McNeil's US arrest unrelated to Bahamian probe (The Nassau Guardian)
Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:57:51 GMT
Troyniko McNeil, the closest prospect police may have to solving the brutal murder of handbag designer Harl Taylor, may have to face charges in the United States before he is returned to Bahamian soil, it was revealed yesterday.
Man Sentenced For Dealing In Counterfeit Medicines Worth At Least 1.8million Pounds (Medical News Today)
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:15:50 GMT
Mr Viraj Shah (37) of 33 Oakfield Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, Middlesex HA3 8TH was sentenced to 51 weeks imprisonment, suspended for two years, and to 40 hours community service for dealing in counterfeit medicines. Mr Shah appeared at Kingston Crown Court following an investigation by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Bank robber was on bail for murder (The Nassau Guardian)
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:59:32 GMT
One of the men who participated in the daring daytime robbery that left four people nursing gunshots wounds on Wednesday, was on bail for murder, Minister of National Security Tommy Turnquest revealed yesterday morning -- highlighting the need for a more stringent bail act.
Man facing 98 fraud-related charges (The Nassau Guardian)
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:58:52 GMT
A magistrate took a little over 20 minutes to arraign a 36-year-old man on 98 counts of fraud-related charges, related to over $175,000 in forged checks.
Four shot in daring Scotiabank robbery (The Nassau Guardian)
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:54:02 GMT
A daring daylight robbery at Scotiabank, East Street and Soldier Road, led to four people being shot — two suspects, a police officer and a customer. No one was fatally wounded, according to Assistant Commissioner of Police, Hulan Hanna, who, spoke to reporters on the scene yesterday.
Bahamian fisherman guilty in deadly people-smuggling trip (Sun-Sentinel)
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:53:58 GMT
A Bahamian lobster fisherman was found guilty Wednesday of smuggling 14 Haitian and Jamaican immigrants from the Bahamas to Jupiter Island and of second-degree murder after three passengers drowned in rough surf.
Brazen robberies, cause for concern (The Nassau Guardian)
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:53:42 GMT
A high-ranking pastor and anti-crime activist said criminals and their activities are quickly eating away at the very fabric of the country.
Skipper guilty of murder, smuggling (The Palm Beach Post)
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:18:27 GMT
After deliberating for nine hours, a federal court jury on Wednesday found a boat captain guilty on 30 counts of murder, alien smuggling and narcotics trafficking.
Bahamian found guilty of smuggling 14 immigrants to Jupiter (Sun-Sentinel)
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:53:49 GMT
A federal jury found a Bahamian fisherman guilty late this afternoon of smuggling 14 mostly Haitian and Jamaican immigrants from the Bahamas to Jupiter Island and the second-degree murder of three of his passengers who drowned in rough surf.
Smuggling trial heads to jury (TCPalm.com)
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:02:27 GMT
Rickey Thompson, a 43-year-old fisherman and part-time smuggler from the Bahamas, could face life in prison.
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