Suspect Arrested After Chase
Fri, 2025-02-28
Shortly before 10:00 a.m. on Thursday February 27, 2025, police officers approached a male seated inside a motorcar parked on Parliament Street, City of Hamilton, in relation to a report made to police.
While speaking with the subject, officers observed a clear plastic bag containing what appeared to be the controlled drug, cannabis, in a conspicuous location inside the vehicle.
The subject was informed that he would be detained for a search under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1972.
He was initially compliant, but upon exiting the vehicle, he ran off with the officers giving chase.
The suspect made his way into a nearby business, where he was located and detained without further incident.
He was arrested for an offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1972 and transported to Hamilton Police Station, where his detention was authorized.
There were no injuries to any of the parties involved and no damage to any property during this event.
Read MoreSecond Fatal RTC Victim of 2024 Identified: 40-Year-Old Lionel Thomas Jr.
Tue, 2025-02-25
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm the identity of the victim in the fatal road traffic collision which occurred on St. David’s Road shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2025 as 40-year-old, Lionel Thomas Jr.
The BPS extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
A BPS Family Liaison Officer is providing relevant assistance to his family.
The investigation regarding this incident is ongoing and the BPS is grateful to those persons who have already come forward to assist with inquiries.
However, we are appealing for anyone with any information and who may not yet have reached out, to please contact the Investigating Officer, Police Constable, Walter Jackson of the Roads Policing Unit.
PC Jackson can be reached by calling 717-0469, or by e-mail at wjackson@bps.bm.
Information can also be provided by calling 211 or, through the BPS online community reporting portal, https://portal.police.bm/.
Stolen Bikes Recovered
Mon, 2025-02-24
Shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025, police officers were on mobile patrol on Front Street, City of Hamilton when they observed a motorcycle travelling at speed in easterly direction out of the city.
Officers activated their emergency equipment and followed the motorcycle and instructed the rider to stop. The subject, a male, complied and switched off the bike engine.
However, as an officer exited the police vehicle to approach the rider, he switched the engine on and sped off along Crow Lane headed back into the city.
Officers activated their emergency equipment in pursuit of the rider who rode along Spurling Hill, and made an illegal right turn onto Cavendish Road. As officers reached the junction of Middle Road and Montpelier Road, they observed the same motorcycle with its engine still running and laying on the roadway.
A search of the area for the rider was unsuccessful. A subsequent check confirmed the bike which was removed to the police impound, had previously been reported stolen.
An arrest in relation to this matter is imminent.
Meanwhile, around midnight on Saturday, February 22, 2025, officers were on mobile patrol on North Shore Road, Flatt’s when they observed, with a male motorcycle rider in the parking lot of the nearby Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo.
As the officers approached the rider sped off west along Middle Road. Officers followed the cycle onto Vesey Street, Loyal Hill Pass and left onto North Shore Road towards Pembroke.
The rider eventually abandoned the bike near the junction of Palmetto Road and Parsons Road and fled on foot north towards North Shore Road making good his escape.
Checks revealed this bike had also previously been reported stolen.
Second Fatal Road Traffic Collision of 2025
Sun, 2025-02-23
Shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2025, Police and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to a serious road traffic collision involving a van and a motorcycle, on St. David’s Road, just east of the Southside Police Station.
Upon arrival, officers met EMTs from Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service attending to the motorcycle rider, a male, who had suffered severe injuries and was unresponsive.
Emergency Medical Services personnel continued life saving measures commenced by BFRS and the victim was transported by ambulance to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for further treatment.
Sadly, he succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter.
The driver of the van was not reported to have been injured.
The roadway remained closed while the scene was forensically processed with traffic diversions in place between Stocks Road and Emily’s Bay Lane.
An investigation into this matter has now been started. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Roads Policing Unit on, 247-1788.
You may also call 211 or, provide the information by using the community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm.
Car Driver Escapes Serious Injury After Rockville Lane Vehicular Incident
Fri, 2025-02-21
Around 10:50pm Wednesday, 19th February 2025, a reported vehicular incident occurred in the Rockville Lane, Pembroke area.
Police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, as well as ambulance personnel responded.
It appears that a car, said to be driven by a 35-year-old Pembroke man, attempted to park at a home located above another home in the Rockville Lane neighbourhood, when the car was inadvertently reversed onto the driveway of the home below.
Apparently the driver attempting to park the car was not seriously hurt and was able to exit the vehicle before police arrival. However, he was transported via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for medical assessment, as a precaution.
Another car already parked outside the home below where the incident occurred, was also damaged.
No other injuries were reported. Any witnesses can call 211.
BPS and BBA Romance Scam Press Release
Thu, 2025-02-20
Please find below the link to a joint statement from the Bermuda Bankers Association (BBA) and the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) in relation to yet another scam.
This one is dubbed, “The Romance Scam.”
Three Vehicle Road Traffic Collision in Paget Tuesday Afternoon
Wed, 2025-02-19
Around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, police attended a multiple vehicle road traffic collision involving three motorcars near the junction of South Road and Middle Road, Paget.
Two vehicles, travelling west on South Road, came to a stop at the Paget traffic lights. The third vehicle was travelling east when the driver lost control of the motorcar and collided with one of the other cars, pushing it back onto the car behind it.
There were no serious injuries reported.
The collision resulted in moderate disruption to the flow of traffic, with diversions put in place until the scene was cleared shortly before 5:00 p.m.
The Bermuda Police Service thanks the public for their patience and cooperation while the scene was being processed.
Pedestrian Hospitalised After Collision With Car on Harbour Road Monday
Tue, 2025-02-18
Inquiries are ongoing after a female pedestrian was hurt in a collision with a car on Harbour Road, Warwick around 8:40am Monday, 17th February 2025.
Police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, as well as ambulance personnel responded.
It appears that the pedestrian, said to be a 26-year-old Warwick woman, exited Jones Lane and attempted to cross Harbour Road, when the collision occurred with the car, which was being driven in the westbound lane of Harbour Road.
She was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment of her injuries, including a leg injury. At last check, she remained hospitalised with apparently non-life threatening injuries.
The car driver, said to be a 40-year-old Paget woman, was unhurt.
Traffic diversions were in place in the immediate area for approximately one and a half hours, while initial inquiries were conducted at the scene.
Any witnesses that have not already come forward, are now encouraged to contact Constable Amoy Johnson-Smith by calling 211, or e-mailing ajohnson-smith@bps.bm.
VPU & DPP Participate in Safety Summit at Harrington Sound Primary
Mon, 2025-02-17
The Vulnerable Persons Unit (VPU) of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) and Department of Public Prosecutions (DPP) recently participated in a Safety Summit at the Harrington Sound Primary School.
The team spoke with students about safety, both personal and online. Some of the topics addressed included “good touch, bad touch”, use of social media and what is a trusted adult.
Detective Inspector Kenten Trott, Officer in Charge of the VPU stated, “Efforts of this kind involving our partner agencies are of significant benefit to our community.”
“As part of the mandate of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) to make Bermuda safer, the VPU will continue initiatives of this kind, as we seek to ensure our most vulnerable are educated and aware. This vital information will help people to protect against harm from predators posing as persons who care and equip them with the knowledge of what to do should they find themselves targeted by such individuals.”
Acting Senior Crown Counsel, Shaunte Simons-Fox, on behalf of the Department of Public Prosecutions, stated, “Community engagement and education are vital tools in safeguarding our young people.”
“The Department of Public Prosecutions remains committed to working alongside our partners, like the Vulnerable Persons Unit, to empower students with the knowledge they need to recognize danger and protect themselves. By fostering these conversations early, we equip children with the confidence to seek help and make safe choices.”
Front row (left to right): Shaunte Simons-Fox (Acting Senior Crown Counsel) , Detective Sergeant Joanne Raposo, Detective Constable Leila Bellas,
Back row (left to right): Audley Quallo, Crown Counsel, Dr. Suzette Bean (guidance counsellor Harrington Sound School) , and Detective Inspector Kenten Trott.
Attempted Robbery Witness Appeal
Thu, 2025-02-13
Around 2:40pm on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, police responded to a reported attempted robbery on South Road, near the junction with Ocean Sands Road, Warwick.
Upon arrival, officers were informed the suspect, a 58-year-old male, had attempted to steal a handbag from an elderly female visitor to the island.
Members of the public came to the assistance of female visitor, preventing any loss of property and detained the suspect until police arrived.
The Bermuda Police Service wishes to thank those members of the public who came to the assistance of the victim in this matter.
The suspect was subsequently arrested and taken into custody.
An investigation into this matter has now commenced and anyone with information is asked to call 211 or, the main police number, 295-0011.
