shortly before 11am on Tuesday.
Man killed in two-car collision
POLICE are investigating a traffic accident that occurred on Fire Trail Road west off Gladstone Road, which left a man dead yesterday.
Five hunted over armed robberies
POLICE are searching for five men responsible for two separate armed robberies on Wednesday, one of which took place in a bank‘s parking lot.
$1m cocaine seized on ship
POLICE seized over $1m in suspected cocaine during a search of a vehicle freighter yesterday.
Man in custody after over $400,000 confiscated
A man from Bernard Road is in police custody after being found in possession of over $400,000 in mixed currency on Tuesday.
Man in hospital after shooting
A 43-YEAR-OLD man is in hospital after he was shot on Monday, police said.
Police hunt for armed robbers
POLICE are actively searching for four men believed to be responsible for three separate armed robberies over the weekend.
Two in hospital after shooting and stabbing
A MAN is in hospital after he was shot while working on a vehicle yesterday.
UPDATED: Two dead after traffic accident in Abaco
TWO men are dead following a traffic accident in Abaco on Friday.
Skeletal remains found in Grand Bahama
SKELETAL remains were found on a track road in Grand Bahama on Saturday.
Four armed robberies
POLICE are seeking help from the public to assist them in solving four recent armed robberies.
Police investigate ‘man with knife’ at school
POLICE have confirmed an investigation is ongoing into a six-year-old girl’s account that she was approached and chased by a man with a knife while at school.
30-year-old dies in traffic accident
POLICE in New Providence are investigating a traffic accident that left a 30-year-old man dead yesterday.
Four held on drugs charges
THREE male residents of Abaco and one male resident of Bimini were arrested in three separate incidents early his week on charges of illegal drugs possession.
Police probe Freeport robbery
GRAND Bahama police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Freeport on Friday.
Off-duty cop shoots man who ‘tried to rob his wife’
A 38-year-old man being electronically monitored and on bail for murder was shot dead on Saturday after he allegedly attempted to rob a woman of her car, according to police.
Police investigate alleged suicide
POLICE are investigating an alleged suicide in which a male juvenile was the reported victim.
Police probe shooting
POLICE are investigating a shooting incident which occurred in Red Land Acres last night.
Man shot by police and officer ‘struck by car’
A POLICE officer is in hospital in serious condition after reportedly being struck by the driver of a Honda Fit who police attempted to stop while in the area of Fourth Street and Coconut Grove.
Arrests for outstanding warrants, immigration purposes
ON Thursday police arrested a Bahamian man on several outstanding warrants and two males for immigration purposes.
Inmate found dead in his cellblock
POLICE are investigating the sudden death of a 43-year-old male inmate who died at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday.
Axe-wielding killer shot dead by police
POLICE fatally shot a man who killed another man with an axe in the street last night.
Three men in hospital after shooting incident
POLICE are aggressively investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident that left three men in hospital.
Woman shot dead at Arawak Cay
Police say they are aggressively searching for a man who shot and killed a woman at Arawak Cay early on Sunday.
11 Cuban migrants apprehended on Bimini
Eleven Cuban migrants were apprehended on Bimini on early Friday morning, police reported.
Police seeking six suspects in armed robberies
POLICE are looking for six men they suspect to be behind four separate armed robberies that occurred on Saturday.
14-year-old boy stabbed
A 14-YEAR-OLD male student of Doris Johnson Senior High School is in critical condition in hospital after he was stabbed on Tuesday in the Fox Hill area, police said.
Hunt for gunmen as three shot
POLICE are searching for the suspects behind two shootings that occurred on Sunday and Monday.
Man held after gun discovered
A MAN was arrested for firearm and ammunition possession on Monday on Grand Bahama.
Four arrests after suspected marijuana found
THE discovery of suspected marijuana at a residence in Hunters has resulted in the arrest of four people.
$50,000 taken in break-in
POLICE are searching for three men who broke into a business on Tuesday morning and stole an estimated $50,000 in cash from the company’s safe.
Police issue warning after spate of armed robberies
AFTER six armed robberies in the capital over the weekend, press liaison officer Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings urged residents and business owners to be vigilant and take all necessary precautions to remain safe.
Police hunt for gunmen after two shooting incidents
POLICE are searching for the suspects behind two separate shooting incidents that occurred on Sunday, leaving two men in hospital.
Church-going junkanooer shot dead
RELATIVES of a man who was shot dead on Saturday night have described him as a “quiet” guy who loved Junkanoo and attended church.
UPDATED: Seven-year-old dies after swing set collapses
NEW Providence police are investigating after a seven-year-old died when a swing set collapsed on her on Thursday.
Six men hunted after armed robberies spree
NEW Providence police are searching for six men in connection with three separate armed robberies that occurred on Monday.
Man with handgun shot dead by police
A MAN was shot and killed by police on Thursday when he produced a handgun and engaged the officers, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
No arrests yet over suspected fatal dog attack
POLICE said no arrests have been made in connection with the death of the man attacked by a dog last weekend.
‘Startling’ rise in rape attacks
LATEST statistics released by police continue to show an increase in reported rapes, with 51 matters reported so far for the year when compared to 48 incidents that were recorded in 2021 - with police calling the figures for sexual violence “startling”.
Man arrested after marijuana found by police in snack box
A NASSAU Village man was arrested in Ocean Cay, Bimini, following the discovery of suspected marijuana concealed in a snack container, police reported.
14-year-old boy in hospital after shooting
Police are searching for a man after a 14-year-old boy was injured in a shooting early on Saturday.
Man found dead may have been attacked by dogs
Police are investigating after the body of man was found on Palm Tree Avenue early on Saturday with injuries suggesting he may have been attacked by dogs.
Hunt for two men after Palmdale armed robbery
Police are hunting for two male suspects who reportedly robbed another man in the Palmdale area on Thursday.
Boy drowns on Abaco beach
A BOY drowned in Abaco, just days after Minister of Education Glenys Hanna Martin announced that the government would introduce swimming lessons in public schools this year.
Victim was not intended target of murderer
NEW Providence police are investigating a shooting that left a 42-year-old man of Red Land Acres dead and a second man with injuries to the leg.
Seven seriously injured in Exuma crash
Seven people were seriously injured in a traffic accident in Exuma on Monday night.
Man set on fire after being doused in gas
A MAN was doused with gasoline and then set on fire on Tuesday, according to police.
Woman held by police after stabbing
A WOMAN in her early 20s from central New Providence is in police custody after she allegedly stabbed a man.
Four acres of marijuana found
FOUR acres of suspected marijuana with an estimated street value of $2.5m have been discovered in North Andros.
Weekend sees two more men murdered
TWO separate murders occurred within a 12-hour time frame over the weekend.
Police identify child believed to have drowned in Sea Breeze Canal
Police have confirmed the identity of the child who is believed to have drowned in the Sea Breeze Canal as 13-year-old Kennesly Samuel Elias of Nassau Village.
Man held after shots fired at police officers
A MAN is in police custody for firing at officers who were on routine patrol.
Two accused after incident with flare gun and rock
TWO men were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday on separate charges of assault with a dangerous instrument.
Police ‘to deal with’ leaks of sensitive pictures
PEOPLE found disseminating sensitive information from active investigations will be dealt with, this according to Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander yesterday.
Two questioned over latest shooting death
POLICE are questioning two men in their early twenties in connection with a shooting death on Saturday.
Two men suspected of stealing laptops
POLICE are hunting two men suspected stealing $21,000 worth of laptops.
Two questioned by police over shooting death
Police are questioning two men in their early twenties in connection with a shooting death on Saturday.
Police confirm identity of child found in pond
POLICE have confirmed the identity of the child discovered in waters at the rear of the Golf Academy on Tuesday, as 11-year old Gerodo Atwill Taylor of Amos Ferguson Street.
Woman comes forward as police seek to identify boy found dead in pond
A WOMAN has come forward to police to file a missing persons report following the discovery of a child submerged in a pond on Tuesday.
Police hunt for man after cutlass attack
CRIMINAL Investigation Department officers are looking for a man responsible for a cutlass attack on a 45-year-old resident of Market Street.
Young man drowns at Paradise Cove
GRAND Bahama police said the body of a juvenile male was pulled from waters near Paradise Cove, Deadman’s Reef.
Police investigate suspected suicide
POLICE are investigating an alleged suicide in the Carmichael Road area.
Police investigate suspected suicide
POLICE are investigating a suspected suicide that occurred on Saturday in New Providence.
Two police hurt as car overturns
TWO police officers are said to be recuperating after their marked police cruiser overturned in Pinewood Gardens.
Three shot in attempted armed robbery
THREE men are in hospital after being shot during an attempted armed robbery on Saturday.
Police find drugs in Grand Bahama operations
Grand Bahama police discovered a quantity of suspected marijuana in the Pinder’s Point area this week.
Three shot by police during chase
A MAN and two juveniles were shot by police yesterday flowing a high-speed chase.
Store owner tied up by robbers
A WOMAN foodstore owner was forced into her vehicle and driven to a bushy area in the Coral Harbour area where she was tied up, forced to sign a cheque and robbed.
Three held over gun and drugs
TWO men and a woman are in police custody after officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit found them with a handgun and ammunition, along with a quantity of suspected marijuana.
70-year-old woman dies in car accident
A 70-YEAR-OLD woman is dead after a traffic accident on Saturday.
Man shot dead waiting at gas station
A MAN was shot dead as he waited at a pump for gas at the Esso Service Station at Carmichael Road and Faith Avenue Sunday.
$30k of marijuana found in Freeport
GRAND Bahama Police found $30,000 worth of illegal drugs in the Freeport area on Monday.
‘Be on lookout for car robbers’
POLICE are advising the public to be vigilant and aware of their surroundings on arrival at their homes due to a trend of stealing vehicles in residential areas.
Woman ‘drowned’ in submerged golf cart
POLICE are investigating an apparent drowning of a 38-year-old woman in western New Providence on Monday.
Police seek help in solving series of armed robberies
NEW Providence police are requesting assistance from the public to assist them in solving several armed robberies.
‘Help us find stab attacker’
POLICE are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a man who is believed to be responsible for stabbing another man following a traffic accident.
Eight firearms seized and 14 people arrested in Abaco
ABACO police have confiscated eight firearms and arrested 14 people for alleged possession of the illegal weapons during the period of July 11-17.
Police hunt for gunman after late-night shooting
POLICE are investigating a Saturday night shooting incident involving a 22-year-old man in Dorsette Alley.
Man is killed by falling ramp at work
A MAN is dead after an industrial accident involving heavy equipment in Abaco on Friday.
Three arrested after housebreaking incidents
THREE men were arrested in connection with two separate housebreaking incidents, one in New Providence, the other in Eleuthera, where stolen goods with a combined worth of $34,000 were recovered by police.
Man shot outside his home by gunman
A 35-YEAR-OLD man of Zinnia Street, Kennedy Sub-Division, is in the hospital after he was shot yesterday. Police said the incident happened at around 9.45am.
Police seek help in finding suspects
POLICE are requesting assistance from members of the public in regard to two crime incidents.
Two held after police officer stabbed at junkanoo parade
TWO people are in custody in connection with a stabbing incident, which resulted in a police officer being injured.
Police hunt for rapist after attack
POLICE are hunting for a rapist after a reported attack on a woman in western New Providence.
Anti-gang operation ends with 27 arrests
TWENTY-seven people were arrested early yesterday morning for alleged gang related crimes.
Two arrested after gun find
THE discovery of firearm and ammunition in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, has led to the arrest of two men.
Officer hurt as he tries to aid stab victim
A POLICE officer was treated and discharged from the hospital, while a 29-year-old male remains in stable condition after being stabbed multiple times by a group of men.
Two accused of shooting at police
TWO men, ages 29 and 21, are in police custody after allegedly shooting at police officers.
Marsh Harbour business robbed
ABACO police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a business establishment in Marsh Harbour over the weekend.
Two in hospital after three stabbing incidents
Two people are in hospital with serious injuries after three separate stabbing incidents – one in Abaco and two in Grand Bahama.
Police investigate suspicious death after body found in abandoned vehicle
Grand Bahama Police are investigating a suspicious death after a decomposed body was discovered in an abandoned vehicle in Freeport.
Two killed in traffic accident
TWO men were left dead following a traffic accident at Gladstone Road early yesterday morning. The incident happened shortly before 5am.
Two in custody over violation of ‘no take zone’ in Exuma
TWO people have been apprehended for allegedly violating an area considered a “no take zone” at an Exuma Cays land and sea park.
Police probe drowning in Exuma
POLICE are investigating an apparent drowning on a beach in the settlement of Farmers Hill, Exuma.
Human remains found in Grand Bahama
HUMAN skeletal remains were discovered in a mound of soil that was transported by a truck to a residence in the Lucaya area, police reported.
Man dies after stabbing in Grand Bahama
Grand Bahama Police are investigating a murder after a man was stabbed to death on Wednesday evening at a local bar establishment in Freeport.
Customer robbed at Scotiabank on Bay Street
A ROBBERY took place this morning at Scotiabank on Bay Street.
Murder victim was cleared of teacher’s death
A MAN whose conviction was overturned in relation to the murder of a Queen’s College teacher was himself killed on Tuesday, The Tribune was told.
Man shot dead in Pinedale Road area
A MAN was shot dead in the Pinedale Road area Wednesday night leaving the local community reeling from the nation’s 70th murder this year.
Child is abducted and raped in Grand Bahama
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday the abduction and rape of a young child in Grand Bahama is very disturbing.
Two boat theft suspects rescued as vessel drifts
TWO suspected boat thieves were rescued at sea after the vessel, which it was believed they had stolen, was discovered drifting in waters off Grand Bahama earlier this week.
Man arrested after $10k marijuana discovery
A MAN was arrested in Grand Bahama after he was discovered with about $10,000 worth of marijuana.
Man shot dead at East Street plaza
A MAN was fatally shot on Friday at an East Street plaza as he was in the process of collecting someone.
Defence Force officer murdered
POLICE are trying to piece together the circumstances surrounding the murder of a serving Royal Bahamas Defence Force officer last night.
UPDATED: Traffic fatality on Paradise Island Bridge
POLICE are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred on the southbound Paradise Island bridge on Tuesday night.
Teenage girl dies in Abaco accident
A teen driver is dead following a traffic accident in Abaco earlier this week.
Three arrested after $70,000 cocaine find
TWO Abaco men and one Grand Bahama man were arrested in connection with the discovery and seizure of $70,000 worth of cocaine, in addition to firearms and ammunition.
Man dies after shooting
POLICE in New Providence are investigating the shooting death of a man on Sunday.
Body found in GB waterway
GRAND Bahama Police are investigating a suspicious death in connection with the discovery of a body at the Grand Cay waterway.
Police investigate Eleuthera shooting
POLICE in the settlement of Palmetto Point, Eleuthera are investigating the shooting death of a man on Friday.
Suspected drowning probed
POLICE are investigating an apparent drowning over the weekend off Arawak Cay.
17 armed robberies in the past week
OVER the past week, a total of 17 armed robberies were recorded, according to Police Commissioner Paul Rolle yesterday.
Sex offender’s death ‘not classed as murder’
THE death of a recently released sex offender has not been classified as a murder, Police Commissioner Paul Rolle said yesterday.
Two injured in shooting at church
A SHOOTING incident took place at Grace Community Church in Marathon on Thursday evening resulting in two men being taken to hospital.
Police: Rape claim on social media was false
GRAND Bahama Police are still searching for the suspect/suspects in connection with two rape incidents and one attempted robbery incident that occurred in Freeport.
Wanted man surrenders
A GRAND Bahama suspect wanted for assault with a deadly weapon surrendered to police on Sunday.
Pupils stabbed in school fight
TWO students were stabbed during an argument on the AF Adderley Junior High School campus.
Police confiscate Lincoln Bain’s rifle
POLICE investigating outspoken politician Lincoln Bain have retained two firearms after he was questioned over a video showing him brandishing a rifle.
Police investigate rape claim
GRAND Bahamas police are investigating an alleged rape carried out in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Two held over Harbour Island assault on US man
TWO men are expected to be arraigned before the Magistrate’s Court in Nassau today in connection with an alleged assault against an American on Harbour Island.
Suspected drowning on Exuma diving expedition
Detectives on Exuma are investigating the circumstances surrounding the suspected drowning of an American man on Friday.
Sexual assault allegation under investigation
DETECTIVES in New Providence are investigating an allegation of sexual assault made by an American woman, which is said to have occurred yesterday.
Abaco murder probe
POLICE in Abaco are investigating a homicide on the island that happened on Tuesday.
Dead man found in front of house
POLICE are investigating a homicide that occurred in the Ridgeland Park area on Tuesday night.
Released sex offender dies from injuries
A SEX offender released from prison last week died in hospital early yesterday morning after being found on a track road suffering from injuries about the body.
Two found dead in Abaco hit-and-run
ABACO police are investigating a hit-and-run accident early yesterday morning that resulted in a double fatality of two men believed to be Haitian nationals.
Police hunt for rapist in Grand Bahama
GRAND Bahama Police are searching for a rapist who is believed to be responsible for at least two recent sexual assaults in the Freeport area.
Speed thought to be factor in death
POLICE are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred when a man crashed after reportedly speeding on West Bay Street on Saturday evening.
Man killed in hit-and-run crash
AUTHORITIES are currently investigating an apparent hit-and-run traffic accident on Kemp Road that occurred early Saturday morning, leaving one man dead.
Two dead after shooting and stabbing incidents
POLICE are currently investigating two homicides that occurred over the weekend after one man was shot to death and another man died after his sister reportedly stabbed him.
Bimini police investigate alleged sexual assault on cruise ship
BIMINI Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault involving two crew members on board a Virgin Cruise Line.
Police confirm Long Island investigation concerning Water and Sewerage Corporation
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Leamond Deleveaux confirmed that police are in Long Island conducting investigations.
Jogger victim of sex attack
A WOMAN who was jogging in Western New Providence was pulled into bushes and sexually assaulted, police have said.
Police swoop over dangerous drugs
TWO separate police operations conducted on Grand Bahama led to the arrest of two men on Monday in connection with possession of dangerous drugs.
Police warning on fraud trends
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has advised the public to be alert to fraud trends that are taking place in the country - one of which uses web shops to funnel money, while another lures victims under the guise of companionship and love.
25 Cuban migrants discovered at Freeport apartment
TWENTY-five illegal Cuban migrants, including five children, were discovered at an apartment in the Freeport area on Friday, police reported.
Man dead, another shot in the head
A MAN has died and another is in hospital being treated for a gunshot wound to the head after a shooting incident on Monday night.
Police investigate lounge stabbing
ACTING Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said police are investigating the chaos and alleged stabbing at the O2 Hookah Lounge on Gladstone Road Saturday night.
Ocean Cay employee held after marijuana discovery
A MALE employee at Ocean Cay, Bimini, was arrested this week for possession of suspected marijuana.
Man killed in hit and run
AN Eleuthera man is dead after a hit and run accident on the island on Saturday, police said.
Man shot dead in drive-by shooting
A MAN who was shot while sitting on a wall died in hospital on Saturday, police said.
Marco Alert System 'Testing Phase' underway
The Royal Bahamas Police Force, in conjunction with its partners, officially began the “Testing Phase” of the Marco Alert System on Friday at 2pm.
Murder in Grand Bahama takes year’s tally to 48
A MAN believed to be in his early 40s was shot and killed at his home in Grand Bahama early yesterday morning, pushing the country’s murder count to 48 so far for the year, according to this newspaper’s records.
Armed robberies on the rise
ARMED robberies are on the rise in New Providence, according to Acting Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander who urged people to be vigilant as they move about.
Two shot at Grand Bahama nightclub
TWO men were shot at a Grand Bahama nightspot on Friday, police said.
UPDATED: Police investigating traffic fatality
A MAN is assisting police with investigations into a traffic fatality after turning himself in on Friday.
Police investigate rape attack
POLICE are investigating an alleged rape and assault that took place off Prince Charles Drive earlier this week.
Man in hospital after shooting
A MAN is in critical condition in hospital after he was shot on Tuesday. Police said they responded to the incident on Nassau Street shortly after 3pm.
Three held after 26 sacks of marijuana discovered
THREE Abaco men were arrested on Sunday after police found $1.2m worth of marijuana in a residence on the island.
Police probe suspected suicide
POLICE are investigating a suspected suicide on Norman’s Cay after a man was found with gunshot wounds yesterday.
UPDATED: Gunwoman kills woman in nation’s latest murder
A WOMAN is dead after she was shot by another woman outside a home on Pinewood Drive on Sunday afternoon.
Body found in waters on Grand Bahama
Police are investigating after the body of man was found in waters on Grand Bahama.
Man in hospital after shooting on Milton Street
Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Milton Street on Saturday morning.
British man held after drugs found on sailboat
A BRITISH citizen was arrested in Grand Bahama after Bahamian authorities allegedly discovered illegal drugs on a sailboat docked at a canal in the Bahama Reef Boulevard area.
UPDATED: Man in bulletproof vest shot by police
A man wearing a bulletproof vest was shot by police in the early hours of Saturday.
Five killed since Sunday in deadly murder toll
TWO men were killed in separate homicides just hours apart on Tuesday night - and another in a shooting last night. Five people have been killed since Sunday.
Two dead after separate shootings
Two men are dead after separate shooting incidents on Tuesday night.
Woman dies after car crashes and catches fire
Police are investigating after a woman died when her car crashed and caught fire on Sir Milo Butler Highway early on Friday morning.
Man shot dead off East Street
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead off East Street around midnight on Thursday.
Officers ‘searching for information’ in investigation into mass shooting
NEARLY a year after six men were killed in a mass shooting on Jerome Avenue, Police Commissioner Paul Rolle said officers are still searching for information to advance their investigations into the killings.
Shooting victim in hospital
A MAN is in critical condition in hospital after he was shot on Rupert Dean Lane yesterday morning.
Eight arrested for allegedly overstaying
EIGHT visitors were taken into custody in Grand Bahama after allegedly overstaying their time in the country.
UPDATED: Two dead, one injured after Market Street shooting
Two men are dead and a woman is in hospital after a shooting on Market Street on Thursday night.
Police focus on gun traffickers to curb rising violence
ACTING Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said police are targeting gun traffickers to stem the rise of violence in the country and have also had success against web shop armed robbers.
84-year-old woman strangled to death
THE death of an 84-year-old woman who was found at her home about two weeks ago has been classified as a homicide by strangulation.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car
A PEDESTRIAN died after he was hit by a car on Tonique Williams Darling Highway on Saturday, police said.
One man killed, another injured in shooting
ONE man is dead and another is in hospital after they were shot on Friday night.
Probe launched into claims of official being beaten by police
POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle confirmed yesterday an investigation is underway into claims from a Cat Island local government official that he was beaten by officers in Long Island and denied medical attention after the ordeal.
Three more killings in just 24 hours
POLICE are investigating the murders of three men — one killed in Grand Bahama and two in New Providence.
Man injured in police-involved shooting
A man is in hospital after a police-involved shooting early on Saturday.
Man dies after being shot outside his home
A man has died after being shot outside his home on Mildred Avenue, west of Golden Isles Road, in the early hours of Saturday.
Three robbed by masked gunmen
A WOMAN and two friends were held up and robbed at gunpoint in Grand Bahama on Tuesday.
Abaco police hold man over drugs find
ABACO Police arrested a male resident of Dundas Town after discovering suspected marijuana, a firearm and ammunition at a residence on Monday.
Long Island officers accused of assault
A 25-YEAR-OLD Cat Island local government official has alleged he was beaten by police and denied medical treatment in Long Island.
Infant left dead in three-car collision
AN INFANT is dead following a traffic accident in New Providence yesterday.
Man found dead after Abaco crash
A MAN was found dead in Abaco mangroves early Monday morning following a traffic accident.
Man killed in crash
POLICE in Abaco are investigating a traffic accident on the island that left a man dead.
Boy in hospital after being hit by car
A BOY is in hospital after he was hit by a car shortly after 3pm on Wednesday, police said.
Accused officer back on duty
A POLICE officer accused of being involved in a drug smuggling incident in Crooked Island in December has returned to active duty.
Drug candies put students in hospital
SEVERAL students from Akhepran International Academy were taken to hospital yesterday after eating suspected marijuana-laced candies.
Woman speaks to police after pedestrian’s death
A WOMAN driver who allegedly struck and killed a male pedestrian on Prospect Ridge on Monday morning turned herself into police yesterday.
Ammunition and drugs found
GRAND Bahama Police discovered illegal ammunition and dangerous drugs this week in the Freeport and Eight Mile Rock areas.
Pedestrian dies in hit and run crash
A MALE pedestrian is dead after a hit and run incident in western New Providence yesterday morning, police said.
Young dad killed by a single bullet
NEW Providence police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a man in the Cowpen Road area on Saturday.
Two arrests after suspected marijuana found on boat at Potter's Cay
TWO men were arrested after police found $65,000 worth of suspected marijuana on board a boat docked at Potter’s Cay on Thursday.
Man in hospital after stabbing
A GRAND Bahama man is in critical condition after he was stabbed on Sunday.
Man shot dead in Abaco, two women shot at in separate incidents
Abaco police are investigating a homicide in Marsh Harbour and two other shooting incidents on the island early on Saturday morning.
Andros fire claims life of woman
AN Andros woman was found dead inside a burning structure on Wednesday evening.
Three dead after car hits house in Long Island
Three men are dead after a car collided with a house in Long Island on Friday night.
Immigration officer is one of two arrested over attack on woman
AN immigration officer is one of two men in custody after a video showing a man kicking a woman to the face, knocking her unconscious on a sidewalk, went viral on social media.
Woman hit in face in robbery
A WOMAN was hit in the face and robbed of her handbag while walking near a bus stop in Freeport yesterday morning.
Non-lethal weaponry considered for police
DEPUTY Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said he would welcome the acquisition of non-lethal weapons for the Royal Bahamas Police Force, saying the matter is on the table and up for discussion.
Five arrests over drugs in separate incidents
DRUG arrests were made in Grand Bahama and Abaco in separate incidents this week that resulted in the arrests of five men.
Man shot dead outside Knowles Drive home
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead off Tonique Williams Darling Highway on Tuesday night.
Police probe three separate weekend shootings
POLICE in New Providence are investigating three separate shootings that occurred in the capital on the weekend.
Man shot dead by police in Chippingham incident
A man was shot dead by police after an incident in Chippingham early on Monday morning.
Two in custody after armed robbery, sexual assault at home
Two men have been arrested after an armed robbery and sexual assault at a residence in the western district of New Providence on Thursday.
11-year-old girl injured in shooting
An 11-year-old girl is in hospital after a shooting in Redland Acres yesterday.
Murder toll for year stands at 119
THE country recorded 119 homicides so far in 2021, a 75 percent increase when compared with the 68 that occurred during the same period in 2020.
Man shot in the hand during car chase with police
POLICE said a man was shot in the hand during a car chase in Grand Bahama on Wednesday.
Man injured in police involved shooting
A man was injured in a police involved shooting in Abaco on Saturday.
Drug arrest
A MAN was arrested at Lynden Pindling International Airport on Tuesday for drug possession.
Murder probe as body found in parking lot
POLICE are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday night after a man’s body was found in the parking lot of an apartment building.
Man in hospital after parking lot shooting
A GRAND Bahama man was treated in hospital after he was shot yesterday.
Man in hospital after Eight Mile Rock shooting
A man is in hospital after being shot in Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama on Thursday night.
Firearms suspect held
A MAN who is suspected of trafficking firearms from the United States to The Bahamas since 2016 was apprehended by the Royal Bahamas Police Force yesterday.
Police shoot man in buttocks
A JUVENILE who led police on a car chase yesterday morning was shot in the buttocks by officers.
Patient held after attack in hospital
A PATIENT was arrested after he attacked another patient at Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday.
Man dies in hospital after shooting
POLICE are investigating another homicide when a man died in hospital after being shot on Wednesday.
Three arrests over marijuana find
THREE men were arrested in Grand Bahama on Wednesday for possession of 2.5 pounds of suspect marijuana.
Man dies after shooting on Spence Street
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead on Spence Street on Tuesday night.
Three hurt in Sunday shootings
THREE people, including two women, were shot in two separate incidents on Sunday.
Three rescued but one drowns as tug sinks
THREE men were rescued while the body of a man who drowned was recovered after a tugboat sank off Sandy Point, Abaco early yesterday morning.
Man dies after Coconut Grove shooting
Police are investigating after a man died in hospital following a shooting in Coconut Grove.
Drowning in Eight Mile Rock
GRAND Bahama Police are investigating a drowning that occurred this week in Eight Mile Rock.
Police probe two Sunday shootings
POLICE are investigating two separate shootings which left a woman and a man wounded on Sunday.
One dead in double shooting
A MAN was killed and another injured in a double shooting in Eight Mile Rock last night.
Jamaican man in drug arrest
A JAMAICAN male resident was arrested in Grand Bahama following the discovery of a quantity of marijuana in the Freeport area.
Man killed as car hits pole
ABACO Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident on that island yesterday when a male driver collided with a utility pole.
Human smuggling probe
ASSISTANT Superintendent of Police Audley Peters said police are investigating a human smuggling ring that resulted in the arrest of 32 people, including seven Bahamians.
Teen stabbed to death
GRAND Bahama police are investigating a homicide that occurred early on Sunday morning when an 18-year-old youth was stabbed at a business establishment in Eight Mile Rock.
Four arrested for suspected marijuana possession
FOUR male residents of Freeport were arrested after they were allegedly found in possession of suspected marijuana, police on Grand Bahama reported on Friday.
UPDATED: Man shot dead by police in Nassau Village
POLICE fatally shot a man who allegedly brandished a gun at them after leading officers on a car chase in the Nassau Village community early on Saturday.
Woman ‘stabbed boyfriend after suspicions he had sexually assaulted her daughter’
POLICE said a woman stabbed her boyfriend because she was suspicious he had sexually assaulted her 12-year-old daughter.
Student stabbed on school campus
A STUDENT is in hospital after he was stabbed by another student on campus yesterday, police said.
Man and woman in custody after death of four-year-old girl
A man and woman are in custody after a four-year-old girl died after being brought to Princess Margaret Hospital with injuries on Friday.
Man dies after Carmichael Road shooting
A man died on Saturday after being injured in a shooting on Carmichael Road on Friday night.
Pedestrian dies in hit and run
A PEDESTRIAN died after being struck during a hit-and-run on Wednesday.
Two shot outside business
TWO people were shot outside a business in Grand Bahama on Wednesday night.
Man shot dead as he sat in car
A MAN died in hospital after he was shot while in his car yesterday morning.
Alert over Facebook scams
POLICE have issued a warning to the public regarding scams by people posing as Facebook vendors who solicit money from unsuspecting buyers only to defraud them.
Two injured in separate shootings
TWO people, including a woman, were shot in separate incidents in New Providence on Saturday.
Drug police find hidden marijuana
GRAND Bahama police discovered marijuana hidden in bushes yesterday.
Suspects identified in April Jerome Avenue massacre
POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle says officers are “actively” searching for several suspects some of whom are believed to have left town following the mass shooting on Jerome Avenue that left six men dead in April.
246 complaints against police this year
THERE were 246 complaints against police from January to September, according to Royal Bahamas Police Force statistics.
UPDATED: Stepson shot dead by police officer as he threatens mom
A MAN who threatened his mother with a knife during an argument at her home was fatally shot by his police officer stepfather on Wednesday night, police said.
$100k of marijuana found
GRAND Bahama police discovered more than 100 pounds of suspected marijuana worth over $100,000 in Freeport this week.
Teenage boy dies in shooting
A TEENAGE boy died in hospital after being shot on Tuesday night, police said. He was the second homicide victim that day.
Man killed as truck overturns
A MAN was killed in a traffic accident on Grand Bahama on the weekend when the truck he was driving overturned in bushes near Bahama Rock.
Decomposed body found in car
Police are investigating after a decomposed body was found in the Sunset Park area.
Police officer stable after airport shooting
A POLICE officer is in stable condition after being shot while on duty at Lynden Pindling International Airport on Saturday.
Man shot dead on Robinson Road
A MAN was shot dead outside of a place he worked early Friday morning.
U.S. man held over ‘stolen vessel’
BIMINI police arrested an American man yesterday for suspected possession of a stolen vessel.
One dead, two injured after shooting and stabbing in Grand Bahama
A man was killed, and two others are in hospital following a shooting and stabbing incident in Grand Bahama on Friday evening.
Bimini man shot after rally
A BIMINI man was airlifted to New Providence after allegedly being shot during an argument with Progressive Liberal Party supporters shortly after a Free National Movement rally on the island.
Two in hospital after shooting
GRAND Bahama police are investigating a shooting that left two people, including a woman, in hospital.
Six arrests in connection with shop-breaking, stealing
GRAND Bahama Police arrested six persons for shop-breaking and stealing after numerous items were discovered at a residence in Eight Mile Rock.
Man dead after traffic accident and bee attack
A MALE passenger is dead and another man is in hospital after a traffic accident and bee attack in Grand Bahama on Saturday.
Andros man accused in marijuana probe
A MAN was arrested on Andros on Thursday on suspicion of cultivating marijuana.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run
A male pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Abaco earlier this week, police reported yesterday.
Police suspect illegal landing
POLICE apprehended a group of foreign nationals on Friday in Grand Bahama for suspected illegal landing after a boat chase.
Two injured in separate shooting incidents
POLICE in Abaco and Grand Bahama are investigating two separate shootings that left two men injured.
Police warn of increase in counterfeit currency
POLICE have seen an increase in counterfeit Bahamian currency being distributed in communities, the most common being $20 and $50 notes.
Police probe Abaco stabbing
ABACO Police are investigating a stabbing that left a male resident of Grand Cay, Abaco, hospitalized with serious injuries.
Gunman strikes in yard
POLICE are investigating another homicide after a man was found unresponsive with gunshot wounds on Saturday night in a yard of an Odel Corner home.
Man in serious but stable condition after stabbing
A MAN is in stable, but serious condition after he was stabbed while walking in the area of Finlayson and Curtis Street.
Crash biker dies
Motorcyclist Phillip Parker, 23, of Pinedale, Eight Mile Rock, who was injured in a traffic accident a week ago, has died in hospital in Grand Bahama.
Police hunt killers in drive-by shooting
POLICE are investigating the country’s latest homicide that took place in the Sandilands Village Road area on Saturday afternoon.
Baby dies in pool tragedy
A ONE-year-old child is dead after drowning in a swimming pool on Wednesday night.
Abaco man shot by police
AN Abaco man “who pointed an unidentified object” at an officer was shot by police yesterday.
Man dies while jogging
A MAN collapsed and died while jogging in Winton Meadows on Saturday, police said.
Two girls stabbed
TWO girls were stabbed during an argument in Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama, on Friday, police said.
Cheque fraud alert
POLICE are warning members of the business community to be on alert due to a recent spate of fraudulent cheques being circulated.
Two dead after separate shooting incidents
Two men are dead after separate shooting incidents on Saturday.
Man dies after Flamingo Gardens shooting
A MAN died in hospital after he was shot outside his home in Flamingo Gardens on Thursday night.
Police force goes cashless in Grand Bahama
AFTER going cashless in New Providence, the Royal Bahamas Police Force has extended the initiative to Grand Bahama and will no longer accept cash from citizens.
Suspect shot by police 'in stable condition'
A SUSPECT injured in a police-involved shooting is in stable condition, Assistant Superintendent of Police Audley Peters said Friday.
Police find firearms, ammunition in abandoned building
GRAND Bahama Police discovered firearms and ammunition in an abandoned building in the Lucaya area on Friday.
Man found shot dead at wheel of car
POLICE are investigating the death of a man who was found slumped forward in the driver’s seat of a running car in the early hours yesterday morning.
Drugs and guns found in Freeport
GRAND Bahama Police discovered illegal drugs, firearms and ammunition at an abandoned building in the Freeport area this week.
Police probe man’s suspected drowning
A BODY was found submerged in waters under a pier off Victoria Avenue yesterday morning.
Two arrested for drug possession
A MAN and a woman were arrested in Grand Bahama on Friday accused of drug possession with intent to supply.
Man in hospital after stabbing
A GRAND Bahama man is in hospital after he was stabbed early yesterday.
Woman dies, man injured after shooting
A woman is dead and a man is in hospital after a shooting incident in Coconut Grove on Friday night.
Body found in overturned car
POLICE on Andros discovered a man’s partially decomposed body in a car overturned in bushes on Thursday.
Man killed, woman injured in second fatal shooting on Thursday
A MAN is dead and a woman is in hospital after a shooting in Coconut Grove Thursday night.
Body found ‘drowned’ in Potter’s Cay
POLICE are investigating the suspected drowning death of a man whose body was fished out of waters at Potter’s Cay yesterday.
Suspect detained after police station escape
A SUSPECT is back in custody after escaping from Central Police Station on Tuesday, Police Commissioner Paul Rolle confirmed last night.
Don’t fall prey to romance scams
THE Financial Crimes Investigation Branch of the Royal Bahamas Police Force has advised the public not to fall prey to online romance scams/fraud.
Man stabbed at Eight Mile Rock fish fry
GRAND Bahama police are investigating a stabbing that occurred at the fish fry in Eight Mile Rock on Sunday.
Bahamian murdered in Florida
FLORIDA detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a Bahamian man in Broward County last week.
Police seek to quiz five over mass shooting
POLICE are looking to speak with five people in connection with the April mass shooting in the Kemp Road area.
One dead, two injured in shooting incident
Police are investigating after a man died and two others were injured in a shooting incident on Thursday.
Former PLP minister questioned by police
FORMER Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet minister Vincent Peet was taken in for questioning by police on Friday.
Police quiz teen in rape enquiry
Police are investigating an alleged armed robbery and rape which occurred early on Wednesday morning.
THEY WERE JUST TRYING TO HELP: Police shot cutlass wielding man they had come to assist
A MAN who “charged at” an officer with a cutlass was fatally shot by police on Poitier Avenue and Foster Street in Chippingham yesterday.
Father with 13 children shot dead inside bar
A FATHER of 13 was shot dead in a New Providence bar on Friday night.
$1.2M cocaine seizure
A JOINT law enforcement operation with local and American authorities in the Exuma cays led to the seizure of over a million dollars’ worth of cocaine yesterday.
Woman killed in two-car crash in Grand Bahama
GRAND Bahama recorded its first traffic fatality for 2021 when a woman died on Monday evening following a two-car collision in the Barbary Beach area.
$20k weed found in bushes
POLICE in Abaco discovered $20,000 worth of marijuana in bushes yesterday.
Man shot after coming to rescue of female friend
A MAN was shot after he attempted to stop an assailant from choking a female friend on Sunday night.
Breaches of COVID orders improve
SEVEN businesses were cited for breaking COVID-19 Emergency Orders over the Labour Day weekend, resulting in over $26,000 in fines being issued, according to the head of COVID Enforcement Unit.
Armed men shoot guard
A SECURITY guard is in hospital after he was shot by armed men at his place of work.
Motorcyclist dies in crash
A MOTORCYCLIST died in hospital after he was injured in a traffic accident.
Drugs and gun arrest after chase
AN Abaco man who led police on a chase was arrested after he was allegedly found in possession of dangerous drugs and an illegal firearm on the weekend.
UPDATED: Police investigate suspected drowning
GRAND Bahama police are investigating an apparent drowning that occurred at Grand Cay, Abaco on the Labour Day holiday.
One dead, three injured after shooting
One man died and three others were injured after a shooting incident on Friday night.
Criminal Records Office goes cashless
The Royal Bahamas Police Force is informing the public that, beginning Monday, 7th June, it will no longer take cash payments at the Criminal Records Office in New Providence.
Cutlass-wielding man shot by police
POLICE shot a man who “charged” towards officers while wielding a cutlass.
Police: No permission for Labour Day motorcades
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has advised that it has not given permission for Labour Day motorcades on Friday.
Man found shot dead in Abaco previously convicted of killing
A MAN previously convicted of manslaughter was discovered dead with gunshot wounds in a car in Dundas Town, Abaco yesterday morning.
Man shot dead in Abaco
Police are investigating after a man was found shot dead in a car in Abaco on Tuesday morning.
Man shot dead on Washington Street
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead on Washington Street on Sunday night.
Man in hospital ‘after stabbing by love rival’
AN ABACO man was flown to New Providence for medical treatment after he was attacked by the supposed boyfriend of a female companion.
Two held for Abaco accident
A HAITIAN couple have been arrested in connection with a traffic accident that resulted in serious injuries to a child and woman in Abaco.
Suicide suspected as man found dead
POLICE are investigating a suspected suicide after a man was found hanging from the ceiling of a home.
Police handing out fines for emergency breaches
DESPITE emergency order restrictions banning social gatherings, police in New Providence continue to crack down and fine offenders who breach the law.
Man found dead in sinkhole
BIMINI police are investigating the apparent drowning of a Grand Bahama man found floating in a sinkhole on Sunday.
Victim shot in face by gunman
NEW Providence police are investigating a shooting incident on Friday on Malaysia Way that left a man in hospital.
Two dead in separate Abaco traffic accidents
Two people are dead after two separate traffic accidents on Abaco.
Body found after fire extinguished
The body of a man was found after a fire was extinguished in a building on Berkley Street, Ridgeland Park West on Friday night.
Two arrested over marijuana plants find
TWO men were arrested in connection with the recent discovery of 7,000 marijuana plants at a field in Grand Bahama.
U.S. man accused of trafficking
POLICE have arrested a 61-year-old American man suspected of human trafficking.
Marijuana worth $7m seized by police
POLICE in Grand Bahama discovered a marijuana farm where they seized seven thousand marijuana plants, which have an estimated street value of $7m.
Police officer found dead in his car in Grand Bahama
Police in Grand Bahama are investigating after an officer was found dead in his car with a gunshot would to the head on Friday night.
One dead, three injured in shooting
One man is dead and three others are injured after a shooting incident on Third Street in The Grove on Friday night.
No reports on Junkanoo rush out, say police
POLICE said they had no reports regarding a post-funeral Junkanoo rush out in the Centreville area on the weekend with what appeared to be over a hundred people congregating closely together while playing and dancing to native music.
Man in hospital after stabbing
A MAN who was discovered on the side of a highway with multiple stab wounds in Freeport early Friday morning is in hospital in serious condition, police reported.
GIRL INJURED IN SHOOTING
GRAND Bahama Police are investigating the shooting of a juvenile in the Freeport area on Sunday evening.
Alarm over rise in attacks on police
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Ashton Greenslade has expressed concern about the recent increase in assaults on police officers on Grand Bahama, particularly during routine traffic stops.
Man dead after stabbing on Collins Avenue
A man is dead after a stabbing incident on Collins Avenue early on Monday morning.
UPDATED: Man dies after crash in Abaco
AN Abaco man is dead after the vehicle he was driving collided head on with a truck on S C Bootle Highway on Thursday evening.
Arrests over unlicensed firearm
FOUR men were arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm on Tuesday, police reported.
Body fished from waters off Bay Street dock
POLICE fished a partially decomposed body from waters off the former Pioneers Shipping Dock located on Bay Street yesterday.
Suspect held on stabbing murder
A STABBING incident after an argument involving two men on Key West Street on Monday has left one man dead.
Four Guyanese men reportedly missing after leaving for The Bahamas
POLICE said they have not received any missing person’s reports about four Guyanese men who reportedly went missing after leaving their home country for The Bahamas in early January.
Police warn against fake COVID tests
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has warned people against obtaining fake COVID-19 tests, noting several people have recently been arrested and charged in court as a result.
Two shot in separate incidents
TWO men were taken to hospital after they were shot in separate incidents on Saturday.
Alleged drowning on Eleuthera
POLICE on the island of Eleuthera are investigating an alleged drowning which occurred on Saturday.
Students fall sick after eating marijuana cookies
SEVERAL students on Eleuthera fell sick after consuming marijuana laced cookies which were shipped to the island, police reported yesterday.
COUPLE ARRESTED AFTER GUN FIND
A FREEPORT couple was arrested for possession of a firearm and ammunition yesterday.
Concern over delay in police inquests
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said Coroner’s Court inquests into police-involved killings – which have been halted since March 2020 because of COVID-19 – must quickly resume.
Man dies after being thrown from moving truck
AN Abaco man died on Saturday after he was thrown from the back of a moving truck.
Man dead after shootout with police
A man is dead after a shootout with police in Nassau Village on Friday afternoon.
Reverend arrested for 'offensive' allegations against Commissioner
A REVEREND who made “offensive” allegations against Police Commissioner Paul Rolle in a video that went viral on Facebook is now being questioned by police.
Couple in hospital after shooting
A GRAND Bahama couple is in hospital with serious injuries following a shooting incident in the Freeport area on Tuesday evening, police reported.
MAN DIES AFTER VEHICLE FLIPS OVER
A MAN died in hospital after he lost control of his vehicle and was ejected on to the street.
MAN KILLED IN ABACO CRASH
A TRAFFIC fatality in Abaco left one man dead and another with minor injuries on Sunday.
Three in hospital after shooting and stabbings
THREE men were taken to hospital after separate shooting and stabbing incidents on Friday.
Defence Force officer held after gun found
A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force officer is in police custody after he was found with an unlicensed firearm.
Two dead after separate traffic accidents
Two people are dead after separate traffic accidents on Andros and New Providence.
Arrests at airport over false COVID test results
SEVERAL people have been arrested for submitting falsified COVID-19 diagnostic test results at the Lynden Pindling International Airport.
14-year-old in custody over marijuana snacks in school
A 14-year-old student from SC McPherson is in police custody after he allegedly brought marijuana laced snacks to the school and sold them to students.
Suspect held over exposure incident
POLICE have arrested a man who is suspected of exposing himself to a young girl while she was on her way to school yesterday morning.
Man shot dead early on Monday
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead early on Monday morning.
Organisers of Easter weekend event on Bimini 'have not been granted permission'
Grand Bahama Police are advising the public that event organisers of the All Access Easter Weekend Jamboree in Bimini have not been granted permission by the competent authority to hold that event.
Police to probe shooting by off-duty officer
AFTER an off-duty officer fatally shot a man police said attacked him with a bat, Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle insisted that the matter will be investigated like any other incident.
Man shot in drive-by incident
A MAN is in stable condition in hospital after he was shot on Friday night.
Man shot dead by police officer after baseball bat attack
A police officer shot and killed a man who attacked him with a baseball bat on Friday night.
POLICE HUNT FOR GRAND BAHAMA MAN
GRAND Bahama Police are searching for a man who can assist them with investi- gations in connection with a grievous harm incident.
‘Culture in police has to change’
A VOICE note purportedly capturing the beating of a man in police custody came as no surprise to Christina Galanos, a lawyer who has for years sounded the alarm about brutality in police custody.
‘BEATING’ COP PUT ON LEAVE: Force moves quickly on voice recording of ‘assault’ on suspect
A POLICE officer has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into an alarming, widely circulated voice note purporting police brutality and alleged assault of a man while in custody.
Man and woman injured in separate shootings
A MAN and a woman are in hospital after they were shot in separate incidents on Sunday.
Body found near Arawak Cay parking lot
A MAN’S body was found yesterday near a parking lot at Arawak Cay.
Man found dead after shooting off Sutton Street
A man is dead after a shooting off Sutton Street on Friday night. According to reports, police responded to the incident on Lyon Street shortly after 9pm.
Man arrested after edibles found
A 35-YEAR-OLD man was arrested by police after he was found with edibles believed to contain marijuana and suspected Indian Hemp oil.
TWO MEN ARRESTED OVER DRUGS FIND
TWO men were arrested in separate incidents by police on Tuesday after they were found in possession of illegal drugs in Freeport and Eight Mile Rock.
Abaco man killed in traffic accident as car flips
AN Abaco man is dead after a traffic accident on Sunday.
Police investigate fatal traffic accident on Exuma
Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Exuma that happened last weekend.
WOMAN STABBED IN PARKING LOT
A WOMAN is in hospital after she was stabbed during an argument with another woman in a parking lot on Saturday.
Call for more police after Chippingham robbery
A SMALL business owner yesterday appealed for more police presence in the Chippingham area after an armed man robbed her convenience store on Wednesday night of all the day’s earnings.
Three arrested after high-powered weapons found
A joint surveillance by law enforcement officers in Grand Bahama has led to the arrest of three men and the discovery illegal high-powered weapons and ammunition in the Freeport area.
Officer held on Inagua rape charge
A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force officer accused of raping a colleague has been “relieved of his duties” pending a police investigation into the allegations, the RBDF confirmed yesterday.
Harbour Island murder ‘may be drug-related’
A MAN was shot dead in Harbour Island Friday night in an area that local MP Rickey Mackey said might be a drug-related incident.
Police investigating after man found dead on Harbour Island
Police are investigating after a man was found dead with apparent gunshot wounds on Harbour Island on Friday night.
Suspected illegal immigrants arrested in Freeport
FOUR suspected illegal migrants were discovered at an apartment complex in Freeport this week.
UPDATED: Man dies after shooting off Soldier Road
POLICE are investigating a shooting incident off Soldier Road that left a man dead on Tuesday night.
Nine held for drug possession
NINE men were arrested for drug possession in several incidents on Tuesday.
UPDATED: Woman dead, three seriously injured in Abaco crash
A THREE-CAR collision on the island of Abaco left one woman dead while three others were airlifted to New Providence for treatment.
$4,000 marijuana found
Grand Bahama police discovered a quantity of suspected marijuana with an estimated street value of $4,000 at a residence in the Freeport area on Thursday.
Police want to reduce traffic deaths to zero
AFTER a string of fatalities towards the end of 2020, Grand Bahama police have rolled out a traffic safety initiative aiming to have zero traffic deaths this year.
Girl, age 7, in hospital after being hit by car
A SEVEN-year-old child was taken to hospital yesterday after being struck by a car at Robinson Road.
Two shot as they sat in parked car
A MAN and a woman are in hospital after a shooting in New Providence on Monday.
Man in hospital after shooting off Joe Farrington Road
A man is in hospital after a shooting off Joe Farrington Road on Saturday.
Girls escape school gate ‘snatching’
GRAND Bahama Police arrested a man yesterday in connection with two alleged attempted child abductions at separate government primary schools in Freeport.
Police crackdown in Grand Bahama
A POLICE operation targeting illegal drugs, firearms and ammunition was launched in Grand Bahama on Tuesday.
UPDATED: Woman shot dead in Abaco, her younger brother injured
AN 18-year-old woman was shot and killed at her home in Abaco on Sunday afternoon in an incident that also left her younger brother in hospital.
TWO HELD OVER GUN FIND
TWO men were arrested for possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition following a search by police of a residence in the Eight Mile Rock area. TWO HELD OVER GUN FIND
Two men shot dead on New Year's Eve
Police are investigating after two men were shot dead on Thursday night.
Man shot dead hours after double homicide
A MAN was shot dead on Wednesday night just hours after a double homicide in the Pitt Road area.
Second suspected suicide probed
POLICE are investigating a suspected suicide in New Providence just days after a man was discovered hanged from a ceiling in Grand Bahama.
UPDATED: Mom of seven beaten to death
A SINGLE mother of seven is dead following a suspected domestic dispute in Abaco.
Three in hospital after two separate shootings
THREE men, including a Bimini man, are in hospital after two separate shootings over the weekend.
Man found hanged in Grand Bahama home
Police in Grand Bahama are investigating after a man was found hanged at his house on Friday.
Three dead, multiple injuries after two traffic accidents
Three people are dead and there are reports of multiple injuries after two traffic accidents just hours apart.
Commissioner 'intervenes' to stop ticketing of restaurant guests
Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle reportedly intervened after a COVID Task Force swooped on Latitudes Restaurant on Wednesday evening.
Hunt for two armed robbers on Abaco
POLICE in Abaco have launched an island-wide manhunt for two suspects behind an armed robbery that left a man injured early Thursday morning.
Video shows ‘bold’ robbers in busy stores
VIDEO footage has been making the rounds on social media showing two local businesses being robbed by “bold” culprits with guns while shoppers milled about.
Beware of $1,000 online fraud scam
THE Financial Crimes Intelligence Branch of the Royal Bahamas Police Force has warned people not to participate in an online fraud scheme promising a $1,000 payout.
Man injured ‘in police shoot-out’
A SUSPECT is in hospital after he was wounded during a shoot-out with police in New Providence on Friday.
‘No spying complaint made’
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has not received any official complaints alleging China has spied on Americans via Caribbean phone networks, Police Commissioner Paul Rolle said yesterday.
Suspect arrested after armed robbery
AN armed robbery suspect was arrested yesterday morning due to “the quick response” of New Providence police.
Fake cheque warning
THE Financial Crimes Branch of the Royal Bahamas Police Force is warning the public about fraudulent cheques currently in circulation.
UPDATED: Newborn boy is abandoned near church
POLICE are still searching for the mother of a newborn baby boy found alive in the back of a local church over the weekend with his umbilical cord still attached.
Woman taken to hospital after shooting
A WOMAN was taken to hospital after she was shot on Saturday night.
Man held over gun
A FREEPORT man has been arrested in connection with the recovery of a high-powered assault weapon that was found in bushes, near a public school earlier this week.
Drugs and gun found by police
GB Police recovered dangerous drugs and a high-power weapon that were thrown by a male suspect in bushes near a public school in the Freeport area.
Three in hospital after shootings
POLICE on New Providence are investigating two shooting incidents that occurred on Monday leaving three men in hospital.
Man dead, woman injured in shooting
A man is dead and a woman is in hospital after a shooting incident on Tuesday night.
Officers survive shotgun shooting
TWO police officers were shot in Abaco after responding to a domestic dispute on the island late yesterday morning.
27 customers cited for breach
A GROUP of people were cited over the weekend for breaching Emergency Orders.
Two arrested after marijuana find
TWO men were arrested for possession of dangerous drugs in Freeport on Monday.
Police investigate suicide attempt
POLICE are investigating an attempted suicide that happened Sunday.
Police investigate suicide attempt
POLICE are investigating an attempted suicide that happened Sunday.
Nightclub and guests fined for breaches
POLICE cited the owner and patrons of a nightclub on Anthol Street, Montel Heights, on Wednesday night after they were found in breach of emergency orders.
Police fine wedding party for breach of orders
GUESTS of a wedding that broke COVID-19 protocols last Friday have been fined for attending the wedding reception and failing to socially distance.
POLICE ACT OVER WEDDING BREACH: AG’s son among guests cited after issuing apology for attending ceremony
The Attorney General’s son Carlyle Bethel was among a number of individuals informed by police last night they would face action over a rules-breaking wedding which took place in Nassau last Friday.
Hunt for knifeman after fatal stabbing
A MAN died in hospital after he was stabbed at a Joe Farrington Road residence yesterday morning, police said.
NINE ARRESTED AFTER POLICE SWOOP
NINE people were arrested following a police operation launched in Grand Bahama yesterday morning, police reported.
Motorbike rider dies in traffic accident
A MALE motorcycle rider in his early 50s died in a traffic accident that occurred around 1pm yesterday.
‘Tinfoil’ vendors robbed
JUST when members of the “Tinfoil” pop-up food vendor community were beginning to enjoy the spoils of their labour, thieves ransacked the place during the weekend lockdown.
Man dies after being shot by off-duty officer in Exuma
A man died after a shooting incident involving an off-duty police officer in Exuma last night.
Three arrested over stabbing incident
THREE men were arrested in connection with a stabbing incident that left another man in hospital.
Two held after car chase
POLICE arrested two people after being led on a short car chase in New Providence yesterday, according to Chief Superintendent Shanta Knowles.
Burglary suspect shot by police
A HOUSEBREAKING suspect was taken to hospital after he was shot by police on Thursday.
Police launch probe as man is found dead
POLICE on New Providence are investigating the circumstances surrounding a man’s death on Saturday.
Man shot by police after chase
A man is in hospital after being shot by police following a chase early on Friday.
Several accused over drugs after police operation in Grand Bahama
SEVERAL people were arrested for possession of dangerous drugs following a police operation in three drug hotspots on Grand Bahama.
Handful of arrests - but eight hurt in Exuma boat accident
POLICE reported only a handful of arrests over the holiday weekend when both the capital and Abaco were in lockdown to help stem the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Eight injured in Exuma boating accident
Eight people were injured in a boating accident off Exuma on Saturday night.
COVID-19 blamed for lack of police complaints progress
THE Police Complaints Inspectorate has been critically disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and has not completed its prioritised tasks, according to chairman Tanya McCartney.
High-visibility operation by police in GB
GRAND Bahama police were out on the streets in full force yesterday as part of a nationwide police operation launched to increase visibility to deter crime and to ensure COVID-19 protocols are being followed.
Man shot dead on Belfour Avenue
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead on Belfour Avenue on Tuesday night.
Four in hospital after shooting and stabbings
FOUR people are in hospital after a shooting and two stabbing incidents over the weekend.
SUSPECTS QUIZZED IN ‘$200k’ NIB FRAUD
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force is expected to charge several people today over allegations of fraud at the National Insurance Board.
Man killed in Coral Harbour Road accident
A man is dead after a traffic accident on Coral Harbour Road early on Saturday morning.
Boy fatally hit by crossfire bullet: Youngster killed as police probe two women's murders
A CHILD was shot dead in Nassau Village last night after a gunman opened fire outside a residence, police said.
Man in hospital after stabbing
A GRAND Bahama man is in hospital after he was stabbed on Saturday, police said.
Woman saved from attempted suicide
A WOMAN was saved from taking her own life in Grand Bahama on Saturday.
Foul play suspected as bodies of two women found in separate incidents
Police on Eleuthera and New Providence are investigating after the bodies of two women were found in separate incidents at the weekend.
Convenience store manager dies after armed robbery shooting
THE manager of Grace of God Convenience Store was shot and killed on Thursday night during a robbery of the Miami Street store.
Ten arrested in Abaco for breach of curfew
TEN people were arrested in Abaco for breach of curfew under the Emergency Powers Orders.
Man in hospital after suspected suicide bid
A 29-year-old Grand Bahama man is in hospital following an suspected attempted suicide incident at Eight Mile Rock on Thursday.
UPDATED: Police investigate three shootings in New Providence
THREE people are in hospital after separate shooting incidents on Wednesday.
Man arrested for house robbery
GRAND Bahama police arrested a man who allegedly robbed a woman at her home this week.
'I heard the shots that killed my grandson'
A DAY after her grandson’s murder, 67-year-old Sylvia Outten told The Tribune she heard five shots ring out before finding out her loved one had been fatally wounded.
Man dead after First Street shooting
A man is dead after a shooting incident on First Street on Tuesday night.
29 arrested in Abaco after curfew
ABACO police arrested 29 people for curfew violations and shut down several businesses last week.
Police warn public about catfish scam
POLICE are warning the public about an online romance scam where victims are being deceived and eventually defrauded of thousands of dollars.
Man heard 'pop', then realised he was shot
A MAN is in hospital after he was shot while walking on Shrimp Road yesterday morning, police said.
Two dead in separate traffic incidents
A MAN is dead after he lost control of his motorcycle on Tuesday. Police said shortly before 10pm, a man was travelling east along University Commons Road in the northern lane on a Honda XR 650 motorcycle, when he lost control and hit a sidewalk. Th
Drug find
A JOINT effort by police and law enforcement partners led to the discovery of a marijuana field in Andros. Sometime after noon on Monday, officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit in conjunction with Operation Bahamas and Turks and Caicos, United Stat
Man dies after traffic accident in Grand Bahama
A 60-year-old man died after a traffic accident in Grand Bahama on Monday.
Body found wrapped in sheet
POLICE in New Providence are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man whose body was found wrapped up in a sheet off Bacardi Road early yesterday morning. According to police reports, shortly after 8pm on Saturday, officers rec
Man rescued after driving off Montagu ramp in 'attempted suicide'
A CONCERNED citizen rescued a man from his car after he drove off Montagu Ramp into waters below in an attempted suicide, police said.
Two in hospital after stabbing in Abaco
Two Abaco men are hospitalised with serious stab wounds at a New Providence hospital following a stabbing incident early yesterday morning. Superintendent Terecita Pinder reported the incident occurred in Murphy Town, Abaco. She said their condition
Three-year-old dies after being found at bottom of pool
A day of fun and frolic for a Bimini family ended tragically when a three-year-old toddler drowned in a swimming pool at Resorts World Bimini.
Woman found injured after ShotSpotter alert
NEW Providence police are investigating a shooting and stabbing incident which occurred on Tuesday. Police said a woman was left in stable condition in hospital after she was shot after 8am. Police received a Milton Street gunshot alert from ShotSp
Marijuana field discovered in Abaco
A TEAM of officers from the Royal Bahamas Police Force and the Royal Bahamas Defense Force found a marijuana field in Abaco on Saturday. According to a police report, shortly after 9am, a team of officers acting on information, went to an area calle
Body found off Carmichael Road
POLICE discovered a body in bushes in the Carmichael Road area Sunday afternoon.
Beach party organisers face being prosecuted
THE people responsible for hosting a beach party near Sweeting’s Cay over the weekend will be brought to court for organising a large public gathering in breach of the COVID-19 emergency orders, police said.
Row ends in fatal stabbing
POLICE are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred on Tuesday night which left a man dead.
Man shot after argument at friend's house
A MAN is in hospital after he was shot during an argument at a friend’s house, police said.
Killed by bullets fired through window
A FAMILY has been left distraught after their loved one was fatally shot while standing inside his Elizabeth Estates home on Saturday night.
Two injured after attempted armed robbery
AN ATTEMPTED armed robbery at a business establishment has left an employee and suspect injured and receiving care in hospital.
Frontline police now fitted with body cams
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has officially launched the use of body worn cameras for its first responders and front line officers.
Man in hospital after shooting
A man is in hospital after a shooting in Yellow Elder Gardens early on Friday.
Family’s grief as man is shot dead
A FAMILY has been left grieving after their loved one was fatally shot on Wednesday afternoon.
Man dies after shooting on Pine Yard Road
A man is dead after a shooting on Pine Yard Road on Wednesday afternoon.
Man killed, two injured in altercation between uncle and nephews
A man is dead after a stabbing incident involving three relatives in Nassau Village on Thursday night.
Police hold Haitian with three passports
A HAITIAN man was arrested on Saturday morning after he was found with $11,000 in cash and three passports, police said. According to a police report, shortly before 7am police received information about a man at the Leonard Thompson International A
Pair arrested for breaking Saturday night curfew
NEW Providence police arrested two men for breaching the 10pm curfew on Saturday. According to reports, shortly after midnight, officers from the Operations Unit while patrolling Claridge Road noticed a black vehicle being driven. The officers’ susp
Robbery suspect shot by police
AN armed robbery suspect is in hospital after he was shot by police on Saturday.
Man shot by police during chase
A man is in hospital after being shot by police during a chase early on Saturday.
Female passenger dies after car she was in crashes
A WOMAN is dead after a traffic accident on Blue Hill Road on Tuesday night, police said. Shortly before 9pm, police were called to the scene of a collision between a white Nissan Skyline and a green Nissan March. An examination of the scene reveal
Police hunt armed robber
POLICE are looking for a suspect who committed an armed robbery on Monday. According to reports, shortly after 8pm a man was leaving his home situated off Golden Isles Road when he was accosted by a gunman who robbed him of his wallet and cell phone
Police target bars where social distancing is missing
POLICE have been targeting bars whose owners have not been enforcing social distancing protocols or adhering to curbside liquor sales, police press liaison officer ASP Audley Peters said yesterday. “Over the weekend, persons were not adhering to the
Police probe reports that officers shot several dogs
KIM Aranha, the president of the Bahamas Humane Society, said she is disturbed by reports that police officers shot and killed several dogs that posed no threat to them last week. Details of the incident are scarce but Assistant Superintendent of Po
Gunman robs woman of cash
POLICE are looking for a man who robbed a woman on Sunday. Shortly after noon, a woman was at Spikenard Road when she was accosted by a gunman who robbed her of cash. The suspect escaped in an unknown direction, police said. Police also made severa
24-year-old driver dies after losing control
24-year-old Philip “PJ” Rolle lost his life on Independence Day when he seemingly lost control of his car and crashed into a concrete wall in Exuma. Although police did not release his identity, a Tribune source in Exuma identified Mr Rolle of Rolle
RBDF officer among those arrested for possession of drugs
A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force officer was among several people arrested on Friday and accused of drug possession. Shortly after 1pm on Friday, officers from the Operations Unit while patrolling Lewis Street, observed the occupants of a silver Honda
Man dies in Exuma crash
Police are investigating after a man died in a traffic accident in Exuma on Friday night.
Man in custody after boy indecently assaulted
A man is in custody after a boy was indecently assaulted at a party in New Providence on Friday night.
Man found dead with gunshot wounds
A MAN was found dead yesterday morning with a gunshot wound to the head. This comes after three people were killed last week. ASP Audley Peters told The Tribune the victim is in his late 30s, and is known to the police. However his identity was not
Jamaican 'hitman' is captured in Grand Bahama hotel
A REPUTED Jamaican “hit man” was captured and arrested at a hotel in Lucaya, Grand Bahama on Wednesday. The man, according to Bahamian authorities, is a notorious fugitive with ties to a known gang in Jamaica known as No Dollars No Cents and is a kn
Six women arrested after video of fight on Grand Bahama
SIX women were arrested in Grand Bahama on Thursday after videos of them circulated on social media showing them displaying aggressive conduct near a business on the island.
Search for men after separate armed robberies
NEW Providence police are searching for several men after two separate armed robberies in the capital on Thursday.
Abaco restaurant shut down over 8pm closure
AN Abaco restaurant was shut down and the owner could face prosecution after allegedly failing to close at 8pm as mandated by the COVID-19 emergency orders. According to police, shortly after 11pm on Wednesday police and defence force officers went
Man arrested over drugs and cash discovery
GRAND Bahama police arrested a man in connection with the seizure of a quantity of dangerous drugs and the discovery of thousands of dollars in cash at a residence in Eight Mile Rock on Wednesday. According to reports, shortly after 7pm a team of of
Drugs haul found on boat
A MAN was arrested after police found suspected marijuana on a boat docked at Potter’s Cay. Police said officers armed with a search warrant boarded the vessel shortly after 9pm on Sunday. Officers found drugs on board and arrested a man who on the
Police find body of man in a van
ABACO police discovered the body of an adult man in a van Saturday afternoon. However, the officer in charge of the island said foul play is not suspected at this time, but an autopsy will be carried out to determine the cause of death. A video sur
Man in custody after woman found dead in Eight Mile Rock
The body of a woman who was reported missing was discovered in bushes near her home in Eight Mile Rock early on Saturday morning.
Firearm found in bushes
AN illegal firearm was discovered in bushes in the Eight Mile Rock area early Friday morning, Grand Bahama Police reported.
Man in hospital after shooting
A MAN is in hospital after he was shot on Wednesday, police said. Shortly before 6pm, a man and a woman were sitting outside a home on Congo Court and Step Street in Fox Hill when a white Honda Fit drove past. A man got out of the car and opened fir
Two hurt in car crash
TWO men were injured after a car accident outside of Sandy Point, Abaco. One of them is in critical but stable condition and was airlifted to Princess Margaret Hospital in Nassau. Chief Superintendent Wendell Smith, officer in charge of the Abaco di
Six Chinese held
SIX Chinese nationals were arrested yesterday morning at a condominium in Freeport, police reported. According to reports, shortly before 5am on Monday, a team of officers, acting on information, went to a condo complex at Kelly Court in South Baham
Gunmen rob two women in car
POLICE are looking for two suspects who robbed two women on Friday. According to a police report, two women were sitting in a silver Nissan Cube in front of a home off Soldier Road when two gunmen accosted them shortly before 8pm. The thieves stole the women’s car and personal property.
Woman dies in car collision
A WOMAN is dead after a traffic accident in New Providence on Wednesday night.
Police hold suspect over gas station armed robbery
POLICE have a man in custody who is helping with an armed robbery investigation.
Pair arrested after police raid
ABACO police discovered a “substantial” quantity of dangerous drugs, illegal firearms, and ammunition at a house that resulted in the arrest of two men on Monday evening.
Two men missing at sea
Grand Bahama police, along with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, BASRA, U.S Coast Guard and local fishermen, are searching for two residents of Eight Mile Rock who have yet to return from a fishing trip at sea.
One man dead, another injured after separate shootings
One man is dead and another is in hospital after two separate shooting incidents on Wednesday night.
Police probe after database hacked
THE digital database of the Registrar Generals Department was hacked in January and its contents have been published online, according to a statement from the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs. A group called Distributed D
Woman robbed of truck on East Bay Street
Police are searching for three men after an armed robbery early on Friday evening.
Man killed, 10-year-old girl among injured in shooting
A MAN is dead and a ten-year-old girl is in critical condition after a shooting on Friday in Bel Air Estate. Two other people were injured in the incident - one from gunshot wounds and the other from injuries suffered while trying to escape.
Woman injured in daylight shooting
A WOMAN is in hospital after being shot in broad daylight on Thursday.
Elderly woman raped at home
AN elderly woman was raped in her home by a male assailant Wednesday night, police said.
Threats to PM probed by police
POLICE are investigating a video of an Abaco man who made threats against the Prime Minister and the MP for Central and South Abaco, according to Minister of National Security Marvin Dames.
Couple robbed at gunpoint
A GRAND Bahama couple was robbed at gunpoint by two masked men in Freeport on Tuesday, police reported. A police report said the incident happened shortly after 4pm when a woman and man were reportedly accosted by two masked men armed with a gun at
Police arrest suspect over home rape claim
POLICE in New Providence have arrested a man suspected of raping a woman in her home on Monday.
American held over Green Turtle Cay shooting
AN American boat captain was detained by police on Friday after opening fire on officers during a tense stand off on Green Turtle Cay where crime is virtually unheard of.
Man arrested for breach of curfew in Bimini
BIMINI Police have arrested a man for breach of curfew and possession of dangerous drugs on that island, which is currently under a two-week mandated COVID-19 lockdown.
Two arrested on Abaco after firearm, ammunition found
TWO Abaco men were arrested for possession of illegal firearms and ammunition on Thursday, police reported.
Two face charges for attack on Grand Bahama girl
TWO men are expected to appear in court today for charges related to a Grand Bahama incident that left a woman beaten and injured.
Two men in hospital after shooting
TWO men are in hospital after a shooting in New Providence on Tuesday. Police said shortly before 5pm, officers were alerted to gunshots on Montel Street, Montell Heights.
Memorial motorcade: 13 held on breaking curfew
A FRIDAY motorcade in South Eleuthera celebrating the life of a beloved resident who died last week resulted in police arresting 13 people on the island yesterday, including 12 women and one man.
Woman killed in traffic accident named
THE woman fatally injured in a traffic accident in Grand Bahama this week has been identified as 77-year-old Ednamae Emmanuel, of Barnette Avenue, Holmes Rock.
Grand Bahama victims named
Grand Bahama Police have officially released the names of the double homicide victims as 48-year-old Kim Maria Smith, and 24-year-old Denny Terano Rolle.
Drivers told to slow down
POLICE in Grand Bahama are warning motorists not to speed after a woman was killed in a traffic accident this week.
Suspects held for Grand Bahama deaths
Grand Bahama Police have several people in custody in connection with the latest double homicides on Grand Bahama, a senior police official said yesterday.
Woman killed and man injured in Grand Bahama shooting
A woman is dead and a man is in hospital after a shooting incident in Grand Bahama on Monday afternoon.
Five arrested over shooting incident
FIVE men were arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Freeport this week, a senior police official reported on Friday.
Hunt for six missing off fire ship
POLICE in Long Island are still searching for six people who swam ashore on Friday after their vessel erupted into flames off Stella Maris a day prior.
UPDATED: Police shoot dead machete attacker
A MAN who attempted to “chop” police with a machete was shot and killed by officers in Abaco on Wednesday night, officials said yesterday.
Police charge 13 after beach party
POLICE have charged 13 people on Exuma with breaking the government’s 24-hour curfew to host a beach party.
Boatman killed in landing accident
EXUMA police are investigating a boating accident which left a man dead on Saturday. According to police shortly before 7pm, a 44-year-old man was running his 15-ft Boston Whaler in the vicinity of Exuma Point, Rolleville when he was thrown from the boat and hit by the propeller.
Police to investigate fake news on banking changes
THE Ministry of Finance has blasted “categorically false” allegations spread on WhatsApp which claimed the government plans to stop bank withdrawals and stated the matter was turned over to the police for investigation. In a statement on its Faceboo
Police hunt three in stealing probe
Three Grand Bahama men are wanted by police for questioning in connection with investigations into housebreaking, stealing and shopbreaking. Lavarr Laroda, 22, of Amberjack Street is wanted for housebreaking and stealing. He is six feet tall, weighs
UPDATED: One dead, one injured after Grand Bahama shooting incidents
ONE man is dead and another is in hospital in critical condition following two separate shooting incidents in Grand Bahama on Monday.
Man found hanging from tree on Cowpen Road farm
Police are investigating after a man was found hanging from a tree on a farm on Cowpen Road on Saturday.
Body washed ashore on Freeport beach
Grand Bahama Police are investigating an apparent drowning after a body was discovered washed ashore at a popular beach in Freeport on Friday morning.
Arrests on Grand Bahama over holiday weekend
Police in Grand Bahama made several arrests over the holiday weekend.
UPDATED: Hunt for drive-by gunman
A MAN was killed at Hampton Street Tuesday afternoon by a gunman who also shot at police. The drive-by shooting took place shortly before 1pm when a man was standing on Hampton Street, off Mount Royal Avenue, when he was approached by a gunman who exited a black vehicle and opened fire.
Police probe patient data leak
ROYAL Bahamas Police Force investigators are expected in Grand Bahama today to investigate how confidential patient records were leaked from the Rand Memorial Hospital and disseminated on social media, Commissioner Paul Rolle told The Tribune yesterday.
Woman arrested for making threats to officers
POLICE have arrested a woman for making threats against officers.
Five-year-old child and woman in hospital after latest shooting
A WOMAN and a five-year-old child are in hospital after being shot near a home in Elizabeth Estates yesterday morning, police have said. According to reports, shortly before 10am yesterday, the woman and child had just arrived at a home on Nauri Cre
109 people living in church arrested
MORE than 100 people were arrested for illegally residing at a church in Marsh Harbour, Abaco early on Saturday morning.
Two in hospital after shootings
TWO men are in hospital after separate shooting incidents on New Providence and Grand Bahama on the weekend.
Man found hanged in Grand Bahama home
Grand Bahama police are investigating the death of a man in the South Bahamia area Saturday.
Man in hospital after Grand Bahama shooting
A man was shot early Friday morning in Freeport and is hospitalised in serious condition, according to Grand Bahama Police.
UDPATED: Body found in shallow grave
THE body of a man was found Monday afternoon in a shallow grave behind his home in Garden Hills.
Man shot dead in Stapledon Gardens
POLICE are investigating a Friday morning shooting incident in Stapledon Gardens that has left a man dead.
Workmen discover foetus in dumpster
SANITATION workers found a foetus in a dumpster in an area off Farrington Road yesterday and police are urging the baby’s mother to come forward. Police said they were called to Sarah Robinson Road shortly after 11am after the workers made the grues
Motorcyclist held up at gunpoint
BETWEEN 5 and 5:30pm Thursday a young motorcyclist on his way to work was held up at gun point as he turned off the Eastern Road onto Wild Tamarind Drive.
Police kill man after Fox Hill station shoot-out
POLICE killed a man in his 70s after he allegedly engaged them in a shoot-out at the Fox Hill Police Station Friday morning.
Two men injured in separate shootings
TWO men were injured in two separate shootings in the capital on Tuesday, police said. Shortly before 11pm, a man was standing near a vehicle in a parking lot in the area of Wulff Road off Mackey Street, when he was approached by a gunman who shot h
Man 'serious' after he is shot outside club
A MAN is in hospital after he was shot while standing outside a nightclub on Monday night. Police said the shooting happened after 10pm, outside a nightclub on Price Street in Nassau Village. The victim was approached by an armed man who shot him be
73-year-old woman in airport cocaine arrest
A 73-year-old woman from Panama was arrested at Lynden Pindling International Airport on Saturday after police found cocaine in her luggage. She was arrested shortly after 11am by Drug Enforcement Unit officers. The officers, acting on information wh
High winds fuel blaze in Andros woodlands
POLICE in Andros are monitoring a large bush fire on the island that occurred on Saturday, an official confirmed yesterday.
Police hunt four robbers
POLICE are looking for four armed men who robbed a group of people inside a Soldier Road business Wednesday night. The incident took place shortly before 10pm. Police said four armed men entered an establishment on Soldier Road, west of Windsor Plac
Drugs in suitcase
A JAMAICAN man was arrested at Lynden Pindling International Airport on Tuesday after police found marijuana in his suitcase. According to a police report, the arrest occurred shortly before 2pm. Canine Unit officers, acting on information while at
Two men held after shooting
POLICE arrested two men, who are in hospital with apparent gunshot injuries, in connection with a shooting that occurred on Tuesday. According to a police report, shortly after 10pm Tuesday officers responded to a shooting incident at Ethel Street i
Convenience store cashier robbed
POLICE on New Providence are looking for the suspects who robbed a convenience store cashier in one of two armed robberies reported on Monday. Shortly before 2pm, an armed male entered a convenience store on West and Meadow Streets and robbed a fema
Man stabbed in Pinder's Point row
A Grand Bahama man is in hospital in serious condition after being stabbed multiple times following an altercation in the Pinder’s Point area on Monday. Assistant Superintendent of Police Terecita Pinder reported that police were called to an incide
Police in hunt for laundromat robber
POLICE on New Providence are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the suspects who tried to rob a laundromat on Sunday. Shortly after 3am Sunday, two armed men entered a laundromat on Charles Saunders Highway and attempted to rob the cashier
Woman detained after $80k of suspected cocaine found
A WOMAN was arrested at Lynden Pindling International Airport on Sunday after she was found with $80,000 worth of cocaine, police said. The woman, who had arrived in the country on a flight from Jamaica, was arrested shortly before 2pm. Airport Divi
Robbery suspect escapes from police station
A MAN who was being questioned by police in connection to an armed robbery investigation escaped from the Carmichael Road Police Station on Sunday night, police said. According to police, Tomal Bowe, 28, of McKinney Drive was assisting police with a
UPDATED: Suspect killed after 'aiming gun at police'
A MAN screamed “I got shoot, I got shoot” moments before drawing his last breath in the country’s latest police-involved killing.
Woman seriously injured in night club shooting
A WOMAN is in critical condition in hospital after she and a man were shot on Sunday. According to a police report, shortly after 1am the victims were at a night club on Nassau Street when an unknown gunman entered the club, opened fire on the patro
Woman in hospital after being shot outside nightclub
A woman is in hospital after being shot outside a nightclub early on Saturday morning.
Bodies of two women found on Long Island: Police investigating deaths as homicides
WHILE searching for a missing mother and daughter in Long Island, police on Friday made the gruesome discovery of the bodies of two women in the Salt Pond settlement and are investigating the deaths as homicides.
Police probe into gun-toting officer
AN investigation has been launched after a police officer was caught on video displaying aggressive conduct to several residents on Abaco, officials said.
Two thieves steal man's watch and cash
TWO thieves stole a man’s watch and cash on Tuesday morning, police said. Police were told that shortly before 6am, a man was standing near a vehicle on Taylor Street, Nassau Village, when he was approached by two men, one armed with a gun. He was r
Shootings and stabbings leave four men in hospital
FOUR men are in hospital after separate shooting and stabbing incidents, police said.
Police probe series of armed robberies and home invasion
POLICE in New Providence are actively searching for the men responsible for a series of armed robberies and a home invasion that occurred over the weekend.
UPDATED: Officer killed in 4am East Bay Street car crash
POLICE in New Providence are investigating a traffic fatality that left an immigration officer dead and a woman in hospital early Saturday morning.
Woman in hospital after attack by pitbulls
A woman is in hospital after she was attacked by three pitbulls in Pinewood Gardens on Friday afternoon.
Man arrested after gun, ammunition found
A MAN was arrested Thursday when police discovered a .9mm pistol with nine rounds of ammunition in a vehicle he was in.
Murdered man was due to be married
A MAN died in hospital shortly after he was shot outside an apartment in the Wilson Track area Tuesday night, police said.
Man shot dead off East Street
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead off East Street on Monday night
Armed robbers hold up jewellery store on Paradise Island
POLICE are searching for the suspects who held up and robbed a jewellery store on Paradise Island of a number of Rolex watches over the weekend.
UPDATED: Dead body found in rubbish bin
GRAND Bahama police made a gruesome discovery on Friday when the body of a missing man was discovered stuffed inside a bin at a home in the Lewis Yard area. The discovery was made shortly after 6pm on Friday.
Man in custody after stabbing death
One man is dead and another is in custody after a stabbing incident off East Street in the early hours of Sunday.
Police called after row between man and woman at Freeport NIB Building
POLICE were called to a disturbance at the National Insurance Building in Freeport where a man and woman were involved in an argument on Valentine’s Day.
Police investigate three armed robberies
POLICE are searching for people responsible for three separate armed robberies on Thursday.
Armed robberies spark increase in police manpower
FOLLOWING a string of recent armed robberies and home invasions in New Providence, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday police officers will be beefing up manpower in an effort to get the matter under control. “We’ve heard of and we recogn
‘Karaoke King’ survives brutal attack
BAHAMIAN entertainer Demetrius Smith is in hospital after being stabbed during an armed robbery in eastern New Providence early on Sunday morning.
Two women in hospital after shooting
TWO women are in hospital following a shooting inside a business on Carmichael Road Sunday night, police said. The incident occurred shortly before 7pm. Police said the two women were inside a business on Carmichael Road west of Gladstone Road, “whe
Driver dies in another police chase
A MAN died in a fiery crash after leading police on a car chase in the Carmichael Road area where he collided with a parked Mack truck.
Three in hospital after separate stabbing and shootings
THREE men are in hospital after separate shooting and stabbing incidents. Police said a man was shot after 9pm on Thursday. He was walking on Taylor Street, Nassau Village when a gunman approached and shot him. The injured man is in stable conditio
Four arrested after marijuana found
FOUR men were arrested after police discovered six boxes of marijuana worth $90,500 in New Providence.
Sir Arthur Foulkes and his wife ‘shaken’ after break-in
FORMER Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes and his wife have been left “shaken” after their West Bay Street home was broken into as they slept on Wednesday night.
Second sex assault during home raid
A WOMAN in New Providence was sexually assaulted on Tuesday night during a home invasion in Coral Harbour.
Accused charged with murder after man shot
A man was charged with attempted murder and firearm possession in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Nigel Forbes, 42, of No 16 Bradfield Lane, was charged with attempted murder and three counts of possession of a firearm with intent to put
Remains of another two people found on Grand Bahama
POLICE in Grand Bahama are continuing their search for missing storm victims after the human remains of two people were recently discovered on the island. According to Superintendent Brian Rolle, head of Grand Bahama’s Central Detective Unit, office
Two dead after high speed chase with police
A POLICE chase ended in a car crash that killed two men on Saturday. Police said officers were acting on information shortly after 9pm when they visited the Golden Gates area and observed a silver car that was occupied by two men who were behaving suspiciously.
Man critical after police shooting
A MAN is in critical condition after he was shot by police during a chase on Thursday evening.
Man, 72, dies while diving
POLICE are investigating an alleged drowning that occurred in western New Providence on Wednesday. Police were told that shortly before noon, a 72-year-old foreign national was on a diving expedition in waters off western New Providence, when he los
Shooting is year’s first murder for Grand Bahama
GRAND Bahama recorded its first murder for 2020 when a young man was shot dead on Tuesday evening in the “Ghetto” area of Freeport.
Woman stable after drive-by shooting
A WOMAN is in hospital in stable condition after she was injured during a drive-by shooting, police said. According to a police report, shortly after 1am yesterday, a man and a woman were driving on Mackey Street, near Chesapeake Road, when occupant
Police find illegal firearm, marijuana
POLICE recovered an illegal firearm and a quantity of dangerous drugs from the streets of New Providence on Sunday. In the first incident, according to reports, shortly before 1pm, operations officers acting on intelligence conducted a search of a b
Man dies after Abaco traffic accident
A man is dead after a traffic accident on Abaco in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Man shot dead in his Flamingo Gardens home
A man is dead after a shooting incident in Flamingo Gardens on Thursday night.
Woman in hospital after being shot by armed robber
A WOMAN is in hospital after she was shot by an armed robber outside her home, police said. Shortly after 11pm on Tuesday, a woman had just arrived at her home on Jumbey Drive, Golden Gates, when she was approached by an armed man who shot her befor
Pedestrian killed in collision with car
POLICE are warning drivers to be careful on the road after a female pedestrian in New Providence lost her life in a traffic collision on Tuesday night.
Police alert after series of armed home invasions
FOLLOWING a string of recent home invasions in the capital, Royal Bahamas Police Force Superintendent Shanta Knowles is urging members of the public to take all necessary precautions to avoid making their homes targets for intruders.
Two hurt in separate shooting incidents
TWO New Providence men were taken to hospital after they were shot in separate incidents on Sunday, police said. In the first incident, a group of men were standing in front of a home at Samson Street, Nassau Village, shortly before 7pm when two arm
Police hunt for armed men who invaded home
POLICE are looking for a group of men responsible for a home invasion and robbery that occurred on Sunday. Police said around 3am yesterday, a group of armed men forced their way into a home on Joe Farrington Road, “held residents at bay” and robbed
Bahamian accused of cocaine possession
A BAHAMIAN man was arrested at Lynden Pindling International Airport on Saturday after he was allegedly found in possession of cocaine. According to reports. shortly after noon, the man presented himself to a US customs officer after checking in for
Scalding oil thrown at woman in family row
A MAN threw hot liquid on a woman and caused burns to her body, police say.
San Salvador Government Administration Building destroyed in fire
Police on San Salvador are investigating after a fire destroyed the Government Administration Building on Friday.
Apparent suicide in Grand Bahama investigated
POLICE are investigating an apparent suicide that happened in Grand Bahama on Friday.
Motorcyclist dies in accident
A motorcyclist in New Providence was killed in traffic accident on Wednesday night. Police reported the incident happened shortly after 11pm at West Bay Street and St Alban’s Drive involving a motorcycle and a white 2013 Ford E-350 van. The motorcy
Shooting leaves man in hospital
POLICE are investigating a shooting that left a man in hospital on Wednesday. Police were told that shortly after 1am, a man was sitting in his vehicle in the parking lot of a night club located on Ludlow Street, when he heard gunshots. The man then
Police investigating after body found in Exuma
Police are investigating after the body of a man was discovered in Exuma on Friday.
Apparent drowning in Long Island investigated
Police are investigating an apparent drowning on Long Island on Thursday.
Man in hospital after being shot
A MAN is in hospital after he was shot on Tuesday night, police said. Shortly after 11pm, a man had just arrived at a home on Prison Lane, Fort Fincastle, when he was approached by a gunman, who shot him before running away, police said. The injure
Two gunmen rob house
GUNMEN forced two people inside a home in western New Providence yesterday morning before robbing them of cash, guns and a car, police said. Shortly after 10am Tuesday, a man and a female relative were standing outside a home located at Perpall Trac
Two students in hospital after C V Bethel stabbing incident
TWO students were injured and are in hospital after a stabbing incident at C V Bethel Senior High School Tuesday.
UPDATED: Police shocked by two murders on one night
Two men were murdered in separate incidents last night. In the first, a man was shot while driving his car and, in the second, a 22-year-old was gunned down by two men as he was out walking.
Suspected drowning probe
NEW Providence police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an alleged drowning.
Police hunt four robbers
POLICE are looking for four men who broke into a home on Kemp Road on Saturday morning and stole cash, hair weave and other items.
ROYAL BAHAMAS POLICE FORCE ANNUAL CHURCH SERVICE AND PARADE – Traffic Information
The Royal Bahamas Police Force Annual Police Church Service, which will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, 5th January, 2020 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Robinson and Claridge Roads.
Men in custody after two women shot
TWO men are in police custody in connection with shooting two women.
Man found dead in Coconut Grove
Police are investigating after a man was found dead in Coconut Grove in the early hours of Monday.
Police: Drivers must abide by regulations to reduce traffic deaths
WHILE the amendments to the Road Traffic Act have been designed to reduce the number of traffic fatalities in the country, traffic police say drivers must make an active effort to abide by all the road regulations to ensure the new rules produce the desired results.
Police deny allegations of stabbing at Junkanoo
POLICE denied allegations on a video circulating on social media describing a stabbing incident at the Boxing Day Junkanoo parade.
One dead, two injured in car crash
One man is dead and two others are in hospital after a car crashed in the early hours of Thursday.
Five people injured in two separate shooting incidents
FIVE people—a woman and four Grand Bahama men—were injured after two separate shooting incidents yesterday, police said. The woman, a resident of New Providence, was shot during her commute to work, police said. Police were told that shortly after
Armed man robs family of five
A family of five in Nassau was robbed of cash, jewelry and other personal items on Monday morning. According to police, the armed robbery happened shortly after midnight when the family, an adult man, a woman and three juveniles, arrived at a reside
Man ‘serious’ after shooting
A MAN is in hospital after he was shot on Friday. Shortly before 9pm, a man was in the area of a business on Monastery Street off Bernard Road, when he was approached by a gunman who shot him. The injured man was taken to hospital by EMS where he is listed in serious but stable condition.
Two dead after traffic accidents
Police are investigating two traffic fatalities that occurred over the weekend.
Police investigate after woman found dead at Chub Cay home
Police are investigating after a woman was found dead at a house on Chub Cay on Saturday.
Woman robbed of Christmas ornaments outside her house
A WOMAN was robbed of a basket of Christmas ornaments by an armed man Monday night. According to police, around 11pm the woman was outside her residence on Ivanhoe Road, off Mackey Street, collecting a basket of handmade ornaments from her vehicle.
Man shot to death identified
THE man shot to death last week in Freeport has been officially identified as 34-year-old Walter Dremiz, also known as Walter Direny, of Lewis Yard and Limewood Lane. According to police reports, officers responded to a shooting that occurred shortl
Armed robbers break in after posing as immigration officers
FOUR armed men posing as immigration officers forced their way inside a home yesterday then assaulted a man and a woman before escaping with stolen items. The incident occurred shortly after 5am yesterday when the thieves gained entry to the home lo
Two in hospital after separate incidents
TWO men are in hospital following separate shooting and stabbing incidents, police said.
Two arrested over drugs, gun
TWO men were arrested after they were found with an illegal gun and marijuana, police said. Shortly before 11pm, officers from Operation Team, acting on information, searched a home at Lewis Street, off Market Street and found a 20 gauge shotgun wit
Stabbed youth in hospital
A JUVENILE is in hospital after he was stabbed during a fight, police said. Shortly after 10pm on Wednesday, the teen was involved in an argument with a group of men in the area of a park at West End Avenue, Centreville. One of the men, armed with a
Officers hunt for armed robbers
POLICE on New Providence are seeking the public’s assistance in locating and apprehending the suspects responsible for two armed robberies that happened on Wednesday. In the first incident, shortly before 3pm, two gunmen entered a residence on Chanc
Man shot dead in Freeport
GRAND Bahama police are investigating the shooting death of a man late Wednesday evening in Freeport.
Victim dies at scene of knife fight
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding a stabbing incident that left a man dead Wednesday morning.
Boy shot as he plays with gun
A boy is in hospital after he was shot in the groin while playing around with a gun found inside a relative’s home, police said.
UPDATED: Man dies after crash on Tonique Williams Darling Highway
A man died after a two car collision on Tonique WIlliams Darling Highway early on Sunday.POLICE in New Providence are investigating a traffic accident that left a man dead yesterday.
Woman awaiting deportation dies at police station
Police are investigating after a woman awaiting deportation died at the Central Police Station in Grand Bahama on Friday.
Police investigate apparent drowning
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding an apparent drowning that occurred on Wednesday.
Police hunt phone thief
POLICE are looking for the thief who robbed a man of cash and a cell phone on Saturday morning. Police were told that shortly before 5am, a man was standing near a business place on Robinson Road and Straw Flower Street, when he was approached by an
Suspect shot as he aimed at officers
POLICE shot a man who allegedly pointed a gun in their direction on Saturday morning.
Woman’s death brings murder count to 91
POLICE are investigating two separate incidents that left a woman dead and one man in the hospital yesterday morning.
Police hunt for robbers
POLICE on New Providence are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the men responsible for a robbery and an armed robbery that occurred Sunday.In the first incident, according to reports, shortly after 9am, a woman was walking i
Man stabbed in nightclub
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding a stabbing incident that left one New Providence man in hospital early yesterday morning.
Two men injured in Freeport shooting
Two men in Freeport were shot on Friday night, a senior police official on Grand Bahama reported on Saturday.
Woman in hospital after shooting
POLICE are investigating the circumstances of a shooting that left a woman in hospital on Thursday night.
One arrest after another three armed robberies
POLICE arrested one man moments after he knocked a woman to the ground and stole her purse and are looking for the suspects behind two other armed robberies and an attempted robbery. The incidents all occurred on New Providence on Wednesday. In the
Gunman shoots dead ‘humble muslim’
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident that left one man dead and another man in hospital on Tuesday night.
Police arrest three after shots fired
POLICE arrested three men who shot at them and led them them on a car chase in Yellow Elder Gardens on Sunday night. A man is also in hospital after he was found in the area with a gunshot wound, police said. Police said swift action by officers le
Armed robbery at gas station
POLICE are searching for the armed man who robbed a gas station in east New Providence on Sunday night. Shortly after 10pm Sunday, an armed man entered the gas station on Fox Hill Road and Prince Charles Drive, held a cashier up and robbed the estab
Tourists arrested after drugs found in separate incidents
SEVEN male tourists — six Canadians and one American — were arrested in two separate incidents after they were found in possession of drugs.
Police probe house fire
POLICE on New Providence are investigating a fire which destroyed a home on Saturday.
Four in custody after man robbed in home
Four men are in police custody after a man was robbed in his Coconut Grove home on Friday night.
Two dead after separate traffic accidents
POLICE are investigating two separate traffic fatalities in Exuma and New Providence that left a man and a woman dead. In the first incident, shortly after 11pm on Monday, three males were travelling in a black Chevrolet Cruz in the capital. Accord
Sex attackers dump victim in sea
A WOMAN was sexually assaulted, beaten and thrown into waters at Potter’s Cay on Monday morning in a shocking attack, police said.
Three left orphaned as gunman opens fire
POLICE in New Providence are investigating the circumstances of a shooting that left a man dead yesterday.
Man dies after shooting off Carmichael Road
A man died after he was shot off Carmichael Road early on Monday.
40 detained as police swoop across New Providence
Two men are in custody after a series of attempted robberies - including an attempted raid which left a security guard injured on Friday. They were two in a series of arrests, with up to 40 people detained over the weekend as officers executed search
Two dead after traffic accidents
Police are investigating two fatalities after traffic accidents on New Providence and Eleuthera over the weekend.
Five held after drugs found
FIVE men were taken into police custody in two separate incidents in connection with drug discoveries Thursday, the largest of these a more than $70,000 drug find.
VICTIM IS ‘SERIOUS BUT STABLE’ AFTER SHOOTING
POLICE are hunting for a gunman after a man was injured in a shooting on Wednesday afternoon.
Three arrests over illegal firearms
THREE people have been arrested after an illegal firearm and ammunition were seized by police on Sunday afternoon. Officers executed a search warrant on a home in Red Land Acres at about 4pm, and discovered a Glock pistol with 12 rounds of ammunitio
Police confirm crash victim was well-known businessman
GRAND Bahama Police have officially released the name of the motorcyclist who died in a traffic accident last Thursday as 28-year-old Christoper (Palal) Cooper of Freeport. Cooper was riding a Yamaha motorcycle around midnight on Thursday, October 3
One man is shot and another stabbed in separate incidents
TWO men are in hospital after separate shooting and stabbing incidents on the weekend. Police said a New Providence man was shot after 11pm on Saturday. The victim was standing near a business on Providence Avenue, Chippingham, when he was approache
Man critical in hospital with gunshot wounds
A MAN is in hospital nursing gunshot wounds after he was shot Tuesday night, police said. According to police, shortly after 10pm two men were sitting outside a residence on Wilson Tract off Wulff Road, when a gunman entered the yard and opened fire
Woman robbed after taking cash from ATM
NEW Providence police are searching for the man who robbed a woman of cash shortly after she withdrew money from an ATM on Saturday. Police said the woman had just taken money out of the ATM on Wulff Road when she was approached by an armed man who
Another murder pushes 2019 total up to 88
Police were last night on the scene of a homicide in Excellence Estates off Golden Isles Road where an adult male was confirmed dead. This killing brought the murder count for the year up to 88. An increase on last year when, as of October 21, 2018, The Tribune’s records show there were 71 murders up until that point.
Man shot dead in Pinewood Gardens
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead in Pinewood Gardens on Sunday night.
Three arrested after drugs found
THREE adult males were arrested after police recovered a quantity of illegal drugs in two separate incidents Thursday.
Man accused of gun possession
A Freeport man was arraigned on firearm and ammunition possession charges in the Freeport Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. Brandon Miller, 24, appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Debbye Ferguson and faced charges of possession of an unlicensed f
Hunt for gunman after robbery
POLICE are looking for the gunman who robbed a man of cash in a parking lot on Mackey Street on Tuesday. The victim was robbed shortly after 9am when a gunman approached him in the business’ parking lot and stole a bag containing cash. The thief es
Man robbed outside home
A MAN was robbed by armed men outside his home in Fox Hill yesterday morning. According to police, the victim had just arrived at his home on Fox Hill Road shortly after 2am when he was approached by armed men, who robbed him of cash, jewelry and ot
Officer fired on biker 'after he pulled out gun'
A POLICE officer shot a man who allegedly pulled a gun on him while riding a motorcycle. Police said the incident happened shortly after 11am on Monday when the officer was on routine patrol. The officer saw a man riding an unlicenced motorcycle and
Row ends with man shot dead
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting that left a man dead on Monday night.
Man in hospital after being shot by police officer
A MAN is in hospital after he was shot by a police officer outside a nightclub on Saturday. According to a police report, police were conducting an investigation on St Alban’s Drive, near a nightclub, after 2am Saturday when they heard gunshots. “A
Police probe series of weekend armed robberies
POLICE are investigating a spate of armed robberies that occurred on the weekend. Shortly before 1am on Sunday, a man was driving near Big Pond when a red Volkswagen pulled in front forcing him to stop. Three armed men got out and robbed him of cash
Four hurt after series of attacks
POLICE are investigating two shootings and a stabbing that left four men in hospital over the weekend.Shortly after 9am on Sunday, two men were standing outside a home on Ida Street, when the occupants of a pink Nissan March, licence #AT1657, opened
Man dies after being hit by car
Police are investigating after a man was hit by a car and died on Sunday.
Killings go on as another man dies
POLICE are investigating another shooting incident that left a man dead yesterday afternoon, the fourth killing since Tuesday.
Man shot dead in Kennedy Subdivision
A man is dead after a shooting in the Kennedy Subdivision on Wednesday night.
One killed, two shot by lone gunman
POLICE in New Providence are investigating a shooting that left two men in hospital and another dead.
Man stabbed to death on East Street
Police are investigating after a man was stabbed to death on East Street on Sunday night.
Robbery suspect shot dead by police
POLICE in New Providence are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that left a suspected armed robber dead yesterday.
Police give advice after spate of armed robberies
AFTER a spate of recent armed robberies in the capital, Superintendent Shanta Knowles urged residents and business owners to be vigilant and to take all necessary precautions to remain safe.Supt Knowles encouraged business owners to secure their prop
One dead, one hurt in drive-by shooting
POLICE are investigating a drive-by shooting that left one man dead and another one injured and in hospital.
Marijuana packages found next to bus stop
TWO taped packages of suspected marijuana worth over $3,000 were discovered in a garbage container at a public bus stop in the Freeport area, police reported.
Police hunt pair of armed robbers
TWO armed men robbed Budget food store on Bernard Road on Saturday night. According to police, the incident occurred after 8pm when an armed man entered the food store, held employees up and robbed the place of cash. The suspect escaped in a light co
UPDATED: Man shot dead as he sits in his car
A MAN died in hospital after he was shot while sitting in his car on Wednesday night, police said. The incident is the sixth killing police reported this week. It pushed the murder count to 76 for the year, according to this newspaper’s records.
Motorcyclist killed in accident
A motorcyclist is dead on Grand Bahama following a traffic accident in the Lucaya area this week. Grand Bahama police said an accident occurred shortly 4pm on Tuesday at Midshipman and Balao Roads, involving a 2006 omnibus and a 2012 Ducati motorcyc
Neighbour 'heard murder victims plead for their lives'
THE neighbour of a man and woman found murdered in an apartment early Tuesday morning remembers hearing the two victims plead for their lives.
Couple found beaten to death in apartment
POLICE are investigating a double homicide after a man and woman were found in an apartment unresponsive with visible injuries early yesterday morning.
UPDATED: Police probe spate of New Providence killings
POLICE are investigating four new homicides after two men were found with gunshot injuries in a space of 12 hours and a man who was shot on Saturday died in hospital - before a double shooting last night claimed the life of another victim.
Woman arrested after $70,000 cocaine found
A WOMAN was arrested shortly after she arrived in the country on a flight from Panama and nearly $70,000 worth of cocaine was discovered. Police said the woman, a resident of Suriname, arrived in the Bahamas on Copa Airlines shortly after 11am on Su
13 stolen shotguns recovered
POLICE have recovered 13 shotguns stolen from Abaco Hardware sometime before the passage of Hurricane Dorian.National Security Minister Marvin Dames told The Tribune yesterday officers are still searching for seven more guns on the island.“Officers r
Two injured after shooting
TWO men are in hospital after they were shot on Sunday night. Shortly after 10pm, two men were standing outside a home on First Street, Coconut Grove, when occupants of a silver Honda vehicle opened fire in their direction, hitting both of them befo
Man drowns at Sea Breeze
A MAN reportedly drowned in the Sea Breeze Canal on Sunday. According to police, shortly after 6pm a group of males were sitting on the edge of the Sea Breeze Canal when another male came there and dove into the water. After he had not surfaced, the
Four dead, nine injured in New Providence shootings
FOUR people are dead and another nine injured following five separate shooting incidents in undisclosed areas of New Providence over the weekend.
Four dead, eight injured after shootings
FOUR people were killed and eight others were injured after four separate shooting incidents on Friday.
As storm drew near, police left to probe two murders
AS the northwest Bahamas prepared for Hurricane Dorian’s arrival, police in New Providence were investigating two separate murders that occurred on Friday.The first homicide was the result of a man being stabbed about the body, police said.According
Man dies after being hit by car near Harbour Bay
A MALE pedestrian died after he was hit by a car on East Bay Street and catapulted over a wall near the Harbour Bay Shopping Centre.
Two dead after shooting and stabbing
Two men are dead after a stabbing and a shooting on Friday night.
Juvenile one of two injured in separate shooting incidents
POLICE on New Providence are investigating two shooting incidents which left a juvenile male and an adult male in hospital on Wednesday. In the first incident, shortly after 9pm, two males were standing in front of a home on Sunrise Road, Gamble Hei
Be on the alert for fraud, warns police
A “trend of fraudulent activities” has been occurring in the country, police revealed yesterday. Some of these trends observed include third party transfer fraud, credit card fraud, fraudulent cheques and sham marriages. Police discussed these matt
Thieves hold man at knifepoint after car accident
A MAN was able to escape armed thieves who took him to his home at knife-point after a car accident, police said yesterday. The incident began shortly after 10pm on Tuesday, when a man was driving on Acklins Street, Coconut Grove. Police said the vic
Murder victim due to start job
THE day before he was to have started a new job, 28-year-old Justin Davis was shot and killed on Sunday night on Ross Corner.
Two dead in 'out of control' violence
TWO men are dead following gun violence on two Family Islands this weekend.
$10,000 heroin seized
DRUG Enforcement Unit officers seized more than $10,000 worth of suspected heroin hidden in bushes in Grand Bahama on Friday.According to a police report, shortly after 4pm on Friday, DEU officers, acting on intelligence, went to a dirt road in Lewis
One dead, another injured in Abaco home shooting
Police in Abaco are investigating after a man was shot dead and another was injured at a home in Marsh Harbour early on Saturday.
Police hunt for gunman after late-night shooting
POLICE are investigating after a man was injured in a shooting incident on Tuesday. According to reports, shortly before 10pm the man was at a home on Commonwealth Boulevard in Elizabeth Estates when he was approached by an armed male who shot him m
Four marijuana fields discovered
FOUR separate marijuana fields were discovered this week in East Grand Bahama, totaling over 800 plants with an estimated street value of $80,000, a senior police official reported. Assistant Superintendent of Police Terecita Pinder said Drug Enforc
Tabernacle taken in raid on church
THIEVES ransacked the St Cecilia Roman Catholic Church off Coconut Grove Avenue on Sunday night. The church’s tabernacle was among the items stolen. Robbers left mess strewn throughout the church after digging through draws and breaking the sanctua
Bimini couple arrested after gun found
A couple in Bimini was arrested by police after a firearm was discovered during a search of their home over the weekend. According to reports, officers on that island, acting on information, went to a home in Bailey Town with a search warrant shortl
Two ak-47 rifles seized in police search
NEW Providence police have arrested three men who, allegedly, were discovered with illegal firearms and ammunition in their possession on Thursday. According to reports, shortly after 5pm, Mobile Division officers assisted by K-9 officers and dogs s
Three arrested after firearms, ammunition found
NEW PROVIDENCE police have arrested three men who, allegedly, were discovered with illegal firearms and ammunition in their possession on Thursday evening.
Man arrested with illegal firearm
ABACO police have arrested a man who was allegedly discovered with an illegal firearm in his possession earlier this week. Assistant Superintendent of Police Terecita Pinder reported that a 31-year-old man was taken into police custody late Monday a
Woman bleeds to death after cutting arm on glass window
A WOMAN died in hospital after reportedly smashing a glass window, leaving her with serious injuries to her arm. Last night, police said they were investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, which they have classified as a “sudden deat
Police hunting for two suspects who stole car
POLICE are looking for two suspects who stole a man’s car Friday night. Shortly after 10pm, a man was on St Vincent Road when he was accosted by two men who robbed him of cash and grey Nissan Note, licence plate unknown. This came a day after a wom
Motorist dies after accident on West Bay Street
A MAN is dead following a traffic accident early Thursday morning on West Bay Street. According to Chief Superintendent Craig Stubbs, around 2.50am four males in a Honda Accord were traveling on West Bay Street near Arawak Cay, when the driver lost
Six injured in three separate shooting incidents
Police are investigating after six people were injured in three separate shooting incidents hours apart.
UPDATED: Police find body as murder count goes up to 54
POLICE found a man’s lifeless body outside of a building with gunshot wounds early yesterday morning.
Man dies after being shot by police
A man died after being shot by police in Fox Hill early on Tuesday.
Three in hospital after shooting and stabbing incident on Grand Bahama
Three men are in hospital after a shooting and stabbing incident on Grand Bahama early on Monday.
Two dead in shootings hours apart
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead off East Street – hours after another homicide in New Providence.
Man shot dead in Ridgeland Park
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead in the Ridgeland Park area early on Sunday.
American man, 12 Haitians arrested in Northern Abaco operation
AN American man found in possession of suspected marijuana was arrested with 12 Haitians during a joint operation in Northern Abaco on Thursday.
Two shooting incidents and spate of armed robberies
POLICE are investigating two shooting incidents and a spate of armed robberies this week.
Lightning strike and drownings claim three
POLICE are investigating two more drownings and the death of a man struck by lightning Monday.
Two dead in separate drowning incidents
TWO men died in separate drowning incidents over the weekend. Their deaths bring the number of drownings for the month up to four,
Police look into spate of armed robberies
POLICE are investigating a spate of weekend armed robberies across New Providence. In two separate incidents early Sunday morning, men and women were held at bay by armed robbers who stole cash and other items. The first incident took place shortly
Body of man found in water at Sandyport Marina
Police are investigating after the body of a man was found in waters at the Sandyport Marina on Friday afternoon.
Driver dies after traffic collision
POLICE are investigating a traffic collision which left a man dead early Thursday morning. According to police, shortly after 1am a grey Honda Aria driven by a woman collided with a red Suzuki Swift driven by a mam on Bernard Road near the Aqua Pure
Man with illegal firearm arrested
POLICE arrested a man on Wednesday after he was found in possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition. According to reports, shortly after 9pm, Mobile Division officers, while at Isabella Drive in Marathon Estate, conducted a search of the male a
Police hunt after armed robberies
NEW Providence police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the suspects responsible for two armed robberies on Saturday. In the first incident, shortly after 10pm, a male was in the area of Clifton Street off Montrose Avenue, when he was
Man shot dead in Abaco
ABACO Police are investigating a homicide after a man was shot dead in the Mud’s Haitian community on Friday afternoon.
American woman believed to have drowned in Abaco
Police in Abaco are investigating an alleged drowning that occurred on Wednesday.
UPDATED: Body of woman found in car in Grand Bahama
Police are investigating after the body of a woman with stab wounds was found in a car in Grand Bahama.
American loses arm in boating accident
THE American man who was recently injured in a boating accident in Exuma has lost his arm, Superintendent Shanta Knowles confirmed yesterday.
Man injured by police in shoot out
A MAN is in hospital after he was wounded by police during a shoot out following a car chase that ended in the Freeman Subdivision.
Police to investigate suspected teen suicide
POLICE are investigating the alleged suicide of a teenage boy who was found hanged in a closet on Sunday afternoon. Police said shortly after 5pm, police officers were called to a home on Faith Avenue north of Carmichael Road, where a male was disco
Victim may be an innocent bystander caught in crossfire
POLICE suspect a man who was shot dead on Sunday morning in Freeport was an innocent bystander caught in gunfire from two armed men who had just robbed a nearby nightspot.Although identification is being withheld pending notification of next of kin,
New Providence hit by three armed robberies
THREE armed robberies took place within a 12-hour period in New Providence on Saturday, according to police reports. One of the victims was a woman in her late 50s who was robbed while cleaning her house. Another victim was beaten by two men during
Police investigate armed robbery and homicide on Grand Bahama
Police in Grand Bahama are investigating an armed robbery and a homicide that happened within half an hour of each other early on Sunday.
UPDATED: Mother of child found walking on Haven Road has been located
Police are reporting that the mother of the little girl who was found walking on Haven Road on Friday morning has been located.
One man killed, another injured after stabbing
One man is dead and another is in hospital after they stabbed each other on Wednesday night.
Police investigate suspected drowning
POLICE are investigating an alleged drowning incident that left a man dead. According to a police report, shortly after 3pm on Sunday a group of people were swimming at Jaws Beach, in western New Providence, when they noticed a male who appeared unr
Armed robbery at food store
POLICE are investigating the armed robbery of a Super Value food store yesterday morning. According to police, the incident took place shortly after 8am at Super Value’s East Street and Robinson Road location. Reports said that an armed man entered
Seven robbed at gunpoint
SEVEN people were robbed at gunpoint of cash, cellphones and vehicles in separate incidents over the weekend. Of those incidents, four took place on Friday and involved mostly women. The other three incidents took place on Saturday night. Shortly a
Police report filed over illegal dumping 'that caused blackout'
OFFICIALS at Bahamas Power and Light yesterday confirmed that a police report was filed over the illegal dumping that reportedly caused an island-wide blackout.
American man bitten by shark off Guana Cay
AN American tourist was airlifted to New Providence after being bitten by a shark in waters off Guana Cay on Thursday.
Shooting incident leaves two women in hospital
TWO women are in hospital following a shooting incident in Freeport early yesterday morning, according to police. Assistant Superintendent of Police Terecita Pinder reported the victims sustained non-life threatening injuries. According to reliable
Peruvian man dies from injuries
A 35-year-old male Peruvian man died in hospital this week following serious injuries he sustained in a hit and run traffic accident in Freeport on June 30, police reported yesterday.
Two arrests as police find marijuana
GRAND Bahama police were able to recover a container with more than 250 packages of suspected marijuana which resulted in the arrest of two men on Monday. According to reports, officers of the Rapid Response Unit were on routine patrol shortly after
29 fishermen arrested for violations
A BAHAMIAN fishing vessel with 29 Bahamians on board was apprehended on Sunday afternoon by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force for fisheries violations.While on routine patrol, HMBS Rolly Gray, under the command of Senior Lieutenant William Sturrup, app
Hunt for armed robber
POLICE are searching for a man responsible for an armed robbery on Wednesday. According to reports, shortly after 9pm a woman was standing outside a residence on Vanria Avenue, Sunset Park when she was approached by an armed man who robbed her of a s
Passenger arrested after $17,550 found concealed in luggage
GRAND Bahama police arrested a man at Freeport Harbour on Tuesday afternoon when a large amount of US currency was discovered hidden in a carry-on luggage. According to police reports, shortly around noon a male resident of Eleuthera Drive, Hawksbil
‘We want murder rate down to 85’
THE Minnis administration wants to reduce the number of murders to 85 by 2021 while reducing the average time it takes to get a business licence from 30 days to 24 hours.
Two men in hospital after shootings
TWO men are in hospital after they were shot in separate incidents over the weekend, according to police. In the first incident, a man was walking on Malvern Road in the Yellow Elder Gardens area shortly after 7pm Friday, when he was approached by a
Police seize five illegal firearms
POLICE seized five illegal firearms in two separate incidents on Friday and have taken two adult males into custody. In the first incident, according to reports, shortly after 1pm two American males arrived on New Providence at Jet Aviation, Lynden
Man dies after Pinewood Gardens stabbing
Police are investigating after a man died following a stabbing incident in Pinewood Gardens on Friday night.
Police cracking down on cyber-bullying
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force is cracking down on incidents of cyber-bullying, particularly against juveniles, Superintendent Mark Barrett confirmed this on Friday, as he also called for stronger legislation against cyber-bullying.
Six helping GB police with investigations
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Samuel Butler said police have made significant progress in two major recent criminal matters on Grand Bahama - the break-in and robbery at Solomon’s Wholesale and the recent murder of a teen at a local night spot in Freeport.
Man stable after stabbing
A MAN is in hospital after he was stabbed on Tuesday, police said. According to a police report, shortly after 9pm a man was standing in the area of a business on Carmichael Road when he was attacked by a man who was armed with a sharp object. The
Police name stabbed juvenile, 16
THE minor who was fatally stabbed at a night spot in Freeport this week has been officially identified as 16-year-old Joshua Davis, of Carissa Street, according to police.
Two stabbings and one shooting under investigation
POLICE are investigating several acts of violence that occurred in New Providence on Monday, including a shooting and two separate stabbings.
Man killed, woman injured in shootings hours apart
POLICE are investigating after a man was killed and a woman was injured in two shooting incidents hours apart.
Woman dies after car crash
POLICE are investigating a traffic fatality that left a woman dead Friday morning.
Armed thief steals car
POLICE are looking for a car thief who robbed a woman outside a Garden Hills home on Friday night.
Boy 'critical' in hospital after he's run over by car
A TODDLER was left in critical condition in hospital following a traffic “mishap” in Eleuthera on Friday, police said.
Wife of reservist who shot would-be robber: It's very scary, it's escalating
FEARS over escalating gun violence persist in the Fox Hill community, according to the wife of an off-duty reservist who shot and killed an alleged robber who acted “in a threatening manner” early yesterday morning.
Suspected car thief shot dead by off-duty police reserve
AN off duty reservist shot and killed a suspected car thief early yesterday morning, according to police.
Man shot dead in Bimini
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead at his home in Bimini early on Sunday.
Marijuana stash found in deserted building
Grand Bahama Police discovered a quantity of dangerous drugs hidden in an unoccupied building in the Eight Mile Rock area.
Teenage girls’ rape nightmare: Friends grabbed by gunmen and held for ransom
THE harrowing abduction and sexual assault of two young women yesterday morning has led police to detain three men for questioning, officials confirmed yesterday.
Appeal after reports of stabbing at school
POLICE in New Providence have issued an appeal for information surrounding the reported stabbing of a CH Reeves student on Wednesday.
Early morning armed robbery at West Bay Street bar
POLICE are seeking the public’s assistance in apprehending the suspect responsible for an armed robbery at West Bay Street bar early Thursday morning.
Drugs and firearms found on Exuma
EXUMA police conducted special operations in three settlements on Tuesday and recovered a quantity of dangerous drugs and two illegal firearms.
Man, woman critical in hospital after shooting
A MAN and a woman were left in hospital after they were shot on Tuesday night.
One dead, four injured in Plantol Street shooting
One man was killed and four other people were injured in a shooting incident on Plantol Street on Monday night.
Grand Bahama armed robbery
GRAND Bahama police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a residence in Queen’s Cove on Sunday.
Man in hospital after shooting
POLICE on New Providence are investigating a shooting incident which left a man in hospital.
Police investigate apparent suicide
POLICE are investigating an apparent suicide after a woman was discovered unresponsive inside a home with injuries to her body Friday morning.
One person held over Hospital Lane shooting
ONE person is currently in police custody in connection with the Hospital Lane shooting that occurred on Saturday, May 4, Superintendent Shanta Knowles confirmed to The Tribune on Friday.
Man arrested after drugs found
POLICE recovered a quantity of dangerous drugs in two separate incidents on Tuesday and have taken an adult male into custody.
Stabbing victim dies of wounds
POLICE are investigating the country’s latest homicide after a man was reportedly found walking with visible stab wounds and later died of his injuries in hospital on Tuesday afternoon.
Atlantis dealers hit by '$150k theft'
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force is investigating allegations that nearly $150,000 was stolen from casino dealers at Atlantis.
UPDATED: Second brother dies in shooting
POLICE are investigating the country’s latest murder after a man was shot dead outside an abandoned building on Hospital Lane early on Saturday morning. The killing brought the country’s homicide count to 23 for the year, according to The Tribune’s records.
Tourist victim of PI sex assault
POLICE are investigating the reported sexual assault of a female tourist at a Paradise Island beach on Saturday.
Trio arrested after drugs swoops
POLICE on New Providence have recovered a large quantity of dangerous drugs in two separate incidents and have taken two men and a woman into custody.
Body found on building site
POLICE are investigating after a man’s body was found Wednesday night in an unfinished building in Exuma.
20-year-old shot dead by police as he chased another man
A 20-year-old man was shot and killed by police in 2015 reportedly while they were in pursuit of a man he had threaten to kill, a Coroner’s Court jury heard yesterday.
UPDATED: Well-known American businessman shot dead in Bimini
A WELL-KNOWN American businessman in Bimini was shot multiple times and killed in his home at Bimini Bay opposite Resorts World early yesterday morning, the Royal Bahamas Police Force has said.
Apparent suicide of man in his 50s fourth of the year
POLICE are investigating an apparent suicide after a man was found hanging from a beam in a closet of a residence on Haven Street off Lightbourn Street, Chippingham yesterday.
Five shot by automatic weapon
FIVE people were shot from an automatic weapon in the Montagu Beach area last night. Eight shots rang out at 9.30pm as residents enjoyed the final hours of their Easter holiday break.
Two pedestrians killed in separate traffic accidents
TWO pedestrians were killed in separate traffic incidents over the Easter holiday period.
Multiple armed robberies mar Easter weekend
POLICE are looking for the suspects behind several armed robberies that occurred on the weekend.
Woman dies after being hit by bus
A woman has died after being hit by a bus on Blue Hill Road on Saturday night.
Man on scooter shot, police investigate armed robberies
Police are investigating after a man on a scooter was shot off Infant View Road on Thursday night.
Bahamas' accident response times 'consistent with those across Caribbean'
IN the wake of the United States’ Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) cautioning tourists visiting the Bahamas about slow response times to traffic incidents, Superintendent Mareno Hinds said their response time is consistent with the response times across the Caribbean.
Hunt for robbers
POLICE are seeking the public’s assistance in apprehending the suspects behind two separate armed robbery incidents that occurred on Tuesday.
Horror as woman dies in car fire
A “HORRIFIC stretch” is how Superintendent Mareno Hinds yesterday described the recent spate of traffic fatalities occurring across the nation, culminating in Sunday night’s tragic death of a woman in Fresh Creek, Andros.
Five armed robberies over the weekend
POLICE are seeking the public’s help in apprehending the suspects behind five armed robberies that occurred on the weekend.
Man dies after being hit by car in San Salvador; ‘seven injured’ in West Bay Street crash
Police on San Salvador are investigating after a man was hit by car and died on Friday night.
Man in hospital after Robinson Road shooting
POLICE are looking for the suspect behind a shooting incident that left a man in hospital Friday morning.
Caretaker sexually assaulted in housebreaking
AN elderly woman’s 60-year-old caretaker was sexually assaulted during a San Souci housebreaking Thursday afternoon, police said.
Grand Bahama police discover ammunition, firearms and drugs
GRAND Bahama police discovered about $30,000 worth of illegal drugs as well as firearms and ammunition on Grand Bahama this week.
Two shooting incidents put seven in hospital
POLICE are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred on New Providence Monday leaving seven people in hospital.
Man arrested with marijuana worth $30,000
A MAN was arrested on Friday after police allegedly found more than $30,000 worth of marijuana in a home.
Alleged drowning on diving expedition
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an alleged drowning incident that occurred in Western New Providence on Friday afternoon.
Woman shot in head is a police reservist
A WOMAN who was shot on Monday is a reserve police officer, Inspector Leonardo Burrows confirmed yesterday.
Woman in hospital after shooting
POLICE are seeking the public’s assistance to help them find the suspects behind a shooting incident that left a woman in hospital on Monday.
CATCH HER - NOW: Police urged to ‘drop everything’ and find abductor
IN Light of recent child kidnappings in the capital, former Social Services Minister Melanie Griffin said yesterday authorities need to “drop everything” and see to it the MARCO Alert system is implemented fully.
Man dies in accident on Carmichael Road
A MAN is dead following a traffic accident early Monday morning on Carmichael Road.
Mystery abductor strikes yet again
AN eight-year-old boy was lured from his home on Fox Hill Road south into a silver car and later dropped off near the New Providence Landfill on Friday.
Man found shot at business
A MAN is in hospital after he was shot in Grand Bahama on Saturday, police said.
Boy reunited with parents after another abduction
Police are investigating another child abduction in the capital after a boy was taken from outside his home and dropped off near the City Dump.
Man in custody after firearm found
ONE man is in custody after police recovered an illegal firearm in a search of a home on Cumberbatch Alley Thursday.
Shock in Bain Town after father-of-three murdered
TENSIONS ran high in the Bain Town community following the murder of a 37-year-old father of three.
Man shot dead in Bain Town area
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead in the Bain Town area in the early hours of Friday morning.
Student knifed to death outside school
A NINTH-grade student was fatally stabbed Tuesday following an incident outside a school with another teenage boy.
Suspect shot dead for firing at officers
POLICE shot and killed a man who allegedly fired a gun at them on Monday night.
Two more killed in late night accidents
POLICE are investigating two separate traffic accidents that left two men dead and another man in hospital.
‘Shockingly serious’ attack at Arawak Cay
23-POLICE are investigating the “shockingly serious” attack of a 23-year-old immigration officer attending a private music event at Arawak Cay on Sunday.
Police seize $12,000 worth of marijuana
POLICE discovered and seized $12,000 worth of suspected marijuana and a firearm in Eight Mile Rock on the weekend.
Decomposing body found in building
FOUL play is not suspected in the discovery of a male’s decomposing body in a building at East Street and Odle Corner over the weekend, a senior police officer said yesterday.
Two in hospital after being attacked at Arawak Cay
Police are reporting that a man and a woman were attacked at a musical event at Arawak Cay on Sunday night.
Body found in Carmichael Road area 'a homicide'
POLICE are currently investigating the discovery of a body at a Lake Grove Road house late Thursday as a homicide, Chief Superintendent Solomon Cash has said.
Robbery victim dies of wounds
A suspected armed robbery, which turned fatal late Sunday night, has pushed the country’s murder count to 15 for the year, according to The Tribune’s records.
Body found in GB being treated as a homicide
POLICE are currently investigating the weekend discovery of a man’s body in Grand Bahama as a homicide, Assistant Commissioner of Police Samuel Butler told The Tribune yesterday.
Police find body on Grand Bahama
Police are investigating after the body of a man was found near Coral Road on Grand Bahama on Saturday.
HELP COPS FIND THE CHILDREN SNATCHER
ROYAL Bahamas Police Force investigators have no leads and are challenged with getting people to come forward with information that could lead to the arrest of the person responsible for the abduction of three boys on Thursday.
Four injured in shooting at Cowpen Road home
Police are investigating after four people were shot in a house on Cowpen Road early on Sunday morning.
Police confirm three boys were taken on Thursday – four in 24 hours
POLICE have confirmed that three boys were taken in Thursday’s abduction — not two as officers initially reported.
Three arrested after police fired on
THREE men were arrested after a man opened fire on police with a high-powered weapon on Thursday afternoon.
Three men in custody as underage girls are found
POLICE have taken three males into custody in connection with harbouring two underage girls who officers say ran away from home, Chief Superintendent Solomon Cash confirmed to The Tribune yesterday.
Police investigating more child abductions
Police are investigating another alleged abduction after a child was taken from a park off Soldier Road on Wednesday before being dropped off a short time later.
Biker dies in crash ‘running red light’
A 30-year-old man is dead following another traffic accident, the sixth victim in a little over a week. While the deceased has not been identified, The Tribune understands he is Clarence Dean Jr. He is the 12th traffic fatality of the year, according to police.
Cops say snatched girl not assaulted
POLICE yesterday denied claims the eight-year-old girl abducted early Sunday morning had been sexually assaulted.
Gunman robs man of cash and iPhone
POLICE are looking for the man responsible for an armed robbery that happened on Sunday.
Three die in road tragedies
THREE people died in two car accidents over the weekend –– a middle aged man on Tonique Williams Darling Highway and two men in South Andros.
Pair held after 'brazen' armed robbery
TWO men are in custody in connection with what police described as a “brazen” armed robbery in Abaco.
Two dead after car crash in South Andros
Two men are dead after a traffic accident in South Andros early on Saturday evening.
Marijuana swoop by police after tip off from public
POLICE seized a quantity of suspected marijuana in a swoop on Thursday evening.
Man dies in crash on Eleuthera
Police are investigating after a man died in a traffic accident in Eleuthera on Friday morning.
One dead, three injured in Lightbourne Avenue shooting
A man is dead and three people are in hospital after a shooting incident on Wednesday night.
Police investigate apparent suicide
POLICE are investigating an alleged suicide that happened on Tuesday.
Attempted armed robbery thwarted by alert neighbours
NEIGHBOURS thwarted an attempted armed robbery Monday morning.
Two in hospital after GB nightclub stabbing
TWO men are in hospital following a stabbing incident at a nightclub in Freeport, according to police. ASP Terecita Pinder said police received a report of an argument at an establishment on Wimpole Street, involving a group of men, shortly after 2am on Sunday.
UPDATED: Abducted three-year-old now in police care
SUNDAY MORNING UPDATE: Shortly after 7am on Sunday, Shavard Bain was dropped off at a wash house on Joe Farmington Road and Fox Hill Road. He is in police care and has been taken to hospital for a routine examination. He has no visible injuries.
Man injured in shooting on Dumping Ground corner
POLICE are seeking the public's assistance to help them find the suspect in a shooting on Thursday night.
Man accused of unlawful sex with 13-year-old girl
A 20-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being charged with having unlawful sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl.
Police probe home raid
ABACO police are investigating a home invasion and armed robbery incident that occurred Wednesday evening in the Murphy Town area.
Murder victims named
POLICE have officially identified three of the country’s recent homicide victims.
Former Urban Renewal official among arrests in Freeport
PLP chairman hits out at 'politically driven persecution'
AUTHORITIES have rearrested a former Urban Renewal official among others as part of an ongoing investigation by the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s Anti-Corruption Unit, The Tribune understands.
Two men in hospital following shooting
TWO men were taken to hospital following a shooting incident on Sunday in the Eight Mile Rock area.
Police in Andros destroy 90,000 marijuana plants
POLICE destroyed more than 90,000 marijuana plants found in eight fields in Andros in two separate incidents last week.
One dead, one injured after shooting off Cowpen Road
One man was killed and another was injured after a shooting off Cowpen Road in the early hours of Saturday.
Man in critical condition after shooting
A MAN is in critical condition in hospital after he was shot outside his home on Thursday afternoon.
Two arrested after man robbed while walking on Paradise Island bridge
A MAN and a woman were arrested on Tuesday after a tourist was robbed while walking over the Paradise Island bridge.
Woman dies, three still in serious condition after traffic accident
POLICE in New Providence are investigating a traffic accident that left a woman dead.
Murder lull ends in three killings
THREE murders occurred within less than 24 hours this weekend, marking a bloody start to February and a trend that has left police concerned, Superintendent Joy Bosfield told The Tribune yesterday. There were also three non-fatal shooting incidents this weekend. All three are in hospital with two listed in serious condition.
Three dead after shootings hours apart
Three men are dead after separate shooting incidents hours apart on Friday and Saturday.
Two in hospital after shooting
POLICE are searching for the gunman who shot two men and left them in hospital on Tuesday.
One man serious, two more stable after triple shooting
POLICE are investigating a triple shooting that occurred in the Milton Street area late Monday.
Man in Exuma died after vehicle fell on top of him
A MAN in Exuma is dead after a vehicle he was working under fell on top of him, police said.
UPDATED: American man dies after motorcycle crash on Cat Island
AN American man died after the motorcycle he was driving crashed into a utility pole on Cat Island on Saturday.
Junkanoogate: Police pursue bribery claims
POLICE are continuing their probe into Junkanoo bribery claims, but the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence has established its own sub-committee to investigate the claims. The committee will review allegations that made headlines after audio recordings between a purported female judge and George “Bommer” Armbrister, a costume designer for the Genesis group, circulated this month.
Police appeal after drive-by shooting
A WOMAN is in hospital after she was injured during a drive-by shooting yesterday.
Police discover illegal firearm after car chase
GRAND Bahama police are searching for a male driver after a traffic stop led to a police chase which ended in a crash and the discovery of an illegal firearm in Freeport.
Shooting and stabbing victims in hospital
TWO Grand Bahama men are in hospital after one was shot and the other stabbed during an argument on the island yesterday.
Man dies after crash on JFK Drive
A man is dead after a car crash on JFK Drive in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Grand Bahama police appeal for witnesses after shooting
POLICE in Grand Bahama are following significant leads into the island’s first murder for 2019 and are appealing to persons to come forward with any information that can further assist them.
Man taken into custody after second murder of the year
POLICE are investigating the second murder of the year.
1,200lbs marijuana are seized by police
POLICE on New Providence have seized more than 1,200 pounds of suspected marijuana in two separate incidents on Wednesday and took two men into custody. The combined street value of the drugs is more than $1m.
Woman in hospital after being stabbed
A WOMAN is in hospital after she was stabbed during a fight yesterday morning.
Two held after marijuana plants found
TWO persons were arrested and taken into custody in Abaco after police discovered 60 potted marijuana plants this week.
Search for armed robbery suspects
POLICE are looking for two suspects behind armed robberies committed Tuesday night.
Police seek motive in lawyer stabbing
A PROSECUTOR at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is nursing wounds after he was stabbed in the head on Sunday night, an attack officials say has little precedent in The Bahamas.
Police seize marijuana worth $2,000
POLICE seized two pounds of suspected marijuana from the streets of New Providence on Wednesday.
Americans arrested after failing to declare cash
AN American man and woman were arrested at Lynden Pindling International Airport on Tuesday after they failed to declare a large sum of US currency.
Grand Bahama man in hospital after shooting
A GRAND Bahama man is in hospital following a shooting incident in the Eight Mile Rock area late Tuesday evening, according to a senior police official.
UPDATED: Teenager is first murder of year
Police are investigating after a man died following a shooting on Market Street on New Year’s Day.
Murder toll lowest in nine years
THE country closed out 2018 with 91 reported murders, the fewest in nine years, according to The Tribune’s records.
Armed robbery at Dundas Town business
Abaco Police are investigating an armed robbery incident at Dundas Town after a business was robbed by two masked armed men early Monday morning.
Filming cops can be a problem
RECORDING on-duty police officers can have violent consequences some residents say, raising questions about whether the Royal Bahamas Police Force will embrace policies that will require widespread use of body cameras.
Marijuana field found in Grand Bahama
A MARIJUANA field was discovered in the eastern end of Grand Bahama by Bahamian and US law enforcement officers this week, police officials reported on Friday.
Canadian man found with $90,000 of heroin at airport
A Canadian man was taken into police custody when $90,000 worth of dangerous drugs were found in his possession at Lynden Pindling International Airport Thursday.
Andros government building destroyed by fire
Police on Andros are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fire which destroyed a government building on Friday.
Police investigate after man found dead in Stapelton Gardens
Police are investigating after a man was found dead in Hampton Street, Stapelton Gardens on Friday night.
One dead, two injured after triple shooting on Malcolm Road
ONE man is dead and two are in hospital following a triple shooting at a Malcolm Road nightclub early Friday morning.
Suspect shot dead by police
A MAN was shot dead after a fatal run in with police who were looking for an active shooter.
Five held after drugs and cash found in Grand Bahama
FIVE people were arrested in Grand Bahama for various offences, including drug possession and possession of a large quantity of cash in separate incidents.
Couple shot dead in Joan's Heights
A man and a woman are dead after a shooting in Joan’s Heights just after midnight on Tuesday.
Diver found dead off Exuma Cays
POLICE are investigating an alleged drowning that occurred in the Exuma Cays on Sunday.
American arrested at airport for failing to declare more than $70,000
AN American man was arrested on Sunday at Lynden Pindling International Airport for failing to declare more than $70,000 in cash.
UPDATED: Drive-by shooter kills 1, injures 2
ONE man is dead and two others are said to be in serious condition in hospital following a shooting in Ridgeland Park over the weekend.
Woman in 80s assaulted in home raid
AN elderly woman was sexually assaulted during an armed robbery attack on Saturday, police said.
WHERE’S MY SON? Suspect ‘held’ 13 days ago goes missing
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said the Royal Bahamas Police Force has launched a full-scale investigation into the whereabouts of Marvin Pratt, 40, a Gambier Village resident whose family believes he is in police custody.
Man held after marijuana find
DRUG Enforcement Unit officers in Grand Bahama arrested one man and seized more than 20 pounds of suspected marijuana in two separate incidents.
Fugitive from US caught at airport
A MAN declared a fugitive in the United States was caught at the Lynden Pindling International Airport on Saturday attempting to flee the country, police said.
Arrests in Grand Bahama over drugs, firearms and ammunition
GRAND Bahama Police made several arrests this week in connection with drugs, firearms and ammunition possession.
Man held in connection with armed robbery
ONE man is in custody in connection with armed robbery and the recovery of an illegal firearm.
Man shot dead as he walks in on raid
A MAN was shot dead as he walked unsuspecting into an armed robbery of a store last night - a killing that comes just a day after the murder of the brother of 11-year-old Marco Archer, who was killed seven years ago.
Abaco police investigate after man shot in the leg
ABACO police are investigating a incident during which a man was shot in the leg.
US fugitive caught in Nassau nightclub
AN American wanted in the United States for multiple murder investigations and other alleged offences, was captured at a nightclub in New Providence on Saturday, according to local police.
Six held after illegal firearms discovered
SIX men are in police custody and five illegal firearms have been taken from the streets after separate incidents in New Providence and Berry Islands Thursday.
Man robbed of cash
POLICE are searching for the men responsible for an armed robbery which occurred on Tuesday.
Two men found shot dead in Jubilee Gardens
TWO men, one of whom was being electronically monitored by police, were found shot to death in Jubilee Gardens early Wednesday morning in a car with its motor still running. The men were reportedly cousins.
Police hunt for suspects after series of armed robberies
POLICE on New Providence are searching for the men responsible for three separate robberies, including a home invasion, which occurred on Sunday.
Suspect shot as cops try to arrest
POLICE shot a man yesterday while trying to arrest him for a domestic complaint.
Man arrested after drug discovery at home
POLICE have arrested a man after 34-pounds of marijuana and five-grams of cocaine were discovered at his Cowpen Road home.
Four detained after gun and drugs find
FOUR men were arrested after police seized an illegal firearm, ammunition and a quantity of drugs on Sunday.
Man found dead off Eneas Jumper Corner
Police are investigating the country’s latest homicide after a man was found dead off Eneas Jumper Corner on Sunday morning.
Arrest for theft of copper wire
A man was arrested for copper theft from the business establishment in the Eight Mile Rock area this week, police reported.
Three armed robberies in one day
POLICE on New Providence are searching for a number of men believed to be responsible for three armed robberies which occurred on Tuesday.
SUSPECT SHOT AFTER ‘FIRING AT OFFICERS’
AN armed man, reportedly chasing a woman while threatening harm, remains in hospital after being shot by police yesterday.
Two killed in separate traffic accidents
POLICE in New Providence are investigating a traffic accident that left a man dead late Monday evening.
Mother questions how cops shot son
THE mother of Jermaine Desmond Minnis, a 43-year-old man police shot and killed on Thursday, insists witnesses to the incident never saw her son attack police with a machete as police have claimed.
Two men shot in attempted armed robbery
Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery and shooting on East Bay Street and Okra Hill on Friday which left two men with injuries.
Machete attacker dies after being shot by police
A man who was shot by police after he attacked an officer's partner with a machete on Thursday has died of his injuries.
Two held as man stabbed at dump
A MAN is in hospital and two others were arrested after a stabbing at the city dump.
American woman held over drugs
CENTRAL division officers arrested an American woman aboard the Carnival Elation cruise ship, after she was allegedly found in possession of a quantity of suspected marijuana.The woman is expected to be formally arraigned in Magistrate’s Court later
UPDATED: Fisherman killed in Andros boat explosion
TRAGEDY struck Andros Tuesday morning when a 53-year-old man was killed in a fishing boat explosion off Morgan’s Bluff.
UPDATED: Victim’s body found lying in the street
A man is dead after a shooting off Kemp Road late on Friday night.
Woman in hospital after armed robbery
POLICE are investigating six armed robberies that occurred on New Providence between Friday and Saturday, including one incident that left a woman in hospital with a gunshot wound.Most of these incidents happened on Saturday. Police said shortly befo
Search and rescue efforts unable to retrieve crashed plane, locate occupants
SUNDAY 7.10PM UPDATE: The search for the pilot of the plane is continuing.
House fire takes life of boy, 5
POLICE are investigating a house fire that led to the death of a five-year-old boy in Eleuthera on Monday night.
Man shot dead on street in Bimini
BIMINI police are investigating a homicide on that island after a Grand Bahama man was shot dead there on Sunday.According to Assistant Superintendant Terecita Pinder, the shooting occurred shortly after 9pm at a business in Porgy Bay.She said that s
Driver killed as vehicle crashes into building
A MAN died on Sunday after his car crashed into a building. Police said shortly after 11am, a man was driving a blue Toyota Progress on McCullough Corner when he apparently lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a building. Fire Services office
Series of armed robberies
POLICE are investigating five armed robberies, which occurred over the weekend, leaving one man in hospital nursing stab wounds.Two of the robberies happened on Saturday.Shortly after 1pm, a man was at Christie Park on Nassau Street when he was appro
Police investigate apparent drowning
Police are investigating an apparent drowning after a man was found in waters at Goodman’s Bay on Saturday.
Police officer in hospital after stabbing
Police are investigating after an officer was stabbed in New Providence on Saturday.
Man drove to hospital with gunshot wounds
GRAND Bahama police are investigating a shooting in Freeport on Tuesday that left a man in hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.According to police, officers received reports of gunshots at a business in the International Bazaar shortly before 9pm.
Police hunt for armed robbers
POLICE on New Providence are seeking the public’s assistance in solving two armed robberies which occurred on Sunday.Police were told the first incident happened shortly after 9pm, when two armed men entered a gaming house on Market Street and Bahama
Cops probe body found in bushes
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a man’s partially decomposed body found in bushes in the Cowpen Road area yesterday.
Three injured in weekend shootings
TWO men and a teen are in hospital following three separate shootings over the weekend.
Tourist drowns at Taino Beach
GRAND Bahama police are investigating the drowning of a male visitor who was found unresponsive at Taino Beach earlier this week.Superintendent Walter Henderson reported that sometime after 3pm, a male tourist was snorkeling at the beach, and was dis
Shooting victim identified
THE man who was shot dead on Tuesday night has been identified as Kelson Devaughn Kelly. Kelly, 22, of Parker Street was shot while at Polhemus Street around 7pm. Another man was also shot during the incident however he is in hospital in serious, but
Police hunt robbery suspects
POLICE are looking for two suspects who committed separate armed robberies on Monday. The first incident happened shortly after 11am when a woman was sitting in her vehicle at the junction of Prince Charles Drive and Beatrice Avenue. Police said she
Shooting victim had just been acquitted in court case
A 34-year-old man acquitted of murder in June has been identified as the man shot and killed off West Street on Sunday night.
One man dead, one injured after shooting
One man is dead and another is in hospital after a shooting off West Street on Sunday night.
Man dies after industrial accident on Inagua
Police on Inagua are investigating an industrial accident which left a man dead on Sunday.
Three Americans held in credit card fraud
THREE American men are in police custody after officers discovered a large amount of fraudulent credit cards, $10,000 in Bitcoins and a unknown amount of suspected cocaine in a home on Yamacraw Hill Road.
Woman held after drugs discovered in food plate
A WOMAN has been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle drugs into the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services concealed in a plate of food. Police said shortly before 10am yesterday, a woman went to the correctional facility to take food to an
Marijuana found in car
A Department of Corrections officer was taken into custody on Friday after four packages of marijuana were found in a car in which he was travelling.Police said the officer was arrested around 7.30pm during an operation in the area of Crooked Island
Transformer explodes at shopping centre
POLICE fire services yesterday confirmed that a blown transformer resulted in a minor blaze at the Sea Grape Shopping Centre over the weekend.Fire Services director, Chief Superintendent Walter Evans told The Tribune that operations at several stores
$260,000 drug stash found in bushes
MORE than $200,000 worth of dangerous drugs were discovered by Bahamian law enforcement officials in bushes in a Freeport subdivision, but no arrest was made, Grand Bahama police reported. According to reports, nine sacks containing packages of susp
Five arrests over drug, gun and ammo discovery
FIVE people were arrested for possession of dangerous drugs, illegal firearms and ammunition in Grand Bahama, a senior police official reported.Asst Supt Terecita Pinder reported that the arrests were made between 5pm Friday and 2am on on Saturday du
Department of Corrections officer arrested for drug possession
An officer from the Bahamas Department of Corrections is in custody after he was arrested for drug possession on Friday.
Young child among injured in Montel Heights shooting
Several people, including a young child, were shot in an incident in Montel Heights on Saturday night.
Man killed, woman injured in Nassau Village shooting
ONE MAN is dead and a woman injured following a double shooting off Taylor Street, Nassau Village, Friday afternoon.
Three arrested in connection with break-ins
POLICE have arrested three men suspected of carrying out a string of house break-ins in both eastern and western New Providence.
Marijuana stash found
DRUG Enforcement Unit officers discovered a quantity dangerous drugs hidden in bushes in the Hawksbill Subdivision, a senior police official reported yesterday.Assistant Supt Terecita Pinder reported that DEU officers, acting on information, went to
Police hunting for man in murder probe
POLICE are searching for an Abaco man who they believe can help with a murder investigation. Police want to speak with Rashad Ashton Fox, 30, of Sandy Point, Abaco. He is about six feet tall, weighs 190lbs and has a dark brown complexion. Anyone with
Robbers injured as victims fight back
TWO armed robbers were seriously injured and left in hospital following a foiled home invasion and attempted robbery at a residence in Freeport.According to police reports, officers were called shortly after 1am Tuesday to a residence on Waterfall Dr
Body found after man jumps into canal
GRAND Bahama police are investigating a suspected drowning of a man in a canal on Sunday.ASP Terecita Pinder reported that shortly after 1pm, officers were called to Silver Palm Street where a group of persons had gathered after a man had failed to r
Web shop worker shot in armed raid
A WOMAN employee of Chances Games was shot and sent to hospital on Sunday evening following an attempted armed robbery at the establishment in Hunters.According to police reports, two masked men armed with firearms entered the business shortly after
Four in hospital after series of weekend attacks
FOUR men are in hospital in varying conditions following separate incidents over the weekend.In the latest of the four incidents, according to police reports, shortly after 12am yesterday a man was sitting on a bucket in the front of a residence at G
Police hunt for raiders after series of robberies
POLICE on New Providence are seeking the public’s help with any information that can assist with solving a spate of armed robberies that occurred over the weekend.The latest took place shortly after 10pm on Saturday when employees at a business on Ca
Woman robbed outside her Pinewood Gardens home
A WOMAN was robbed Friday when she pulled up to her home on Wild Guava Street, Pinewood Gardens.
Man killed as car hits wall
A MAN was killed in a traffic accident in Long Island on Wednesday afternoon.Chief Superintendent Craig Stubbs told The Tribune yesterday the victim was travelling south on Queen’s Highway, near McKenzie’s.The driver lost control of his blue 2008 Hon
Arrests in Abaco after dangerous drugs, firearms, ammunition found
Four people persons were arrested in Abaco after police discovered dangerous drugs, firearms, and ammunition at a residence, police reported on yesterday.
Beach body is missing victim of ‘shooting’
A DECOMPOSING body was found on a beach in Abaco Monday evening.
Teenager hurt in shooting
POLICE are investigating an early morning shooting yesterday that left a teenager in hospital. According to reports, the 18-year-old was walking on McCullough Corner shortly after 7am when he heard the sound of gunshots and felt a burning sensation a
Suspects detained after police seize drug hauls
TWO men are in police custody following the seizure of suspected marijuana valued at $15,000 in southwestern New Providence on Saturday.
UPDATED: Hit and run driver left victim to die in road
TRAFFIC police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a hit-and-run traffic fatality that occurred on the Tonique Williams-Darling highway.
Man stable in hospital after shooting
A MAN is in hospital following a shooting in the Flamingo Gardens community on Saturday.According to police reports, shortly after 10pm, a man was walking through a track road off Nigeria Drive when he was approached by a man with a firearm.The gunma
13 arrests after $135,000 of suspected cocaine found on Haitian vessel
POLICE arrested 10 men and three women in connection with the seizure of $135,000 worth of suspected cocaine found on a Haitian vessel at the harbour in Great Inagua.
Man dies in apparent drowning after diving
POLICE in Bimini are investigating an apparent drowning of a Bahamian man who was diving in waters off Great Isaac Cay Thursday.
Convenience store robbed on Wulff Road
POLICE are investigating the armed robbery of a Wulff Road convenience store on Wednesday. A man entered the store off Market Street shortly after 10am, held up an employee and robbed the store of cash, according to Supt Shanta Knowles. The robber es
Teenager arrested over alleged drug possession at school
A teenager allegedly caught with illegal drugs in his possession was arrested at a high school in Abaco on Tuesday.ASP Pinder reported that shortly after 3pm on Tuesday police were called to the S C Bootle High School, where a 17-year-old male studen
Three men and a woman arrested in connection with home invasion
POLICE have arrested three men and a woman in connection with a home invasion and armed robbery that occurred in the early hours Tuesday.
US man held after failure to declare nearly $40k
AN American man was arrested when he failed to declare $39,905 in cash at the Lynden Pindling International Airport.Police said the man presented himself to a US Border Control Officer shortly after 7pm, but failed to declare the true amount of curre
Two hurt in drive-by shooting
TWO men are in hospital following a drive-by shooting in the Fox Hill area on Sunday. According to police, occupants in a silver Toyota Paso opened fire on a group of men sitting in a vacant lot at the junction of Blueberry Hill Road and Armbrister S
Firearm found by police
GRAND Bahama police discovered a firearm in the Freeport area on Sunday.According to reports, Central Detective Unit officers were on mobile patrol in the area of Tasman Close sometime around 3pm Sunday when they saw a group of men standing in the ar
Police investigate after two bodies discovered
POLICE are investigating two suspicious deaths in separate incidents on Sunday.In the first death, police found human skeletal remains in a bushy area off the Eastwest Highway shortly after 9am.Investigators will await an autopsy report to determine
Marine in fatal crash with two pedestrians
TWO pedestrians were killed early yesterday morning after a collision with a car driven by an off-duty marine.
Three Americans held over gun seizures
THREE Americans are in police custody after they were found with weapons over the weekend.
Serious injuries after four vehicle crash on Grand Bahama
Four vehicles, including a church bus carrying parishioners, were involved in an accident in Grand Bahama on Saturday night that resulted in serious injuries.
Police investigate suspected suicide in Freeport
Police on Grand Bahama are investigating a suspected suicide after a woman's body was discovered at a home in Freeport on Saturday evening.
24 arrests in police swoop
POLICE arrested 24 people on Wednesday night in connection with a number of serious crimes such as murder, armed robbery, possession of illegal firearms and dangerous drugs during Operation “Strong Finish” in New Providence.The operation targeted per
US man held after cocaine find
AN American man was arrested after police and American officials found $30,000 worth of suspected cocaine at the Lynden Pindling International Airport on Tuesday.
Man accused of knife murder
A 37-year-old man was arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with the stabbing death of another man at a bar earlier this month.Dino Pinto, of Yellow Elder Gardens, appeared before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt charged wit
Police to complete probe into student beating
POLICE are expected to close their investigation into the alleged student beating at CH Reeves Junior High School in the coming days, The Tribune understands. Royal Bahamas Police Force press liaison officer, Superintendent Shanta Knowles yesterday
Two dead in weekend violence
TWO murders, including a drive-by shooting and a stabbing incident, occurred on the weekend. One man was killed in a stabbing incident at a bar on Tonique Williams Darling Highway shortly after 1am on Saturday. A second man was also a victim of the a
Police arrest man carrying over $47,000
A man with a substantial sum of US currency in his possession was arrested in Grand Bahama on Friday.
One dead, one injured after stabbing at bar
A stabbing incident at a bar on Tonique Williams Darling Highway early on Saturday has left one man dead and another in serious condition in hospital.
Woman, 60, held after drugs found in plate of food at Department of Corrections
A 60-year-old woman is in custody after officials at the Bahamas Department of Corrections uncovered a quantity of drugs hidden in a plate of food she presented to be taken into the facility.
Body found in car off Gladstone Road
THE BODY of a man was found in a car off Gladstone Road on Friday.
One dead after double shooting in Fox Hill
ONE man is dead following a double shooting at Dorsett Street, Fox Hill, Friday morning.
Student’s beating: Police to investigate
POLICE and the Ministry of Education are investigating an incident at a public school where a boy was allegedly beaten by an administrator.
Seven arrests after drug and gun finds
SEVEN people were arrested in the Freeport area by police for drug, firearm, and ammunition possession.ASP Terecita Pinder reported that officers of the Drug Enforcement Unit and Rapid Response Unit conducted a joint operation called “Black Out” on W
Woman attacked near Atlantis
A MAN is expected to be arraigned today in connection with the alleged physical assault of a woman near Atlantis resort’s parking lot.
Two arrests after attempted theft from DEU lot
TWO men were arrested by police after reportedly being caught attempting to steal parts from a vehicle in the parking lot of the Drug Enforcement Unit.Royal Bahamas Police Force press liaison officer, Superintendent Shanta Knowles confirmed the incid
Man shot before gunmen speed away
A MAN is in hospital after he was shot outside a Pinewood Gardens home on Sunday night.Police said the shooting happened shortly after 11pm, when two men pulled up to a residence on Breadfruit Street in Pinewood Gardens. A silver Nissan vehicle pulle
Four held in $400k drug bust
POLICE arrested four men in connection with the seizure of nearly $400,000 worth of suspected marijuana found on board a boat in the Coral Harbour area.