Psychiatric study for man accused of killing mother
A PSYCHIATRIC evaluation has been ordered for a man who was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with the fatal stabbing of his mother in their family home.
Murder victims identified
POLICE have officially identified two men who were killed in separate incidents this week.
Triple shooting suspects to face Supreme Court next month
TWO men awaiting trial in connection with a triple shooting that occurred in September will be called on to answer to murder and attempted murder charges when they are formally arraigned in the Supreme Court next month.
Freeport couple arrested for illegal drugs at home
A Freeport couple was arrested on Sunday when police discovered a quantity of illegal drugs at a residence in the Sergeant Major Road area. According to a police report, officers executed a search warrant shortly after 6pm at a residence, where they found a quantity of marijuana.
Man on bail one of two killed in shootings
TWO MEN, including a man on bail being electronically monitored, were shot multiple times and killed in two separate incidents over the weekend.
Murder suspect granted bail
A MAN awaiting trial concerning a fatal nightclub shooting in Abaco has been granted $35,000 bail in the Supreme Court.
Man remanded to prison in attempted murder case
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was arraigned on a charge of attempted murder in Magistrate’s Court.
Two men die in overnight shootings
TWO men have died in overnight shootings in New Providence, police are reporting on Monday morning.
AG office not handling prosecution in criminal libel case
THE Office of the Attorney General will not be handling the prosecution of a lawyer accused of defaming two of the most senior ranked officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, The Tribune has learned.
Pair awaiting trial in nightclub shooting get February date
TWO men awaiting trial concerning a fatal nightclub shooting in Abaco will not have their case transferred to the Supreme Court until February 2017.
Delay in intentional libel trial
THE start of the trial of a lawyer accused of defaming two of the most senior ranked officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force was delayed yesterday due to apparent confusion concerning whether the Office of the Attorney General has carriage of the matter.
45-year sentence for killing of girlfriend upheld by court
THE Court of Appeal has affirmed the conviction and 45-year sentence of a man who nearly beheaded his girlfriend, an action that he had attributed to being in a “trance”.
Delay in case of man accused of faking legal qualifications
PROCEEDINGS in the Magistrate’s Court against a man accused of misrepresenting his educational achievements for his bid to be called to the Bahamas Bar have been adjourned to April 2017 pending the outcome of an appeal.
Judge told his order for treatment for inmate was ignored
A JUDGE was told yesterday that his order for an inmate to be taken to hospital for treatment was ignored.
Man to face Supreme Court over claim of unlawful sex with a minor
A MAN accused of having unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor will stand trial in the Supreme Court in July 2017.
