Fishermen prove they had correct licence
A magistrate yesterday discharged four fishermen who were accused of fishing with prohibited apparatus after they were able to prove they had the appropriate licence to do so.
$5,000 fine for man who defamed girlfriend online
A MAN who defamed his former police girlfriend online because he believed she was responsible for the deaths of his friends was yesterday fined $5,000.
Child was sitting in back seat next to $42k of marijuana
POLICE officers found two men and a young child riding in the Carmichael Road area with $42,000 worth of marijuana in the back seat, a court was told yesterday.
Man awaits psychiatric test
A MAN whose arrest by police was widely seen on social media was yesterday remanded into custody pending a psychiatric evaluation.
Man accused of raping child
A MAN was charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday with the rape of a minor.
Bar owner sold numbers without licence
A MAGISTRATE is set to determine the fate of a businessman who sold numbers at his bar without a valid licence.
Couple arrested after marijuana find
A FREEPORT couple were arrested by police following the discovery of suspected marijuana at a residence on Friday.
Police hunt killers in drive-by shooting
POLICE are investigating the country’s latest homicide that took place in the Sandilands Village Road area on Saturday afternoon.
Two in court on drug charges
A 23-year-old and a minor were charged in the Magistrate’s Court on two counts of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply.
Mexican tourists plead guilty to assault
THREE Mexican tourists went before the Magistrate’s Court on Friday, each having to pay $100 after pleading guilty to assault. After making the payment, they will be granted an absolute discharge.
Baby dies in pool tragedy
A ONE-year-old child is dead after drowning in a swimming pool on Wednesday night.
Man accused ex-girlfriend in series of degrading posts
A MAN uploaded degrading posts of his former girlfriend online because he believed she was responsible for the murders of his friends, a court heard yesterday.
Officer testifies in marijuana case
A police officer yesterday testified of finding a quantity of marijuana at a man’s residence last month.
$2,500 fine for man who bought stolen electronics
A man who admitted purchasing an assortment of electronics which were stolen from a woman’s home was yesterday fined $2,500.
Teen admits stabbing stepfather in argument
A TEENAGER who admitted stabbing his stepfather about the body during an argument was yesterday sentenced to 18 months in prison.
