Thu, 2022-03-17

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is renewing our appeal for information in connection with the murder of Clarke Fox and the attempted murder of Kyari Flood.

Mr. Fox was fatally shot and Mr. Flood wounded, two years ago, on Tuesday the 17th of March 2020, in broad daylight on Court Street in Pembroke. The two suspects were on a dark coloured motorcycle; the rider was wearing a light coloured sweat top, blue jeans, multi-coloured sneakers, gloves and a dark coloured full faced helmet – while the passenger was wearing a dark coloured jacket, dark coloured pants, dark sneakers, a white helmet with tinted full faced visor and was in possession of a firearm.

The suspect motorcycle travelled south on Court Street and the pillion passenger discharged multiple shots towards Mr. Fox and Mr. Flood (the two victims) who were standing near the junction of Court Street and Elliot Street, Pembroke. The two victims ran south on Court Street towards Dundonald Street, as the suspect vehicle pursued them and the passenger continued to discharge the weapon in their direction. In an attempt to flee the shooter, Mr. Fox and Mr. Flood turned around and ran north on Court Street, heading back towards Elliot Street. The suspect motorcycle turned around and continued to pursue Mr. Fox and Mr. Flood, with the pillion passenger continuing to discharge the firearm in the direction of the two victims. The suspects then made good their escape on the dark coloured motorcycle, traveling west on Elliot Street, leaving the area.

Mr. Fox was transported to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. Mr. Flood was also transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he was treated for his injuries and released.

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Sergeant Jason Smith emphasized: “This brazen act of violence was committed not under the cover of darkness, but rather at 2:45 in the afternoon, on a busy street where people were moving about or entering or leaving any of the several businesses in that area. Many of these people were forced to take evasive action to avoid being injured by indiscriminate actions of the gunman or, worse. Sadly, Mr. Fox was not able to do so.”

We are once again appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this cruel act or have any information no matter how insignificant you may think it to be, to please contact Detective Sergeant Jason Smith on 717-0864 or via email, jsmith2@bps.bm. You may also call 295-0011 or Crime Stoppers anonymously, on 800-8477. The information you provide the BPS can assist with enquires and help to solve this murder.

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Wed, 2022-03-16

More than eighty thousand dollars in cash and illegal drugs seized in joint police raid. The exercise which was carried out on Monday, 14th March 2022, involved, officers from the Tactical Operations Division supported by Community Policing Division.

The officers executed a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at a Pembroke residence and seized a substantial amount of illicit drugs, with an estimated street value of over $45,000 and $38,000 cash.

One person was arrested in connection with this incident and enquires are ongoing.

Commenting on the seizure, Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell said: “This is another example of BPS commitment to seize illicit drugs and the associated proceeds of the crime at every turn.  We will continue to work to bring to justice any person engaged in the sale of illicit drugs.”

Anyone with information that can assist in combatting crime is asked to call 211, 295-0011 or alternatively speak to an officer that you are familiar with.

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Wed, 2022-03-16

Her Excellency the Governor, Ms. Rena Lalgie, has appointed Mr. Darrin Simons as Commissioner of Police of Bermuda.

This appointment was made following an open recruitment process in line with international best practice for selecting Chief Officers. Eight candidates, of whom two were Bermudian, were shortlisted for interview.

Governor Lalgie said “I am confident that Mr. Simons will serve Bermuda well in his role as Commissioner of Police, bringing to the job a breadth of skills and experience and a deep-seated passion for service to the people of Bermuda. I am pleased that the new Commissioner has come from within the ranks of the Bermuda Police Service. Commissioner Simons is committed to further identifying and cultivating talent within the BPS and continuing to raise professional standards.”

Mr. Simons said: “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as Commissioner of Police and thankful to my family, friends and colleagues that have supported and encouraged me all these years. Raising trust and confidence in the police, both within the community, as well as the organisation, are critically important to me. Following 28 years of service, I am committed to leading the BPS and working alongside our amazing women and men to provide a service we can all be proud of.”

During his 28 years of service to the Bermuda Police Mr. Simons has worked in a variety of roles, rising to the rank of Superintendent in 2015. He was appointed Deputy Commissioner in March 2019 after undertaking the College of Policing’s Strategic Command course in the U.K. Mr. Simons has been Acting Commissioner of Police since October 2021.

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Mon, 2022-03-14

A thirty-six-year-old male has been arrested for driving whilst impaired, following a two vehicle collision near the junction of Mullet Bay Road and Wellington Slip Point Road, St. George.

Shortly after 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, 13th March 2022, police received a number reports of an unresponsive male lying in the roadway near the temporary traffic lights just west of the junction where the collision involving a motorcar and a motorcycle, occurred.

Reports are the motorcar was traveling west along Mullet Bay Road when it was struck by the motorcycle which traveling in the opposite direction.

The thirty-six-year-old male motorcycle rider was attended to at the scene by EMTs for suspected head injuries.

He regained consciousness and was transported via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for further treatment to his injuries and was subsequently arrested for driving whilst impaired.

There were extensive traffic delays while the scene was forensically processed and we would like to thank the public for their patience and cooperation during the exercise.

Enquiries into this incident are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call 211 or, the main police number, 295-0011.

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Sat, 2022-03-12

The Bermuda Police Service would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the family and loved ones of the young child, who tragically lost his life in a collision, which took place around 9:20 a.m. in the area of Shark Hole, Hamilton Parish, yesterday Friday, 11th March, 2022.

Additionally we would like to thank the brave members of the community, the Works & Engineering crew and first responders who selflessly entered the waters to rescue the occupants of the submerged vehicle. 

We continue to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or arrived shortly after and may have recorded the rescue efforts, to contact Constable Dennis Joell on 717-2221 or djoell@bps.bm as soon as possible.

The Bermuda Police Service also recognizes the severity of such a traumatic event, may impact the mental health of those who assisted at and witnessed this collision. We urge you to reach out and speak to someone who can help you to cope with any post-traumatic stress that may arise.

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Fri, 2022-03-11

First responders, including police officers, are currently at Shark Hole in Hamilton parish regarding a car that went overboard around 9:23am today (Friday, 11th March 2022).

Details are limited at this time. However, it is believed that three occupants – one adult female and two children – were in the vehicle when it went overboard.

All three were extracted from the vehicle and have been taken to hospital. A statement from the scene is anticipated shortly.

Update: Sadly, Assistant Commissioner of Police Antoine Daniels confirmed at the scene that one of the young children extracted from the car that went overboard at Shark Hole in Hamilton parish has since been pronounced dead.

It is also understood that the adult female driver and the other young child involved received non-life threatening injuries. Numerous members of the public assisted first responders with the rescue effort.

Traffic diversions remain in effect in the Shark Hole, Hamilton parish area. Currently motorists are being rerouted at Paynters Road and Wilkinson Avenue, while inquiries continue at the scene regarding the circumstances of this tragic incident.

Any witnesses are encouraged to call 211 or the main police number 295-0011 as soon as possible.

Scene Still Being Processed: Motorists are reminded that traffic diversions remain in effect in the Shark Hole, Hamilton parish area – and are encouraged to use alternate routes until further notice.

A crane recently arrived at the scene to recover the car involved in this morning’s tragic incident.

Therefore, road users are still being rerouted at Paynters Road and Wilkinson Avenue, while inquiries continue.

Once again, any witnesses are encouraged to call 211 or the main police number 295-0011 as soon as possible.

Traffic Diversions Update: Traffic diversions are no longer in effect in the Shark Hole, Hamilton parish area.

The Bermuda Police Service thanks the motoring public for their patience and cooperation.

Inquiries continue and the appeal for witnesses is ongoing.

Anyone with information that can assist the investigation is now encouraged to call Constable Dennis Joell on 717-2221, or e-mail djoell@bps.bm, as soon as possible.

Saturday, 12th March: Ongoing witness appeal.

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Fri, 2022-03-11

Shortly before midnight on Thursday, 10th March 2022, police responded to a firearms incident, which took place at the Devonshire Recreation Club.

On arrival, it was ascertained that a 25-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man had been shot. The two were transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via private transportation. At last check, they were being treated for what was described as non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation is in the early stages. However, it is believed that approximately 30 to 50 people were in attendance at the club, when two suspects rode onto the premises and fired several rounds at persons in attendance. It is also believed that there may be a second motorcycle involved, also carrying two people.

At the scene, Detective Sergeant Jason Smith said, “We are appealing to those in the community, in particular those persons who were in attendance at the Devonshire Rec and saw the shooting to make contact with us, so we can bring some closure to the families of these two victims.

As we progress, we will further update the public. The suspect vehicle is believed to have travelled along Frog Lane, Devonshire in the direction of the Palmetto Road area. We are also appealing to area residents who may have heard a bike or possibly two bikes speeding away immediately after the gunshots, to contact us to assist with the direction of travel. Residents who have CCTV in the Frog Lane and Palmetto Road Devonshire area are urged to make contact with police as well.”

The Bermuda Police Service is appealing to anyone who may have information regarding this incident to contact Detective Sergeant Jason Smith on 717-0864 or 211 or the confidential Crime Stoppers number 800-8477.

Monday, 14th March 2022 – Detective Sergeant Jason Smith speaking at an 11:15am Monday press conference. Official CCTV footage of incident.

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Thu, 2022-03-10

Detective Chief Inspector Sherwin Joseph – “I would like to provide an update on the release made by the Assistant Commissioner of Police Antoine Daniels yesterday (Wednesday, 9th March) relative to the discovery of a motor vehicle with an unidentified person inside. After receiving a 911 call around 8:40am on 9th March 2022, Coast Guard divers responded and found the vehicle overboard at Marginal Wharf in St David’s.

We can now confirm that the person found in the vehicle has been identified as Mr. Darius Tucker. Please join me in expressing our sincere condolences to the wife and family of Mr. Tucker. The Bermuda Police Service has appointed a Family Liaison Officer to the family, as we continue to support them during this difficult time.

Our investigations continue into this most unfortunate incident, led by our Criminal Investigations Unit. Investigators have completed several actions and continue to pursue several lines of inquiry, so that we can better understand what has occurred.

We would again like to appeal to anyone with CCTV in the St. David’s area to please review your cameras from around 6:30pm on Sunday 6th March 2022. We are particularly interested in the movements of a white motor van, registration number IN3074, with a DTS logo on the side, which was last seen heading into St. David’s around that time and date.

We ask that if you have any information that would assist us with our investigation, whether you believe it to be important or not, to contact Detective Inspector Derricka Burns at 717-0921, or 295-0011. 

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank those members of our community who came out in numbers in search of Mr. Tucker. Your efforts are greatly appreciated, and have not gone unnoticed by the family of Mr. Tucker.”

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Tue, 2022-03-08

The search for 56-year-old Darius Tucker continues. At this time all efforts remain concentrated in St. David’s, as a vehicle believed to be Mr. Tucker's was seen on CCTV coming out of St. George's and heading into St. David's at 6:51pm Sunday, 6th March 2022.

Police officers continue to search on land, with the Coastguard searching the coastline.

We are also grateful for members of the public from Hannibal Lodge and RenaissanceRe who have joined the search in the east end.

As a reminder, Mr. Tucker is described as brown complexioned, 5 feet 10 inches tall, of medium build, with low cut black hair.

He was last seen around 4:30pm Sunday 6th March 2022, in the area of Crow Lane, Pembroke.

At the time, he was driving a white van, licence plate number IN3074, with a DTS SERVICES logo on the side.

The Bermuda Police Service appreciates the assistance of the public so far and continues to appeal for anyone with information on the whereabouts of 56-year-old Darius Tucker to call 211 or the main police number, 295-0011 as soon as possible.

Update: Sudden Death of 56-Year-Old Darius Tucker.

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Mon, 2022-03-07

The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating fifty-six-year-old Darius Tucker.

Mr. Tucker is described as being 5’ 10” in height, of medium build, brown complexioned, with black hair worn in a low cut.

Mr. Tucker was last seen around 4:30p.m. on Sunday 6th March, 2022, in the area of Crow Lane, Pembroke.

At the time he was driving a white van with licence plate number, IN3074, with a DTS SERVICES logo on the side.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of fifty-six-year-old Darius Tucker, is asked to call 211 or, the main police number, 295-0011.

Update: Search continues for 56-Year-Old Darius Tucker.

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