Jury hears pistol expert give evidence in robbery trial
A SUPREME Court jury heard yesterday that a police report on the pistol used in a failed robbery was not prepared until the day before.
Rape accused says girl, 15, was in his bedroom - but denies sex
FREEPORT – Accused rapist Samuel Russell admitted that a 15-year-old girl was in his bedroom on one occasion, but said he did not have sex with her then, or at any other time in 2011.
Man stalked then stabbed ex-girlfriend, court told
A SUPREME Court jury heard that on the eve of Valentine’s Day last year, a man dumped by his girlfriend followed her in a borrowed car from church to a traffic light and stabbed her with a knife.
Two held over ammunition discovery
POLICE detained a 53-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman for questioning in connection with the discovery of some ammunition.
Armed robber couldn't open cash register
A KEY witness to a failed robbery of a popular fast food restaurant told the court she did not realize what was happening until the “gentleman” she thought was a customer jumped over the counter and tried to open the cash register.
Man faces court over stabbing death
FREEPORT - A 27-year-old man was charged with murder in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on yesterday.
Trial of taxi driver accused of killing ex-girlfriend is delayed
A TAXI driver accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend inside her car at a gas station will have to wait five weeks for a trial date.
Woman jailed for four years over failed marijuana plot
A FARRINGTON Road woman was sentenced to serve four years in prison yesterday in connection with a failed attempt to export 13 ounces of marijuana on Friday, July 13.
Hog hunters find dead man's body
POLICE are investigating the events surrounding the discovery of a severely decomposed body in Abaco late Sunday evening.
Cop killer found guilty
THE retrial of a man accused of murdering a policeman came to an end yesterday, this time with the accused being convicted of the Independence Day killing.
Crime 'on the decline' says police commissioner
CRIME, including murder, is on the decline across the country thanks in part to “significant work” being done by police officers, according to Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade.
Juvenile put behind bars
CHIEF Magistrate Roger Gomez remanded a juvenile arraigned on charges of murder and escaping lawful custody to Her Majesty’s Prison yesterday.
Armed robber's appeal thrown out
A CONVICTED armed robber was unsuccessful in his attempt to have his guilty verdict overturned.
Suspect in murder case recaptured
A 17-year-old boy wanted in connection with a recent murder has been recaptured after escaping from the Princess Margaret Hospital last month.
5 bodies in three days
A MAN found dead in Andros and another in Nassau were the fourth and fifth bodies discovered within the space of three days.
