NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A man seen in a video waving a gun during a heated confrontation with a woman outside a nightclub has sparked outrage on social media.
The incident has also caught the attention of National Security Minister Myles LaRoda, who previously said the investigative process must take its course, and that the authorities are doing just that.
Royal Bahamas Defence Force Floyd Moxey says the investigation file has been forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
However, the big question now is: Will the marine face criminal charges, and what will be his fate on the force?
Moxey says the organization has its own procedures for dealing with members under investigation.
Floyd Moxey – Commodore, Royal Bahamas Defence Force
“How it works for us, we do not interdict officers until they are charged, or until the end of the investigation…So we are waiting to hear back from the police on the matter, and I’ll make a determination on whether he’s interdicted or separated.”
However, he’s also sending a strong warning to every marine wearing the uniform, saying it does not put you above the law.
Floyd Moxey – Commodore, Royal Bahamas Defence Force
“But like I always say to the marine, you have to walk a straight line and fall on the right side of the law, because if you run afoul of the law, there’ll be no protection for you in this Royal Bahamas Defence Force—you will be held accountable.”
Now, Our News understands the officer could face interdiction, with pay according to the RBDF Act.
When an officer or marine is interdicted from duty pending serious disciplinary or criminal proceedings, they are legally entitled to receive no less than half their salary.
