Policing Plans for 26th & 31st May Court Appearances

Thursday, May 25,2017

The next court appearances for defendants in relation to the offences committed at the House of Assembly on 2nd December 2016, will take place 26th May and 31st May 2017. All sessions will take place at the Dame Lois Browne Evans building. The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is aware that appeals are being made for the public to show support for the defendants and therefore, plans are in place to cater to large numbers of people attending on the days mentioned.

Policing Plan for Same Sex Marriage Demonstration

Tuesday, May 23,2017

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is aware that appeals are being made for the public to show support at a planned demonstration at the House of Assembly regarding same sex marriage between 12:30pm and 1:30pm on Thursday 25th May. A policing plan has been developed to accommodate a peaceful gathering while ensuring the functions in the building are not interrupted.

BPS Detectives Trained and Re-Certified in Anti-Money Laundering & Counter Terrorism Finance Investigations

Tuesday, May 23,2017

The Bermuda Police Service has recently completed training for detectives in the Organised & Economic Crime Department (OECD). Partnering with the U.K. National Crime Agency (NCA) & the Metropolitan Police National Counter Terrorism Command (NTFIU), a total of eleven officers travelled to the United Kingdom to complete training in anti-money laundering, confiscating criminal proceeds, and terrorism finance investigations.

Witness Appeal: Court Street, Elliot Street Confirmed Firearm Incident

Monday, May 15,2017

The Bermuda Police Service is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a confirmed firearm incident that occurred in the Court Street, Elliot Street Pembroke area. This shooting occurred approximately 6:04 p.m. on Sunday the 14th May, 2017. It appears that a 34 year old male was involved in a confrontation with another man and during this confrontation the 34 year old male was shot at, receiving a superficial wound.

Fourth Road Fatality for 2017: Edmund Prentis

Friday, May 12,2017

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 68 year old Edmund Prentis and extends sincere condolences to his family & friends. Mr. Prentis, an American visitor said to be from Westhampton Beach, New York was seriously injured around 10am Thursday, May 11th when the rental cycle he was riding collided with a car being driven in the opposite direction on Middle Road in Warwick, near the junction with Burnt House Hill.

Third Road Fatality for 2017: Jokeem Richardson

Thursday, May 11,2017

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 23 year old Jokeem Richardson and extends sincere condolences to his family & friends. Mr. Richardson was seriously injured in a collision around 4:15pm Wednesday, May 10th involving the motorcycle he was riding, a car and a tow truck on Blue Hole Hill in Hamilton parish. Despite life-saving efforts at the scene by EMTs which continued during transport via ambulance, he was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

Third Fatal Collision for 2017

Thursday, May 11,2017

Around 4:15pm on Wednesday, May 10th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported serious collision on Blue Hole Hill in Hamilton parish. It appears that a car, a motorcycle and a tow truck were involved. The male motorcyclist was seriously hurt and subsequently succumbed to his injuries.

BPS Supports 4th UN Global Road Safety Week

Monday, May 08,2017

Inspector Robert Cardwell, Officer Responsible for Roads Policing - The World Health Organization recognizes that the most preventable deaths occurring in all OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) territories are those that are occurring on the roads. Over a number of years, Bermuda records on average of one death on our roads per month. Police investigations into these road deaths continue to reveal that most involved alcohol/drugs, excessive speed or inattention.

Almost 5 Years On: Rudy Smith Murder Investigation Appeal Renewed

Friday, May 05,2017

Sunday, 9th July 2017, will mark the fifth anniversary of the disappearance of Rudy Lamar Smith. The Bermuda Police Service is appealing to the public for information that can bring closure to this investigation and by extension to the family. Detective Chief Inspector Na’imah Astwood “wishes to inform the public, family and friends of Rudy Smith that the Serious Crime Unit is committed to solving this crime. However, we need your help in putting all of the relevant pieces together.” Information relating to this investigation can be provided directly to the Serious Crime Unit on telephone 295-0011 and 247-1739, or the independent Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477 for those individuals that wish to remain anonymous. Rudy Smith’s mother Mrs. Madeline Rampersad can also be approached and furnished with any pertinent information. This information is important in the administration of justice for those person(s) responsible for this senseless crime.

Incident Under Investigation: Two Men Arrested, Firearm Recovered

Wednesday, May 03,2017

Approximately 11.30pm on Monday 1st May 2017, police attended an incident that occurred in the vicinity of Grace Methodist Church on North Shore Road, Pembroke. As a result of this incident police divers from the Marine Unit attended the area and recovered a firearm from the water. The Serious Crime Department is dealing with the investigation into the incident and the recovered firearm.

International Money Laundering Investigation: Four in Court

Wednesday, May 03,2017

Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro, Organised & Economic Crime Department – Four people, two from Cwmbran and two from Leicester, have appeared in Court charged in connection with various money laundering offences. Jeffrey Bevan, 49, and Samantha Bevan, 51, from Cwmbran and Joel Ismail, 41, and Paul Charity, 51, both of Leicester appeared before Cardiff Crown Court on Friday (28th April) charged in connection with various money laundering offences.

Police Acknowledge Sentencing in Lorenzo Stovell Murder Trial

Tuesday, May 02,2017

Detective Superintendent Sean Field-Lament (Crime Division) – The 25 year sentence for murder and using a firearm handed down to convicted murderer Travone Saltus today (May 2nd) sends a clear and unequivocal message to perpetrators of these types of crimes that there are serious consequences. Today’s sentencing is a culmination of hard work and effort by the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) investigation and forensic support teams along with the tenacity and dedication of our criminal justice partners from the Department of Public Prosecutions.

Pembroke Man Pleads Guilty to Proceeds of Crime Act Offences

Tuesday, May 02,2017

Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro, Organised & Economic Crime Department - In the Supreme Court on Monday (May 1st) a 48 year old Pembroke man pleaded guilty to charges relating to ‘Removing the proceeds of criminal conduct from Bermuda, Removing Criminal Property from Bermuda, Converting Criminal Property, and Possessing Criminal Proceeds (Cash) – all offences under the Proceeds of Crime Act 1997. Abdullah Hussain Ali-Virgil was arrested on 22nd August, 2016, when detectives from the Organised & Economic Crime Department became aware of financial transactions being conducted by Mr. Ali-Virgil.

Two Men Injured in Two Vehicle Cavendish Road Collision

Tuesday, May 02,2017

Around 12:45pm on Monday, May 1st police and first responders were dispatched to a reported two vehicle collision on Cavendish Road in Pembroke. It appears that a motorcyclist with a pillion passenger was traveling along Cavendish Road and a car was being driven out of Grosvenor Court when the vehicles collided.

2016 Annual Crime Report

Friday, April 28,2017

Commissioner of Police Mr. Michael A. DeSilva - The release of the 2016 crime report was delayed by technical issues with the new MEMEX crime recording system. The exercise of migrating data from one system to another was a lengthy one, and we took care to ensure that the numbers in this report are completely accurate. Having said that, I can now report that total crime for 2016 fell by 164 crimes or about 4%. 2016 is the 3rd lowest year for total crime since 2000, behind 2013 (3,480) and 2014 (3,394). Bermuda has recorded less than 1,000 crimes per quarter for 18 continuous quarters. That is a positive indicator that the general trend of total crime continues to be in a slight downward direction.

Policing Plans for May Court Appearances

Friday, April 28,2017

The next court appearances for defendants in relation to the protests at the House of Assembly on 2nd December 2016, will take place 1st May and 3rd May 2017. Both sessions will take place at the Dame Lois Browne Evans building. The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is aware that appeals are being made for the public to show support for the defendants and therefore, plans are in place to cater to large numbers of people attending on the days mentioned.

Shaundae Jones Murder Investigation Remains Open

Thursday, April 27,2017

Thursday, April 27th 2017 marks the 14th anniversary of Shaundae Jones’ murder. Mr. Jones, a 20 year old Warwick Parish resident, was shot and killed outside Club Malabar in the early morning hours of 27th April 2003. The Serious Crime Department investigation into this cold blooded murder remains open and detectives are still seeking the person(s) involved.

BPS Assisting JCF With Ronald Raynor Murder Investigation

Monday, April 24,2017

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm the death of Mr. Ronald Raynor and express our sincere condolences to his family and friends. Mr. Raynor was 55 years old; formerly of Pembroke Parish but was residing in Jamaica at the time of his death. On March 28, 2017 the body of a deceased man was discovered in bushes in Hatfield Meadows, Coral Gardens, St. James, Jamaica and later identified as Mr. Raynor by the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF).

$64,600 Forfeiture Application Granted Under Proceeds of Crime Act

Sunday, April 23,2017

Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro, Organised & Economic Crime Department - In a hearing before the Wor. Archibald Warner in Magistrates' Court on Friday, 21st April 2017 a forfeiture application made by the Crown in respect of $64,600 was granted. The court heard that Ugandan national Mr. Billy Odoch (pictured) entered Bermuda illegally in December 2013 on what is believed to be a false passport obtained by deception. On 14th October, 2015, Odoch was charged in Magistrates' Court, and pleaded guilty to obtaining a United Kingdom passport by deception, and was sentenced to two years imprisonment.

Reported Serious Car Crash in Southampton [Updated]

Sunday, April 16,2017

Around 2am Sunday, April 16th‎ police and first responders were dispatched to a reported serious single vehicle car crash on Middle Road in Southampton near the junction with Granaway Heights Road. Details are limited at this time. However it appears that the car involved struck a wall.