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Last Updated: Feb 26, 2012 - 4:08:35 PM |
 SOUTHERN DIVISION CONDUCTS OPERATION
Nassau, Bahamas - In keeping with the Commissioner of Police Policing Plan, “Tackling Crime and Improving Community Safety”, officers of the Southern Division took to streets seeking out prolific offenders as well as persons wanted for minor offences. The operation was held between 12:00 am and 7:00 am on Friday 10th February, 2012 and resulted in six (6) people, four (4) males and two (2) females being arrested.
Some of the offences for which the suspects were arrested include: Threats of Death, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Causing Harm, Stealing and Possession of Dangerous Drugs. Police would like to encourage members of the public to desist from engaging in criminal activities as police will seek you out and place you before the courts.
POLICE INVESTIGATES RECENT MURDER
Police are investigating a shooting incident that has left a 23 year old man dead.
The incident reportedly occurred shortly after 10:00 pm on Friday 10th February, 2012 in front of a residence on Scotts Street, between West Street and Hospital Lane. Initial police reports indicate that the victim was sitting in a vehicle, along with three (3) other people, when a male armed with handgun fired gunshots which resulted in the victim being shot to the upper body.
At present police are uncertain of a motive for the shooting and are appealing to
members of the public who may have any information regarding this incident to contact police at 919, 322-3333, the CENTRAL DETECTIVE UNIT @502-9991, 502-9910 or CRIME STOPPERS @ 328-TIPS.
POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING INCIDENTS
Police are investigating two (2) separate shooting incidents that have two (2) men in hospital. The first incident reportedly occurred shortly after 9:00 pm on Friday 10th February, 2012.
Initial police reports indicate that a man was in the Kemp Road area talking with a
female friend when he was approached by a male and subsequently shot to the
abdomen. The victim was taken to hospital via EMS personnel where he is detained in stable condition. The second incident reportedly occurred around 2:21 am on Saturday 11th February, 2012 at Ernest Street off Mackey Street and resulted in a male being shot to the abdomen. Preliminary reports indicate that the victim was involved in an argument prior to the incident occurring.
Police are investigating both matters and are appealing to members of the public who may have any information regarding any of these incidents to contact police at 919, 322-3333, the CENTRAL DETECTIVE UNIT @ 502-9991, 502-9910 or CRIME
STOPPERS @ 328-TIPS. TODAY’S CRIME TIP: If you know of a crime or have information that can lead to the arrest in a criminal matter, please call 919, 322-3333 or contact CRIME STOPPERS @328-TIPS or 242-300-8476 if calling from the Family Island.
Crime Stoppers is answered internationally and allows residents to anonymously supply the police with information about a crime or a potential crime.
Make your best contribution today and contact CRIME STOPPERS where you remain anonymous and are never required to testify in court.
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