Man fined for taking drugs into prison
A MAN was fined yesterday for drug charges and taking contraband into a correctional facility.
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.
Deadly risks of release on bail
POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle said yesterday it appears that getting bail for murder “is almost certain death” adding that there are people in the country who are willing to use lethal force to settle their disputes.
Accused claims she was victim of acid attack
A WOMAN who was accused of causing damage and making death threats against her ex’s wife alleged she only committed the acts because she was a victim of an acid attack at the hands of the complainants.
Man admits drug and contraband charges
A MAN pleaded guilty to drug and contraband charges in Magistrates Court after these items were found at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services last month.
Officers testify in weapons trial after firearm discovered
OFFICERS gave testimony yesterday in the ongoing weapons trial of three men.
Two die in separate shootings
TWO men were shot and killed in separate incidents over the weekend, bringing the country’s murder toll for the year to 18, according to this newspaper’s records.
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.
Man jailed for 18 months over weapons charges
A NEW father was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Friday over weapons charges.
Lawyer argues for no case submission in drug trial
A LAWYER argued for a no case submission in his client’s ongoing drug trial in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Pair fined $1,000 over cocaine and marijuana
A MAN and woman were fined over $1,000 yesterday after they were found with an assortment of drugs, including marijuana and cocaine.
Hunt for wanted man
GRAND Bahama Police are searching for a man wanted for question- ing in an armed robbery investigation.
Man accused of indecent assault
A 44-year-old man was charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday with indecently assaulting a four-year-old girl.
