Daily Report
Man Pleads Guilty to Burglary Offenses
Mon, 2015-09-28
Today a 42 year old man of no fixed abode was put before the courts for a series of burglaries that took place on the island in recent weeks. The man pled guilty to 9 counts of burglary, 1 count of going equipped, 1 count of escaping lawful custody and one count of resisting arrest. The arrest of the 42 year man, is a result of a targeted investigation centered around the neighborhood affected by recent series of break ins. The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance, as we know that personal and invasive nature of burglaries.
Read MoreSomerset Police Station Temporarily Closed
Thu, 2015-09-24
The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the public that the Somerset Police Station will be closed immediately for urgent repairs. As a result, western officers will be operating out of the Dockyard Office located at 2 Sally Port Lane, North Basin, Dockyard next to Making Waves. A phone box will be affixed to the wall outside of the Somerset Police Station to connect the user to the Station Duty Officer who will be located at the Dockyard office. The Telephone number will remain 234-1010.
Burglary Advisory
Tue, 2015-09-22
The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the public of a recent spate breaking and entry reports in Warwick and Southampton specifically in the areas of Middle Road, the Lighthouse Hill area, also houses on the surrounding the Railway trail. It should be noted that many of these events are taking place during the day and as such, police are advising the public to be on the look out for suspicious individuals lurking around homes.
Officers certified as G.R.E.A.T Instructors.
Fri, 2015-09-04
Assistant Commissioner of Police Antoine Daniels recently congratulated three members of the Bermuda Police Service who have recently and successfully completed an intensive eight day training course to become instructors in the G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) Programme.
The programme a joint initiative between the Ministry of National Security and The Bermuda Police Service was reintroduced into the Islands schools in 2014, and since then has experienced tremendous success.
BPS Pay Tribute To Fire Fighter 83 Dawayne Smith
Wed, 2015-08-26
Commissioner Michael DeSilva - "On behalf of my senior colleagues, and all ranks and support staff of the Bermuda Police Service and the Bermuda Reserve Police, I extend our deep sympathies to the family of Fire Fighter Dawayne Smith on their untimely loss, as well as to his friends and colleagues of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time."
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Man Injured in Road Traffic Collision
Tue, 2015-08-25
Around 3:00am this morning, [August 25 2015] a 25yr old male motorcyclist was found lying unconscious with apparent facial injuries on North Shore Road near the junction with Jennings Road, Smiths.
Although details surrounding this incident are vague, it is believed that the man was travelling east along North Shore Road, when he lost control of his cycle and collided with a wall.
Johnathan Darrell Named as Murder Victim
Sun, 2015-08-23
Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 27 year old Johnathan Darrell of Fairhaven Lane in Sandys who died as a result of an incident that took place on Saturday August 22nd at 4:15am at the Rural Hill Plaza in Paget just outside of Ice Queen. It appears that a major melee took place in the parking lot with a number of people involved. As a result, Johnathan Darrell from Sandys was taken to King Edward Memorial Hospital with an apparent stab wound to his chest.
27 Year Old Man Fatally Stabbed
Sat, 2015-08-22
Police and first responders attended a report of an incident that took place at Rural Hill Plaza outside of Ice Queen in Paget on Saturday, 4:15am. Details are still unfolding but it appears that a major melee took place in the parking lot with a number of people involved. As a result, a 27 year old male from Southampton was taken to King Edward Memorial Hospital with an apparent stab wound to his chest. Unfortunately, the victim was pronounced dead at 4:28 am Saturday.
WCAT Officers to Hold Community Clinic
Tue, 2015-08-18
The Western Community Action Team (WCAT) will be conducting a Community Clinic at the Heron Bay Market Place, Southampton tomorrow; Wednesday, 19th August 2015, during the hours of 11am to 1pm.
The clinic is being offered as an opportunity for members of the community to meet the officers responsible for their parishes. WCAT Officers will also be available to give advice on Crime Prevention, Neighborhood Watch or discuss any other policing related issues one may have.
Hand Bag Snatch
Thu, 2015-08-13
Around 9:15pm on August 12th, 2015, police responded to a reported handbag snatching along Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke. The 28 year old victim was standing near the Waterloo House, when she was approached by two unknown male suspects.
The suspects snatched the victim’s cell phone and a bag containing personal items before running off along Pitt’s Bay Road. The suspects were pursued by the victim and several witnesses in the area, eventually making good their escape along Woodbourne Avenue.
