Fifteenth Road Fatality for 2021: Jahtino Richardson-Martin
Fri, 2021-11-05
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm the death of 23-year-old Jahtino Richardson-Martin, Bermuda’s 15th road fatality for 2021.
Mr. Richardson-Martin was seriously hurt when the motorcycle he was riding and a car collided at the entrance of RUBiS Terceira’s North Shore service station shortly after 9:05am Wednesday, 3rd November.
Despite being rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance, sadly the Pembroke resident later succumbed to his injuries. A BPS Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to help support Mr. Richardson-Martin’s family at this difficult time.
The car driver involved, said to be a 25-year-old Pembroke man, was not hurt.
Once again, if they receive it, members of the public are reminded to delete and not further share a video being circulated on social media showing Wednesday’s fatal collision. The continued sharing of the graphic video is only adding to the distress of the families involved.
The cooperation of those who have already assisted with inquiries is greatly appreciated and the BPS continues to encourage any witnesses that have not yet come forward – or members of the public with relevant information – to call Constable Noah Harvey on 247-1309, 211 or e-mail nharvey@bps.bm at the earliest opportunity.
Read MoreTwo Men Arrested in Connection With Aggravated Burglary Bailed, Investigation Continues
Fri, 2021-11-05
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS), would like to thank the public for their continued assistance with the investigation into the aggravated burglary/sexual assault which occurred in Smith's Parish on Tuesday 19th October, 2021.
Two arrests have been made in connection with this matter.
On Friday 29th October, 2021, a 20-year-old man was arrested and the public will recall another male suspect was arrested on the day the incident occurred.
Both men have since been bailed to return to Hamilton Police Station at a later date, whilst the investigation continues.
Detectives are still keen to hear from anyone who knows anything about this brutal attack, and home invasion. We still need your help.
We once again thank those members of the public who have come forward to assist with the investigation, and urge anyone with any information, no matter how unimportant you feel it might be, to contact Detective Chief Inspector Sherwin Joseph, the lead investigator in this matter, on 717-2158, 247-1248 or via email, jsherwin@bps.bm.
Alternatively, you may also call 211, the main police number, 295-0011 or Crime Stoppers, 800-8477.
Renewed Witness Appeal: Fifteenth Road Fatality for 2021
Thu, 2021-11-04
The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank those witnesses that have already come forward to assist with the investigation regarding the island’s latest road fatality.
However, a renewed witness appeal is being issued seeking specific information about the movements of the two vehicles involved in Wednesday morning’s fatal collision.
The investigating officer is particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen a black Yamaha NVX motorcycle travelling west along North Shore Road through the Flatts Village area toward RUBiS Terceira’s North Shore service station around 9am Wednesday – as well as anyone who may have seen a blue Peugeot 306 car travelling east along North Shore Road toward the same place, at the same time.
Members of the public with relevant information or dash cam footage are asked to call Constable Noah Harvey on 247-1309, 211 or e-mail nharvey@bps.bm immediately.
Update: Friday, 5th November - Bermuda's 15th road fatality identified.
Online Scams Advisory: Beware of Investment & Online Shopping Fraudsters
Thu, 2021-11-04
The Bermuda Police Service is alerting the public to two fraudulent schemes currently circulating within the community.
The first is dubbed, the “Hyperfund Scam”. A company which appears legitimate, invites you to invest with them, whilst offering large returns on your investment. Hyperfund operates on a multi-level marketing model, similar to that of a Ponzi scheme. Several persons have fallen victim to the scheme, with one Bermudian investing upwards of BDA $10,000.
In the second scam, persons are being contacted by individuals purporting to be from the online shopping platform Amazon. The fraudster then informs the intended victim they have a monetary claim on hold and requests certain personal details to confirm their order. This is an attempt from the fraudster to obtain the personal banking details of unsuspecting victims.
The following are red flags associated with these two fraudulent schemes:
Appeal: Footage of Latest Fatal Collision Should Be Deleted, Not Shared
Wed, 2021-11-03
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a video being circulated on social media, showing footage of today’s fatal road traffic collision.
This is a very difficult time for those affected by this incident and graphic nature of the video, will no doubt cause further distress to families and parties involved. The video is also part of an ongoing investigation.
We are urging members of the public to refrain from sharing and to delete this video, should you receive it.
Clarification: 15 Road Fatalities for 2021 So Far
Wed, 2021-11-03
This afternoon, Wednesday 3rd November, it was further confirmed that 58-year-old Matthew Cooper succumbed to his injuries at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit on Friday, 29th October. Mr. Cooper, understood to be a UK guest worker, was critically injured when the pedal cycle he was riding collided with a car on Middle Road in Smith’s parish near the junction with Fielder’s Lane around 6:10pm Sunday, 17th October.
As a result, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can verify that the number of road fatalities for the year so far is 15, as outlined in this corrected list.
Fifteenth Road Fatality for 2021 [Updated]
Wed, 2021-11-03
Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm the death of the 23-year-old male motorcyclist seriously injured in a collision with a car that occurred at the entrance of RUBiS Terceira’s North Shore service station shortly after 9:05am today, Wednesday 3rd November and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Official identification is anticipated in due course, pending next of kin notification.
The young man’s death marks Bermuda’s 15th road fatality for 2021.
The car driver involved, said to be a 25-year-old Pembroke man, was not hurt.
A BPS Traffic Collision Investigator and Forensic Support Unit specialist completed their inquiries at the scene by 11:20am.
However, the investigation continues regarding this latest fatal collision and any witnesses or members of the public with relevant information are now urged to call the Roads Policing Unit on 247-1788, or 211, as soon as possible.
Update: Further clarification regarding the number of road fatalities so far this year.
Motorcyclist Injured in Reported Serious Two Vehicle Collision [Updated]
Wed, 2021-11-03
Shortly after 9:05am today, Wednesday, 3rd November 2021, a reported serious two vehicle collision occurred on North Shore Road in Smith’s parish, at the entrance to RUBiS Terceira’s North Shore service station.
Early information indicates that a car was being driven east and a motorcycle was being ridden in the opposite direction when the vehicles collided, as the car turned into the service station.
Investigation Underway After 23 Year Old Man Hurt in Altercation
Mon, 2021-11-01
Shortly after 10:00 p.m. on Friday 22nd October, 2021, police received reports of a fight involving several males at Azura Bermuda, 90 South Road, Warwick.
Reports indicated about 20 persons were involved in the altercation using helmets, a knife and a machete.
A 23-year-old male sustained a non-life-threatening laceration to his arm.
He was attended to at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for his injury and subsequently discharged.
Enquiries into this incident are underway and anyone with information, particularly anyone who may have video recordings of what transpired, is asked to call Police Constable Patricia Jeffers, of the Criminal Investigations Department on the main police number, 295-0011.
Alternatively, you may also call 211 or, the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477.
Inquiries Underway After Van Found Overboard in St. George's
Mon, 2021-11-01
At approximately 5:08 a.m. on Monday 1st November, 2021, police received reports that a motor vehicle seen in the water off St. David’s Road, St. George's, near the Swing Bridge.
Attending officers checked the vehicle but there was no one inside.
Bermuda Coast Guard personnel were informed and attended the scene.
Police and Coast Guard personnel carried out an extensive search both on land and on the water, however, there was nothing found to indicate anyone was injured in this incident.
The registered owner of the vehicle was contacted and they reported the vehicle had been removed without consent.
The matter is now under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call 211, or the main police number, 295-0011.
