The Tribune

By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net POLICE say they were forced to shut down a private school after information was received that the owner did not have the required documents to operate the institution. Yesterday, Leadership Academy, at Dick's Point, on Eastern Road, was forced to close its doors after officers of the Licensing division-Royal Bahamas Police Force and Business License Authority officials found the school operating without a business license. As a result, a 60-year-old woman, whom police believe owns the school, was taken into custody. Police are encouraging persons operating businesses to ensure their licenses are current and fees are paid. They say failing to obey the law, will result in being charged before the courts. Meanwhile, police say they shot a 20-year-old Jamaican man after he was seen attempting to steal a car from the Palmdale area. According to police around 11.38 am yesterday, they received information that the man was tampering with the vehicle. Upon police arrival to the scene, the suspect was then shot in the leg and taken to the hospital where he is listed as stable in police custody. In other news, road traffic officials say they are continuing their clamp down on motorists who do not obey road rules. During the past week, police in Nassau cited 435 drivers for various traffic infractions and placed 146 matters before the traffic courts. Some of the offences include failing to move when requested by a police officer, failing to keep left, driving in the wrong direction on a one-way street, driving with an unsecured load, unlicensed and uninspected vehicles, failing to change ownership, and failing to signal. Police would like to encourage members of the public to ensure their vehicles remain in good condition. Their efforts agree with the Commissioner's Policing Plan to enforce road rules. They will continue to issue traffic tickets for failing to adhere obey the law.