Huge increase in marijuana plant seizures
POLICE marijuana seizures increased last year compared to 2013, however there was a decrease in the amount of cocaine seized during the same time period, according to the latest drug statistics.
Pilots ‘didn’t know’ they had $1m of drugs on plane
TWO Bahamian pilots yesterday denied knowledge and possession of $1m worth of drugs found on the plane in which they brought a passenger from Canada to Nassau.
Murderer asks for bail while challenging verdict
THERE would have to be exceptional circumstances for the court to grant bail to a man serving a life sentence for murder, the Court of Appeal told a lawyer yesterday.
Child killer’s sentence is reduced to 50 years in jail
FORMER death row inmate Clayton Cox did not appear satisfied yesterday when the Court of Appeal reduced his life sentence to 50 years imprisonment for the murder of a ten-year-old boy.
Four cleared of armed raid as witness declines to testify
FOUR men were acquitted of armed robbery and other related charges in the Supreme Court on Monday after the virtual complainant decided not to proceed with the matter.
Man who seduced then murdered restaurant manager launches appeal
THE Court of Appeal has scheduled two hearings in March for a man contesting a conviction and life sentence for murdering a fast food restaurant manager after seducing and robbing him.
Three to face trial over $100,000 marijuana find
THREE men from Jubilee Gardens will stand trial in four months time in connection with last weekend’s seizure of more than $100,000 worth of marijuana.
Man in hospital after being stabbed
A 51-year-old man was stabbed and hospitalised early Sunday morning in Freeport, police reported.
Officer pleads guilty to drug possession charge
A law enforcement officer pled guilty in Magistrates Court yesterday to a charge of possession of dangerous drugs.
Pilots must start their defence in drugs case
TWO Bahamian pilots were informed by Magistrate Andrew Forbes yesterday that they must begin their defence against allegations of their involvement in a $1 million drug seizure in five days time.
Hit-and-run suspect ‘thought she hit a dog’
A 27-year-old woman is in police custody in connection with a hit-and-run car accident early Monday morning that left a man dead.
Suspect claims police denied him medical treatment for gunshot wounds
CHIEF Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt yesterday took exception to claims that police denied a suspect access to further medical treatment for gunshot wounds.
Three charged with murder
THREE men, including a 19-year-old, were charged with murder in the Freeport Magistrate Court on Tuesday.
Sentencing delayed two weeks
A MAN facing up to 10 years imprisonment for possessing an illegal firearm and ammunition will have to wait another two weeks before he learns his fate.
Homeless man convicted of theft
A HOMELESS man whose house recently burned down was convicted of stealing on Tuesday and ordered by a Freeport magistrate to compensate the business for the stolen items.
