BIMINI POLICE AND RESIDENTS COMBAT HOUSE FIRE

RBPF Release - Chrislyn Skippings PLO, RBPF 21/04

Police at Bimini along with residents teamed up and prevented a house fire from spreading to nearby homes. Police at Bimini say that shortly before 4:00 pm on Wednesday 20th April, 2011 they were alerted to a house fire at Porgy Bay Bimini. Fire Services responded and on arrival met a five (5) bedroom wooden structure that was occupied by five (5) separate families, engulfed in flames. Officers also observed nearby homes on fire.

Fire officials along with the residents and members from BEC teamed up and were able to save the nearby homes from being destroyed. The five (5) bedroom wooden structure was not as fortunate and was totally destroyed by the fire. Fortunately, no lives were lost; however, persons were treated by the local doctor for smoke inhalation.

Police are still investigating and have not yet determined a cause for the blaze.

The Commissioner of Police wishes to thank the officers of Bimini, the off duty officers who were visiting the island and the residents of Bimini for working together in combating the blaze. This type of partnership truly shows that much can be accomplished when we, the Police and the Community, work together.

In other Police News - Nassau Bahamas

MOBILE DIVISION ARREST (2) MALES FOR FIREARM POSSESSION
Officers of the Mobile Division took into custody two males, ages 21 and 29 years after being found in possession of a handgun and ammunition.
The incident occurred shortly before 1:00 pm on Thursday 21st April, 2011 while officers were on routine patrol in the area of Poinciana Avenue and Sixth (6) Street, Coconut Grove.
Officers reportedly observed a white Nissan Maxima occupied by two males acting suspiciously and attempted to stop the vehicle; however, the driver sped off at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was pursued by officers and eventually brought to a stop on Market Street where officers recovered a handgun and ammunition.
Active police investigations continue into the matter.

POLICE QUICK RESPONSE CAPTURES ROBBER
Police quick response have resulted in a 33 year old male being arrested.
The incident unfolded shortly before 2:00pm on Thursday 21st April, 2011 when police received information that a female purse was snatched from her while at Kentucky Fried Chicken drive through window, West Bay Street.
Police quick responses nabbed the suspect after he exited a black Nissan Maxima on Bethel Avenue. Police pursued the suspect on foot and caught up with him at the rear of Burger King, Tonique Williams Darling Highway.
A search of the vehicle abandoned by the suspect revealed the female purse. Active police investigations continue.

POLICE QUESTION SUSPECT FOR RECENT MURDER
Police have arrested a male for questioning reference to the murder of DeCoyo McKenzie which occurred around 11:00 pm on Thursday 14th April, 2011.
Initial reports indicate that the victim was in front of a residence at Cordeaux Avenue and Minnie Street when he was shot and killed by two men both of whom were armed with handguns.

Police arrested the 24 year old resident of Montell Heights sometime on Thursday 21st April, 2011 while in the Montell Heights area.
Meanwhile police are seeking a second suspect in this matter. Anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of the second suspect is asked to contact police at emergency 919, CDU at 502-9991 or crime stoppers at 328-TIPS.