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Potters Cay double murder: COA rejects bail appeal

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Potters Cay double murder: COA rejects bail appeal

NASSAU-The men accused of a double murder at Potters Cay will remain in prison for the foreseeable future after a court rejected their bail appeals.

Deshawn Brooks and Ramon Young are charged with the murders of Lathario Lockhart and Meric Russell.

The incident took place at Island Delight Bar and Restaurant at Potters Cay on May 8, 2019.

Prosecutors allege that the men carried out the crime in a crowded bar around 8pm.

The business’ surveillance cameras captured the murders and three anonymous witnesses identified them as the shooters.

Both men maintain their innocence and have received a September 18, 2021 trial date.

Then Justice Carolita Bethell refused bail on the grounds that the men were flight risks and would likely interfere with witnesses, if released.

The Court of Appeal found no fault in her decision and dismissed their appeals.

Protesters released on bail

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Protesters released on bail

NASSAU-A number of protesters arrested Tuesday morning were released on police bail after being charged with unlawful assembly.

The 39 protesters gathered near Windsor Park to speak out against the immediate imposition of a seven-day lockdown for New Providence.

Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis took members of his government and the country by surprise when he ordered the closure of all food stores pharmacies and gas stations Monday night.

The protesters condemned the decision that left many without adequate time to secure sufficient provisions for one week.

One woman said, “We are here by Super Value Windsor Park and we are part of Operation Sovereign Bahamas and we have no problem with the lockdown, we know the (necessity) of the lockdown, but we want preparation.

“There is no food in the house, no job, we want to be able to be free to move around. We could obey the lockdown but we need preparation, you don’t instantly put people in the cage with nothing to do, that’s why we (are) here.”

The protest took a violent turn when a man threw an object at a police car. Police spokesman ASP Audley Peters said he will be charged with causing damage.

All of the protesters are free on $500 bail and their arraignment is scheduled for August 27.

Dr Minnis later lifted the lockdown, citing the potential of a weather system to impact the country by Sunday.

As of August 19, grocery stores, pharmacies, water depots, gas stations and hardware stores can open from 6am to 9pm, until further notice. Food wholesalers and manufacturers can also operate.

NIB cheque distribution resumes at the National Stadium. However, banks didn’t receive clearance to resume services.

Inmate stabbed in fight over food

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Inmate stabbed in fight over food

NASSAU-An inmate sent another inmate to hospital in a fight over food on Sunday.

Shawn Cartwright was stabbed in the neck with a knife that vanished from the prison kitchen weeks ago.

Cartwright had emergency surgery at the Princess Margaret Hospital but his current condition is unknown.

The  inmate who stabbed Cartwright worked in the kitchen.

The alleged stabber is serving time for manslaughter.

Police are investigating the incident.

Food has become increasingly scarce at the prison since March when officials banned outside meals for inmates awaiting trial.

Officials wanted to limit the amount of traffic into the prison due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Inmates told Bahamas Court News that they are given small rations twice daily.

This food shortage has resulted in numerous fights.

Judge rules insurer entitled to void policy over application lies

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Judge rules insurer entitled to void policy over application lies

NASSAU- Lying on an insurance application can come back to haunt you.

Justice Ian Winder ruled that Colina Insurance had the right to void Melody Munnings’ life insurance policy because she lied about her medical history.

Munnings did not disclose a 1985 diagnosis of sickle cell anaemia when she applied for the policy application in 2001. Munnings also didn’t name her attending physicians or mention a previous hospitalisation.

In fact, Munnings claimed that she was in good health and free from any disease. However, she did reveal that she had anaemia.

Based on this revelation, Munnings had to take a blood test to determine her red blood cell count. Colina approved the application after her blood levels came back in the normal range.

The beneficiaries of the policy, Drucilla Munnings and Golden Munnings, sued Colina when they refused to pay the value of the policy after Ms Munnings died in 2011. Instead, they received a cheque for a third of the premium payments

Colina Senior Manager Underwriting Todney Marsh testified that persons with sickle cell anaemia are classified as non-insurable.

In cross-examination, she admitted there was no specific question about sickle cell disease on the insurance application.

However, Marsh said the applicant was asked whether she had been diagnosed with any condition not mentioned on the form. Still, Munnings did not use this opportunity to disclose her medical diagnosis.

Justice Winder ruled, “I find that there was fraudulent non-disclosure of material information by the insured and as such the defendant is entitled to void the policy.”

 

Man dead after shots fired through window

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Man dead after shots fired through window

NASSAU-A man is dead after a gunman fired multiple shots through the window of his home.

The shooting happened around 10pm at Malaysia Way in Elizabeth Estates.

The shooting victim died from his injuries in hospital.

According to police, the victim was in the utility room when the killer fired through a northern window.

Investigators are asking anyone with information that could solve this murder to call 502-9991/2 or 328-8477..

Cops investigating crowd at club find illegal gun

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Cops investigating crowd at club find illegal gun

NASSAU- Police arrested a club owner for illegal possession of a handgun Friday night.

Officers went to the Village Pub on Balfour Avenue before 9pm after receiving report of a violation of social distancing rules.

The officers arrested the owner for breaching coronavirus restrictions. They searched his car and allegedly found a .45mm pistol with 12 rounds of ammunition.

Man bought $700 in groceries in debit card scam

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Man bought $700 in groceries in debit card scam

NASSAU- A man walked away with over $700 in groceries by using a forced sale debit card trick.

Travis Evans, 31, scammed Extra Value Food Store on University Drive out of $704.41 last month.

Evans didn’t have sufficient money on his account for the purchase.

So, he entered an override code instead of his PIN to approve the transaction.

The store didn’t realize the sale was fraudulent until they tried to settle the charge.

Police arrested Evans on August 12 when he tried to purchase groceries valued at $937.53 from Budget Meat Food Store on Yamacraw Road.

He pleaded guilty to charges of fraud by false pretences and attempted fraud by false pretences on Friday.

Magistrate Samuel McKinney ordered Evans to pay restitution or face nine months in prison.

Additionally, Evans was placed on probation for one year.

If convicted during this period, Evans would have to pay a $1,500 fine to avoid spending six months in prison.

815 pounds of ganja seized in Ragged Island

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815 pounds of ganja seized in Ragged Island

Drug smugglers abandoned 815 pounds of marijuana after law enforcement detected their go-fast vessel in the Ragged Island Chain yesterday morning.

Officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) are looking for the three suspects, who evaded them by running into bushes.

A team from Operation Bahamas Turks and Caicos took up aerial surveillance of the area in a US Coast Guard helicopter.

The smugglers were long gone by the time the helicopter landed.

Law enforcement seized the smugglers’ cargo, with a wholesale street value of $815,000.

This is DEU’s first major seizure under the command of Chief Superintendent Roberto Goodman.

Suspects charged in Facebook robberies

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Suspects charged in Facebook robberies

NASSAU – Two teens have been charged after allegedly luring victims on Facebook and robbing them.

Okino Whymms and Elltin Jean, both 18, were arrested in two armed robberies that police say began on Facebook.

Their alleged victims either arranged sales or purchases on the social media platform.

Prosecutors allege Whymms and Jean robbed Anton Bullard of a Playstation 4 on August 10, instead of purchasing it.

On that same day, they allegedly robbed Judah Thurston of $250 after he arranged to buy an iPhone 8.

They were not required to enter pleas to the armed robbery charges when they appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes.

They’ve been denied bail and return to court in October.

Five months for break-in at ex-GG’s home

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Five months for break-in at ex-GG’s home

NASSAU -A man who broke into the home of former Governor Governor Sir Arthur Foulkes has been jailed for just five months.

Hensley Pennerman, 55, entered Sir Arthur’s West Bay Street home through a kitchen window and stole an Apple MacBook and $121 on the evening of February 5.

The stolen items belonged to Sir Arthur’s wife, Lady Joan Foulkes. She discovered the break-in and theft around 6:30am on February 6, 2020.

Prints lifted from the scene linked Pennerman to the crime.

Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt imposed the sentence yesterday. She also directed prison officials to ensure that Pennerman gets treatment for his crack cocaine addiction while in custody.

According to Pennerman, he wanted to be a better person but he couldn’t kick his 30-year drug habit on his own.

Pennerman, otherwise known as Charles Forbes, pleaded guilty to housebreaking and stealing at his arraignment before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt.

Pennerman still faces other charges for which he’s been denied bail. He’s accused of six burglaries, a rape and attempted rape.

Those crimes allegedly took place between 2015 and 2020.

Pennerman will have those cases fast-tracked to the Supreme Court in November.

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