POLICE INVESTIGATES ACCIDENTAL DEATH

Exuma, Bahamas - Police on the island of Exuma are investigating an accident, which left an adult male dead, Sunday, 27th January, 2019.

According to reports, shortly after 3:00pm, a man was working under a hoisted vehicle, on his property in the settlement of Mt. Thompson, when it fell on top of him. He sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigations are ongoing.

DIVISION OFFICERS IN PAST 48 HOUR  

Officers from the Mobile Divisions conducted road checks in various parts of the island. Their efforts, which were intended to educate, reduce crime, and to minimize the ability of criminals to commit criminal activity, resulted in the arrest of six (6) persons for outstanding criminal warrants, threats of harm and possession of dangerous drugs over the past 48 hours. 

Additionally, 86 drivers were ticketed for various traffic violations.