DAILY CRIME REPORTS 2024
The report for: October 6, 2024
NEW PROVIDENCE
POLICE INVESTIGATES LATEST TRAFFIC FATALITY
Police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a male motorcyclist believed to be in his 30s.
The accident occurred shortly after 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 6, 2024, in the West Bay Street area near Fish Fry and involved two motorcycles.
Investigative reports confirmed that one motorcycle operator was traveling east along West Bay Street, while the other was heading west along the same corridor when a collision occurred between the two cycles.
The impact of both cycles led to one of the operators sustaining severe injuries, and EMS personnel transported him to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition, while the other succumbed to his injuries on scene.
Investigations continue into this matter.
FOUR SUSPECTS ARRESTED AFTER FIREARM CONFISCATION
Two adult males and two juvenile females have been arrested by the police following the discovery of an unlicensed firearm that contained ammunition at their Hutchinson Street residence in Bain Town.
According to initial reports, around 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024, officers from the Central Intelligence Bureau and Operation Black Strike, acting on intelligence, executed a search warrant at the residence where they discovered and confiscated the firearm. This led to the arrest of the occupants—two males aged 27 and 29, as well as two juvenile females aged 14 and 17.
The Anti-Gang & Firearms Investigation Task Force will conduct further investigations into this matter.
FAMILY ISLANDS ELEUTHERA
SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR FIREARM POSSESSION
Police on the island of Eleuthera arrested an adult male at his residence shortly after 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 6, 2024, following the confiscation of an unlicensed firearm.
Preliminary reports indicate that officers responded to reports of gunshots at a residence in the Green Castle settlement following an altercation involving several males, but there were no reported injuries.
Acting on information, officers proceeded to the residence of the individual allegedly responsible for discharging gunshots within the mentioned settlement and conducted a comprehensive search, where they uncovered an illegal firearm on the exterior, resulting in the arrest of the adult male.
The Anti-Gang & Firearms Investigation Task Force will conduct further investigations into this matter.
NEW PROVIDENCE
LATEST SHOOTING INVESTIGATED BY POLICE
A 27-year-old male is currently undergoing medical treatment following a reported shooting incident that occurred around 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 6, 2024, in the Cowpen Road area, east of Silver Gates.
The injured male suffered a gunshot wound to his upper torso and was transported to the hospital by a private vehicle; currently, he is listed in critical condition.
Police are actively investigating this incident and seek the public’s assistance in identifying the individual responsible. Anyone who may have additional information that can assist with the advancement of this matter is urged to contact 911, 919, the Criminal Investigations Department at 502-9991/2 or CRIME STOPPERS at 328-TIPS (8477).
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