First Fatal Road Traffic Collision of 2023
Mon, 2023-01-30
The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that a 40-year-old male has succumbed to injuries sustained in a multi-vehicle road traffic collision, which occurred around 11:45 p.m. on Sunday 29th January 2023.
Initial reports indicated the collision involved three motorcycles and a motorcar.
The 40-year-old male was riding a motorcycle east on South Road, Southampton, when upon reaching the area of Henry the VIII restaurant, he reportedly attempted to overtake a motorcar travelling in the same direction and collided with three other bikes traveling in a westerly direction.
Police and other emergency responders arrived on the scene to find the 40-year-old male unresponsive.
He was attended to by EMTs and transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for further treatment, but was subsequently pronounced dead.
This marks the first road traffic fatality of 2023.
One of the motorcycle riders who was headed in the opposite direction sustained a broken arm and was also transported to hospital, where at last check, he was being prepared for surgery. His injury is not considered life threatening.
It remains unclear whether any of the other two motorcycle riders headed west were injured in the collision, as they rode away from the scene on one of the bikes involved.
Traffic was diverted away from the scene which remained closed for an extended period while it was forensically processed.
We wish to thank the public for their patience and cooperation during this exercise.
Investigations into this matter remain ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call Sergeant Francis Blackman on 717-2408 or, via email, fblackman@bps.bm.
You may also call the main police number 295-0011, the non-emergency reporting number, 211 or, Crime Stoppers on 800-8477.
Alternatively, share any information you may have with a police officer you’re familiar with.
Read MoreSix Years Later, Jahni Outerbridge Murder Inquiry Remains Active
Mon, 2023-01-30
Detectives investigating the murder of Jahni Outerbridge are renewing their appeal for anyone with information that can help bring the perpetrator(s) to
justice.
As many will recall, six years ago 31-year-old Mr. Outerbridge was fatally shot around 11:20pm Sunday, 29th January 2017 outside the Mid-Atlantic Boat Club on North Shore Road in Devonshire.
In order to progress this active murder inquiry further, members of the community that know something are urged to provide any relevant information in confidence to the investigative team, or a police officer they know.
Residents that can assist are asked to call the Serious Crime Unit on 247-1739 or contact Detective Sergeant Dean Martin directly on 717-2074. Detective Sergeant Martin can also be reached at e-mail dmartin@bps.bm.
Alternatively, anonymous tips can be provided via the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline 800-8477, or their website, www.crimestoppers.bm.
Multiple Vehicles Involved in Serious South Road, Southampton Collision [Updated]
Mon, 2023-01-30
Around 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, 29th January, 2023, police received several 911 calls reporting a serious multiple vehicle collision on South Shore Road, Southampton, just east of the Henry the VIII restaurant.
Upon arrival, officers observed three motorcycles and a motorcar were involved.
Details are limited, but it appears a male motorcycle rider attempted to overtake a motorcar headed east on South Shore Road, when he collided with two bikes travelling in the opposite direction.
The male motorcyclist who attempted to overtake the motorcar is described as a heavyset, dark skinned male, sustained serious injuries in the collision.
He was unresponsive and was transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment.
One of the other motorcycle riders, also a male, suffered minor injuries.
It remains unknown whether the third motorcyclist also believed to be a male was injured, as they were driven away from the scene by someone on another bike not thought to have been involved in the collision.
The female motorcar driver did not sustain any injuries.
Traffic was diverted at the junction of Lighthouse Road and at Southampton Princess while Collision Investigators processed the scene.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the main police number, 295-0011 or, the non-emergency reporting number, 211.
If you’d prefer to share the information with an officer you know, we urge you to please do so.
Update: First fatal road traffic collision of 2023.
Three People Hurt in Two Motorcycle Collision on South Road in Devonshire
Sat, 2023-01-28
Around 3:30pm on Saturday 28th January, 2023, police and other first responders were dispatched to a collision along South Road, near to the junction with Kent Avenue, Devonshire, involving two motorcycles.
Details surrounding the collision are limited, however it is believed that three people were involved. Two adults have been taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, for treatment of their injuries, which were described as potentially serious. An eight year old child was also reported to be injured in the collision, but believed to have suffered a minor injury.
Traffic diversions are in place at Brighton Hill, Middle Road/Tee Street and Berry Hill/Tee Street, while accident investigators process the scene.
Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is asked to call 211.
Robbery, Witness Appeal
Wed, 2023-01-25
Around 1:35 a.m. today, Wednesday, January 25th, 2023, police officers responded to a robbery at the Ice Queen, South Road, Paget.
Reports are, the suspect entered the restaurant and demanded cash.
He grabbed the cash register and attempted to flee the premises.
However, he dropped the cash register in the lobby area injuring himself, before escaping with an unknown quantity of cash.
Officers began a search of the immediate area and subsequently located and arrested a 27-year-old male. He was transported by officers to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, for treatment to his injury.
The arrested male was subsequently transported to the Hamilton Police Station where he remains in custody.
Anyone with information on this incident, is asked to contact Acting Detective Sergeant 2499, Hall, on 515-2499 or, via email chall@bps.bm.
You may also contact the main police number, 295-0011 or, the non-emergency reporting number, 211.
Alternatively, you may call Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 or, provide the information to a police officer you know.
Two Males Arrested in Connection with Reported Assault of 17-Year-Old Male
Tue, 2023-01-24
The Bermuda Police Service is investigating the alleged assault of a 17-year-old male, which reportedly took place around 10:20 a.m. yesterday, Monday 23rd January, 2023, on the grounds of the former Berkeley Institute, Berkeley Road, Pembroke.
Three suspects are said to have struck the 17-year-old several times about the head and body.
It is understood the incident was video-recorded by one of the suspects.
We ask that should you receive that video recording, you delete it and do not share it on.
Two males have been arrested in connection with this incident and anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Kim Cowper on, 247-1685 or via email kcowper@bps.bm.
Alternatively, you may call the main police number, 295-0011, the non-emergency reporting number, 211 or, speak with a police officer you know.
Suspicious Fires
Fri, 2023-01-20
At 1:15 a.m. today, Friday, January 20th, 2023, police attended a reported vehicle fire involving a motorcar, in the area of Derwent Lane, Devonshire.
Upon arrival officers spoke with a resident who informed them the fire had already been extinguished.
The resident also reported having put out a small fire on front porch of their home.
Previously, around 12:44am on Thursday, January 19th, 2023, police received a report of a two vehicle fire, two motorcars, also on Derwent Lane Devonshire.
Two persons were reportedly seen running away from the area shortly after the fire started. The fire was extinguished by residents prior to the arrival Police and the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service
Three suspects have been arrested and taken into custody in connection with these two incidents.
These matters are now under investigation.
Initial indications are they may be related.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Inspector, Clifford Roberts, of the Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 717-0590 or via email croberts2@bps.bm.
You may also call the main police number 295-0011 or, the non-emergency reporting number, 211.
Alternatively, we urge you to share any information with a police officer you know.
Inquiries Continue After Two Motorcyclists Hurt in Paget Collision
Fri, 2023-01-20
Around 5pm Thursday 19th January 2023, a collision involving two motorcycles was reported on Middle Road in Paget, near the RUBiS Paget service station.
Details remain limited. However, it now appears that the two motorcycles were being ridden in opposite directions along Middle Road when they collided, near the junction with Valley Road.
Both riders, said to be a 67-year-old Warwick man and a 64-year-old Paget man, were transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment of their injuries.
At last check the two men involved remained hospitalised, but their medical conditions were understood to be non-life threatening.
Traffic was diverted for approximately two hours while the crash scene was processed.
Inquiries continue and any witnesses are once again asked to call 211 at the earliest opportunity.
Bermuda Police Service Currently Recruiting Officers From UK & Caribbean
Thu, 2023-01-19
The Bermuda Police Service is currently recruiting police officers from the UK and Caribbean.
Interested UK police officers for Detective Constable and Authorised Firearms Officer (AFO) roles should apply via Police Oracle at https://jobs.policeoracle.com/.
The AFO roles can also be applied for via the Police Firearms Officers Association at https://www.pfoa.co.uk/firearms-vacancies/201-bermuda-police-service-afo-vacancies.
Interested Caribbean police officers for Detective Constable roles should apply via CaribbeanJobs.com at https://www.caribbeanjobs.com/Detective-Constables-Job-154077.aspx.
The deadline for applications from eligible police officers is Friday, 10th February 2023.
Updated Contact E-Mail Address for Parish Police Officers
Thu, 2023-01-19
The Bermuda Police Service is advising residents that the contact e-mail address for Parish Officers has been updated and is now a single point of contact.
To get in touch with any of the Parish Officers, members of the public should now e-mail parishes@bps.bm.
As a reminder, the following telephone numbers will connect callers to the offices of the central, eastern and western Parish Officers respectively.
Central (Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget): 247-1727.
Eastern (Smith’s, Hamilton parish, St. George’s): 247-1731.
Western (Warwick, Southampton, Sandys parish): 247-1791.
