Motorcyclist Hurt in Collision on Middle Road, Southampton

Saturday, March 22,2025

Just before 2:30 PM on Saturday, March 22, 2025, police and first responders were called to the scene of a serious two-vehicle collision east of Seymour Farm Road in Southampton. Reports indicate that a man driving a car exited a private driveway and collided with a motorcyclist traveling in the westbound lane. The motorcyclist is believed to have sustained potentially serious injuries and has been taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment. The car driver reportedly did not suffer any injuries. Traffic diversions are in effect at the junction of South Road and Middle Road (also known as Barnes Corner) and at the Middle Road/St. Anne’s Road junction. Motorists should anticipate delays as police investigate the scene. Anyone who witnessed the collision is encouraged to contact PC 2556 Tashun Simons at 515-2556 or via email at tsimons2@bps.bm.

Physical Altercations Involving Children

Thursday, March 20,2025

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is aware of several video clips circulating on social media, depicting children engaged in physical altercations at different locations. In some of the video clips, those involved are dressed in school uniform. In another, those involved are dressed in plain clothes, at a private residence. We are actively investigating these incidents and urge anyone with information to come forward and assist us. We encourage you not to forward these images on should you receive them and instead, delete them from your devices. The safety and well-being of our young people are of utmost importance, and we need the community’s support to prevent further incidents. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bermuda Police Service at 295-0011. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be provided calling Crime Stoppers at, 800-8477, or the via BPS Community Reporting Portal at, https://portal.police.bm/report.

Assault Witness Appeal

Wednesday, March 19,2025

Around 3:50 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, Police Officers attended a disturbance involving two juvenile males at the Traffic Control Department compound, North Street, Pembroke. Upon arrival officers were informed that members of the public intervened to de-escalate the situation. Officers conducted inquiries and subsequently arrested the suspects for possession of bladed articles and affray. The Bermuda Police Service encourages anyone with information regarding this incident, to please come forward and contact Police Constable, Jamieko Smith of the Tactical Support Division at 515-2577 or via e-mail at jamieko.smith@bps.bm. You may also share the information with a police officer you know or via the community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm. The BPS thanks the public for their assistance in de-escalating the initial incident and reminds that violence in any form will not be tolerated.

Two Riders Hurt in Three Vehicle Smith’s Parish Collision Monday

Wednesday, March 19,2025

Inquiries continue regarding a reported three vehicle collision in Smith’s parish, involving a car and two motorcycles that occurred around 6:50pm Monday, 17th March 2025. It now appears that the car was being driven out of Zuill’s Park Road when the first motorcycle, being ridden in the eastbound lane of South Road, collided with the car. Apparently the second motorcycle, also being ridden in the eastbound lane of South Road behind the first motorcycle, came into contact with the car as well, despite efforts to avoid a collision. The rider of the first motorcycle, said to be a 44-year-old Sandys parish man, is believed to have sustained more serious injuries than the rider of the second motorcycle, said to be a 31-year-old Smith’s parish man, who was also hurt. It is understood that the older man remains hospitalised. The car driver, said to be a 50-year-old Smith’s parish woman, was not hurt. All three vehicles were damaged. Traffic diversions at St. Mark’s Road and Knapton Hill were in effect for almost three hours, while the collision scene was processed. Any witnesses that have not already come forward are encouraged to contact Constable DeForest Evans, by calling 717-0860, or e-mailing devans@bps.bm.

Officer Dismissal

Tuesday, March 18,2025

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can confirm that a Police Constable has been dismissed, following a disciplinary process. The officer’s actions amounted to gross misconduct and his breaches of the Standards of Professional Behaviour were incompatible with continued service in the BPS. Police Commissioner Darrin Simons, stated, “Our ability to police effectively relies on the public’s trust and confidence. If we lose that trust, we compromise our ability to serve our community. Upholding the highest standards of professional conduct is essential to maintaining this trust.” “Notwithstanding this occurrence, I am confident in our ability to move forward with professionalism and dedication.” Having regard for privacy matters, no further comment will be provided.