Convict: Woman only hid me because I forced her
MURDER convict Ormand Leon told a magistrate yesterday how the woman accused of harbouring him during his two weeks on the run had only been found with him because he had allegedly forced her into a car.
Worker accused of stealing $63,000 from Water Corp
A 54-year-old woman was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with the theft of nearly $63,000 from the Water and Sewerage Corporation during her time as an employee.
Doctor admits to sex and drugs but denies rape
DR Gerald Forbes told a Supreme Court that he and a woman who has alleged that he raped her were involved in an intimate sexual relationship and that she allegedly inserted abortion tablets into her vagina after becoming pregnant, possibly with his child.
Man jailed for 24 years for strangling girlfriend
A MAN yesterday accepted a plea agreement that landed him in prison for 24 years for strangling his girlfriend after she struggled against his sexual advances.
Trio wait for trial date over murder of teen
THREE men must wait five more days before they know when they will stand trial concerning the murder of a 16-year-old honour roll student at Government High School.
216 arrests, 856 cases cleared, $450,000 in property recovered thanks to Crime Stoppers
IN the nearly 15 years since Crime Stoppers Bahamas was established, the community action organisation has helped lead police to 216 arrests, assisted in clearing 856 cases in the process and recovering more than $450,000 in property.
Doctor charged with rape fires attorney
A FREEPORT doctor charged with rape and indecent assault fired his attorney on Friday, delaying the trial proceedings until next week in the Supreme Court.
Three sisters molested by retired policeman 'scarred by abuse'
A JUDGE heard on Friday that three sisters molested by a retired policeman over a five-year period have been scarred by the abuse.
Doctor accused of raping woman during abortion
A DOCTOR who is on trial for the rape and indecent assault of a 20-year-old woman refused to answer questions from a police detective about allegations that he had sex with the complainant against her will during an abortion procedure, a Grand Bahama court heard yesterday.
Former U.S. marine gets 15 years for attempted murder
A FORMER US marine was sentenced to 15 years in prison yesterday for attempted murder notwithstanding his mother’s letter to the judge pleading for leniency for a son she said had “always shown loving kindness towards others and never judged people no matter their circumstance.”
Freeport doctor charged with rape
THE trial of a Freeport doctor for rape and indecent assault opened yesterday in the Supreme Court in Grand Bahama with testimony from the virtual complainant and a medical doctor.
Two arrested for dangerous drug possession
POLICE arrested two people for possession of dangerous drugs in separate incidents in Grand Bahama on Tuesday.
Former Chief Justice becomes a victim of crime in Florida
FORMER Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnett said yesterday he was “doing well” and in high spirits after he and a group he was travelling with were the victims of theft during a shopping trip in Florida this week.
Seven face court over guns found during resort raid
SIX adults and a minor were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday on weapon and ammunition charges stemming from a firearms raid at a small West Bay Street resort over the weekend.
Two in hospital after being shot by masked man
TWO men are recovering in hospital after they were shot by a masked man on Thursday night on Okra Hill.
