Appeal hearing delayed by late receipt of trial transcripts
LATE receipt of trial transcripts delayed the appeal hearing of a man contesting his conviction and life sentence for murdering a fast food restaurant manager after seducing and robbing him.
Smith must wait for court date in indecent assault cause
POLICEMAN Dwight Smith has to wait to find out which court will be hearing his indecent assault case after a police prosecutor said he and Smith were related.
Man walks free in murder trial, second case goes to retrial
TWO murder cases before the Supreme Court reached divergent conclusions yesterday where one man walked free and the other went back to prison to await retrial because of a hung jury.
Human trafficking is a 'difficult issue' for police
HUMAN trafficking has been a “difficult” issue for the Royal Bahamas Police Force, but Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade says they remained determined in their pursuit of smugglers who put people’s lives at risk.
Pair admit armed raid on Chinese store
TWO men are awaiting sentencing in the Supreme Court after they pleaded guilty yesterday to the armed robbery of a Chinese convenience store.
Bail revoked as accused man breaches bail conditions
A JUDGE who previously granted a man $30,000 bail revoked it after the electronically-monitored murder accused breached his bail conditions while awaiting trial.
Man faces court over $2m drug seizure
A MAN was arraigned yesterday in Magistrate’s Court in connection with the $2 million drug seizure that occurred five days ago near a graveyard in Grand Bahama.
'Crime driven by domestic violence'
NEW research shows domestic violence is a major driver of country’s crime problems, Social Service Minister Melanie Griffin revealed.
TRIBUNE POLL: Govt's response to December shootings 'poor'
Voters in The Tribune poll have slammed the government's response to the spate of shootings last month.
Police ask for help in tracking down pair of armed robbers
POLICE want the public’s help in locating two men who were involved in two separate armed robberies.
Suretors left to face court after bailed man's no-show
TWO suretors found themselves strapped with a $500 fine or alternative prison sentence yesterday, because the man they stood $7,500 bail for on a drug possession charge failed to turn up for numerous court dates.
Jury excused for legal discussions in murder case
A JURY sworn to hear evidence in a murder trial was excused yesterday while prosecution and defence lawyers held legal discussions with the presiding judge.
PM: House survey will help fight against crime
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said despite crime statistics showing decreases in serious crimes last year, the government is pushing “even harder” to improve the lives of Bahamians – beginning with a door-to-door survey.
Two men fight for life after drive-by shooting
TWO men are fighting for their lives in hospital following a drive by shooting early Saturday morning. It happened around 2am.
Two 'executed' in Abaco killings
POLICE have several persons in custody in connection with two “execution style” murders in Abaco, which sources say are believed to have been the result of a drug deal gone wrong.
