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New police headquarters in Abaco announced as concerns over crime on the island grow
A MODEL for a new multimillion-dollar police headquarters in Abaco was unveiled yesterday even as officials, including Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander, expressed concerns about crime on the island.
Complaints Against Police increased by 40 percent
Complaints Against Police increased by 40 percent
POLICE have reported a rise in complaints about officers.
Police Commissioner: Major Crimes Down 21 Percent In 2023
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Four months into the new year, the police commissioner has released crime statistics for 2023. It revealed that crime is down overall.
Police Commissioner: Rapes Up 11 Percent In 2023
Police Commissioner: Rapes Up 11 Percent In 2023
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - While the police commissioner says overall crime is down, he also revealed there were 61 rapes in 2023 which he says is an 11% increase over 2022.
Uptick In Abaco Murders Prompts Police Commissioner To Deploy More Manpower
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – In the wake of recent murders unfolding on Abaco, the Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander has confirmed that additional manpower will be sent to the island to address what appears to be a growing trend. Authorities have seemingly changed their tone concerning whether or not more police presence is needed on Family [...]
MURDER 40, Police Investigate Fatal Shooting In Abaco
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police have confirmed to Eyewitness News that an adult male was shot and killed on the island of Abaco overnight. An investigation is underway into an early morning shooting incident on the island of Abaco that claimed the life of a 37-year-old male, according to authorities. The incident reportedly occurred shortly after [...]
Gunman Evades Police, Firearm Recovered
Gunman Evades Police, Firearm Recovered
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Authorities are actively searching for an adult male who reportedly opened fire on officers during the early morning hours of Saturday April 13, 2024; police said the man managed to evade them, however officers reportedly recovered a firearm in the vicinity of the crime. Preliminary reports indicated that shortly before 2:00 a.m. [...]
Police Walkabout Targets West Grand Bahama
Police Walkabout Targets West Grand Bahama
GRAND BAHAMA - Officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force northern division along with the Department of Immigration and the Department of Social Services doing their part to safeguard communities across Grand Bahama.
Police Investigate Three Separate Alleged Armed Robberies
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police are investigating three (3) separate alleged armed robberies, one of which led to the arrest of a male suspect. The first incident occurred around 10:30 p.m., on ThursdayApril 11, 2024, in the area of Mackey Street and East Bay Street. Preliminary reports indicate that the victim, while walking, was approached by [...]
Police Still Searching For Hit & Run Driver
Police Still Searching For Hit & Run Driver
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police are requesting the public's help in locating the driver responsible for fatally killing a 61-year-old male during a traffic accident that occurred shortly before 9:00 p.m. on Monday April 8, 2024. Preliminary reports revealed that the driver, who fled the scene after the incident happened, was allegedly traveling north on Sir [...]