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Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Grand Bahama District
Murder on Grand Bahama, Public assistance needed - Jan 13, 2019 - 8:07:02 AM

Police in Grand Bahama need your assistance in finding the person(s) responsible for a shooting incident that has left a male dead.

Reports are that on Sunday 13th January 2019, shortly after 12am, police were alerted to gunshots being fired in the area of East Atlantic Drive. Officers quickly responded and upon arrival discovered the lifeless body of a male, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are appealing to the public for any information that can assist with this

investigation, to give them a call at the Central Detective Unit at telephone numbers 350-3107 thru 12, 911/919 or call your nearest police station.
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Grand Bahama District
Grand Bahama armed robbery at International Bazaar - Jan 7, 2019 - 7:21:18 AM

Reports are that shortly after 1:00am, police were called to a business establishment in the International Bazaar where it was reported that two culprits, one armed with a firearm entered that establishment and robbed the cashier of monies and two patrons of cash and personal items. 

Police are actively investigating this matter and are appealing to the public for any information that can help them solve this matter, to call the Central Detective Unit at 350-3107, 911/919 or call your nearest police station...
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Grand Bahama District
20-yr-old EMR man arraigned for murder -- Grand Bahama homicide victim identified - Jan 5, 2019 - 6:27:07 AM

Devano Hanfield age 20 years of Eight Mile Rock was arraigned on Friday 4th January 2019 before Magistrate Gwendolyn Claude at the Eight Mile Rock Magistrate Court on attempted murder charge and possession of a firearm while committing an indictable offence. He was not required to enter a plea, but was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Corrections in New Providence until trial on Thursday 28th March 2019.

This is in connection with the shooting incident on Tuesday 1st January 2019...
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Grand Bahama District
Alleged drowning in Grand Bahama - Jan 4, 2019 - 5:36:19 PM

Police are investigating an alleged drowning: Reports are that on Friday 4th January 2019 shortly after 2:00pm, police were called to the Deadmans Reef Beach, where it was reported that a male while snorkeling in waters, began experiencing difficulties and was later discovered unresponsive. Emergency Medical Personnel along with the doctor from the West End Community Clinic were called to the scene and pronounced him dead. Police are actively investigating this matter...
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Grand Bahama District
Shooting Incident in Eight Mile Rock - Jan 2, 2019 - 1:03:31 PM

Reports are that on Tuesday 1st January 2019 shortly before 10:00pm, police responded to gunshots being heard in the Pinedale, Eight Mile Rock park area, where officers met a male with gunshot wounds to the upper body.

Further reports are that two males were involved in an altercation when one of the male shot the other to the upper body with a firearm before fleeing the scene...
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Grand Bahama District
RBPF Grand Bahama: Illegal Firearm and ammunition arrest - Dec 30, 2018 - 10:21:28 AM

Reports are that on Sunday 30th December 2018 shortly after 1:00am, officers of Rapid Response responded to a disturbance at the Taino Beach area and acting on information, arrested a 21 year old male of Fortune Bay, who was found in possession of a black and grey pistol with one live round of ammunition. He was also wanted by the Magistrate Court in Freeport on (2) two outstanding warrants. He will be arraigned before the Magistrate Court early this week...
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Grand Bahama District
RBPF: Marijuana Field Discovered in Grand Bahama - Dec 28, 2018 - 8:02:13 AM

Reports are that on Thursday 27th December 2018, officers of the Drug Enforcement Unit along with U.S Law Enforcement Officers, while on aerial patrol in the eastern area of Grand Bahama, discovered (5) plots of suspected marijuana plants and a quantity of suspected marijuana seeds. The plants range between six inches to two feet in height and has a street value of $120,000.00. 

There were no arrest made in this matter...

Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Grand Bahama District
RBPF Grand Bahama: 54 year old male arrested for possession of dangerous drugs with the intent to supply - Dec 20, 2018 - 11:48:15 AM

Reports are that on Wednesday 19th December 2018 shortly before 10:00am, Drug Enforcement Unit officers acting on information, proceeded to the rear of the International Bazaar in a bushy  area where they discovered in a plastic bag (50) .40 rounds of ammunition. There were no arrest made in this matter...

Reports are that on Thursday 20th December 2018 shortly before 2:00am, officers of the North Eastern Police Station while on mobile patrol in the area of East Sunrise Highway...
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Grand Bahama District
RBPF Grand Bahama: Homicide - Dec 18, 2018 - 6:45:32 PM

Police in Grand Bahama are investigating the death of a malewho was found with a gunshot wound to the upper body.

Reports are that on Tuesday 18th December 2018, shortly after 10:00am, police were called to a residence on Inagua Avenue, where a male was discovered with a gunshot wound to the upper body. Emergency Medical Personnel were called to the scene. He was later pronounced dead.

Police are actively investigating this matter and are appealing to the Grand Bahama community for any information that can assist them in this investigation...
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Grand Bahama District
RBPF Grand Bahama: Six men arrested for drug possession by officers of the Mobile Division - Dec 18, 2018 - 6:00:46 AM

Six men were taken into police custody by officers of the Mobile Division, after they were found in possession of dangerous drugs.

Reports are that on Monday 17th December 2018 shortly before 6:00pm, officers of the Mobile Division acting on information, went to a home on John Rutt Lane, where they arrested (6) males after they were found in possession of 10 lbs. of suspected marijuana with a street value of $10,000.00Investigation into this matter is continuing...
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RBPF: Mobile officers continue to be vigilant on the streets of Grand Bahama - Dec 17, 2018 - 10:05:00 AM

Officers of the Mobile Division conducted road checks  throughout Grand Bahama between Saturday 15th December 2018 and Sunday 16th December 2018, this resulted in (28) fixed penalties levied on traffic offenders and (4) persons arrested for outstanding warrants issued by the Magistrate Court...
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Grand Bahama District
Grand Bahama DEU officers discover over 20lbs. of suspected marijuana - Dec 16, 2018 - 10:11:16 AM

Reports are that on Saturday 15th December 2018, shortly before 6:00pm, officers of the Drug Enforcement Unit while in the area of East Atlantic Drive, took into custody a 33 year old male of Freeport after he was found in possession of 10 lbs. of suspected marijuana in his vehicle with a street value of $10,000.00. A further search of the vehicle also uncovered a .38 revolver with (4) rounds of ammunition...

Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Grand Bahama District
RBPF Grand Bahama: Officers of the Northern Division make significant arrests - Dec 14, 2018 - 10:02:16 AM

Reports are that on Wednesday 12th December 2018, shortly before 8:00pm, officers of Rapid Response arrested four males while at a residence on Adventurers Way, where they discovered a .40 pistol with (7) rounds of ammunition...

Reports are that on Thursday December 13th 2018, shortly before 9:00pm, officers of the Mobile Division while in the area of Amberjack Street, arrested three males after a stop of their vehicle uncovered a quantity of suspected marijuana... 
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Grand Bahama District
RBPF Grand Bahama: A male arrested for break-in at Financial Institution - Dec 12, 2018 - 9:25:15 AM

A 35 year old male was arrested by officers of the Central Detective Unit in connection with the break-in at a Financial Institution on Friday 7th December 2018.

Reports are that on Tuesday 11th December 2018, shortly after 6:00pm, officers of the Central Detective Unit arrest a 35 year old male in the Coral Road area, in connection with the break-in at a Financial Institution. He is expected to be formally arraigned before the Magistrate Court this week...
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Grand Bahama District
RBPF Grand Bahama: Break-in at a Financial Institution - Dec 7, 2018 - 3:13:53 PM

Reports are that on Friday 7th December 2018, shortly after 12:00am, police were alerted to a financial institution on Explorers Way and the Mall Drive. Officers arrived at that location and discovered an eastern window to the establishment smashed, officers then proceeded into the interior of the establishment and discovered that culprit(s) had entered and caused extensive damages...
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Grand Bahama District
Grand Bahama man stabbed by two males near Ranfurly Circus - Dec 5, 2018 - 11:37:04 AM

Police in Grand Bahama are investigating a stabbing incident that has left a 22 year old male hospitalized in serious condition.

Reports are that on Tuesday 4th December 2018, shortly after 7:00pm, a male reported that while at a business establishment in the area of the Ranfurly Circus, he was involved in an altercation with two males, who stabbed him about the body...
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Grand Bahama District
Outstanding Arrests in the Grand Bahama - Nov 23, 2018 - 7:50:56 AM

Reports are that on Thursday 22nd November 2018, Officers of the Mobile and Eastern Division arrested (5) fugitives who were wanted on outstanding warrants of arrest for various serious matters issued by the Magistrate Courts in Grand Bahama...

Reports are that on Thursday 22nd November 2018 shortly after 9:00am, Officers of the Eight Mile Rock Division, acting on information, proceeded to the Harbor West Plaza where they arrested a male who was in the act of stealing copper wire...
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RBPF Wanted: 57 year old David Arlington Colebrooke of Nassau - Nov 12, 2018 - 10:09:33 AM

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Police in Grand Bahama need your assistance in locating 57 year old David Arlington Colebrooke of #1 Jasmine Gardens, Nassau, New Providence. He is wanted by the Drug Enforcement Unit in Grand Bahama for Possession of Dangerous Drugs with the intent to supply. He is described as standing at 5’10’ tall, weighing between 240-260 lbs. with dark brown complexion and is heavy built.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of David Arlington Colebrooke, you are asked to contact the Drug Enforcement Unit in Freeport, Grand Bahama at telephone number 350-3125, Police Emergency # 911/919 or call your nearest police station...
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Grand Bahama District
RBPF Grand Bahama: Male arrested for possession of dangerous drugs - Nov 5, 2018 - 6:46:03 AM

Reports are that on Sunday 4th November 2018, shortly after 5:00pm, a male presented himself at the Freeport Harbor Security Check Point before travelling to Fort Lauderdale. The suspect was searched and a clear plastic bag containing suspected cocaine was discovered hidden in his waist. The 28 year old male of Eight Mile Rock was arrested and taken into police custody.

The suspected cocaine has a street value of $18,000.00...
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Grand Bahama District
RBPF Grand Bahama: Shooting Incident - Oct 31, 2018 - 10:36:24 AM

Police in Grand Bahama are investigating a shooting incident that has left a male hospitalized.

Reports are that on Tuesday 30th October 2018, shortly before 9:00pm, police were called to the International Bazaar at a business establishment where reports off gunshot were heard. Further inquiries led officers to the Rand Memorial Hospital where a male with gunshot wounds about the body was being attended to by doctors...

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