Man accused of robbing Deputy Prime Minister seeks bail
ONE of three men accused of playing a role in the robbery of Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis appeared in the Supreme Court seeking bail yesterday.
Foulkes guilty of sex attack on 13-year-old
A MAN convicted of the sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl entrusted to his wife’s care will serve ten years in jail, a judge ruled yesterday.
Woman’s body ‘burned beyond recognition’, man arrested
THE body of a woman was found “burnt beyond recognition” in her home in the White’s Addition area off Kemp Road early yesterday morning.
Two suspects detained by police after murders
POLICE arrested two men, aged 18 and 25, in the early hours of yesterday in connection with two of the country’s most recent murders.
Cash seized and man arrested
GRAND Bahama police have arrested a Freeport man who was allegedly discovered with a large sum of cash believed to be the proceeds from illegal activities.
Joseph Foulkes found guilty of sexual assault of 13-year-old girl
Joseph Foulkes, son of former Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes, has been found guilty of the sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl entrusted to his wife's care.
Wife of sex attack suspect says she would not cover for him
THE wife of a man on trial for allegedly molesting a 13-year-old girl entrusted to her care said she would not cover for her husband, a jury heard yesterday.
Murder suspect among latest arrests
POLICE arrested 17 persons on Monday, including one man for murder and others who were wanted for questioning in connection with serious offences such as possession of dangerous drugs and housebreaking.
Woman robbed at her home
A WOMAN was robbed at her residence in Freeport on Monday evening, police have reported.
Teenager points to son of former Governor General as sex attacker
A GIRL declined to immediately report her alleged sexual assault because she was threatened and did not want to ruin her good relationship with the wife of her attacker, a jury heard yesterday.
Teenager and 20-year-old charged with seven counts of armed robbery
A 20-year-old Freeport man and a 17-year-old boy were charged with several counts of armed robbery in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Man given time to prepare for crown appeal of judge’s ruling
A MAN initially freed of firearm-related crimes against two police officers was given two weeks by the Court of Appeal to prepare himself to respond to the Crown’s appeal of the decision.
Murder suspect chooses to remain behind bars
A MAN awaiting trial for a murder that occurred nearly four years ago has opted to remain behind bars until the completion of his trial.
Bomb threat was a prank, police say
POLICE received a bomb threat at the former Carmichael Primary School yesterday morning, the same day Prime Minister Perry Christie and other officials were present for the institution’s renaming ceremony.
Manhunt launched for killers armed with handgun and assault rifle
POLICE have launched an island-wide manhunt for the two suspects involved in the shooting death of 28-year-old Dantoine Burrows on Friday.
