Man sentenced to 30 months in jail for unlicenced firearm
A MAN who had a banned assault rifle in his home last week has been sentenced to 30 months in prison.
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.
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.
Four year sentence for drug charges
A MAN was sentenced to four years in prison for having nearly $2m worth of marijuana in two separate drug arrests.
Man accused of having unlicensed gun, body armour
A MAN was granted bail on Friday after he was accused of having an unlicensed loaded gun and body armour earlier this month.
Man accused of assault with intent to rape, jailed for deceit of public officer
A MAN was jailed for deceit of a public officer after being charged with sexually assaulting a woman in her apartment while she was quarantined for COVID-19 last year.
Exuma man accused of $3,000 shopbreaking spree remanded until trial
A MAN was denied bail after being implicated in a shop-breaking spree in Exuma where he allegedly stole more than $3,000 worth of goods.
Sidelined prison commissioner’s trial date set for November 27
THE trial date for prison commissioner Charles Murphy’s lawsuit against the government has been set for November 27.
Court upholds $10k fine ruling in reckless driving death appeal
THE Court of Appeal upheld a man’s $10k fine for causing his uncle’s death in a reckless driving incident in 2020.
Murder held accused of homicide while on bail for murder
A MAN was jailed after allegedly killing someone on bail for murder last month –– the same man he allegedly attempted to kill earlier this year.
Man found guilty of fraudulently distributing Crown Land
A MAN was found guilty of fraudulently distributing Crown Land acquisition letters to two churches in 2021.
Police in Azario shooting appeal coroner’s ruling
THE police officers who killed Azario Major have officially appealed the Coroner’s Court finding of homicide by manslaughter, claiming a pre-trial video made it impossible for jurors to remain impartial and independent.
Lincoln Bain allowed appeal to Privy Council
THE Court of Appeal has granted Lincoln Bain permission to appeal its decision supporting a Supreme Court order that he repay monies on a failed investment.
Cruise ship passenger accused
A Virginia man has been charged with abusive sexual contact after an incident with a nine-year-old girl on a Carnival cruise ship that visited The Bahamas.
