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Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Family Islands
Abaco police uncover shotgun in bushes - May 20, 2012 - 12:57:29 PM

ABACO, Bahamas -  Officers at Abaco uncovered a shotgun in bushes near the Ernest Dean Highway. Initial reports indicate that around 4:30 pm on Saturday 19th May, 2012 officers at Abaco acting on information went to the area where they discovered the weapon.

No one arrest was made. Active police investigations continue.
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Family Islands
Illegal Immigrants apprehended in Mayaguana - May 19, 2012 - 4:11:31 AM

Officers at Mayaguana took into custody fourteen (14) undocumented Haitian nationals. The group which consisted of twelve (12) men and two (2) women were apprehended in two (2) separate locations at Abrahams Bay, Mayaguana. Five (5) immigrants were arrested around 11:35 pm on Friday 18th May, 2012 in the
  area of Paradise Villas and the remainder around 10:00 am on Saturday 19th May, 2012 in bushes near the Airport.
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Family Islands
Florida man allegedly drowns while snorkeling in Abaco - May 18, 2012 - 11:26:00 AM

A 56 year old male of Jupiter Florida, reportedly drowned while snorkeling at Spanish Cay, Abaco. The incident reportedly occurred around 1:30 pm on Thursday 17th May, 2012. Initial reports indicate that the victim was snorkeling with family members when he complained of being fatigued.

The family attempted to rescue the man, but due to the strong currents was unsuccessful. Police along with local residents conducted a search of the area for the man, but did not locate him. Active police investigations continue.

WHAT EVERY CITIZEN SHOULD KNOW: According to section 212 subsection
nine (9) of The Penal Code, Chapter 84: every person who loiters...
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Family Islands
Police investigate alleged drowning of man on Long Island Bahamas - May 13, 2012 - 11:20:15 PM

Police along with locals will resume search efforts for a 19 year old man who reportedly went missing on Sunday 13th May, 2012 while diving at Deans Blue Hole, Deans Long Island.

The victim a resident of Clarence Town, Long Island reportedly failed to surface after diving with friends shortly before 4:00 pm...
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Family Islands
Inagua Police Arrest Illegal Immigrants - Apr 11, 2012 - 9:47:56 PM

Inagua, Bahamas - Police along with Immigration Officers at Inagua have taken twelve (12) Indian males into custody.

According to police reports around 5:00 pm on Wednesday 11th April, 2012 officers acting on information arrested the males at Victoria & Taylor Street, Inagua. The males ages range from 17 years to 35 years. Investigations continue.
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Family Islands
BREAKING NEWS: 4 Dead after Plane Crash in Treasure Cay, Bahamas - Mar 25, 2012 - 6:11:15 PM

ABACO, BAHAMAS - Four (4) people, two males and two (2) females, died after a private single engine Piper six seat aircraft, crashed.

The incident reportedly occurred around 1:33 pm on Sunday 25th March, 2012.

Preliminary reports indicate that shortly after take-off enroute to Fort Pierce, Florida the plane crashed into nearby bushes. All victims are believed to be Americans from South Florida. Police along with Firefighters and Civil Aviation officials are presently on scene conducting their investigations. Active investigations continue...
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Family Islands
BREAKING NEWS: Plane Crash in Treasure Cay - Mar 25, 2012 - 3:48:56 PM

Abaco, Bahamas - Police can confirm that a plane has crashed at Abaco. At present no additional information is available; however, as additional information becomes available you will be updated.


Police Cite 567 Traffic Offenders: In keeping with the Commissioner of Police Policing Plan for 2012,”Enforcing the Rules of the Road”, police throughout the country have taken a zero tolerance approach to all traffic infractions.

During the past week, police throughout the capital cited seven hundred and
ninety-one (791) drivers and placed six hundred and fifty-one...
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Abaco Police Investigate Murder and Assault with Deadly Weapon - Mar 25, 2012 - 3:30:41 AM

Abaco, Bahamas - Police at Abaco are questioning four (4) males in connection with the death of a 59 year old man dead. According to police reports around 2:30 pm on Saturday 24th March, 2012 police at Abaco received information that a male was found in the area of the Road Traffic Department, Crockett Drive and Bay Street...

Police are questioning a 32 year old male of Murphy Town, Abaco reference to Assault with a deadly weapon. According to police reports around 5:45 pm on Saturday 24th March, 2012 police received information that a male was struck...
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force
Police investigate stabbing incident in Eleuthera - Central division conducts operation "New Law" - Mar 21, 2012 - 9:24:15 AM

Police are questioning a 17 year old male of Governors Harbour Eleuthera in
connection with a recent stabbing incident. The incident reportedly occurred around 9:30 pm on Tuesday 20th March, 2012 at the Blue Room Restaurant, Governors Harbour, Eleuthera and resulted in a 16 year old male being stabbed multiple times...

In keeping with the Commissioner of Police 2012 Policing Plan officers of the Central Division conducted operation, “New Law” within the Central Divisional boundaries. The objective of the operation was to enforce the rules of the road and to seek out those persons who fail to adhere to the laws of the land...
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Family Islands
Abaco Police arrest wanted suspect - Jan 2, 2012 - 12:47:13 AM
 
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Abaco Island, Bahamas - Police wish to notify the public that ANGELO SAWYER aka “CRIME BOSS” is in police custody.

The 39 year old was arrested around 6:00 pm on Sunday 01st January, 2012 on Bay Street, Dundas Town, Abaco.

On Tuesday 20th December, 2011 police at Abaco issued a Wanted Bulletin for the resident of DUNDAS TOWN, ABACO for questioning reference to stolen vessel,shop breaking and possession of unlicensed firearm.

Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Family Islands
Eleuthera police investigate death of male - Dec 28, 2011 - 7:36:29 PM

Initial police reports indicate that around 7:00 am on Wednesday 28th December, 2011 a 52 year old male of Windermere Eleuthera, formerly of Vero Beach, Florida was found unresponsive outside his residence at Eleuthera by a relative.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by the local doctor. Active police investigations continue.
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Family Islands
Suspect turns himself into police at Abaco police station - Dec 28, 2011 - 7:03:31 PM

Police at Abaco would like to inform that 26 year old CHRISTOPER THOMPSON of TREASURE CAY, NORTH ABACO is in police custody.

The suspect was arrested around 2:00 pm on Wednesday 28th December, 2011 after turning himself into the Marsh Harbour Police Station accompanied by his attorney.On Tuesday 27th December, 2011 police at Abaco issued a Wanted Bulletin for the suspect reference to stolen vessel and human smuggling.Active police investigations continue.

Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force : Family Islands
RBPF Abaco Wanted Bulletin: Angelo Sawyer aka "Crime Boss" - Dec 20, 2011 - 10:43:22 AM

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Abaco, Bahamas - Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Angelo Sawyer, aka "Crime Boss". Suspect is wanted for questioning by Abaco police for house breaking, stolen vessel, shop breaking, and possession of a firearm. If seen please do not approach, as suspect may be armed.

Sawyer is a 39 year old, 140 lbs. Occupation of a carpenter from Dundas Town, Central Abaco. He has brown eyes, black hair and is of average build.
Community : Royal Bahamas Police Force
Abaco Police investigate traffic Fatality - Dec 18, 2011 - 9:41:18 AM

Abaco Island, Bahamas - Police at Abaco are investigating a traffic accident that has left a 20 year old man of dead. The incident reportedly occurred shortly after 3:00 am on Sunday 18th December, 2011. According to police reports the deceased was driving a red Nissan Tida vehicle north along Don Mckay Boulevard, when he lost control and collided into a wall. The victim was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene by the local doctor. Active police investigations continue.

CRIME TIP:

The Christmas holiday for many people is centered on visiting family and friends and people engaging in parties.Police would like to encourage residents that are planning or attending activities to pay close attention to your surroundings and to be alert to suspicious people, activities and vehicles.

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