DAILY CRIME REPORTS 2024
The report for: January 28, 2024
NEW PROVIDENCE
FIREARM SEIZED, ADULT MALE IN CUSTODY
Police arrested a 34 year old male after he was found in possession of a firearm and ammunition on Saturday 27th January, 2024, in the Elizabeth Estates community.
Initial reports indicate that around 5:20 p.m. officers from the Eastern Division acting on information proceeded on Commonwealth Boulevard where they observed a male, who upon seeing the police, ran behind a residence.
Following a brief chase, the suspect was apprehended and searched leading to the discovery of the items. The Anti-Gang & Firearms Investigation Task Force will investigate this incident further.
POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING
Police shot a 38-year-old male in the Carmichael Road area after he attempted to disarm an officer of his police service weapon on Saturday 27th January, 2024.
Initial reports indicate that around 5:30 p.m. officers from the Southwestern Division acting on intelligence, regarding a suspect wanted for multiple fraud matters, proceeded to a business establishment on Carmichael Road.
It is reported that as the officers entered the parking lot to the business establishment, the suspect who was the lone occupant of a white Honda Civic vehicle, upon seeing the officers exited the parking lot at a high rate of speed. This resulted in a short pursuit that ended on Adderley Terrace off Faith Avenue, where the suspect abandoned the vehicle, and attempted to escape on foot.
Officers pursued the suspect, and apprehended him at the rear of a residence after being shot to the right leg, as he attempted to disarm one of the officers. The suspect was taken to hospital where he is detained in stable condition. Investigations continue into this matter.
East Street North