Investigation Underway After 55 Year Old Man Admitted to ICU

Tuesday, March 26,2019

Detectives are currently following lines of inquiry regarding a 55 year old man – said to be from Hamilton parish – who was seriously injured in an alleged altercation sometime between Wednesday, March 20th and Friday, March 22nd. He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit Friday night (March 22nd) and at last check this morning (March 26th) remained in the Intensive Care Unit listed in stable condition.

Deputy Commissioner Designate Graduates UK Strategic Command Course

Friday, March 22,2019

Deputy Commissioner Designate Mr. Darrin Simons, today graduated from the prestigious Strategic Command Course (SCC) n the UK. He received his graduation certificate from the Course Director, Chief Constable Dee Collins, Chief Executive of the College of Policing Mr. Mike Cunningham and the UK Home Secretary Mr. Sajid Javid. The SCC course, which began in January 2019 and put delegates through a comprehensive programme of learning including business and finance skills, ethical leadership and command training, seeks to prepare candidates for roles as Chief Officers in the UK and other international police forces.

Sudden Death of 61 Year Old Keith Peniston

Friday, March 22,2019

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 61 year old Mr. Keith Peniston and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. Mr. Peniston – said to be of no fixed abode – was found barely conscious, lying on Parliament Street near the junction with Front Street around 9:30pm Wednesday, March 20th by police officers on mobile patrol in the City of Hamilton.

Recruit Foundation Course 79 Passing Out Parade

Sunday, March 17,2019

At 4pm Friday, March 15th the Passing Out Parade for Recruit Foundation Course 79 took place at Police Headquarters in Prospect, Devonshire. In attendance at the ceremony were several dignitaries including: His Excellency, The Governor, Mr. John Rankin CMG Minister of National Security the Hon. Wayne M. Caines JP MP

Official Launch of Parish Constables & Community CID Officers

Friday, March 15,2019

The official launch of the Parish Constables and community Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers (West & East) was held 5:30pm Thursday, March 14th at Police Headquarters in Prospect Devonshire. Dignitaries on hand for the official launch included His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John Rankin CMG, the Minister of National Security the Hon. Wayne M. Caines JP MP and the Commissioner of Police Mr. Stephen Corbishley – as well as community partners, family and friends.

12 Police Recruits on Recruit Foundation Course 79 SCARS Certified

Tuesday, March 12,2019

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) has traditionally supported SCARS (Saving Children And Revealing Secrets) Bermuda by conducting that specific training delivered as a supplement to our normal training regime. Since 2015, the BPS has had approximately 400 members of staff SCARS certified. Today (March 12th) for the first time, the BPS has delivered the training as a mandatory part of our initial Recruit Training Course. As a result, twelve BPS recruits will be entering their policing careers SCARS certified.

Robbery on Ord Road: Cash Taken, No One Injured [Updated]

Saturday, March 09,2019

Police responded to a report of a robbery that took place on Ord Road in Paget. Details are still emerging but it appears that at 8:30am today (Saturday), a male entered “The Minimart” on Ord Road in Paget and brandished what appeared to be a bladed article and demanded money. He was given an undisclosed amount of cash and he then left the area on foot.

8 Female Student #IWD2019 Short Essay Contest Winners Recognised

Friday, March 08,2019

On this International Women's Day, we are proud to announce the 8 female student authors whose “What does female empowerment mean to you?” 200 word short essays were chosen as the best in our #IWD2019 contest!                 They are: Aaliyah Lee – The Berkeley Institute Essay Amirh Wade – The Berkeley Institute Essay Emilia Stowe – The Berkeley Institute (not pictured) Essay Alexis Lodge – Bermuda High School Essay McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett – Warwick Academy (not pictured) Essay Katarina Rance – Bermuda High School (not pictured) Essay Kimora Waddell-Smith – Clearwater Middle School Essay Marley Brown – Bermuda Institute Essay

Updated Appeal: 18 Year Old Jen-Naya Simmons Fatal Collision Investigation

Thursday, March 07,2019

Sergeant Dorian Astwood, Roads Policing Unit - Good Day, Thank you for joining us today.  I am Police Sergeant Dorian Astwood of the Bermuda Police Service Roads Policing Unit. Many of you may recall on July 15th, 2018, in the early hours of that morning, young, vibrant Jen-Naya Simmons, who was only 18 years of age, had her life tragically taken, after being involved in a road traffic collision.

Bermuda Police Service Recruitment Underway

Thursday, March 07,2019

The Bermuda Police Service is currently recruiting, with interested candidates invited to apply for consideration as a Constable. Constable applicants: must have a high school diploma or GED. must be between 19 and 49 years of age.

Second Road Fatality of 2019: 39 Year Old Shannon-Hugh Davis

Sunday, March 03,2019

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 39 year old Mr. Shannon-Hugh Davis and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. Mr. Davis – understood to be a Hamilton parish resident – was seriously injured when the motorcycle he was riding east was struck by a 38 year old male motorcyclist traveling in the opposite direction on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish, between Trinity Church Road and Panorama Drive, around 6:40pm Friday, March 1st.

Reported Serious Collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish [Updated]

Friday, March 01,2019

At 6:41pm police and first responders attended a report of a road traffic collision that took place on North Shore Road at the junction of Panorama Drive in Hamilton Parish. It appears that two males on separate motorcycles were traveling in opposite directions on North Shore Road when the rider who was traveling west attempted overtaking a car and in the process he hit the car and subsequently collided with a motorcyclist traveling in an easterly direction.

Sudden Death of 41 Year Old Javon Gardner

Friday, March 01,2019

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 41 year old Mr. Javon Gardner and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. Mr. Gardner was found by a member of his family in an unresponsive state around 11:15am Thursday, February 28th in his Malabar Close, Sandys parish home and later pronounced dead at the scene by an on call doctor. Foul play is not suspected and a cause of death is being examined.

Sudden Death of 66 Year Old Roderick Benjamin

Thursday, February 28,2019

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 66 year old Mr. Roderick Benjamin and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. Mr. Benjamin was found by a member of the public in an unresponsive state around 10:30pm Wednesday, February 27th on the Railway Trail in the Loyal Hill, North Shore Road Devonshire area.

Death of 41 Year Old Man [Updated]

Thursday, February 28,2019

The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the death of a 41 year old male who was found by a member of his family in a non-responsive state in his dwelling in Malabar Close in Sandys at 11:15am today. The man was pronounced dead a short time after by an on call physician and no further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified. Foul play is not suspected.

22 Year Old Male Motorcyclist Hurt in Paget Crash [Updated]

Wednesday, February 27,2019

Police and first responders attended a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision that took place around 8:06pm on Trimingham Hill in Paget. It appears that a 22 year old man was traveling south on Trimingham Hill when he lost control of his cycle and hit the curb. The man was conveyed to the hospital and his condition is presently unknown.

Arrest of 60 Year Old Sandys Parish Man

Wednesday, February 27,2019

The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the arrest of a 60 year old Sandys man in connection with a sexual assault. He was subsequently released on police bail and an investigation into the matter is now underway.

BPS Statement Regarding the Sentencing of David Minors

Wednesday, February 27,2019

Chief Inspector Arthur Glasford - “The conviction and sentencing of David Minors represents a win for victims of sexual assault everywhere. The impact of these actions on vulnerable people in our community can only be regarded as callous and reprehensible. People who abuse their position of trust to prey on vulnerable members of our society should take note that the police and criminal justice system are here to help, and we will work to obtain justice – as has been done in this case.

Stabbing Incident on Random Lane in Warwick: Two Men Injured [Updated]

Tuesday, February 26,2019

Police responded to a report of an incident that took place at 6:28pm at a residence on Random Lane in Warwick today. Details are still emerging but it appears that an altercation took place between two males resulting in one of the males being stabbed and the other male suffering unspecified injuries.

BPS Short Essay Contest in Honour of International Women’s Day

Sunday, February 24,2019

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) invites all female middle school students and female senior school students to enter a short essay contest in honour of International Women’s Day 2019, which is recognised on Friday, March 8th this year. The topic of the 200-word essay is: “What does female empowerment mean to you?”