The Christmas holiday weekend left police investigating the discovery of a man found with his wrist and ankles bound and his mouth gagged in the back-trunk of a car in the Augusta St. area. The discovery occurred on Christmas Eve.
The police are also investigating a number of armed robberies, stabbings, and two traffic fatalities that occurred over the weekend.
Chief Supt. Hulan Hanna said Monday in his crime briefing that sometime after 8.15 a.m. on Friday past police, received information that an aqua Cavalier vehicle, registration 88452, was parked just in front of a building under construction in the Augusta St. area off Poinciana Drive. Reports say flies were lingering around the back-trunk area.
“We responded and we discovered the body of a male in the back trunk,” Mr Hanna said. “He was clad in a tan and blue Jean trousers, a stripped blue and green pullover shirt. Both his legs and wrists were bound. The mouth was gagged and his head had trauma with blood. We do not know how the injuries were inflicted.”
The deceased has been identified as Oszell Moncur, 26, of Lincoln Avenue, Stapeldon Gardens. According to Mr Hanna, he would have been reported missing since Dec. 22. Police continue their investigations.
Traffic fatality
On the same day, reported Mr Hanna, there was a traffic fatality at 8.30 p.m. at Stanyard Creek, Andros .
Hubert Bodie’s body was found in the street with injuries to the head and other parts of the body. Police believe that “he might have been lying in the streets prior to him being struck by a car,” Mr Hanna revealed. His death pushed the traffic fatalities to 47.
A 64-year-old local resident struck Mr Bodie with his vehicle. The matter is being investigated by officers from the New Providence Traffic Division.
Armed robbery and shooting death
On Dec. 24, at about 11.30 p.m., there was an armed robbery and a shooting. According to Mr Hanna, the incident occurred at New Beginning Beauty Salon at Clifton St. and Mt. Royal Ave. Curline Thompson, 32, reported that two males of dark complexion and slim built attempted to enter the store, but the door was locked so they were unable to gain entry.
The determined young men threw a stone through the showcase window and entered the business establishment. One of them produced a handgun and demanded cash. The occupants handed over a handbag, which contained cash and other personal items.
Meantime, Ian Thompson, the husband of Mrs Thompson attempted to flee and he was shot in the left shoulder. Mr Thompson’s condition was listed as serious at the time, Hanna said. The men made their escape in a white Honda vehicle.
Investigations by police continue.
Firearm arrest
At about 11.25 p.m.. also on Christmas Eve, police arrested a 21-year-old man of Hope Gardens, Nassau Village, for possessing a .380 revolver with two live rounds of ammunition. Mr Hanna said the young man was found at a Homestead St. and Moore Ave. home with the loaded weapon. He should be going to court sometime this week to face charges.
Double robbery
In another incident, police say at 10.25 p.m. on Dec. 25, Superwash at East St. and Soldier Rd. was robbed. Mr Hanna said a tall slim man, wearing a mask, dark-coloured clothing, and armed with a handgun, entered the wash-house and robbed it of an undetermined amount of money. He fled the scene on foot.
Around 3.25 a.m. another armed robbery occurred at the same location. Mr Hanna said police received reports that a Rasta-type male dressed in all white produced a handgun and robbed the wash-house of an undetermined amount of money. He, too, made his escape on foot. Police do not know whether the two armed robberies were connected. Both matters are being investigated.
Stabbing
In addition, at about 2.21 a.m. on Boxing Day there was a stabbing at Graham Drive, Yellow Elder Gardens. John Rahming, 39, reported that while on the outside of his home, he was attacked by a group of persons with an unknown object. He was stabbed about the body. Mr Hanna said Rahming was in the hospital, but his condition was unknown.
Stabbing
At about 2 a.m. that same day, Chief Hanna said that Christin Johnson, 22, was also a victim of stabbing, when he received multiple chest injuries. He was standing on the outside of Larry’s Pub located at Cordeaux Ave. and East St. when the incident happened. Police say Johnson was stabbed by a 19-year-old, Key West Street man known to him. They now have the assailant in custody. He is also expected to appear before the court some time this week. Johnson’s condition was listed as serious.
Stabbing
At 4 a.m. on Boxing Day, there was yet another stabbing that police were called in to investigate. Mr Hanna stated that it happened in the area of Rusty Nail Club, East St. North. According to their information, Prince Major, 32, along with a female, Sharon Bastain, 22, were at that location when an there was an altercation, resulting in both of them receiving multiple stab wounds about the body. Both of them were taken to hospital, but their conditions are not life-threatening, Mr Hanna confirmed.
Traffic fatality
Sunday night a traffic fatality was also recorded on the streets of New Providence. The fatality count was pushed to 48 with the death of Jemison Smith, 40, of Pinewood Gardens, at about 10.05 p.m. “He was driving south along Marathon Rd., just in the area of Ferguson St., in a 1993 Nissan, Sentra registration number 139347, when it is believed that he lost control and collided with a gray 2000 Toyota Carolla driven by Daniel Kelly, 23, of Eastern Rd.,” Chief Hanna reported.
Smith died on the scene. One other person from his vehicle and three from Kelly’s, were all taken to hospital with various minor injuries. Transported for further medical treatment were Frances Farmer, Megan Kelly, Timothy Kelly, and Nathaniel Samson.
Investigations continue into that matter, Mr Hanna said.
By Jimenita Swain, The Nassau Guardian
