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Nolle prosequi filed for man accused in 2021 fatal shooting

A MAN previously accused of the 2021 fatal shooting of a 20-year-old in Montell Heights was informed last week that his trial had been discontinued.

Man waiting trial for violent robbery fined for bail breach

A MAN on bail for a violent 2021 airport robbery that nearly killed a woman and a police officer was fined in court on Friday for breaching his curfew.

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Fish fry vendors’ alarm after deadly Easter Sunday shooting

ARAWAK Cay vendors are reeling after a man was gunned down at the heart of the popular Fish Fry strip on Sunday night, the country’s 25th murder for the year.

Tears as man jailed for ID card fraud

A man burst into tears after he was sentenced to one year in prison yesterday after admitting to using forged criminal records to fraudulently obtain a verified tourism vendor identification card.

man sent to sandilands for groping breasts of cashier

A 23-year-old man was remanded to Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre yesterday after admitting to sexually assaulting a convenience store cashier over the Easter weekend.

Man accused of murder at tyre shop

A 41-year-old man was arraigned yesterday in connection with the February murder of Kenneth Neilly on East Street South.

Three men accused of last year’s fatal shooting of Elvardo Thompson

THREE men charged in connection with fatal shooting on Pinecrest Drive last year have pleaded not guilty and are expected to face trial in the Supreme Court on May 16.

One dead in Easter Monday double shooting

Two people were shot, one fatally, in an Easter Monday incident at Arawak Cay.

Two charged with possession of cocaine with intent to supply

TWO men pleaded not guilty to a series of drug charges stemming from a recent cocaine seizure and are scheduled to stand trial in the Supreme Court on July 16.

Attorney’s absence delays sentencing of man convicted of 2013 murder

A MAN convicted of a 2013 murder had his sentencing delayed because his attorney failed to appear in court.

Man rejects plea deal and fires lawyer before sentencing for attempted murder of policeman

A MAN abruptly withdrew from his plea deal and fired his attorney yesterday, just moments before being sentenced for the attempted murder of a police officer in 2022.

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Firefighters bring bush fires on Abaco and Eleuthera under control

FIREFIGHTERS responded to separate bush fires in Eleuthera and Abaco yesterday, with police confirming that both blazes were contained and posed no threat to homes or businesses.

Three employees of passport office accused of helping three obtain forged passports

THREE employees of the Passport Office allegedly helped three men obtain forged Bahamian passports last October.

Man denied bail for armed robbery charge while on bail for rape accusation

A MAN with a pending rape charge was denied bail for an armed robbery he allegedly committed while on release awaiting trial last year.

Man accused of setting fire at old police station

A MAN was sent to prison after being accused of setting fire to the old Central Police Station Enquiries Department last week.