Police in New Providence are investigating a fire which destroyed the warehouse of Paradise Fisheries Limited on Mount Royal Avenue Saturday.
According to reports, shortly after 8:00pm, Fire Services Officers responded to reports of a fire at the establishment. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the entire warehouse was engulfed in flames. Officers were able to contain and extinguished the fire, which has destroyed the warehouse. Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the fire and no injuries were reported.
Investigations are ongoing.
ILLEGAL FIREARM AND AMMUNITION SEIZED, 2 MEN ARRESTED
Two adult males were taken into custody following the seizure of an illegal firearm and ammunition yesterday.
According to reports, around 3:00am, Southwestern Division Officers, acting on information went to a local nightclub on Faith Avenue South, conducted a search of a Hyundai vehicle and recovered .40 pistol and twelve (12) rounds of ammunition.
The driver and passenger were taken into custody and are expected to be formally charged before Magistrate Court this week.
POLICE SEEK PUBLICS’ HELP IN LOCATING WANTED SUSPECT
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man who is wanted for questioning in connection with a homicide investigation.
The suspect is:
Andre Thompson, age 26 years of Sequoia Street, Pinewood Gardens.
Thompson is described as being 6’3” tall, medium build with brown complexion.
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Andre Thompson is asked to contact the Central Detective Unit at 502-9991/2, 919/911 or the nearest Police Station. Thompson is considered armed and dangerous.
