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Man accused of gun charges admits curfew breach

A MAN was sentenced to six months in prison after admitting to breaching curfew conditions related to a pending drug and firearm trial, following the discovery of 100 rounds of ammunition at his home last year.

Businessman admits throwing stones through window

A GRAND Bahama businessman who pleaded guilty to causing damage at a local business establishment has been ordered by a magistrate to undergo evaluation and treatment at the Diah Ward of the Rand Memorial Hospital before sentencing.

Probation over stolen bike

A MAN was placed on probation yesterday after admitting to receiving a stolen motorcycle last week.

Guilty of cutlass assault

A MAN was placed on probation yesterday after admitting to assaulting a landowner with a cutlass while attempting to pick bananas.

Two men facing charges of child molestation and murder

TWO men were informed that their charges of child molestation and murder, respectively, would proceed to the Supreme Court.

Man on bail charged with gun possession

A MAN awaiting trial for murder was remanded into custody yesterday after he was found with two loaded guns near a park in Mason’s Addition last week.

Defence Force officer accused of fraud

A DEFENCE Force officer was granted bail yesterday after being accused of vehicle fraud and allegedly possessing a fake certificate of title last week.

Car theft and having gun magazine charges

A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of stealing a car and possessing a gun magazine last month.

Man on bail for charges of kidnapping, rape and two murders accuses judge of bias

A MAN on bail charged with kidnapping, rape, and two murders, presented a recusal motion in court without the support of legal counsel, accusing the judge of bias.

Woman charged with seriously injuring man sent to Sandilands for evaluation

A WOMAN was remanded to Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre yesterday after being accused of seriously injuring a man in Leslie Estates last week.

Man accused of rape chose to serve two years in prison for bail breach charge

A MAN accused of rape chose to serve two months in prison yesterday after admitting to breaching his curfew while out on bail.

Man on bail for murder and two others charged with stealing cars

A MAN awaiting a murder trial was sent to prison after being accused in a series of recent car thefts in New Providence.

Man accused of robbery with violence, grievous harm and threats of death

A MAN was granted bail after being accused of attacking his former girlfriend last month and stealing cash from her by force.

Water and Sewerage GM grilled over knowledge of project in trial

A DEFENCE attorney in the criminal trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others suggested yesterday that a prosecution witness may have an agenda as he pressed the witness on his involvement in the contracts at the centre of the case.

GB woman abducted and attacked by man she knew

A 63-year-old Grand Bahama woman was abducted and violently attacked by a man she knew, according to police.