Crime & Court

Serial groper accused of another sex assault

SIDNEY Cooper, a man National Security Minister Wayne Munroe warned the public about in 2023 because of his history of sexual assaults, was denied bail and imprisoned after he allegedly committed a sexual crime against a 68-year-old woman in a convenience store last weekend.

Man sentenced to two-years jail for having unlicenced gun

A MAN’S family erupted into tears yesterday after he was sentenced to two years in prison for admitting to having a loaded gun in his Acklins home last weekend.

$2,000 bail granted in causing harm charge

A MAN was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of stabbing another man at a liquor store earlier this month.

Man and woman accused of stealing $20k from bank account of former judge

A MAN and woman were granted bail after they were accused of stealing $20,000 from the bank account of a former judge earlier this month.

Man charged with stealing $10,000 cash while employed at John Bull in Baha Mar

A MAN was granted bail yesterday after allegedly stealing over $10,000 in cash while working at John Bull at Baha Mar earlier this month.

Man accused of breaking into medical centre on Collins avenue granted bail

A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of breaking into a medical centre on Collins Avenue in October.

Man loses appeal to be granted bail while waiting for firearm trial

A MAN awaiting trial for firearm possession was once again denied bail by the Court of Appeals.

Nominations for National Honours open from February 1 to March 31

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell has announced that nominations for the 2025 National Honours will open on February 1 and close on March 31.

Police launch probes after two babies are found dead

The deaths of two babies over the weekend have sparked police investigations, including a child who drowned in a bucket and another whose body was found off the road.

Father accused of abandoning daughter reported missing

A 49-year-old father was granted bail on Friday after he was accused of putting out and abandoning his underaged daughter while she was reported missing earlier this month.

Man accused of shop breaking granted bail

A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of attempting to break into a spa on 7th Terrace last week.

Man remanded over Big Pond triple shooting

A MAN was remanded into custody on Friday after he was accused of a triple shooting in the Big Pond area earlier this month that claimed the life of Rashad Sweeting, the year’s first murder victim.