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COP: I'm Looking At 10-15 Years, 2-3 Won't Cut It
COP: I'm Looking At 10-15 Years, 2-3 Won't Cut It
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander is once again calling for longer sentences for gun crimes.
Fernander: 'Somthing sexual happened' in tourist rape claim
Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said investigations were still ongoing to determine whether rape charges would be brought against the men accused of sexual assault by two women cruise ship passengers two months ago.
More Firefighters Sent To North Andros To Battle Massive Forest Fire
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – More firefighters have been deployed North Andros to assist with the wild forest fire that continues to rage, according to Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander. He also noted that an additional fire truck has also been delivered to the island to assist with battling the blaze. Member of Parliament for North Andros [...]
COP: 'Ankle Monitoring Company Switchover Going Smoothly'
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander told media Thursday morning that the switchover of ankle monitoring contracts between Migrafill and Metro Security Solutions, which stated two weeks ago, is progressing smoothly. Metro Security Solutions previously held the contract for ankle monitoring devices; however, after a number of incidents where alleged criminals were able to [...]
Rape Or Fake Complaint?
Rape Or Fake Complaint?
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander told media Thursday morning that authorities are still conducting investigations into an alleged sexual assault incident involving two Kentucky woman which allegedly occurred in Grand Bahama in February. He said "Based on the evidence, something sexual did occur but police have not classified the matter as [...]
COP: 'Significant Progress In Illegal Firearm & Ammunition Seizures'
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Authorities revealed Thursday morning that the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) has been successful in its attempts to clamp down on the possession of illegal firearms and ammunition in country; to date 115 weapons and over 7,000 rounds of ammunition have reportedly been confiscated for 2024. The Commissioner of Police Clayton [...]
COP: 'Murder Uptick, Armed Robberies Decline'
COP: 'Murder Uptick, Armed Robberies Decline'
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander said while there is an uptick in murders when compared year over year, armed robberies have reportedly declined when compared to the same period last year. The police commissioner said while 38 murders have been recorded for 2024, which is an uptick from 30 recorded for the same [...]
Police Commissioner Touts 73% Murder Solvency Rate
Police Commissioner Touts 73% Murder Solvency Rate
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander says the Royal Bahamas Police Force has a seventy three percent solvency rate so far for 2024.
Police chief to review fatal shooting advice
Police chief to review fatal shooting advice
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said he has received recommendations from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions concerning the potential criminal prosecution of officers involved in killings that returned adverse inquest findings within the last year.
RBPF Commissioner: 'Give Us Some Credit'
RBPF Commissioner: 'Give Us Some Credit'
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander has refuted claims made by critics which suggested that the rapid progress in the homicide case of former politician Don Saunders is influenced by his social status. Commissioner Fernander urged to the public to take into account that police work relentlessly to solve homicides regardless of the social [...]