Man injured in drive-by shooting
A GRAND Bahama man was seriously injured following a drive-by shooting on the Mall Drive in Freeport this week.
Lawyers criticise photo evidence in WSC theft case
ATTORNEYS for three Water and Sewerage Corporation employees yesterday challenged the claims that another employee’s cellphone pictures of a fire hydrant in a property off Carmichael Road were the ones used to incriminate their clients for allegedly stealing the item.
Archer accused of resisting arrest
SELF-styled activist Omar Archer Sr was arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday over allegations he resisted arrest during an incident that took place in the downtown New Providence area two weekends ago.
Man accused of raiding five fast food restaurants
A 34-year-old man was arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday over allegations he robbed five fast food restaurants of over $5,000 and attempted to rob a woman between February and April of this year.
Three accused in separate murder cases
THREE men between the ages of 26 and 32 were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with two separate murders that took place earlier this month.
Man shot after throwing rock at police car and charging with cutlass
A POLICE officer shot a man who threw a rock into his car’s windshield before charging at him with a cutlass.
Defence officer given ten days to settle theft allegations
A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force officer was given ten working days by a magistrate yesterday to resolve allegations he took thousands of dollars from two individuals to import vehicles and/or car parts on their behalf without honouring his obligations.
49 years for Blair murderer
THE man convicted of the October 2014 home invasion and consequent shooting death of Blair Estates resident Andre Cartwright was sentenced to nearly 50 years in prison yesterday by a Supreme Court judge.
Woman in viral video is accused of trespassing
A 37-year-old Haitian woman was arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday accused of trespassing on to another woman’s property in the early morning hours of Friday.
No remorse $600k thief ‘should not be jailed’
A senior probation officer on Friday recommended former College of the Bahamas employee Chimeka Gibbs be given a non-custodial sentence for stealing over $600,000 from the institution over a seven-year period.
Woman accused of manslaughter granted bail
THE ACTING Chief Justice has granted bail to a 40-year-old woman accused of manslaughter after allegedly setting fire to her one-year-old daughter last year.
Schizophrenic man jailed without charge faces wait for release decision
A 42-year-old schizophrenic man jailed for nearly four years without charge will have to wait until Wednesday to learn if he will be released from prison.
Alleged suicide investigated
POLICE are investigating the alleged suicide of a 51-year-old woman who was found with a plastic bag over her head late Wednesday night.In a press release yesterday, police said shortly after 11pm they were called to a residence in western New Provid
Guyanese man is arrested at airport for drug smuggling
A GUYANESE man was arrested by officials at the Lynden Pindling International Airport Wednesday for drug smuggling.According to police, the 29-year-old resident of Suriname arrived in the country from Jamaica shortly after 4pm when he was taken into
Man seeks to appeal 50 year sentence for double murder
A MAN sentenced to 50 years in prison for the double murder of an elderly woman and her grandson during the course of a burglary over 15 years ago is seeking to contest his sentence.Basil Gordon appeared before the appellate court yesterday in antici
