May 23, 2023
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‘Fifty percent of cars in accidents are uninsured’
THE top traffic cop said it may be time to change laws so authorities can seize uninsured cars after finding that fifty percent of vehicles in accidents this year were uninsured.
Two toddlers found unresponsive in swimming pool
Police have reported that two toddlers, aged one and three-years-old, are in critical condition after they were found unresponsive in a swimming pool in the Tropical Gardens community on Wednesday.
Infant boy attacked by dog in a Grand Bahama daycare
A one-year-old boy was attacked by a dog at a daycare facility in Grand Bahama on Monday, prompting a police investigation.
Man arrested after suspected marijuana found
A 38-year-old Abaco man was arrested on Thursday following the discovery of a large quantity of suspected drugs on that island.
Police release identity of victim of shark attack
POLICE have identified the woman killed in a shark attack on Monday as Lauren Erickson Van Wart, 44, of Massachusetts.
High school boy stabbed by two others, says police report
THREE senior high school boys were involved in a stabbing incident yesterday.
‘Man set his uncle and mom on fire’
A 29-year-old man set his 54-year-old and 74-year-old uncle and mother on fire at a residence on Gibbs Corner yesterday.
Police investigating two weekend suicide attempts
POLICE are investigating two attempted suicides – one involving a 16-year- old cruise ship passenger and the other an adult woman in Grand Bahama on Sunday.
Man shot dead in South Beach area
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead in South Beach on Sunday night.
Cruise ship passenger airlifted after jumping from ship's balcony
A 16-year-old male cruise ship passenger was airlifted to the United States for medical aid after he intentionally jumped three floors from the ship’s balcony.
Man shot dead in his car on West Bay Street
A 37-year-old man was killed near a bar on West Bay Street on Saturday.
Mother of toddler found dead in Abaco helping police
THE mother of a four-year-old girl who was found dead in Abaco is still assisting police with their investigations.
German tourist missing after shark attack
A GERMAN tourist is missing after a shark attacked her in waters near West End on Tuesday.
Man held after video appears to show him offering money ahead of by-election
A BIMINI resident is in police custody after appearing in a video offering people money ahead of today’s by-election.
Four-year-old girl found dead on beach
A four-year-old girl was found dead on the beach in Abaco on Saturday.
POLICE ADVISORY: TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES
The Traffic Division of the Royal Bahamas Police Force wishes to advise the general public of temporary road closures on Sunday 19th November, 2023 to facilitate the Eleventh Annual Bahamas Half Marathon Relays.
Grand Bahama International Airport closed for three hours after alleged bomb threat
GRAND Bahama International Airport was closed for three hours following an alleged bomb threat on Friday morning, police reported.
Police investigate alleged attempted suicide in Grand Bahama
GRAND Bahama police are investigating an attempted suicide involving a 22-year-old woman who was rushed to hospital on Wednesday, police reported.
Traffic diversions for Official Funeral Service for Dr Michael Perry Gomez CB, OBE
The Traffic Division of the Royal Bahamas Police Force wishes to advise the general public of temporary road closures on Tuesday 14th November, 2023, to facilitate the funeral service for Dr Michael Perry Gomez, CB, OBE, former President of the Medical Association of the Bahamas and Cabinet Minister.
Woman allegedly attempts suicide - Police chief shares alarm at rise in numbers
A 20-year-old girl is hospitalized after allegedly attempting to commit suicide by ingesting a quantity of pills.
Man shot dead on Deveaux Street
Police are investigating a fatal shooting incident that claimed the life of a 33-year-old man on Tuesday morning.
Two men missing at sea
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating two men, aged 53 and 33, who reportedly went missing at sea.
Three questioned over Abaco shooting
Police are questioning three people in connection with the shooting incident that occurred on Green Turtle Key, Abaco on Friday. A 39-year-old man, a 49-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman were arrested around 6am on Friday in Green Turtle Cay. A firearm, believed to be the weapon used in the incident, was also confiscated.
$131,000 worth of suspected marijuana seized
Authorities from the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the Bahamas Customs Department, and the Bahamas Department of Immigration confiscated suspected marijuana worth an estimated $131,000 on Thursday.
Female Atlantis worker stabbed at work by fellow employee
A FEMALE Atlantis worker was stabbed as she worked yesterday by a fellow employee. The attack took place as the restaurant was open and serving guests.
Man shot to death was monitored, say police
A 21-year-old man was shot to death on Saturday after being chased around his home in the Coconut Grove area.
Man dies after getting trapped under mack truck
A MAN is dead after getting trapped beneath a truck in a grisly traffic accident in New Providence yesterday.
Murder count at 80 as Man shot dead on Malcolm Road
THE country’s murder count, according to The Tribune’s records, rose to 80 after a man was fatally shot yesterday.
Abaco man held on suspicion of illegal drug possession
POLICE officers in Abaco arrested a 25-year-old man after finding a quantity of illegal drugs and large sums of cash at a residence in Dundas Town.
Police investigating three traffic deaths
POLICE are investigating three traffic deaths that brought the number of road fatalities this year to 44.
Shot dead while out on bail for murder
A MAN who was electronically monitored on bail for murder and drug crimes was shot dead yesterday on Market Street.
Two officers placed on leave after viral video
TWO police officers have been placed on administrative leave after a video captured a heated argument between them in a police station.
Three immigration officers being questioned on fake work permits
THREE immigration officers are in custody as police investigate a scheme involving fraudulent work permits.
Man shot dead off Boyd Road
A 44-year-old man is dead after a shooting on Tyler Street early on Friday.
Two women on leave as police investigate Grand Bahama Parliamentary Registration Department
TWO women employed by the Parliamentary Registration Department in Grand Bahama were placed on administrative leave yesterday as part of a police investigation, The Tribune understands.
Police investigate drowning incident
Police on New Providence are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning death of a 51-year-old woman of Westland, Detroit, Michigan on Wednesday.
Six-year-old in hospital after shooting incident
Police on Grand Bahama are questioning a 44-year-old man of Sunken Treasure Drive in connection with a shooting incident that has left a six-year-old boy in hospital.
Teenage girl hospitalised after allegedly attempting suicide
A TEENAGE girl is hospitalised after allegedly trying to commit suicide –– the fifth attempted suicide in three weeks.
Police search for two suspects after sexual assault
Police are searching for two male suspects responsible for sexually assaulting a 31-year-old woman on Monday night. The incident reportedly occurred around 7pm western New Providence.
Man shot dead in Yellow Elder Gardens
A 31-year-old man is dead after a shooting incident on Monday night.
Police investigate after three injured in two separate fires
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding two separate structural fires that injured three adults on Thursday. The first incident occurred at around 3.45pm, when police were called to a single storey business establishment off Wulff Road that was engulfed in flames.
Commissioner says police officer that struck boy was reprimanded, fined and removed from frontline duty
A POLICE officer shown in a viral video striking a boy was reportedly reprimanded and ordered to pay a fine.
Landlord who suspiciously died after police chase had ‘high concentration of marijuana’ in his system, said COP
TOXICOLOGY test results show that a man who died suspiciously with his 22-month-old son last month had “a high concentration of marijuana” in his system, Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander said yesterday.
Man dies after Garden Hills shooting
Police are actively investigating a shooting incident that has left a 35-year-old man of Geranium Avenue, Garden Hills dead.
Toddlers among 14 hurt in Grand Bahama boat crash
A BOATING accident in Grand Bahama injured 14 people yesterday, including three toddlers.
Four men arrested on separate drug charges in Grand Bahama
FOUR men were arrested in separate incidents this week following the discovery of suspected marijuana, totalling some $50,000 in Grand Bahama.
Police investigate man found murdered in Coconut Grove area on Tuesday
POLICE are investigating the country’s latest murder and two suicide attempts.
Pinewood Gardens man becomes 72nd murder victim
A 44-year-old man was shot dead in Pinewood Gardens on Monday. He is the 72nd person to be killed this year, according to The Tribune’s records.
Police investigate after man found dead on cruise ship
Police on New Providence are investigating the death of a 29-year-old American man of Carbon Dale, Illinois, on a cruise ship.
Unlicenced firearm and ammunition confiscated
Police on New Providence confiscated an unlicenced firearm and a quantity of ammunition on Wednesday.
Two arrested after probe into fake licence discs
AN investigation into a fraudulent licence disc ring has resulted in the arrest of a man and a woman found with fraudulent licence disc equipment at their residence.
Police investigate death of infant
Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a seven-month-old female who was brought into Princess Margaret Hospital unresponsive on Tuesday.
Officer faces tribunal over striking boy
ACTING Police Commissioner Leamond Deleveaux said the police officer who struck a boy in a viral video was removed from frontline policing and placed before the police tribunal yesterday.
Police probe fake licence disc ring
POLICE are investigating a suspected fraudulent licence disc ring after arresting a woman and two men in their 40s last week.
Pit bull dog shot dead after attack on teen girl
POLICE shot and killed one of three unchained pit bulls in Abaco on Friday after a dog seriously injured a teenage girl.
Teenage boy hospitalised after stabbing incident
POLICE are investigating a stabbing incident that left a teenage boy in hospital yesterday.
Shooting incident that sent man to hospital investigated
POLICE are investigating a shooting incident that left a 25-year-old man in hospital yesterday.
Police investigate deaths of toddler and man
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a toddler and a man in the early hours of Tuesday.
Grand Bahama couple robbed by armed gunman on Xanadu Beach
A Grand Bahama couple was the victim of an armed robbery that occurred on Xanadu Beach over the weekend.
One dead, two in hospital after shooting
A man is dead and two more people are in hospital after a shooting on Thursday night.
More than 300 matters before police complaints and corruption branch
MORE than 300 matters have been reported to the police Complaints and Corruption branch so far this year.
Police investigating armed robbery in Hampton Road area
NEW Providence police are investigating an armed robbery incident that occurred on Tuesday.
Paralysed man shot while sitting outside his home
A PARALYSED man was shot as he sat outside his home in a wheelchair on Monday evening.
Cruise ship passenger found dead in waters near Bimini beach
Police on the island of Bimini are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 26-year-old Guyanese male cruise ship passenger.
Investigation nearly complete into police officer accused of beating students in Bimini
DEPUTY Police Commissioner Leamond Deleveaux said an investigation into the alleged beating of several Bimini Primary School students earlier this year is almost complete.
Police investigate after woman shot, man stabbed in separate incidents
A 60-year-old woman is in hospital after being shot by her 64-year-old boyfriend on Thursday night.
Serial groper falsely blamed of attempting to abduct girl
POLICE took Sidney Cooper, a serial groper whose prison release authorities publicised, into custody for his own protection yesterday after he was wrongfully accused of trying to abduct a 12-year-old girl.
Four-year-old boy and two adults shot – one man dead
A FOUR-YEAR-OLD boy and two adult men were injured in a shooting on Thursday night that left one of the men dead.
Police make 30 arrests in GB as a result of Operation Sling Shot
Grand Bahama Police made over 30 arrests during a police operation that was successfully executed on Tuesday.
Man shot in Malcolm Rd area last night, dies at hospital
Police are investigating a shooting incident that has left a male dead.
Man hospitalised after bullet grazes his head, police are investigating
POLICE are investigating a shooting on Saturday that left a 37-year-old man in hospital.
Police find burned body in Baillou Hill Road area
POLICE in New Providence are investigating after the body of man was found burnt beyond recognition Friday morning.
Manslaughter by negligence charge in infants death
A 23-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman were arrested and accused of manslaughter by negligence in the case of their two-year-old son, who died on Saturday.
Police in joint operation seize $10m cocaine at Stella Maris Airport over the weekend
POLICE in Long Island seized cocaine valued at $10m over the weekend.
A break-in – not a break-out – at court
GRAND Bahama Police are investigating a break-in at the Garnet Levarity Justice Centre, where three magistrates courts were broken into on Saturday morning.
Two dead in weekend shooting incidents
TWO men were killed in separate incidents over the holiday weekend, bringing the number of murders for the year to 66.
Senior officer: Link between runaways and unlawful sex
A TOP police officer highlighted the connection between runaways and unlawful sexual intercourse activities, saying most young people reported missing are engaging in sexual acts.
Police investigate an armed mugging in Grand Bahama and drugs in Abaco
GRAND Bahama Police are investigating an armed robbery incident in the Taino Beach area on Friday.
GIRL KIDNAPPED BY SEX ATTACKER: Family says 9-year-old traumatised after man told her to get in his car
THE sister of a young girl sexually assaulted over the weekend says the incident has left the child traumatised and the family struggling to cope.
Police search for man after armed robbery at ATM
POLICE in New Providence are seeking the public’s assistance in locating and apprehending a male responsible for an armed robbery that occurred on Thursday.
Police advice on road closures for Junkanoo Summer Festival
The Traffic Division of the Royal Bahamas Police Force wish to advise the general public of the temporary road closures to facilitate the Junkanoo Summer Festival which will be held in Rawson Square, Nassau Bahamas.
Police investigate two alleged sexual assaults and a traffic fatality
POLICE in New Providence are investigating two alleged sexual assaults that occurred on Monday.
Haitian man drowns in pool at resort in Harbour Island
POLICE are investigating the death of a Haitian man who reportedly drowned in a pool at a resort where he worked, police said.
Two dead after Mason's Addition shooting
Two men are dead after a shooting incident in the Mason’s Addition community, shortly after midnight on Saturday.
Police probe drowning of American man
POLICE in New Providence are investigating the drowning death of a 46-year-old male of Pennsylvania, USA.
Man killed and two hurt in latest shootings
NEW Providence police are investigating two separate shootings that killed a man and left two others in hospital yesterday.
Man shot dead in Pinewood Gardens
POLICE are investigating after a man was shot dead in the area of Cascarilla and Wild Guava Streets, Pinewood Gardens, on Wednesday, which marked the country’s 59th murder for the year.
Man’s remains found in bushes in Freeport
ANIMALS carried body parts of a dead man in Freeport on Sunday, prompting police to find a man’s decomposing body.
Police investigate armed robbery and sexual assault of a woman
NEW Providence police are investigating a sexual assault and armed robbery reported yesterday.
Man drowns in Goodman's Bay area
Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning of a 59-year-old man on Sunday.
Police investigate discovery of human remains and a shooting
POLICE are investigating two separate incidents in New Providence involving the discovery of human remains and the shooting of a man who is now in hospital.
Suspected drowning of South African woman in Eleuthera
A 45-year-old South African woman is believed to have drowned in Eleuthera over the weekend.
POLICE: ‘STAND BY’ ON MP RAPE CASE – Recommendations were given says DPP; but Commissioner of Police doesn’t offer more details
ACTING Director of Public Prosecutions Cordell Fraizer has officially submitted her recommendations to Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander concerning an MP accused of raping and abusing his ex-girlfriend.
Man arrested in connection with sexual assault of 82-year-old woman
POLICE arrested a 50-year-old man yesterday in connection with the sexual assault of an 82-year-old woman.
Police investigate suspected suicide of 18-year-old girl
POLICE are investigating the suspected suicide of an 18-year-old girl.
Police seize $10.4m in cocaine in Mayaguana, but traffickers escape
POLICE confiscated 18 large bags of cocaine with a $10.4m street value from a plane that landed in Mayaguana on Saturday.
Police detail security measures for Clifford Park Independence celebrations
SECURITY will be beefed up for the nation's 50th Independence celebrations at Clifford Park this weekend with some 1,100 combined force officers engaged.
UPDATED: Man found with gunshot injuries after police officers shot earlier at same location
HOURS after two off-duty police officers were shot on Marshall Road, the dead body of a man was found in the exact location.
RBDF officer allegedly shoots wrong man at bar
AN off-duty Defence Force officer reportedly shot the wrong person after getting into an argument with a group of men at a bar. The victim is in hospital in critical condition.
Two arrested after suspected marijuana discovered
GRAND Bahama law enforcement officials arrested two men in Grand Bahama after the discovery of suspected marijuana.
Investigation continues into incident at nightclub that left man with a leg injury
POLICE said an investigation is ongoing into an incident at the Aura nightclub in Atlantis that left a man’s leg partially severed last month.
Three Mexican men, one Bahamian man arrested after suspected drugs found on aircraft
Three Mexican men and one Bahamian man have been arrested after 15 crocus sacks of suspected cocaine were found on a single-engine Cessna aircraft on Long Island this morning.
Road closures and diversions for Police Force passing out parade today
POLICE have announced a number of temporary road closures as well as traffic diversions for Thursday.
Twenty-one foreigners arrested with $750k of cocaine
TWENTY-one people were arrested and 39 kilos of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $750,000 was seized on Tuesday.
19-year-old accused of sex assault of 83-year-old woman
POLICE are questioning a 19-year-old youth concerning a sexual assault incident involving an 83-year-old woman.
Driver burned beyond recognition in accident
A DRIVER was burned beyond recognition after his vehicle burst into flames upon colliding with a utility pole yesterday morning.
Police announce road closures, traffic diversions for Thursday
POLICE have announced a number of temporary road closures as well as traffic diversions for Thursday.
31-year-old man shot Monday while visiting female friend, becomes 54th murder victim
A 31-year-old man is the latest murder victim in The Bahamas.
Police hunt for man after sex attack on 17-year-old girl
Police are hunting a man after a sex attack on a 17-year-old girl who accepted a ride on Robinson Road Monday at about 3pm. The male driver of a small light blue vehicle is said to have driven her to his home off Robinson Road where he forced her out of the car and assaulted her.
Body of man found by jogger on Harbour Island beach, police investigating his death
POLICE are investigating after a man died on Pink Sand Beach in Harbour Island. He was found partially submerged in the sand by a jogger.
Woman shot after police bullet ricochets off pit bull
A WOMAN was being treated Sunday after a bullet fired by police was said to have hit her after ricocheting off a pit bull dog.
Police search for suspect after 14-year-old boy shot
Police are requesting the public’s help in locating a male responsible for shooting a juvenile male on Saturday.
Search continues for plane that reportedly crashed east of Exuma Cays
The search is continuing for a 66-year-old American man whose plane reportedly crashed east of the Exuma Cays on Friday.
American man arrested after firearm, ammunition found
AN American man was arrested in Grand Bahama after an illegal firearm and ammunition were discovered following a search of a vessel on Thursday.
Murder count at 50 as two men killed on the weekend
TWO men were killed over the weekend, bringing the murder tally for the year to 50.
Police seek three suspects after man shot multiple times
Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and locating three men who are responsible for shooting a man on Saturday afternoon.
Police outline safety measures and road closures for Labour Day
HEADING into the 62nd Sir Randol Fawkes Labour Day, police outlined some law and order measures and precautions for the public to adhere to during the weekend celebrations.
Plane crashes 10 miles north of Andros – all five on board rescued by Police Marine Support Unit
The Police Marine Support Unit has rescued all five people on board a plane that crashed 10 miles north of Andros on Thursday afternoon.
Police report over $100K in credit card fraud on Grand Bahama as cyber crime increases
Grand Bahama Police are investigating over $100,000 in reported credit card fraud on the island, according to Assistant Commissioner of Police BK Bonamy Jr.
Police investigate hit and run death
Police in New Providence are investigating after a man died in a hit and run on Monday night.
Two traffic fatalities, both women, in accidents over weekend
TWO women were killed in separate traffic accidents in New Providence over the weekend, prompting police to advise drivers to slow down.
Two dead in weekend of violence
TWO men were murdered in separate incidents over the weekend, bringing the country’s murder count to 47 for the year.
Two Americans, Cuban national arrested after alleged cocaine find in Bimini
Two Americans and a Cuban national were arrested in Bimini after they were allegedly found in possession of suspected cocaine on Sunday.
Police seize suspected marijuana in Grand Bahama
A QUANTITY of suspected marijuana has been seized by police in Grand Bahama.
Portuguese nationals in the country illegally found at Grand Bahama hotel
TEN Portuguese nationals who were in the country illegally were discovered at a local hotel on Thursday in Grand Bahama, where there has been an upsurge this week in the apprehension of illegal immigrants.
Woman in hospital after shooting incident
A woman is in hospital following a shooting incident early on Friday morning involving two other women.
Three armed roberries take place within 24 hours on New Providence
THREE-armed robbery incidents happened less than 24 hours apart in New Providence on Wednesday.
Man shot by police after car chase
A 25-year-old man from Meadows Drive is in hospital after being shot by police yesterday.
Two dozen undocumented Chinese migrants apprehended
AUTHORITIES apprehended 24 undocumented Chinese immigrants in separate incidents in Grand Bahama and Bimini on Monday.
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