February 17, 2014
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Man in hospital after stabbing
NEW Providence police are investigating a stabbing incident which left a man with injuries on Saturday, October 5. Shortly after 9pm, a group of men were at Third Street, Coconut Grove, when an altercation occurred between them, resulting in one mal
Police arrests in overtime probe
SOME employees of the Ministry of Education have been questioned at the Central Detective Unit this week and told they were “under arrest” as police investigate alleged misappropriation of funds.
Search for suspects after armed robbery
POLICE are looking for two suspects in an armed robbery committed on Thursday night.
Police quiz school official after beating complaint
A SAINT Augustine College school official was questioned and later released by police in connection with a complaint over the beating of a seventh grade student last week.
Man killed in drive-by shooting
A MAN is dead after he was wounded during a drive-by shooting Thursday night.
Woman robbed while walking
A WOMAN was robbed while walking in the Kemp Road area on Tuesday, police said.
Man stabbed after argument in street
GRAND Bahama police are investigating a stabbing that has left a 22-year-old man in hospital in serious condition.
Three arrests after drugs search
THREE men were arrested after police seized drugs during a search of a car.
Maniac hurled acid at woman
POLICE have arrested a 41-year-old Tall Pines man in connection with an acid attack on a woman waiting at the bus stop.
Man dies with shots to the head on weekend of crime
A MAN was killed early on Sunday morning on a track road off Eneas Jumper Corner, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
Search for suspects after two armed robberies
POLICE are searching for a number of men believed to be responsible for two separate armed robberies in New Providence Friday.
$80,000 drugs found in container
MORE than $80,000 worth of suspected marijuana was discovered in a metal container tied on the bottom of a cargo vessel at the Grand Bahama Shipyard, police reported yesterday.No arrest was made, but police seized 86 pounds of marijuana with an estim
Man injured in street shooting
A MAN is in hospital after being shot while driving on Tuesday afternoon, police said.The incident occurred shortly after 1pm, when two men were driving on Florida Court off Robinson Road. The men noticed another man standing on the side of the stree
Bimini man held after drug find
A BIMINI man was arrested on Friday night after he was found in possession of a quantity of suspected marijuana after 10pm. He is expected to be arraigned early this week. In a second incident, shortly before noon on Saturday, officers acting on in
Two pedestrians killed in separate accidents
TWO pedestrians were killed in separate accidents early Monday morning, one of which was a hit-and-run incident.
Gunman disarmed by store workers
POLICE arrested a gunman who had been disarmed by employees of a convenience store during an armed robbery attempt on Tuesday.The incident happened shortly before 7pm when the gunman entered the store on Miami Street, held employees up and demanded c
Four men electrocuted in industrial accident
FOUR men were electrocuted in an industrial accident in Eleuthera on Monday, leaving one in hospital.Police are investigating the incident, which occurred shortly after 11am in Governor’s Harbour.According to a Royal Bahamas Police Force crime report
Series of armed robberies across weekend
POLICE are investigating three armed robberies which occurred in New Providence over the weekend. Shortly after 11am on Saturday, a woman was sitting in her vehicle on East Street south of Robinson Road, when she was approached by an armed man. The m
Three expected to be charged after firearm, ammunition found
A WOMAN and two men are in police custody and are expected to be formally charged before the courts this week after allegedly being found with an illegal firearm and several rounds of ammunition.
Two arrested after $100,000 found
TWO men were arrested after police conducted a search and found them with more than $100,000 during a joint operation at western New Providence.
Woman hit in head as car fired upon
POLICE are investigating a shooting that left a woman suffering a gunshot wound to the head. The incident took place early yesterday morning in the area of Flamingo Gardens. The victim is currently in hospital and listed in stable condition.According
Police hunt armed robbers
POLICE are asking members of the public to come forward with any information they may have in solving two armed robberies which occurred yesterday morning. In the first incident shortly before 1am, a man was driving on Marrow Lane, Garden Hills, whe
Police investigate apparent drowning
POLICE are investigating an apparent drowning incident involving an adult man.
Passenger killed as car in collision with SUV in Abaco crash
A MAN died early Saturday morning after he was ejected from the passenger seat of car that collided with a SUV.
Hitchhiker robbed at gunpoint
A MAN has claimed he was robbed at gunpoint after soliciting a ride from a man and woman on Friday. According to police, the man said he asked for a ride with a woman driver and a male passenger of a grey Honda vehicle shortly after 7pm. While on Ya
Man dies after being hit by truck
A MAN died early Friday morning after being hit by a pick-up truck.
Hunt for armed robber
POLICE are looking for a suspect who robbed a man at gunpoint outside his home Tuesday night. Shortly before 8pm, a man had just pulled up to his residence off Lamumba Lane, when he was approached by a man armed with a firearm who robbed him of cash
‘Blind’ suspect shot by police
A MAN who residents say was blind, was shot and killed by police Friday, prompting an angry confrontation between residents and police in the East Street area where the shooting occurred.
UPDATED: 19-year-old mother stabbed to death
Five people are in custody after a woman was stabbed to death on Thursday night
Suspect held after officer knocked to ground
POLICE took a man into custody yesterday who they believe injured an officer as he attempted to evade arrest, according to Assistant Superintendent of Police Shanta Knowles.Videos of the altercation were circulated widely on social media. Supt Knowl
Freeport murder is year’s first
THE country recorded its first homicide for 2018 when a man was discovered shot dead in Freeport on New Year’s Day.
Man held after drug seizure
POLICE in Eleuthera arrested a man after the seizure of a quantity of dangerous drugs on Wednesday.
Man held by police after firearm find
GRAND Bahama police arrested a man in the Lucaya area on Tuesday after he was allegedly found with a firearm in his possession.
Man shot dead in Elizabeth Estates
A man has died after a shooting in Elizabeth Estates early on Tuesday morning.M
Teen shot in Abaco
POLICE in Abaco are investigating a shooting that left a 17-year-old boy with injuries.
10,000 marijuana plants uprooted in police operation
MORE than 10,000 marijuana plants were uprooted by police in Andros over a two-day period, after a joint operation with American law enforcement officers uncovered two marijuana fields.According to police, around 1pm Wednesday, Drug Enforcement Unit
Man hurt in Abaco shooting
ABACO police are investigating a shooting in Abaco where one man was shot on Saturday. ASP Terecita Pinder said a 19-year-old male resident of Cooper’s Town is assisting police with their investigation.
Man dies after being shot by police
A man is dead after being shot by police in Fox Hill, police said.
Skeletal remains found on beach
HUMAN skeletal remains were discovered on a beach in Bimini on Friday, police reported.
Six in custody over suspected human smuggling operation
IMMIGRATION officials on Grand Bahama broke up a suspected human smuggling operation over the weekend in the Lucaya area, where some six people were taken into custody. Immigration officer Napthali Cooper said three Dominicans and three Brazilians w
Manhunt after new street slaying
POLICE have launched an island-wide manhunt for the suspect responsible for the shooting death of a man that occurred in the Bain Town area over the weekend.
Hunt after five armed robberies
POLICE are searching for the suspects responsible for five separate armed robberies that occurred Thursday night.
Body of man found in car
GRAND Bahama recorded its eighth murder for the year late Wednesday evening when a man was discovered shot dead in a vehicle in the South Bahamia area.
Suicide suspected as body found in Hope Town
OFFICERS in Abaco are investigating the death of a 41-year-old resident of Hope Town, Abaco who died on Saturday in what police suspect to be a suicide.
Two hunted after man hospitalised in shooting
POLICE are searching for two men responsible for a shooting that left a man in hospital on Wednesday.Shortly after 10pm, a man was sitting in front of his home located on Moore Avenue and Palm Beach Street when two men armed with handguns approached
Zero tolerance approach by police for Emancipation Day
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Samuel Butler yesterday promised to ensure public safety at the upcoming Fox Hill Day/Emancipation Day celebrations, warning potential troublemakers that police “will tolerate nothing other than proper behaviour”.ACP
UPDATED: Man’s body found floating near Sand trap
POLICE will have to await the results of an autopsy to determine the cause of death of a man discovered floating in waters off West Bay Street yesterday.
Police swamping streets to stamp out killings
POLICE are actively investigating the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting of a man in Pinewood Gardens over the weekend.
Man held in connection with Robinson Road shooting death
POLICE have a man in custody in connection with a late-night shooting that left a man dead.
Man dies after Independence Day shooting
A 24-year-old man died in hospital shortly after he was shot multiple times on Independence Day during a backyard celebration with friends.
Two arrested after drugs and firearms found
TWO men were arrested in Freeport after Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) officers discovered drugs, firearms and ammunition at a residence on July 5. Inspector Terecita Pinder reported that DEU officers executed a search warrant on a home at Weddell Aven
Teenage boy stabbed
A TEENAGE boy is in hospital in Grand Bahama after he was stabbed during an attack by a group of men. Police said the incident occurred shortly after 11pm on Saturday when the 15-year-old was attacked by a group of men while in the area of Wild Cat
Bahamian arrested after seizure of $4m worth of suspected cocaine
A BAHAMIAN man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of $4m worth of suspected cocaine discovered at a residence in West End, Grand Bahama.According to police reports, officers acting on information executed a search warrant on a home, whe
AK47 rifle is seized by police
A MAN was arrested after police seized an AK-47 assault rifle on Thursday, police reported. Around 1am, Selective Enforcement Team officers acting on intelligence executed a search warrant on a home located on Kemp Road occupied by a man. During the
Police hunt for gunman
POLICE are searching for a gunman responsible for an armed robbery that occurred on Tuesday June 20. According to reports, shortly before 11pm a man was standing near his vehicle on Blue Hill Road north, when a slim dark male armed with a handgun ro
22 arrested in special police operation
ROYAL Bahamas Police Force Officers arrested 22 persons Wednesday night for serious offences, including murder, during a special operation.
Drugs seized in Eleuthera
POLICE in Eleuthera took two men into custody following the seizure of a number of marijuana plants on Saturday.
Police search for suspects after two separate armed robberies
POLICE are seeking the public’s help in finding two male suspects responsible for two separate armed robberies that occurred on Sunday.
Suicide suspected as 72-year-old man is found dead
ABACO police are investigating the apparent suicide of a 72-year-old man who was found dead at a residence in Treasure Cay over the weekend.
Cocaine worth $5m seized in Freeport
LOCAL authorities seized $5m worth of suspected cocaine at the Freeport Container Port on Monday, however no arrests have been made, police reported.
Two men in hospital after separate shootings
Two men are in hospital after two separate shooting incidents on Saturday night.
Texas man dies while snorkelling off New Providence
A MAN visiting from Texas has drowned while snorkelling off western New Providence, police have reported on Friday.
13 kilos of cocaine seized at airport
POLICE seized 13 kilograms of cocaine in an unclaimed suitcase at the Lynden Pindling International Airport on Saturday evening.
Students sent home after school raid
TWO security officers at C C Sweeting Senior High School were tied up and held at gunpoint while four masked men robbed the school of cash and electronics before leaving them gagged and bound for nearly four hours.
7th grade student had gun on campus
A SEVENTH grade male student of AF Adderley Junior High School brought a gun on the school’s campus Monday and was arrested by police, officials confirmed yesterday.
Man shot dead in Poinciana Drive area
A MAN was shot dead on Ferguson Street, off Poinciana Drive, in the early hours of Sunday, police in Nassau have reported.
Husband killed after gunmen forced couple to stop car
CHIEF Superintendent Clayton Fernander, officer-in-charge of the Central Detective Unit, warned drivers yesterday to be “extra cautious” after armed men forced a couple to stop their vehicle in the middle of the road before shooting and killing the driver.
Five people arrested for drug possession over the weekend
POLICE arrested five people for drug possession in four separate incidents.
UPDATED: 22-year-old man shot dead in year’s 85th murder
POLICE are investigating the murder of a 22-year-old man that took place on Monday.
Man and woman arrested for drug possession in Great Harbour Cay
POLICE in Great Harbour Cay, Berry Islands arrested a man and a woman on Monday after the seizure of a quantity of dangerous drugs.
US tourist arrested on suspicion of drug possession
AN American tourist was arrested on Saturday for alleged possession of drugs.
Two held after man shot dead in Abaco
Two men are in custody after a man was shot dead in Abaco in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Department of Corrections officer arrested for drug possession
An officer from the Bahamas Department of Corrections is in custody after being arrested for possession of dangerous drugs on Friday at the prison.
Bodyguard of Prime Minister shot in robbery
A BODYGUARD attached to Prime Minister Perry Christie was shot several times late Monday night during an armed robbery off East Street.
Woman held after fatal stabbing of boyfriend
A WOMAN is in police custody after she was accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death during a heated argument early yesterday morning.
Man accused of illegal firearm ownership
A MAN denied owning an illegal firearm when arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Two in custody over 'vile' rap song
POLICE have two adult males in custody in connection with a song that negatively references Prime Minister Perry Christie, his family, Members of Parliament and Democratic National Alliance leader Branville McCartney.
Man stabbed to death in Grand Bahama
A 22-year-old man was stabbed to death early Saturday morning, police in Grand Bahama have reported.
Grand Bahama: woman dies in car accident, man found dead in tractor in canal
POLICE in Grand Bahama are investigating the deaths of two people on Tuesday, a 31-year-old woman after a traffic accident and a man who was found in a tractor submerged in the canal in the Deadman's Reef area.
Man arrested over Harbour Island beach sexual assault of Florida woman
A HARBOUR Island man is in custody in connection with an alleged sexual assault of an American woman on a beach on Friday.
Two women among three arrested over $100,00 marijuana catch
TWO WOMEN and one man are in police custody after they were discovered with nearly $100,000 worth of marijuana on Thursday afternoon.
Police investigate apparent drowning of American man
Police on Bimini are investigating the apparent drowning of an American man at Cat Cay on Friday.
Man's body found stuffed in a suitcase off Soldier Road
THE partially decomposed body of a man was found stuffed in a suitcase in an abandoned building off Soldier Road early on Monday morning.
Mother beaten to death outside her own home
A MOTHER of one was beaten to death outside her home on Saturday prompting police to launch an intensive investigation into the case.
Man arrested for firearm possession after Tyler Street shooting
POLICE on Thursday arrested a 30-year-old man for firearm possession following a shooting incident that ended in another man in hospital.
Mystery over 49th murder of the year
A MAN became the country’s latest murder victim when he was fatally shot in his chest yesterday.
British man shot dead after armed robbers board his sailboat
A BRITISH man has been shot dead after two armed men boarded his sailboat near Stuart Cove's diving centre in western New Providence on Friday night and demanded cash.
Police hunt for suspects as two men are shot dead
POLICE have launched an island-wide manhunt for the suspects responsible for two separate shooting incidents that left two men dead late last night.
Schaeffer is robbed at gunpoint
AN American businessman, now a Bahamian resident, was robbed at gunpoint in “broad daylight” at a Royal Bank of Canada branch yesterday afternoon.
Customers robbed at gunpoint in Freeport
POLICE in Grand Bahama are investigating an armed robbery at a business establishment on the East Mall Drive, Freeport, on Friday night.
Bimini man 'serious' after being stabbed by woman
A MAN is being airlifted to New Providence from Bimini for medical attention after being stabbed in the chest by a woman following an altercation early today.
Mudd teenager in custody after shooting at Abaco police
A MALE teenager has been taken into police custody in Abaco after he shot at police officers in the Haitian community of the Mudd.
Argument ends with two men shot and in hospital
AUTHORITIES are investigating a shooting incident yesterday morning which has left two men recovering in hospital.
Three women in custody over store 'theft' video
THREE women are in police custody after they were allegedly caught on camera stealing from a beauty supply store.
Neighbours subdue ‘robber’
AN armed robber was subdued by concerned neighbours who came to the rescue of a woman who was struggling with the would-be thief, police said.
Nightclub shooting leaves man in hospital
A MAN is in hospital in a stable condition after being shot at a Mackey Street nightclub following a fight early today.
Robbers posing as BEC workers take cash from woman
TWO men armed with a handgun and posing as Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) workers robbed a woman at her home on Thursday.
Police shoot man after high-speed chase
A 21-year-old man is recovering in hospital after he was shot by police officers after a high-speed chase on Thursday morning.
Man killed in traffic accident 'did not have valid driver's licence'
The man who died in an overnight traffic accident was not in possession of a valid driver's license at the time of his death, traffic officials confirmed today.
Man held over recorded attack
A MAN is in police custody after a video surfaced on social media allegedly showing him beating and threatening another man with a knife for “calling his girlfriend.”
Victim ‘lured to his death’
THE mother of one of the country’s latest homicide victims yesterday insisted that her son was lured to his death by someone he knew as she told The Tribune her family remained hopeful justice will be done in this case.
Two in hospital after shootings
Two men are in hospital after two separate shooting incidents in the early hours of Monday morning.
Man dies after being shot by two males at Dumping Ground Corner
POLICE are searching for two men who shot and killed a man near Dumping Ground Corner on Saturday afternoon.
Dominoes game ends with fatal shooting in Coconut Grove
A game of dominoes on Friday night ended with a man, who was on bail for an indictable offence, shot dead.
Police shoot suspect after high speed chase through New Providence streets
A high-speed chase through the streets of central New Providence in the early hours of Saturday morning ended with police shooting one man as they investigated a potential stolen vehicle.
Man found stabbed to death in Long Island
A MAN has been stabbed to death in Long Island and a Central Detective Unit team from New Providence has arrived to help with the investigation.
Six arrests after high-speed chase and shootout
SIX men were arrested, two of whom were seriously injured, after a high-speed chase and shoot out with police early Thursday morning.
American arrested after $436,000 of marijuana found
AN American man in his early 50s was yesterday arrested in connection with the discovery of nearly half a million dollars worth of marijuana in Bimini, according to local police.
Ex-boyfriend in custody after woman shot dead in front of son
THE former boyfriend of a mother who was shot dead last Thursday in front of her four-year-old son was taken into custody over the weekend for questioning in connection with the recent murder.
Jitney passengers robbed at gunpoint
THREE gunmen robbed bus passengers of cash on Saturday before jumping off the jitney and fleeing on foot, police reported.
UPDATED: Mother shot dead while holding her young son
A WOMAN was shot dead last night in the area of Fort Fincastle, police reported. POLICE are on the hunt for a man who shot a young mother in the head while she was holding her four-year-old son on Thursday night off Prison Lane, Fort Fincastle.
Four armed robberies on Thursday
POLICE are seeking the public’s help in solving four armed robberies on Thursday.
Drugs and ammunition found in apartment
POLICE in Bimini discovered drugs and ammunition inside an apartment in the Alice Town settlement.
Phillip Vasyli stabbed to death at Old Fort Bay
POLICE were called to the scene of a homicide shortly after 8am this morning at the exclusive gated community of Old Fort Bay.
Two men held over fatal stabbing
POLICE have two men in custody in connection with the stabbing death of a 21- year-old man Sunday night on Arawak Cay.
Man dies in stabbing
A MAN died last night after being stabbed, reportedly in a fight, at Arawak Cay.
Murder victim identified
THE 27-year-old man who was gunned down near a Soldier Road shopping centre early on Friday morning has been identified as Jarad Butterfield.
Four in hospital after shooting
Four men are in hospital after a shooting incident early on Saturday.
Six-year-old girl found dead
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 6–year-old girl.
Four held by police after man on bail shot dead
POLICE have four men in custody, including a Defence Force officer, in connection with the shooting death of a 27-year-old man who was on bail for attempted murder.
Man, 27, shot dead near Soldier Road bus stop
A 27-year-old man was shot to death while waiting for a bus early this morning, bringing the country’s murder count to 32 for the year.
Man dead, another in hospital after double shooting
One man is dead and another is in hospital on after a double shooting last night.
Two shot, one stabbed in incidents over weekend
POLICE are asking for the public’s help in solving two shootings and a stabbing that occurred over the weekend that have left a man and woman in hospital in serious condition.
Man out on bail shot dead
A MAN out on bail and being electronically monitored by police was shot several times and died on Saturday pushing the country’s murder count for the year to 30.
Police road checks net 91 Grand Bahama motorists
GRAND Bahama police have cited 91 people for various traffic violations as a result of road check exercises in the past two days.
Two suspects detained by police after murders
POLICE arrested two men, aged 18 and 25, in the early hours of yesterday in connection with two of the country’s most recent murders.
Murder suspect among latest arrests
POLICE arrested 17 persons on Monday, including one man for murder and others who were wanted for questioning in connection with serious offences such as possession of dangerous drugs and housebreaking.
Bomb threat was a prank, police say
POLICE received a bomb threat at the former Carmichael Primary School yesterday morning, the same day Prime Minister Perry Christie and other officials were present for the institution’s renaming ceremony.
Police probe baby’s death
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a one-year-old baby boy on Friday night.
Police investigate death of baby boy
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a one-year-old baby boy.
Shooting leaves one dead, two in hospital
One man is dead, and a man and woman are in hospital after a shooting late on Friday night.
Man shot dead named as Sean Neville - son of Dr Mike Neville
A MAN was shot dead on Friday night in the Culbert's Hill area off Prince Charles Drive.
Arrest over woman’s death in blaze with cord round neck
POLICE have a 21-year-old woman in custody in connection with the “suspicious death” of Ariel Lowe, who was discovered by firefighters with a “black cord” tied around her neck in her home on Carmichael Road on Monday morning.
Police arrest woman over death in burned home
POLICE have a 21-year-old woman in custody in connection with the "suspicious death" of Ariel Lowe, who was discovered by firefighters with a "black cord" tied around her neck in her home on Carmichael Road on Monday morning.
Manhunt launched after latest shootings
POLICE have launched an island-wide manhunt for suspects involved in two separate weekend shootings.
Police search for suspects in two shootings
POLICE have launched a manhunt in New Providence for the suspects involved in two separate shooting incidents that have left a man and a woman detained in hospital overnight.
Three in hospital after Eight Mile Rock nightclub stabbings
POLICE in Grand Bahama are investigating a stabbing incident at a nightclub that has left three men requiring hospital treatment for injuries.
No leads in double murder probe
POLICE have no leads and no suspects in a shooting incident that left two men dead and two others fighting for their lives in hospital.
UPDATED: Two dead, two injured in shooting
TWO men are dead and another two were left in hospital after gunmen opened fire in the Plantol Street area last night, police said.
Island-wide manhunt after two shot dead on friday
POLICE have launched an island-wide manhunt for suspects in three separate shooting incidents that have left one man recovering in hospital and two others dead.
Three held after woman shot dead
Three men are in custody in connection with a shooting that left a woman dead early Sunday morning.
Manhunt for suspects after three shootings
POLICE have launched an island-wide manhunt for the suspects involved in three separate shooting incidents that left two men dead and a man detained in hospital on Friday.
$10,000 drugs seizure at airport
POLICE officers seized $10,000 worth of drugs from the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) on Thursday.
Police shoot alleged thief at dock
POLICE shot and seriously injured a man early yesterday morning when he was reportedly caught breaking into several stalls on Potter’s Cay Dock and removing the generators.
Police appeal for family of murder victim to come forward
POLICE are appealing to members of the public who have not heard from an “extremely heavy set” male family member since Sunday to contact them immediately.
Son-in-law detained after elderly man stabbed to death
A 30-year-old American man is in custody assisting police with investigations into the stabbing death of his elderly father-in-law over the weekend in the Hawksbill area.
Man suspected of firing on police officers is arrested
GRAND Bahama Police arrested a man who reportedly fired on officers in the Coral Gardens area over the weekend.
Woman is robbed of car and phone outside church
A WOMAN was held up by an unarmed man outside Evangelistic Temple church yesterday morning who stole her car, police said.
Man held after nightclub murder
A 25–year-old man was taken into custody today in connection with a murder that occurred at a Faith Avenue South nightclub early on Sunday.
Crime 'down 24%' in Grand Bahama
ASSISTANT Police Commissioner Emrick Seymour has reported that crime went down by 24 per cent overall in Grand Bahama in 2014.
Four in custody after Grand Bahama murder
FOUR men are assisting police with their investigations into Grand Bahama’s second homicide for 2015 which occurred at Bass Lane, a senior police officer said.
Man gunned down in Grand Bahama
GRAND Bahama recorded its second murder for the year when a young man was gunned down in the Bass Lane area on Monday evening.
Man killed and girlfriend hurt in latest shooting
A 33-year-old father of two became the country’s latest murder victim when he and his girlfriend were shot multiple times at their home early Sunday morning.
Man killed, woman injured in shooting
A man died and a woman was injured after they were shot on Sunday morning.
Officer struck by vehicle during police operation
A police officer received minor injuries after the driver of a vehicle struck him during a police operation on Saturday.
Two men 'serious' in hospital after being shot
TWO MEN are recovering in hospital today after they were shot multiple times on Thursday morning.
No known motive for shooting of police officer
POLICE STILL have no motive and no one in custody in connection with the shooting of a police officer on Sunday.
Two armed roberries investigated
POLICE are investigating two armed robberies that happened on Sunday.
Policeman shot in back of the head
A 29-year-old police constable is recovering in hospital after being shot in the back of his head in Nassau Village yesterday.
Woman robbed and raped
POLICE are searching for a man who robbed a woman and sexually assaulted her at her home on Sunday.
American arrested for Eleuthera shooting
A 29–year-old American man is in police custody today in connection with a recent shooting incident at Current Island, Eleuthera.
Man found dead in Cat Island
POLICE in Cat Island are investigating the circumstances surrounding the dead body of a man at Arthur’s Town, Cat Island
Police shoot two suspected armed robbers
TWO ARMED robbery suspects are recovering in hospital after they were shot by police early on Wednesday morning.
Murdered man was on bail for kidnapping
A MAN who was killed early yesterday morning was out on bail for abduction, kidnapping and assault and was being electronically monitored, The Tribune understands.
Three in hospital after shooting and stabbing
Three men are in hospital after a shooting and a stabbing on Saturday.
Man under police guard in hospital after fatal shooting
An man is in hospital under heavy police guard following a shooting death on Christmas Eve.
Man, 47, seriously injured in Grand Bahama shooting
GRAND Bahama Police are investigating a shooting incident on Tuesday night in the Hanna Hill area that has left a 47-year-old man hospitalised with serious injuries.
30-year-old man quizzed by police over girl’s death
POLICE are questioning a 30-year-old man in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a 17-year-old girl, Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade confirmed yesterday.
Two men held over killing of police officer
TWO men are now in police custody in connection with the murder of Sergeant 145 Wayne Rolle, Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade said yesterday.
Murder count rises to 117 after man is shot dead
A 19-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed early yesterday morning, taking the country’s murder count for the year to 117, two shy of 2013’s total.
Murders of brothers ‘part of ongoing feud’
THE murder of two brothers and attempted murder of their teenage brother is a the result of an ongoing feud stemming from their father’s murder in 2010, according to Chief Superintendent Paul Rolle.
Gunned-down teenager was on bail for murder
THE teenager gunned down with his 14-year-old brother on Saturday afternoon was recently released on bail for murder and was being electronically monitored.
'Good Samaritan' stabbed and killed in Grand Bahama
POLICE in Grand Bahama are investigating a stabbing incident that has left a 40-year-old male of Freeport dead.
Police take to streets at scene of fellow officer's murder
FOUR days after a police officer was shot in the head and killed, Assistant Police Commissioner Stephen Dean and a team of officers canvassed the crime scene and surrounding community searching for clues that could point to a suspect.
Shopkeeper shot in week’s fifth murder
A shopkeeper was shot in the back and killed after he and his brother tried to escape from three armed gunmen who entered their store in Nassau Village last night.
Murdered woman was hit with blunt object, not stabbed
THE 53-year-old woman who was murdered in Long Island over the weekend was “hit in the head with a blunt object” and not “stabbed multiple times” as was initially reported by police, according to Officer in Charge of the Central Detective Unit Chief Superintendant Paul Rolle.
Woman found dead on Long Island: Boyfriend held by police
THE weekend murder of a popular web shop employee in Long Island has left residents there distraught after the usually peaceful community was disrupted by news of which none could make sense.
Man in hospital after shooting outside the Mall at Marathon
POLICE are investigating a shooting incident that took place outside the Mall at Marathon yesterday morning which has left a man in hospital with injuries to his back.
Body of man found in canal - but police do not suspect homicide
POLICE are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in the Sea Breeze canal yesterday.
Teenage robbery suspects shot after chase
POLICE shot and injured two teen armed robbery suspects late Tuesday night after a high speed chase and shoot-out in New Providence that lasted about 20 minutes.
Woman stabbed to death in fight
A WOMAN died after being stabbed multiple times following an argument last night - and police have arrested her boyfriend as a suspect in the crime.
24-year-old man shot dead in Pinewood area
POLICE are investigating a murder in Pinewood yesterday that left a 24-year-old man dead.
Gunmen shoot woman and her son and daughter
A woman and her teenage son and daughter are in hospital after being shot on Friday night.
Correctional officer held over drugs at prison
A 51-year-old correctional officer is in police custody after he was arrested at the prison on Wednesday afternoon accused of possessing dangerous drugs with intent to supply.
Five more arrested in connection with Blair murder
POLICE arrested five additional men Monday afternoon in connection with the shooting death and armed robbery of Blair resident Andre Cartwright.
Fatal shooting takes murder count to 101
A MAN was fatally shot in the Yellow Elder Gardens subdivision last night, pushing the year’s murder count to 101.
Three in hospital after shootings, stabbing
POLICE are currently investigating two shootings and one stabbing incident over the weekend that have left two men in stable condition and another man in serious condition in hospital.
Five of police’s ‘most wanted’ now in custody
FIVE “armed and dangerous” men wanted by police in connection with murder cases are in custody less than 48 hours after bulletins were issued for their arrest.
Police find home invasion suspect ‘hiding’ in hotel on PI
THE 18-year-old suspect wanted for questioning in connection with the home invasion and murder of Blair resident Andre Cartwright was caught by police early yesterday morning “hiding” in a Paradise Island hotel, according to Chief Superintendent Paul Rolle.
Man shot dead on way to his friend’s funeral
ONE of the two men killed in three separate shootings over the weekend was on his way to the funeral of a friend murdered in the Yellow Elder community, police said yesterday.
Five separate armed robberies investigated
INVESTIGATORS are seeking the public’s help to solve five separate armed robberies that took place on Thursday.
Two murders in six hours
TWO men were killed in separate shootings yesterday which occurred less than six hours apart.
Man shot in head at dock
A MAN is in serious condition in hospital after he was shot in the head at Potter’s Cay Dock on National Heroes Day.
Man and woman in hospital after shootings
A man and a woman are in hospital after two separate shooting incidents on Sunday.
Shooting victim 'critical' after 12-hour gun spree puts four in hospital
THREE separate shooting incidents in New Providence in 12 hours have left four men detained in hospital, one in critical condition.
Multiple gunshots leave father of three dead
A FATHER of three became the country’s latest murder victim when he was shot multiple times late on Wednesday night.
Shooting and stabbings over weekend
POLICE are investigating two weekend shootings and three stabbing incidents.
One dead, three injured in shooting
One man is dead and three others are injured after a shooting incident on Saturday night.
Man shot in shoulder and rushed to hospital, two arrested by police
A 24-year-old man of Cowpen Road and a 23–year-old man of Nassau Village are in custody following a shooting incident that left a man detained in hospital on Tuesday night.
One brother stabbed, the other arrested
A FIGHT between two brothers left one in hospital with stab wounds in his head and the other, who was also injured, in police custody.
Woman stabbed in head and neck after argument
A WOMAN is in critical condition in hospital after she was stabbed in her neck and head during an argument with another woman in Kemp Road late on Thursday night.
Man shot dead and second victim in hospital
POLICE are investigating a shooting in Montell Heights yesterday that left one man dead and another in hospital in serious condition. Residents told The Tribune at the scene that yesterday’s incident was the third day of shooting in the area.
Man shot dead during altercation
A 25-year-old man became the country’s latest murder victim after he was shot in the head during an altercation late Sunday night.
Man and woman fighting for their lives after shooting
A MAN and a woman are fighting for their lives in hospital after they were shot multiple times on Thursday night.
MAN FOUND SHOT DEAD
A man was found shot dead in front of a pre-school at Ethel Street, Montel Heights this morning.
PM's press secretary at BIS 'shot dead'
Latore Mackey, the prime minister's press secretary at Bahamas Information Services (BIS), was shot dead at around 5am on Market Street.
Man shot dead
A MAN was killed in a late night shooting last night. A 23-year-old man was shot dead last night in the Lyon Road area off Shirley Street.
Man hunted after attack at ex-fiancee’s home
AUTHORITIES are on the hunt for a man who flew into a rage and chopped his ex-fiancée’s male companion several times on Monday night.
Shooting victim was caught in crossfire outside club
A 23-year-old man is in critical condition in hospital after he was “caught in the crossfire” between two groups of men outside a nightclub and shot multiple times, police reported.
Man who opened fire on police 'was on bail'
A MAN opened fire on police in the Wilson Track area Thursday night before being taken into custody after leading them on a high-speed chase.
Murder suspect shot in the head
A SUSPECT in the murders of two women was shot in the head Monday hours after the women died of their wounds. He became Nassau’s fifth murder victim in less than two days.
Three suspects held by police for recent murders
POLICE took three suspects into custody over the weekend for questioning for two recent murders while also dealing with five different crime scenes for shootings and a stabbing that left seven men in hospital.
Three murders in bloody weekend
THREE people were killed during a bloody weekend of violence in New Providence in separate incidents while several others were stabbed or shot.
Shooting leaves woman in hospital
POLICE are seeking the public’s help in solving a shooting incident yesterday morning that left a woman in hospital with gunshot injuries to her back.
Woman arrested after $12,000 worth of marijuana found
A WOMAN was arrested by police yesterday after officers seized 12 pounds of marijuana worth about $12,000.
Man dead, another fights for life after shooting
POLICE have launched an island wide manhunt for two men following a shooting incident that has left one man dead and another fighting for his life in hospital.
Man in hospital after being stabbed by girlfriend
AUTHORITIES want the public’s help in solving three separate violent crimes – one of them a domestic dispute – that has left the victims recovering in hospital in stable condition.
Police find body with gunshot wounds
POLICE discovered the body of a man believed to be in his early 30s in farmland off of Faith Avenue this morning.
UPDATED: Police shut down junkanoo parade after three men shot
POLICE were forced to shut down the 41st Independence Day People’s Love and Unity Junkanoo Rush Out yesterday morning following a shooting incident that left three males in hospital, Assistant Commissioner of Police Leon Bethel said. The rush out started shortly after 1am.
Super Value store robber shot by police
POLICE shot and injured a suspect moments after he allegedly robbed the Super Value food store in Cable Beach on Monday night.
UPDATED: Seven in hospital after shootings
SEVEN men are fighting for their lives in hospital after being shot in two separate incidents in New Providence on Thursday night. The Tribune understands all of the men have a criminal history and are “very well known to police.”
Woman arrested after $50,000 of marijuana found
POLICE arrested a 30-year-old woman on Tuesday night after accusing her of being in possession of $50,000 worth of marijuana in Nassau Village.
Policeman shot by teenager during arrest
A POLICE officer is recovering in hospital after he was shot by a teenage boy during an arrest on Sunday evening in Elizabeth Estates.
POLICE OFFICER SHOT, SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
A 19-year-old man is custody following a shooting incident that left a police officer detained in hospital on Sunday.
Woman in custody after husband stabbed
A 36-year-old woman is in police custody after she allegedly stabbed her husband in the back during a fight Wednesday evening.
‘Armed robbery’ now classified as murder
THE STABBING death of a teenage boy on Wednesday has now been classified as a murder, according to Assistant Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson.
Two shooting deaths hours apart
Police are investigating two shooting deaths that took place hours apart.
Man 'recently released from prison' is shot dead
POLICE were called to the scene of a fatal shooting on Olde Corner off East Street this afternoon.
Man gunned down after leaving sports bar
GRAND Bahama recorded its eighth murder for the year late Sunday evening when a 34-year-old man was gunned down near the Red Carpet Sports Bar on East Atlantic Drive in Freeport. Charles Miller, also known as “Yellow”, of Epsom Road, Mayfield Park Subdivision, was rushed to hospital, where he later died.
Six held after $350,000 drug seizure
SIX Bahamian men were arrested after police discovered in their possession more than 250lbs of marijuana with an estimated street value of $350,000.
Five arrested over marijuana worth $5,000 found
FIVE men were arrested after they were allegedly discovered with a quantity of marijuana in their possession worth some $5,000.
Man found dead in public bathroom after shooting
A MAN was found dead in a public bathroom early Wednesday morning after being shot in the head.
Man in hospital after shooting
A MAN shot in his left thigh on Saturday morning is being detained in hospital.
‘Execution-style’ killing of man wearing ankle monitor
A MAN on bail being electronically monitored became the country’s latest murder victim after he was shot in the head, execution style, on Wednesday night in Saxon’s Way, Mason’s Addition.
Wanted man shot by police after he 'attacked officers with a knife'
POLICE shot a wanted suspect on Wednesday morning after he allegedly attacked officers with a knife. Jeffery Etienne, of Okra Hill, who was wanted by officers of the Central Detective Unit for stealing, was shot in the thigh and taken to hospital, where he is listed in stable condition and under heavy police guard.
Masked raider robs Freeport business
FREEPORT – Grand Bahama Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery of a business establishment in the Freeport area.
Shooting leaves one man dead, another in hospital
One man is dead and another is in hospital after a shooting on Friday night.
Teenage murder victim named
POLICE sources have identified the teenage boy who was killed in a shooting incident at Chippingham on Monday night as Braven Hanna.
Two men killed in weekend shootings
INVESTIGATORS say they need the public’s help in solving two separate shootings that resulted in the deaths of two men over the weekend.
Man dies after shooting
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead on Friday night - the fifth homicide in 72 hours.
'Attempted break-in' at RBC Cable Beach
The Royal Bank of Canada on the Cable Beach strip is currently in lockdown after an 'attempted break-in' this morning.
Man gunned down while walking in the street
AUTHORITIES are trying to determine a motive behind the fatal shooting of a man who was taking a leisurely walk with a woman friend on Wednesday night.
Four in custody after man shot dead
Four males aged 35, 30, 18 and 17 are in custody assisting police with investigations into a shooting incident that left a man dead on Tuesday.
Man in custody following triple shooting
AUTHORITIES confirmed yesterday that a 22-year-old man was in custody with several other men who were being questioned in connection with a Montel Heights shooting incident.
Man on bail for murder held after robbery
POLICE arrested a 39-year-old man on bail for a triple murder moments after he robbed a woman at gunpoint early Sunday morning in the Faith Avenue area.
Man on bail over triple murder arrested after armed robbery
A man on bail over a triple murder has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery on Sunday.
SEVEN ARRESTED BY MOBILE DIVISION OFFICERS
Police Mobile Division saturation patrols arrested seven people in the last 24 hours.
Sex crime suspect arrested in Exuma
A 70-year-old man wanted for more than a dozen sexual offences in Florida was arrested in Exuma Saturday night, after being on the run for almost a year.
Armed raid on PI hotel: Two in custody, hunt for further two suspects
POLICE are on the hunt for suspects, in addition to the two already in custody, for an armed robbery at a Paradise Island hotel on Saturday night, the head of the Central Detective Unit confirmed yesterday.
Four-year-old believed to have drowned
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding the apparent drowning death of a four-year-old boy that occurred on Saturday.
Man in hospital after shooting
A MAN was in hospital last night after being shot in a midday incident yesterday.
Mentally ill man shot dead by police during escape bid
POLICE shot and killed a mentally ill man moments after he stabbed an officer in the eye while trying to escape police custody.
Police seek help over robberies
POLICE are asking for the public’s help in solving five robberies that took place on Saturday and Sunday. The first incident took place around 1am on Saturday.
SUSPECT KILLED DURING ESCAPE BID
POLICE in Exuma are investigating the death of a 33-year-old man who was shot and killed after he escaped police custody on Sunday.
Tourist held over handgun possession and death threats
A 57-year-old tourist is in police custody after he was arrested Tuesday afternoon for threats of death, possession of dangerous drugs and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Two dead in GB shootings
TWO men were killed yesterday in separate shootings in Freeport - and a third was last night lying in hospital with serious injuries.
Four U.S. men arrested
FOUR Americans were arrested in separate incidents of marijuana and firearm possession over the weekend.
Two arrests after attack on BEC staff
POLICE arrested two men Tuesday evening in connection with the assault of two women employees of the Bahamas Electricity Corporation.
Police close six nightclubs and bars
POLICE SHUT down six nightclubs and bars early yesterday morning for operating in breach of the Business and Liquor License Acts
Mother angry after son shot by police
THE mother of a 25-year-old murder suspect expressed outrage yesterday after her son was shot by police during an arrest.
Man in hospital after Arawak Cay shooting
POLICE have issued an appeal after a shooting that left a man in hospital early on Monday morning.
Two killed in shootings
TERROR struck a quiet community off East Street South over the weekend when a man was shot multiple times and died in one of two separate fatal shooting incidents.
Two killed in separate shootings
A 19-year-old youth and a former Carifta medallist were killed in two separate shooting incidents over the weekend.
Three women held after stabbing incident
THREE women, aged 25, 19 and 17, are in police custody after allegedly stabbing a 20-year-old woman during a fight on Saturday.
Another suspect arrested over Fox Hill shootings
POLICE arrested another suspect Tuesday night in connection with the fatal Freedom Park, Fox Hill, drive-by shootings that claimed four lives and injured seven others.
Police hunt for bus shooters
POLICE are on the hunt for two men who robbed and killed a man while on a public bus yesterday evening.
Man found shot dead on bus
Police are requesting the public’s help in solving a shooting incident that left a man dead on Monday night.
Man held by police after murder in Exuma
POLICE in Exuma have a man in custody assisting them with their investigations in the country’s latest murder. The homicide happened around 10.30pm Tuesday in Rokers Point, Exuma.
14-year-old boy dies after stabbing incident
A 14-year-old boy who suffered a stabbing injury on Saturday night has died of his wounds.
Two men in hospital with gunshot wounds
TWO men who suffered multiple gunshot wounds in separate shooting incidents are listed in critical condition at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
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