Frequency of Reported Stolen Vehicles On The Increase

Wednesday, July 08,2015

Inspector Robert Cardwell, Officer Responsible for the Roads Policing Unit - The frequency of reports of stolen vehicles being received by the Bermuda Police Service is on the increase. The offence committed is Taken Without the Owner’s Consent or T.W.O.C. Stolen vehicle trends when compared annually show that there is a higher rate of vehicle theft over the summer months. There have been 295 such theft reports for 2015 of which only 30 of the vehicles have been recovered. The majority of vehicle thefts are motorcycles.

BPS Team Win Five Medals at 2015 World Police & Fire Games

Monday, July 06,2015

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) was well represented by a contingent of twenty two officers at the 2015 World Police and Fire Games, held in Fairfax, Virginia USA from the 26th June until 5th July. The BPS team returned home Monday afternoon (July 6th). During the week-long event it was estimated that 12,000 professional, public safety athletes from 70 countries competed as individuals and teams in over 60 sports to qualify for more than 1,600 medals.

13 Arrested: Suspected Guns, Drugs & Ammunition Seized

Monday, July 06,2015

Acting Assistant Commissioner Sean Field-Lament - Early this morning, the Bermuda Police Service conducted multiple search warrants issued under the Misuse of Drugs Act around Beacon Hill Lane and Railway Trail in Sandys and Tele Lane in Warwick Parish. This resulted in the arrest of eight adult males and five adult females. This was as a result of a protracted transnational organized crime investigation involving several overseas partners into drug trafficking and money laundering.

Reported Missing Teenager: Savannah Lewis [Located]

Tuesday, June 30,2015

The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 17 year old Savannah Lewis, who was recently reported missing. Ms. Lewis is described as light complexioned, 5’4” tall of slim build, with red shoulder length hair and freckles. She was apparently last seen wearing black jeans and a black and white top around 11pm Saturday, June 27th at her Alexandra Road, Devonshire home.

Reported Serious Collision in Southampton

Monday, June 29,2015

Around 3:15pm on Monday, June 29th first responders were dispatched to a reported serious collision on Middle Road in Southampton near the junction with Scenic Heights Pass. It appears that a car and a rental cycle were traveling in opposite directions when they collided.

Police Officer Discharged From BPS After Incest Conviction

Wednesday, June 24,2015

Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - The Supreme Court yesterday convicted a 37 year old man for incest. The court found that the man had sexually exploited his daughter while in a position of trust. The Bermuda Police Service treats offences committed against children very seriously and we recently increased the number of investigators trained to deal with those crimes.

Two Pedestrians Injured in Devonshire Collision [Update]

Tuesday, June 23,2015

First responders attended a report of a road traffic collision that took place at 5:39am in the area of South Road and Vickers Bay Road in Devonshire.It appears that a truck was travelling west on South Road when the driver lost control of his vehicle and collided with two walkers, a 52 year old woman and a 32 year old man.

Ongoing Witness Appeal: Ingham’s Vale Pembroke Firearm Incidents

Monday, June 22,2015

Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes - The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for witnesses to come forward with information that will assist in ongoing enquiries into the discharge of a firearm in the Ingham’s Vale area of North Shore Road, Pembroke. On two occasions in the last week a number of shots have been fired late at night at an apartment on this residential street. No persons have been hurt in these incidents however the persons who have committed these offences are doing so with a blatant disregard for public safety.

Gunshots Fired in Ingham's Vale, Pembroke: No Reported Injuries

Sunday, June 21,2015

At 12:50am (Sunday) police responded to reports of gun shots being fired in the Ingham Vale Pembroke area. Upon police arrival it was forensically determined that shots were discharged. At this juncture it does not appear that anyone was injured. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have any information in relation to this incident to please contact police on 295-0011 or call the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline number on 800-8477.

Sudden Death of Joshua Ball

Saturday, June 20,2015

Bermuda Police can now confirm the death of 23 year old Joshua Ball of Euclid Ave in Pembroke who was found in non-responsive state at his residence at 1:29am Saturday. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mr. Ball's death is underway and the Bermuda Police Service would like to extend our sympathies to the family and friends of Joshua Ball.

Sudden Death in Pembroke

Saturday, June 20,2015

First responders attended a report of an incident that took place at a residence on Euclid Avenue in Pembroke at 1:29am on Saturday morning. It appears that a 23 year old Pembroke man was found in a non-responsive state behind the residence. The Pembroke man was taken to the hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries.

Two Males Injured in Southampton Collision Friday Night

Saturday, June 20,2015

First responders attended a report of an incident that took place on Friday at 11:23pm on Middle Road in Southampton in the area of Greene's Guest House. It appear that two males ages 16 and 17 years old were travelling on auxiliary cycles on Middle Road when one of the males lost control of his cycle and collided with a wall outside of a house on the left hand side of the road.

Man Arrested After Reported Scuffle Friday Night

Saturday, June 20,2015

Around 9:35pm on Friday, June 19th first responders were dispatched to an incident on Court Street in Pembroke. Details are limited at this time; however it appears that a scuffle occurred between two men. One of the men involved apparently sustained minor injuries while the other was arrested in connection with the incident.

Reported Sudden Death in Warwick

Saturday, June 20,2015

Around 7:20pm on Friday, June 19th first responders were dispatched to a report of an unresponsive male in the St. Mary's Road, Warwick area. Details remain limited at this time; however the deceased is believed to have been in his 50s. Detectives along with the Forensic Support Unit attended the scene and inquiries regarding the circumstances of this sudden death are underway.

Two Men Arrested in Connection with Serious Sandys Parish Assault

Thursday, June 18,2015

At last check earlier this afternoon this morning’s serious assault victim, believed to be a 50 year old Sandys parish man, was warded in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit. Two men were subsequently arrested in connection with the incident, which occurred around 10:25am Thursday, and the investigation continues.

Gunshots Fired in Ingham's Vale, Pembroke: No Reported Injuries

Thursday, June 18,2015

Police attended a report of an incident that took place on Ingham Vale Road in Pembroke at 10:19pm tonight (Wednesday). Upon police arrival it was forensically ascertained that a firearm was discharged in the area however at this juncture it does not appear that anyone was injured. The area was cordoned off and processed by officers from the Forensic Support Unit.

Woman Taken for Hospital Treatment After Bus Damages Store

Wednesday, June 17,2015

Around 1:33pm on Wednesday, June 17th emergency services responded to a report of an incident that took place at the bus terminal in the City of Hamilton. It appears that an unoccupied parked bus rolled back into the Russell Eve building, landing in the Le Chic hair salon.

Sixth Road Fatality for 2015

Tuesday, June 16,2015

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 81 year old Leon Smith who passed away at 1:30pm today (Tuesday) and the Bermuda Police Service extends our condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.  Details are 81 year old Leon Smith was travelling on his motorcycle when he collided with a truck at the junction of Cavendish Road and Lane Hill in Pembroke around 1:50pm Monday June 1st. He was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and remained in the ICU until his untimely passing.

Reported Stolen Chevrolet Spark Located

Monday, June 15,2015

The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating a black Chevrolet Spark bearing license plate number 30382 that was removed from outside a White Sands Road, Paget residence sometime between 10pm Friday, June 12th and 5am Saturday, June 13th. The vehicle was later found around 10am today, Monday June 15th at the Botanical Gardens and initially impounded by police as inquiries regarding this matter continue.

Reported Stabbing

Sunday, June 14,2015

At a few minutes after 7pm, police responded to a report of an incident that took place on Church Street in the area of City Hall. It appears that two males got into an altercation resulting in one of those males brandishing a bladed article and stabbing a 54 year old man. The victim was taken to the hospital, where he was treated for injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.