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Bail violations get murder accused six months jail time

A MAN was sentenced to six months in prison yesterday after admitting to failing to sign in at a police station 32 times while on bail for murder.

Man charged with armed robbery of $15k jewellery

A MAN was sent to prison yesterday after he was accused of robbing someone at gunpoint of over $15,000 in jewellery.

Two men charged with molesting young girls

A 32-year-old man was remanded in custody yesterday after he was accused of molesting a seven-year-old girl last month.

Woman accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend with knife

A WOMAN who allegedly assaulted her ex-girlfriend with a knife and threatened to harm her last month was granted bail ahead of her trial on Friday.

Man ordered to pay fine for indecent assault of woman

A MAN was ordered to financially compensate a woman after he admitted to accidentally touching her face while taking a selfie last weekend.

Man accused of conspiring to set fire to man’s truck

AN elderly man was imprisoned after he was accused of vehicle arson in New Providence last week.

Man accused of unlawful sexual intercourse with pre-teen girl

A 24-year-old man was imprisoned after being accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl four times last year.

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Jury empanelled in Cornish rape trial

A JURY was empanelled yesterday to hear the case involving North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish, who is accused of rape.

Midnight shootings leave two people dead

TWO fatal shootings took place on Sunday, resulting in the death of a 27-year-old man and what is believed to be a male juvenile.

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COP warns residents to remain vigilant over armed robberies

POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander urged residents to stay vigilant and heed warnings to remain safe, following three armed robberies this week.

Man sentenced to nine months for stealing

A MAN was sentenced to nine months in prison on Friday after he admitted to breaking into a car on Baillou Hill Road last year and stealing hundreds of dollars worth of property.

Pregnant woman granted conditional discharge after slapping woman

A visibly pregnant woman was granted a conditional discharge on Friday after she admitted to slapping another woman last week.

Man found with loaded gun granted bail

A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of having a loaded gun in New Providence last month.

Father released after son pleads guilty to drug possession

A MAN was sentenced to nine months in prison on Friday after he admitted to having $1,600 worth of drugs last week.

‘No comment made to put PM in fear’

THE attorney for a 21-year-old man accused of threatening to kill Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis claimed his client never made a comment to put Mr Davis in fear.