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Man shot dead in drive-by shooting

A MAN who was shot while sitting on a wall died in hospital on Saturday, police said.

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Bail granted in police assault case

A MAN accused of assaulting a police officer was granted bail in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

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Trio on murder bid charge

THREE men were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court on Friday accused of attempting to murder a man.

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Man faces court over attempt to deposit fake bills at bank

A MAN was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court on Friday for trying to deposit two fake $100 bills at a bank.

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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.

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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.

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MAN SHOT DEAD BY POLICE ‘FIRED FIRST’: Officers’ vehicle struck by bullets during gun battle

A MAN, who allegedly shot at police, was killed by officers on Antigua Street yesterday.

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Two accused in cases of causing harm

TWO men were granted bail after being charged in Magistrate Court’s yesterday on separate charges of causing harm.

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Man denies series of Paradise Island thefts

A MAN was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with a series of thefts on Paradise Island that included over $5,000 worth of smart TVs and almost $200 worth of alcohol.

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Man in court over assault rifle find

A MAN was charged yesterday after being found in possession of a prohibited assault rifle and 33 lbs of drugs.

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Boy cursed caretaker on day he was spanked

A BOY who testified in court yesterday of his alleged beating at the Children’s Emergency Hostel admitted to cursing one of the caretakers and calling her a “b----” on the day he got spanked.

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Teenage thief ordered to pay back victim after car raid

A TEENAGER was yesterday ordered to compensate a woman whose car he broke into last month and stole over $1,000 worth of items.

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Woman ‘stabbed boyfriend in eye’

A WOMAN was remanded to prison yesterday after she was charged with stabbing her boyfriend in his right eye.

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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.

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‘Excellent’ results in crime fight

A HIGH-powered rifle capable of firing 200 rounds of ammunition, more than $35,000 and nearly 85 lbs of marijuana were some of the substantive discoveries of the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s Operation Ceasefire.