By LYNAIRE MUNNINGS

Tribune Staff Reporter

lmunnings@tribunemedia.net

A 25-YEAR-OLD father of two was granted $20,000 bail after being charged with armed robbery and having two prior convictions for stealing and fraud. 

Garshano Miller, a father of two children under the age of two, is said to be the primary provider of his children. 

On April 8, 2024, he allegedly approached the victim at her residence, produced a handgun and robbed her of $700. When he allegedly took the funds and began to pull off in his vehicle, the victim claimed she jumped on the back of the car, holding on until she eventually fell off.

The victim’s girlfriend was also present and reported that she witnessed the incident. On April 17, 2024, the victim went to the Criminal Investigation Department and was shown a 12-man photo lineup and identified Miller as the person who robbed her at gunpoint. 

The victim described Miller as a “bright-skinned” man with a scar on the bridge of his nose. 

The prosecution said given the nature and circumstances of Miller’s offences, he would potentially commit further offences if granted bail.

Justice Jeanine Weech-Gomez wrote: “I note the antecedents of the applicant, and he is clearly no stranger to the criminal justice system. He has a history of criminality and incarceration for offences committed. It appears that he has graduated to more serious offences (he was convicted of stealing and fraud by false pretenses and now is before the court for allegedly committing armed robbery).”

“Though he may have previous convictions, none of them are as egregious as the current offence he is charged with. Additionally, he has served his time for past criminal acts. However, and more importantly, our constitution provides that the defendant is innocent unless and until he is proven guilty.” 

Justice Weech-Gomez granted Miller  $20,000 bail with two suretors. He is also expected to be fitted with an electronic monitoring device and sign in at the Central Police Station every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday before 6pm.

He is also ordered not to go within 100 feet of the victim and her residence and must relinquish his passport and any other travel documents to the criminal registry until his trial has been completed. 

A breach of any of his bail conditions may result in his bail being revoked and he would be sent to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services until his trial.