A search of local convenience store has resulted in two people being arrested.

According to police reports around 6:10 pm on Monday 30th January, 2012 officers of the Central Division executed a search warrant on E & M Convenience Store, Augusta Street and discovered a quantity of suspected marijuana along with a large amount of cash, believed to be from the sale of drugs.

The owner of the store a 29 year old male of Augusta Street, along with a 16 year old female of Yellow Elder Gardens was taken into custody. Active police investigations continue.

OFFICERS OF THE MOBILE DIVISION UNCOVER FIREARM

In keeping with the Commissioner of Police Policing Plan, “Tackling Crime, officers of the Mobile Division removed another firearm from the streets of New Providence.

According to police reports around 10:45 am on Monday 30th January, 2012 officers of the Mobile Division acting on information, proceeded to a bushy area at Thompson Close, Stapledon Gardens where they uncovered a handgun.No one was taken into custody. Active police investigations continue.

POLICE INVESTIGATES DOUBLE SHOOTING

Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating two (2) men responsible for a double shooting incident.The incident reportedly occurred around 11:45 am on Monday 30th January, 2012.

Initial police reports indicate that the victims were on Baillou Hill Road, when they got into an altercation with two other men.

It is reported that gunshots were heard which resulted in both men receiving gunshot injuries to the body.The men, ages 23 and 28 years, were taken to hospital via private vehicle, where they are detained in stable condition. Active police investigations continue.

POLICE ARREST THREE (3) ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS

Three (3) men, two a resident of Sunset Park and one a resident of Fire Trail Road, are being questioned by police reference to an armed robbery at Road Runners, Fire Trail Road.

The incident reportedly occurred around 9:20 pm on Monday 30th January, 2012.Initial police reports indicate that a masked male entered the establishment allegedly armed with a handgun and demanded cash.

The culprit reportedly robbed the store of an undetermined amount of cash and fled the area in a black Mitsubishi Mirage.

Moments later officers of the Southwestern Division intercepted the vehicle which was occupied by the men ages, 22, 19 and 18 years.    Active police investigations continue.

POLICE IDENTIFY MALE

On Friday 28th an incident occurred on the Fantasy Cruise Ship, which resulted in the death of a Caucasian male.Police have identified the victim as 26 year old WALTER BOUKNIGHT of BATESVALLIE, SOUTH CAROLINA.Following an autopsy, the matter will be forwarded to the Coroner.Active police investigations continue.

CRIME TIP: As a citizen you can assist in the fight against crime. Become acquainted with your neighbours and be the eyes and ears for each other. Establish an active neighbourhood watch and create a bond through such service. An active neighbourhood watch will definitely reduce crime and improve your community.

For more information on establishing a neighbourhood watch in your community, contact the National Crime Prevention Office at 302-8430/1. Working together we can rebuild our community and our nation.