Police here in New Providence continue to issue traffic tickets to
motorists who fail to adhere to traffic rules.
During the past week, police throughout the capital cited
ninety-three (93) drivers for various traffic infractions and placed seventy
(70) matters before the Traffic Court.
Some of the offences for which persons were cited include: failing
to give proper signal, turning improperly at an intersection, unnecessary use
of horn, vehicle having no proper identification plates, failure to have
windows of transparent view, driving in the wrong direction on a one way
street, failing to replace identification plates, parking in a no parking area
and parking on a bus stop.
Police Investigates Shooting Incident
Police are investigating a shooting incident that has left a 25
year old male of Nassau Village in hospital.
The incident reportedly occurred shortly after 2:00 am on Monday
12th December, 2011.
Initial police reports indicate that the victim was at Nassau
Street in the area of Meadows Street when he was approached by known to him and
subsequently shot to the chest and leg.
The
victim was taken to hospital via private vehicle where he is detained in
critical condition. Active police investigations continue.
