DAILY CRIME REPORTS 2024
The report for: September 17, 2024
NEW PROVIDENCE
FOUR SUSPECTS ARRESTED AFTER FIREARM CONFISCATION
Four adults, three males and one female, were arrested by the police following the discovery of two (2) unlicensed firearms and an assortment of ammunition at their Ragged Island Street residence on Tuesday 17th September, 2024.
According to initial reports, shortly before 5:00 p.m., officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit, assisted by the K-9 Unit, acting on intelligence, executed a search warrant at the residence. The search on the exterior of the residence led to the discovery of a high-powered weapon, a handgun, and an assortment of ammunition, resulting in the arrest of the occupants—a 41-year-old female and three males aged 20, 39, and 40.
The Anti-Gang & Firearms Investigation Task Force will conduct further investigations into this matter.
POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING
A 26-year-old male was shot and arrested following a confrontation with police on Tuesday 17th September, 2024.
Preliminary reports indicate that shortly before 2:00 p.m., officers observed a male operating a motorcycle behaving suspiciously on Bay Street near Deveaux Street and attempted to approach him. However, the male fled on his motorcycle, traveling west on Bay Street in the wrong direction.
Officers pursued the male into the Masons Addition area, and while attempting to evade arrest, the suspect reportedly produced a weapon and engaged the officers, resulting in the officers returning fire. The suspect continued fleeing from the officers, and moments later he was discovered hiding on a property in the area of McCullough Corner, with gunshot injuries to his right leg.
He was taken to the hospital, where his injuries are listed as non-life threatening and he remains in police custody.
Investigations are ongoing.
NORTHERN BAHAMAS GRAND BAHAMA
ARRAIGNMENT
Police would like to inform the public that on Wednesday September 18th 2024, at 10:00 a.m., the Criminal Investigation Department will place a 58-year-old male from New Providence before the Freeport Magistrate’s Court in relation to charges of Conspiracy to Import Dangerous Drugs.
Additionally, two adult males aged 38 and 58, both from New Providence, will also be arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court in relation to charges of Trespassing and Unlawful Entry.
STOLEN VESSEL ALERT
Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying person(s) responsible for stealing a white 24-foot, Center Console “Robalo R24” vessel with two 250-hp outboard engines from Claire Court off Bahama Reef between Sunday, September 15, 2024 and Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
If you have any information about this theft or observe this vessel, please contact 911, 919, or the nearest police station in Grand Bahama. Furthermore, anonymous tips are encouraged and can be submitted to CRIME STOPPERS @ 300-8476.
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