Crime & Court

Men held over drug find

POLICE yesterday said two men living in Harbour Island were arrested after they were found, in two separate cases, with dangerous drugs.

Gunshot to head kills victim

A 27-year-old man became the country’s latest murder victim after he was shot in the head on Saturday.

Policeman hospitalised by gunman

POLICE have launched an island-wide manhunt for the gunman responsible for critically shooting a police officer late Saturday night.

Man pleads not guilty to murder and attempted murder

AN Eleuthera man was arraigned in Supreme Court yesterday and pleaded not guilty to murder and attempted murder.

Second raid on Deli in a week

A DOWNTOWN business owner yesterday called on authorities to increase patrols in the area after the deli she owns was broken into twice this week.

Man given more time for murder appeal

A MAN convicted of the killing of a businessman has been given more time to lodge his appeal against the verdict and subsequent sentence.

Man arrested over hit and run accident

FREEPORT – A 27-year-old man was arrested in connection with a hit and run accident involving a pedestrian last Friday.

Public foots bill for child molester's sentence appeal

A MAN challenging his Supreme Court sentence last year for having sex with an 11-year-old girl, will be assigned counsel at the expense of the public’s purse.

Young dad gunned down at Junkanoo practice

A 23-year-old father of one became the country’s latest murder victim when he was gunned down at Junkanoo practice.

Praise for man who admits to his crime

THE Court of Appeal yesterday commended a man who withdrew his appeal against conviction for firearm possession to take responsibility for his actions and learn from his mistake.

Sentence appeal for burning man alive

A MAN is challenging his sentence after he was convicted and sentenced to 33 years in prison when he admitted to burning a man alive inside a car in bushes off a highway.