Marine accused of sex with minor

A Royal Bahamas Defence Force marine has been charged after allegedly having sex with a minor he met on social media.

Vann Miller, 27, of Sea Breeze Lane, allegedly began the intimate relationship with the 12-year-old girl in 2021 and it continued until March 9, 2023.

The pre-teen could not legally consent since he’s under the age of 16.

Miller faced counts of unlawful sexual intercourse when he appeared before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis on Monday, March 13.

He didn’t have to enter pleas to the charge and was denied bail. He returns to court on June 15.

As a result of the charges, Miller has been suspended and placed on half-pay.