Man granted $9,500 bail on drug supply charges

By KEILE CAMPBELL

Tribune Staff Reporter

kcampbell@tribunemedia.net

A 22-YEAR-OLD Bahamian man was granted $9,500 bail yesterday after being charged with three counts of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply.

De’onte Hamilton, of Kings Count Avenue, was accused of committing the offences on October 21, 2026, in New Providence.

He was granted bail with one or two sureties and ordered to sign in at the Carmichael Road Police Station every Thursday before 9pm.

His matter was adjourned to March 22, 2027.

In a separate matter during the same court session, a 48-year-old Bahamian man was granted $2,000 bail after being charged with assault.

Darvin Demeritte, of Sequoia Street, was accused of unlawfully assaulting Ashantian Smith at his residence on October 5, 2026.

He was granted bail with one surety and ordered to sign in at the East Street South Police Station.

His matter was adjourned to March 25, 2027.

Assistant Superintendent Audrey Deveaux prosecuted both matters before Magistrate Abigail Farrington.

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