NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle will stay on as the top brass of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) in the new year. Both Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis and Rolle sought to put an end to circulating speculation surrounding the issue, as the police force sees a restructuring of its senior […]
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NEW SEASONS COMING: Shock Treatment social reform program and TV show returns
Previous Shock Treatment participant was one of six men killed in Jerome Ave mass shooting NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government is expected to relaunch the Shock Treatment program and reality TV show in January 2022, announced Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe yesterday. During a press conference announcing the reintroduction of the initiative, Munroe advised […]
PHYSICAL HARM WAS BRUTAL ENOUGH: Officials rule out sexual assault in baby Bella’s death
Munroe quashes “distressing” rumors of sexual assault; says the fact that Bella died of blunt force trauma is reason enough to cause outrage Police commissioner: We don’t need another one of our children to be injured or assaulted in any kind of way NASSAU, BAHAMAS — There was no evidence of sexual assault in the death […]
What happened to Bella?: Police confirm 4-year-old died from blunt force trauma
Sex offenders registry and parole registry to monitor offenders after prison release NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police have confirmed that four-year-old D’Onya “Bella” Walker died in hospital on Friday as a result of blunt force trauma to her body, which resulted in multiple fractures. Little Bella was reportedly taken to Princess Margaret Hospital injured and unresponsive […]
NO CURFEW? NO PROBLEM: RBPF not anticipating uptick in crime as COVID emergency orders end
“Everyone is responsible for crime in their communities; everyone is a police officer” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) does not anticipate an uptick in crime after the public state of emergency and emergency orders end on November 13, according to Police Press Liaison Officer ASP Audley Peters. “We do not anticipate […]
Man awarded over $82,000 for police assault two years ago
Pedro Morley had a gun held to his head and his teeth punched out NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man who was assaulted by a police constable and held at gunpoint in 2019 has been awarded over $82,000 in damages. According to court documents, Pedro Morley and a woman were speaking outside of the downtown nightclub […]
CRIME DOWN: Overall crime down by two percent; murders trending upward when compared to 2020
87 murders recorded in the first nine months of 2021 Retaliation and conflict are most common motives for murders NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Overall crime decreased by two percent between January and September this year when compared to the same period in 2020, according to statistics released by Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle yesterday. During a […]
RESTRUCTURING: Reassigned officers rejoin RBPF executive leadership team
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Three senior police officers who were placed on leave in 2019 will now serve in leadership positions on the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), announced Commissioner of Police (COP) Paul Rolle yesterday. Assistant Commissioners Clayton Fernander, Leamond Deleveaux and Ken Strachan returned to active duty as of September 27, just days after […]
OFF THE HOOK?: RBPF unable to investigate Gibson or Fitzgerald without formal complaints, says COP
“I don’t have any authority to go and dig into nobody’s business unless there’s a complaint” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As he dismissed questions surrounding any possible investigation into Long Island MP and outgoing Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson, Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle said yesterday police have not received any formal […]
WAITING FOR ELEVATION: Commissioner tells officers to ‘hold on’ for promotions
“Only one person can do promotions and that is the commissioner” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle yesterday urged police officers who are still awaiting possible promotions to “hold on”. Rolle was asked about the promotions of several officers ahead of the September 16 General Election, along with reports that more officers were […]
CRIME RAGES ON: Man in his 30s shot to death; ASP says too many firearms on the streets
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man in his late 30s was shot and killed in a vehicle around 2.40pm yesterday on the corner of Milton Street and Market Street. Family members were distraught on the scene, crying and screaming as they attempted to rush to the body as it was being removed by undertakers. The victim […]
27-year-old man believed to have drowned at South Beach Canals
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The body of a 27-year-old man was fished out of the South Beach Canal yesterday after he reportedly drowned while swimming with a group of people. Police Press Liason ASP Audley Peters advised that a complaint went to the South Beach Police station shortly after 12pm and reported that a family member […]
CHANGE OF PLANS: PSA revisits vaccine position amid record COVID surge; urges officers to get the jab
PSA unsure how many members’ deaths in the past few weeks have been related to COVID Chairman says even “losing one member is far too much” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police Staff Association (PSA) Executive Chairman Sonny Miller said yesterday that the association has changed its position on COVID-19 vaccinations and is now “pleading” with its […]
Five murders over Independence holiday weekend
COP reveals several men to be arraigned for high-profile murders 25 -year-old man to be charged for December 3, 2018, killings of George Deveaux & Ashley Hilton at Sandilands and the June 29, 2019 murder of Ian Porter aka Irey and Raymond Adderley NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After a long holiday weekend, police have reported a […]
CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE: Woman accidentally shot in leg by police
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A woman was accidentally shot in the leg by police shortly before 8pm on Saturday during a police chase in the area of Amos Ferguson Street and Balfour Avenue. According to reports, officers were on routine patrol in the area of Blue Hill Road and Coconut Grove Avenue when they spotted a […]
LEAVE IT TO THE POLICE: Robberies on the rise but RBPF warns against vigilante action
“If you are going to make a citizen’s arrest, you should turn them over to police” Two others arrested in connection with Mackey Street robbery and robberies in northeast NP NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Armed robberies have increased in recent weeks, confirmed Assistant Commissioner of Police Solomon Cash, who insisted that members of the public not […]
Massive blaze engulfs scrap metal yard near landfill
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Firefighters were called to a massive blaze at Manpower Scrap Metal near the landfill last night. Police initially reported that the fire had taken place at the New Providence Ecology Park, formerly known as the Harold Road landfill; however, later issued a correction.