Trial date over voice note probe to be set at end of March due to busy courts
FORMER Chief Superintendent of Police Michael Johnson, attorney Bjorn Ferguson, and Police Sergeant 3726 Deangelo Rolle were informed on Friday that their trial date for bribery charges will be set later this month.
Delay in trial of officers charged with killing Evans
TWO police officers facing manslaughter charges over the 2018 killing of 20-year-old Deangelo Evans in Mason’s Addition were told on Friday that the setting of their trial date has been delayed until late March.
Attempted murder accused denied bail due to prior drug charges
A MAN accused of a near-fatal drive-by shooting of a woman in Eleuthera last November was denied bail last week after a judge found he had seven prior drug infractions.
Woman accused of stabbing police in chest
A WOMAN was granted bail on Friday after being accused of stabbing a police officer last week while he tried to break up a bar fight.
Flight attendant $100k smuggling claim probed
BAHAMASAIR is investigating claims that a female flight attendant smuggled $100,000, which was later allegedly seized at Hugo Chavez Cap-Haïtien International Airport.
Man found guilty of 2021 attempted murder
A MAN was found guilty of attempting to shoot and kill another man outside a bar on Bethel Avenue in the spring of 2021.
Bail denied for double murder accused
A MAN was denied bail yesterday for a 2018 double homicide in Pinewood Gardens after his previous bail was revoked last year due to his failure to appear for trial.
Man charged over alleged abduction and attack on woman
A 52-year-old man accused of abducting and violently attacking a woman was charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.
Man accused of gun charges admits curfew breach
A MAN was sentenced to six months in prison after admitting to breaching curfew conditions related to a pending drug and firearm trial, following the discovery of 100 rounds of ammunition at his home last year.
Businessman admits throwing stones through window
A GRAND Bahama businessman who pleaded guilty to causing damage at a local business establishment has been ordered by a magistrate to undergo evaluation and treatment at the Diah Ward of the Rand Memorial Hospital before sentencing.
Probation over stolen bike
A MAN was placed on probation yesterday after admitting to receiving a stolen motorcycle last week.
Guilty of cutlass assault
A MAN was placed on probation yesterday after admitting to assaulting a landowner with a cutlass while attempting to pick bananas.
Two men facing charges of child molestation and murder
TWO men were informed that their charges of child molestation and murder, respectively, would proceed to the Supreme Court.
Man on bail charged with gun possession
A MAN awaiting trial for murder was remanded into custody yesterday after he was found with two loaded guns near a park in Mason’s Addition last week.
Defence Force officer accused of fraud
A DEFENCE Force officer was granted bail yesterday after being accused of vehicle fraud and allegedly possessing a fake certificate of title last week.
