Police says due diligence was done on the case; charges brought against accused abuser NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The death of 25-year-old mother Carissa Culmer, who was once a ward of the state, has continued a vicious cycle as her own son remains in the custody of the state until further notice. Minister of Social Services […]
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LIFE FOR A LIFE: Weekend killing spree believed to be gang-related turf war
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Acting Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander confirmed yesterday that the recent spate of murders over the weekend appear to be the result of an ongoing drug turf war between local gangs. Five men were killed between Friday and Sunday in a series of deadly shootings — all of which occurred in the southern […]
STRAY BULLETS: Several recent murder victims were not intended targets
Senior criminals recruit young men for a life of crime New trends in the importation of guns NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police have recorded 28 murders so far for the year, several of which were not the intended or targeted victims. During a press conference, Acting Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander gave an update on the […]
SUDDEN DEATH TO MURDER: Autopsy reveals 84-year-old woman strangled
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police have reclassified the sudden death of an 84-year-old woman as murder after an autopsy report revealed that she died of strangulation. Acting Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander advised members of the media that a pathologist report completed over the weekend revealed the woman had injuries on the neck. He said the […]
BETTER COMMUNICATION: Cop Talk aims to bridge gap between police and citizens
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police Commissioner Paul Rolle yesterday said there will be a platform called Cop Talk to build a better relationship between citizens and the police force. On a live Facebook video, Rolle said he felt there was some unfair scrutiny of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) and he wants to change the narrative […]
NOT OUR FIGHT: National Security minister assures no local security concerns over Russia-Ukraine conflict
“Very little” The Bahamas can do if Russian nuclear weapons are released NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe said yesterday there are currently no security concerns as it relates to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict in eastern Europe. Munroe’s comments came as the Russian military assault on Ukraine continued into its fifth day […]
TRIPS AHOY!: More than 20 students hospitalized after allegedly buying marijuana edibles from school lunch vendor
School’s founder assures parents “this is a drug-free zone” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Twenty-one students from Akhepran International Academy were hospitalized yesterday after reportedly ingesting marijuana snacks that they bought from a lunch vendor at the school, according to police. Police said they have arrested a man and a woman for possession of dangerous drugs with […]
“EVERYONE’S BUSINESS”: Govt. forms task force to address gender-based violence in wake of murder-suicide
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of State for Social Services Lisa Rahming yesterday outlined several measures her ministry intends to take to begin tackling the issue of gender-based violence throughout the country in the aftermath of a murder-suicide of a young couple. Loved ones, religious leaders, the police, and residents in the surrounding community of Miami […]
Motorcyclist dies after collision with car
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The country recorded its latest traffic fatality last night when a car collided with a motorcyclist on Prince Charles Drive. According to police, a man riding a blue and white motorcycle overtook a gray Honda Fit that was traveling west on Prince Charles Drive in the right lane. Based on the investigations […]
$2 MIL. DRUG BUST: Two Bahamian men arrested at Abaco airport
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Two Bahamian men were arrested last night after a joint operation recovered 265lbs of suspected cocaine with a street value of $2 million at an airport in Abaco. Police were tipped off that an aircraft was traveling north from the southern Bahamas with suspected drugs on board sometime around 6pm yesterday. “As […]
EVADED ARREST: COP says police did “what was required” in domestic violence murder-suicide
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle yesterday defended the response of police in the days leading up to the murder-suicide of a young couple over the weekend, insisting that police “did what was required”. On Saturday night, Heavenly Terveus, 21, was found shot to death in front of her one-month-old baby boy while […]
‘I SAW WHEN SHE COLLAPSED’: Woman visiting church shot dead after turning back for face mask
Pastor describes victim as “the sweetest person in the world” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Several members of Resurrection Power Kingdom Ministry on Robinson Road were shocked when they witnessed a church member die after being struck with stray bullets on Tuesday night. Police reported a shootout on Ida Street that led to a man running from a […]
NO MOTIVES; NO ARRESTS: Acting COP pleads with public to assist with solving recent murders
Fernander says retaliation from recent killing prevented after police received information Police tout success in recent murder investigations as several men placed before courts for murder NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police are still seeking the public’s help in solving two murders that occurred last week, said Acting Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander on Monday. During a […]
SAFETY STRATEGY: FNM calls for crime mitigation plan as armed robberies on the rise
Police: Japanese cars being targeted for theft NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Free National Movement (FNM) has called on the government to provide a clearly articulated plan to the Bahamian public to address the recent uptick in violent crimes. The comments come as police report an uptick in armed robberies over the past few weeks. There […]
LESS POLICE KILLINGS? MAYBE: Acting COP says use of non-lethal weapons still up for discussion
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With another recent police-involved shooting leading to calls for the use of more non-lethal force from officers, police officials said the matter is still on the table for consideration. Acting Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander made the comment on Monday while responding to questions about officers being trained to use weapons such […]
CORONER’S INQUEST TO COME: Investigation into RBDF officer slain by cop completed
Family will see police bodycam footage at coroner’s inquest RBDF commander explains protocol for handling marines who may experience mental health challenges NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Commander Dr Raymond King advised yesterday that the investigation into the shooting death of Leading Seaman Rodney Adderley by police has been completed and will […]
RBDF slain in police-involved shooting
Marine described as highly qualified, dedicated and committed individual Footage from police body camera said to be “consistent with accounts of officers” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Leading Seaman Rodney Adderley, who was killed at the hands of police officers on Majority Rule Day, was yesterday described by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) as a highly […]
COP: 21 police-involved shootings, 13 “idiots” killed in 2021
The coroner’s court has not had an inquest in more than a year NASSAU, BAHAMAS — There were 21 police-involved shooting incidents that occurred in 2021, 13 of which were fatal, according to Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle. Rolle made the revelation during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister where he […]