Freeport, Bahamas - Reports are that on Tuesday 12th June 2018, shortly before 3:00pm, officers of the Central Detective Unit in Grand Bahama, while in the Lewis Yard area and acting on information, arrested a 37 year old male of Lewis Yard, after he was found in possession of a .45 pistol and magazine that contained seven live rounds of ammunition. He is expected to be arraigned before the Magistrate Court this week.

POLICE ARE APPEALING TO ANYONE WITH INFORMATION REGARDING ANY CRIME, NO MATTER HOW SMALL OR INSIGNIFICANT (THE TIP) MAY SEEM, TO ANONYMOUSLY CALL POLICE AT 919 OR CRIME STOPPERS AT 328-TIPS (8477) (NEW PROVIDENCE) OR 1-242-300-8477 (FAMILY ISLANDS.)

HURRICANE SAFETY TIPS –

• Take note of the hurricane shelters in your area.
• Secure all important documents in a waterproof container.
• Be sure to have a first aid kit, medication, flash lights, and a battery operated radio on hand.
• Secure all loose objects, including lawn furniture, on your property and place pets inside for safekeeping.
• Keep several days’ supply of food and water for each family member.
• DO NOT USE GENERATORS INDOORS.
• Follow all instructions from your local authorities regarding evacuation or other safety procedures.