The Tribune

By DENISE MAYCOCK

Tribune Freeport Reporter

dmaycock@tribunemedi.net

Six persons were charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Monday for various serious offenses, including armed robbery, stealing, burglary, and unlawful sexual intercourse and willful damage.

Lawrence Arthur, 21, of Scott Avenue, was charged with unlawful sexual intercourse. He was not required to enter plea to the charge. He was granted $8,000 bail with two sureties. The matter was adjourned to August 21.

Frankie Seymour, 34, of Wrexham Drive and Marcus Anthony Forbes, 25, of Pinedale, Eight Mile Rock, were charged with armed robbery and stealing.

The pair was denied bail and the matter was adjourned to September 29, 2023. On the charge of stealing, they were both granted $5,000 bail with one suretor.

Shawn Woodside, 27, of Murchison Drive, was charged with Burglary. He pleaded not guilty and was denied bail. He was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Corrections until September 9, 2023.

Shequera McFall, 19, of Loyalist Lane, was charged with stealing by reason of service. She pleaded pleaded guilty and will sentenced on Tuesday, July 18.

Phillip Lightbourne, 42, of Bahamia Arms, was charged with willful damage.

He was convicted and fined $100 and ordered to compensate public health authorities $300. In default of payments, Lightbourne will be sentenced to 2 months imprisonment at the Bahamas Department of Corrections.