DAILY CRIME REPORTS 2024
The report for: September 22, 2024
FAMILY ISLANDS EXUMA
ROUTINE TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO FIREARM ARREST
Police on the island of Exuma arrested a 30-year-old male after seizing a firearm during a traffic stop in George Town on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
According to preliminary reports, shortly before 6:00 p.m., officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit conducted a routine vehicle stop-and-search of a heavily tinted Dodge Ram truck in the area of Slope Hill while executing special operations. The 30-year-old, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was arrested after the search revealed a firearm containing ammunition.
Investigations are ongoing.
NORTHERN BAHAMAS ABACO
POLICE INVESTIGATES DROWNING INCIDENT
Police in Abaco are investigating the circumstances surrounding a drowning incident that occurred at the Union Jack Public Dock involving a 35-year-old female from Florida, U.S.A.
Preliminary reports indicate that around 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024, police on arrival at the dock observed an unresponsive female receiving Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from a relative.
The female did not respond to the resuscitation efforts and was subsequently transported to a medical facility, where she was examined and pronounced dead.
At this time, police do not suspect foul play, as there was no visible trauma observed on her body; however, an autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
Investigations continue.
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