No early release for father turned killer
A MAN who killed his three-year-old daughter and hid her dismembered body had his hopes for an early prison release dashed by a Supreme Court judge yesterday.
Two arrested for possession of firearm and ammunition
TWO men were arrested for possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition on Tuesday.
Bostwick has case to answer over ammunition
AXED Free National Movement Senator John Bostwick II has been called on to “give a defence or remain silent” by a magistrate who determined yesterday that he does have a case to answer concerning the alleged discovery of 10 rounds of ammunition in a backpack at the Grand Bahama International Airport.
Court says no to murderer’s bid for psychiatric evaluation for appeal
THE Court of Appeal yesterday dismissed a lawyer’s request for a convict to undergo a psychiatric evaluation and the results be considered for the convict’s appeal against a murder conviction.
BREAKING NEWS: Magistrate rules former Senator John Bostwick II 'has case to answer'
MAGISTRATE Andrew Forbes ruled on Tuesday morning that former Free National Movement Senator John Bostwick II does have a case to answer to concerning the alleged discovery of 10 rounds of ammunition in a backpack at the Grand Bahama International Airport last May.
Five-month delay sought in Vasyli murder case
THE Office of the Attorney General’s “Swift Justice” initiative came under scrutiny yesterday when senior counsel from that office sought a five-month delay of a high-profile Old Fort Bay murder case because of an outstanding forensic evidence report.
Police Commissioner wants public outcry on guns
POLICE Commissioner Ellison Greenslade yesterday said he was “very concerned” that the country’s “terrible” murder rate has reached triple digits this year as he criticised the lack of public outcry over the volume of illegal weapons on the streets.
Man accused of robbing wife of Loftus Roker asks judge for help in finding legal support
A MAN awaiting trial in connection with the armed robbery a former Cabinet minister’s wife asked a judge for assistance with retaining counsel yesterday.
Double raid brings in drugs haul
POLICE seized substantial amounts of marijuana in two separate drug raids over the weekend, resulting in the arrest of two men.
Five americans arrested for poaching
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force arrested five Americans for poaching in northern Bimini.
Hunt for suspect after man shot in the leg
Police are searching for a suspect after a man was shot in the leg on Friday.
Man accused of BAMSI fire will stand trial next year
MAN accused of setting fire to a dormitory at the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Sciences Institute (BAMSI) in Andros earlier this year will stand trial next year.
Man could be released early after being re-sentenced to 22 years
A MAN whose murder conviction was reduced to manslaughter on appeal could be released early from prison after a judge re-sentenced him to 22 years on Friday.
Police 'justified' in using force on Lashano Gilbert, who died in custody, US court finds
AN AMERICAN prosecutor has ruled that police officers were justified in using force to subdue a Bahamian medical school graduate who died in police custody in Connecticut last year after struggling with officers and showing signs of mental illness.
Death of man, 64, now classed as a homicide
THE country’s murder count for the year now officially stands at 100 - after police yesterday classified the death of a man, whose family believes was beaten and robbed before he died in hospital last week, as a homicide.
