Crime & Court

Man must pay up $4,000 or serve 4 more years in jail

A MAN who “hacked” his ex-girlfriend with a knife when she forbade him from visiting her could serve 14 years in prison if he does not pay $4,000 in damages to the woman by the end of 2015.

Prosecution closes case against suspect accused of killing drug traffickers’ son

THE prosecution yesterday closed its case in an abetment to murder trial concerning the fatal stabbing of the teenage son of convicted drug traffickers Dwight and Keva Major.

Police ‘have weapon used in Old Fort Bay murder’

POLICE yesterday confirmed that they have located what they believe is the weapon used in the murder of the wealthy Australian podiatrist Phillip Vasyli at one of his Old Fort Bay luxury homes.

Man accused of robbing Deputy Prime Minister is denied bail

A MAN accused of playing a role in the armed robbery of Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis was denied bail yesterday.

Eight armed robberies in a single night

POLICE are on the hunt for 15 men they believe to be responsible for eight separate armed robberies throughout the capital on Tuesday night.

Convictions upheld for man guilty of robbery and threats

THE Court of Appeal has upheld the armed robbery and death threats convictions of a man found guilty at trial despite his gunpoint-carjacking victim’s change of heart mid-testimony.

Investigator tells of questioning of murder suspect

THE lead investigator into the fatal stabbing of the teenage son of convicted drug traffickers Dwight and Keva Major testified yesterday about his questioning of a man arrested in connection with the incident.

Accused 'did not know interview was recorded'

A MAN questioned in police custody concerning the fatal stabbing of a teenager was not made aware his interview was being video-recorded, a jury heard yesterday.

Men being sought after armed robberies

POLICE are seeking the public’s help in solving two separate armed robberies that occurred on Monday.

Doctor found guilty of indecent assault

AN emergency room doctor who denied touching a colleague’s breasts was found guilty of indecent assault by a magistrate yesterday.

Autopsy results due for mother and daughters

THE autopsy results of the woman and two children who were pulled from the sea off the Montagu ramp on Sunday night are expected to be released today, according to officer-in-charge of the Central Detective Unit Chief Superintendent Paul Rolle.

Murder at Old Fort Bay

THE lifeless body of a wealthy Australian podiatrist was discovered with a stab wound in his chest inside one of his multi-million dollar homes in the exclusive gated community of Old Fort Bay.

V Alfred Gray relieved of post and to be investigated by police

EMBATTLED Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) MP for MICAL V Alfred Gray has been relieved of his Cabinet post as minister responsible for local government amid a police investigation into allegations that he used his power to interfere with the judicial process.