Man sent to prison for murder to get retrial
THE Court of Appeal has ordered a retrial for a man previously sentenced to 57 years in prison for the 2018 murder of a web shop patron, ruling that his trial was unfair because he was forced to represent himself.
Body of man found in Governor’s Harbour
POLICE in Eleuthera are investigating the discovery of the body of a male found near the vicinity of a business establishment in Governor’s Harbour yesterday.
Couple accused of assaulting each other with firearms
A COUPLE was granted bail after being accused of assaulting each other with firearms last weekend.
Man charged with breaking into police station in Andros
A MAN was granted bail after being accused of breaking into a police station in Andros last month and stealing a scooter.
Two-years jail for man admitting to having a firearm in his home
A MAN was sentenced yesterday to two years in prison after admitting to having a gun in his home in Elizabeth Estates last week.
Six months’ jail for man who beat boy with broomstick
A 22-year-old man was sentenced to six months in prison yesterday after admitting to beating his girlfriend’s seven-year-old son with a broomstick earlier this week as “discipline” for accidentally breaking a television.
Man acquitted of murder
A man was yesterday acquitted of murder and attempted murder in the trial of a fatal 2020 drive-by shooting on Hampton Street.
Three-months jail for assault of officer
A WOMAN was sentenced to three months in prison yesterday after admitting to kicking, biting, and throwing a chair at a police officer following a disturbance at a restaurant last weekend.
Woman and man have bail modified on charges of vehicular manslaughter
A WOMAN and a man were granted a bail variation on separate vehicular manslaughter charges yesterday, as their cases were officially transferred to the Supreme Court for trial.
Teen admits to injuring man with machete
A 16-year-old boy admitted to seriously injuring a man with a machete on Wright’s Lane last week.
Three years prison for possession of loaded gun
A MAN was sentenced to three years in prison yesterday after admitting to possessing a loaded gun on Alexandria Boulevard last weekend.
Police investigate man's death after construction site accident
Police have launched an investigation after a 38-year-old man died in hospital from injuries he allegedly sustained at a construction site today.
Prison worker on probation after pleading guilty to drug possession
A PRISON worker was placed on probation yesterday after admitting to having $180 worth of marijuana last week.
Man accused of injuring brother in fight
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of injuring his brother during a physical altercation on Woodland Road last weekend.
Man accused of indecent assault and cruelty to children
A 31-YEAR-OLD man appeared before the Magistrate’s Courts for indecent assault and cruelty to children charges.
