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Daily Tribune
17-07-2025
- Daily Tribune
Saar Crash Driver Hit With New Sentence: Total Prison Time Now 9 Years
A Bahraini man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for causing a horrific car accident in Saar that killed a couple and their young son, and left two other children from the same family seriously injured. The tragedy happened on May 30, 2025, when the man—driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol—was speeding and going the wrong way. He slammed head-on into the family's car, leading to the heartbreaking loss of three lives and serious injuries to the two surviving children. Investigations by the Public Prosecution revealed that the driver had taken narcotics before getting behind the wheel. A separate search of his home by the Drug Enforcement Unit uncovered cannabis (hashish), confirming he had illegal drugs in his possession. The man faced two separate cases in court: In the traffic case, the Seventh Lower Criminal Court sentenced him to six years in prison, revoked his driver's license, and ordered the confiscation of the vehicle used in the crash. In the drug possession case, the First Lower Criminal Court gave him an additional three years in prison, a BD3,000 fine, and ordered the confiscation of the seized drugs. The charges against him included: Causing death by reckless driving under the influence Driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol Speeding more than 30% over the limit Ignoring traffic signs and driving the wrong way Causing serious injury to others Damaging property and endangering lives Possessing illegal drugs for personal use The courts described his actions as highly dangerous and reckless, emphasizing that the punishment serves as a message about the serious consequences of driving under the influence.
Gulf Insider
16-07-2025
- Gulf Insider
Saar Crash Driver Hit With New Sentence: Total Prison Time Now 9 Years
A Bahraini man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for causing a horrific car accident in Saar that killed a couple and their young son, and left two other children from the same family seriously injured. The tragedy happened on May 30, 2025, when the man—driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol—was speeding and going the wrong way. He slammed head-on into the family's car, leading to the heartbreaking loss of three lives and serious injuries to the two surviving children. Investigations by the Public Prosecution revealed that the driver had taken narcotics before getting behind the wheel. A separate search of his home by the Drug Enforcement Unit uncovered cannabis (hashish), confirming he had illegal drugs in his possession. The man faced two separate cases in court: In the traffic case, the Seventh Lower Criminal Court sentenced him to six years in prison, revoked his driver's license, and ordered the confiscation of the vehicle used in the crash. In the drug possession case, the First Lower Criminal Court gave him an additional three years in prison, a BD3,000 fine, and ordered the confiscation of the seized drugs. The charges against him included: Causing death by reckless driving under the influence Driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol Speeding more than 30% over the limit Ignoring traffic signs and driving the wrong way Causing serious injury to others Damaging property and endangering lives Possessing illegal drugs for personal use The courts described his actions as highly dangerous and reckless, emphasizing that the punishment serves as a message about the serious consequences of driving under the influence.
CTV News
11-07-2025
- CTV News
Barrie police crack down on organized crime, over 60 criminal charges laid in months-long investigation
A four-month investigation into illegal firearms and drug activity in the city of Barrie resulted in the arrests of more than a dozen people and over 60 criminal charges laid. Barrie police say its teams executed 11 search warrants between February and mid-June as part of the investigation to crack down organized criminal activity. In all, officers made 13 arrests and laid 64 charges. Additionally, police seized five firearms, large quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, MDMA, and oxycodone, as well as nearly $50,000 in Canadian currency. 'In recent years, officers have seen an increase in incidents involving firearms prompting a coordinated and strategic response,' the Barrie Police Service stated in a news release issued Friday. The operation was carried out by a combined effort from the Drug Enforcement Unit, Community Safety and Well-Being Unit, and Tactical Support Unit. The identities of those accused was not disclosed.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Yahoo
Decatur woman with prior drug conviction faces new trafficking charges
Jul. 5—A Decatur woman faces drug trafficking charges following an investigation Tuesday after Morgan County Sheriff's deputies found both methamphetamine and fentanyl in her vehicle, according to an affidavit filed Thursday. Carmella Nicole Booth, 38, is charged with trafficking fentanyl, trafficking methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. She was being held in Morgan County Jail in lieu of a $220,000 bond. Agents with the Sheriff's Office Drug Enforcement Unit were working in Decatur on Tuesday and heard that a female named Nikki was selling large amounts of methamphetamine and fentanyl in the city. "Nikki was identified as Carmella Nicole Booth," the affidavit said. "Agents were able to locate a white in color car pull into a parking lot near Target." A deputy sergeant who was parked in front of the car confirmed it was Booth and an agent pulled up from behind her and approached from the passenger side. "Upon approach, (the agent) observed a plastic bag in Booth's lap containing a crystalline substance, and Booth immediately stuck the bag under the seat," the affidavit said. Deputies then had Booth and a passenger exit the vehicle and began a search. An agent recovered the plastic bag that Booth had placed under the seat as well as a cut straw. The agent also found several plastic bags with fentanyl, suboxone, and alprazolam pills as identified by Booth. "The methamphetamine had a gross weight of 177 grams including packages, and the fentanyl had a gross weight of approximately 2.3 grams including the packaging," the affidavit said. Court records show that Booth pleaded guilty on Sept. 18, 2017, to second-degree unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance and was sentenced to 13 years and four months, with two years to serve and the remainder suspended. She also received three years of probation and was ordered to pay $250 in restitution and three related drug charges were dismissed as part of the plea agreement. An affidavit signed by a Morgan County sheriff's deputy states that on Feb. 4, 2015, agents received a complaint from a District 2 county employee about a meth lab he saw being thrown from the window of a car on Burleson Mountain Road in Hartselle. The employee followed the vehicle to a residence on Indian Hills Road and wrote down its tag number. "The employee returned and looked in the bag," the affidavit said. "He realized it was a meth lab and immediately called law enforcement." Deputies arrived on the scene and confirmed it was a meth lab. Agents began an investigation and identified two suspects at an Indian Hills Road residence. After a search warrant was obtained, agents went to the house and made contact with Booth, who was in possession of meth. — or 256-340-2442.
RNZ News
04-06-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
Tonga police constable arrested for drug possession
Photo: Aleksandr Shyripa A police constable in Tonga has been arrested for drug possession. Matangi Tonga reported a 21-year-old male probationary constable was arrested at the weekend. During the same drug operation in Nuku'alofa, two other men were also arrested for allegedly selling drugs. The arrest was part of an operation conducted by the Drug Enforcement Unit. Tonga Police said the constable has been suspended without pay and will face court at a later date. The Commissioner of Police, Geoff Turner said this is not a reflection of police and thanked other officers for their hard work. "This is not a reflection of who we are," he said. It comes amid widespread drug issues in the region. In Fiji, police and Customs staff were recently charged with drug smuggling . Pacific police chiefs discussed the region's drug trafficking problems on a panel at the World Police Summit in Dubai. Fiji Police Force Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu, Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Commissioner Mostyn Mangau and New Zealand Police Assistant Commissioner Bruce O'Brien participated in a fireside chat at the World Police Summit in Dubai. Photo: Pacific Island Chiefs of Police Facebook There are calls for better drug rehabilitation centres in Tonga with drug crime and health issues visablevisible on the streets. RNZ Pacific's Tonga correspondent, Kalafi Moala, said someone can walk down the street and see young beggars seeking money for drugs, or motor vehicles being driven recklessly. He said it's critical for Tonga to have somewhere to rehabilitate people. "If you have a young man, a young woman here that's addicted, you go to the hospital, you're given some pills for treatment, but there's no place where they can be rehabilitated," he said. "You talk to families, and the family will tell you they've got a son that's got a problem, but there's nowhere. "The Salvation Army has a small counselling outfit here, but they don't have a rehabilitation centre, so that's a really big issue. "How can we heal and how can we restore the negative impact of drugs in our society? Until we do that, just stemming the flow is not going to help Tonga in general."
