Greenslade blames repeat offenders
REPEAT offenders out on bail continue to challenge anti-crime initiatives, according to Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade, who yesterday renewed his appeal for Bahamians to “draw a line in the sand” against criminals residing in their communities.
Police Station wedding groom faces drug charges
TWO days after being allowed to marry his bride in the Central Police Station, a Freeport resident appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on charges in connection with a $50,000 marijuana seizure.
Man on bail accused of murder and robbery
A MAN previously on bail on the condition of his movements being electronically monitored is now back in Her Majesty’s Prison after being arraigned yesterday on charges of murder and armed robbery.
Drug case delayed because of lack of a stenographer
A MAN accused of drug possession was granted a stay in his case pending the outcome of his constitutional motion to be heard in the Supreme Court because a magistrate could not comply with his request to have a stenographer present for his trial.
Woman's body found buried
A BODY, believed to be that of a woman, was found in a “makeshift grave” near Cowpen Road yesterday, Police Superintendent Paul Rolle said.
Two killed in separate shootings
A 19-year-old youth and a former Carifta medallist were killed in two separate shooting incidents over the weekend.
Second fire breaks out at city dump
THOUGH the intentional fire set at the city dump has reportedly been contained, Environment and Housing Minister Kenred Dorsett said there is now a second fire that is expected to take days to be put out.
Man in hospital after being shot by police
A 22-year-old man was shot by police in a club on Sunday morning after he pointed his firearm at the officers, police reports say.
Permanent stay on unlawful sex case after 10-year wait
A FORMER policeman accused of unlawful sexual intercourse with a teenage girl was granted a permanent stay in his case yesterday after awaiting trial for ten years.
Police probe into claims of fake visas for Haitians
CONCERNS have been raised that the Bahamas Embassy in Haiti might have been involved in the fraudulent issue of thousands of Bahamian entry visas to Haitian nationals over the past six months, with some visas also having been sold to persons in Haiti.
Police investigate possible house arson
GRAND Bahama Police are investigating a possible arson in connection with a house fire that occurred on Wednesday in the Lucaya area.
Man on bail held over latest murder
A 26-year-old man, out on bail for armed robbery, was arrested late Tuesday night in connection with the armed robbery and murder of 25-year-old Darius Adderley.
25 years for man convicted of incest with daughter
A MAN convicted of incest with his 15-year-old daughter was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment yesterday.
'Tough times no excuse to smuggle drugs'
ROUGH economic times is not an excuse to engage in behaviour that is illegal, a magistrate told two men in their 50s - moments before sentencing them for their involvement in a $800,000 drug smuggling plot.
Man acquitted of rape
A MAN was acquitted of rape yesterday in Supreme Court when the complainant in the case withdrew the allegation against him.
