DAILY CRIME REPORTS 2024
The report for: August 31, 2024
NEW PROVIDENCE
POLICE ARREST MALE AFTER CONFISCATING A FIREARM
Operation Cease Fire officers, including members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, arrested a 28-year-old male after confiscating a firearm on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
According to preliminary reports, shortly after 2:00 a.m., officers were conducting routine patrols in the area of St. Albans Drive off West Bay Street when they observed the driver of a black Chevrolet Tahoe driving in a dangerous and reckless manner. As a result, the officers stopped the vehicle, searched the sole occupant, and discovered a firearm containing a quantity of ammunition in the vehicle, which led to his arrest.
The Anti-Gang & Firearms Investigation Task Force will continue investigations into this incident.
NEW PROVIDENCE
POLICE INVESTIGATE TRAFFIC FATALITY
Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024, which claimed the life of an adult male passenger.
According to preliminary reports, the driver and lone occupant of a black Dodge Ram were traveling south on New Providence Highway, while the driver and lone occupant of a silver Ford Edge were traveling north along the same corridor when they reportedly collided.
Responding officers on arrival discovered the Ford vehicle on the western side of the highway, with a male front seat passenger trapped inside, unresponsive. Fire Services personnel utilized the Jaws of Life to extricate him, and he was examined by Emergency Medical Services personnel on the scene, who were unable to detect any vital signs of life; however, they transported the male driver to the hospital due to serious injuries to both his upper and lower body. He is currently listed in stable condition.
The Dodge vehicle discovered in the eastern lane of the highway sustained significant damage, resulting in injuries to both the driver and passenger. They were subsequently taken to the hospital in a private vehicle, where they received medical care and were discharged.
Investigations continue into this matter.
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