Reported Serious Collision Tonight

Tuesday, October 08,2013

Police responded to a report of a road traffic collision that took place on South Road in Paget just 200 meters west of The Coral Beach entrance at 8:20pm (Tuesday evening). It appears that two cycles were traveling west on South Road when it appears that one of the cycles hit a livery cycle traveling in the other direction, resulting in one of the riders losing control and crashing his cycle. The man was taken to the hospital where he is listed in critical condition.

Female Police Officer Assaulted & Injured

Tuesday, October 08,2013

Inspector David Geraghty - Around 10:30am on Tuesday, October 8th police officers responded to an incident on Anchorage View Road in St. George’s. On arrival officers spoke to a 56 year old male in relation to the incident. The male became belligerent and violent, assaulting one of the officers before making good his escape. The female officer is currently being treated at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for injuries that she received to her head as a result, which are not believed to be life threatening.

Police Week 2013

Thursday, October 03,2013

The Bermuda Police Service will host a week of police as well as community events to celebrate Police Week 2013, starting on Saturday, October 5th and finishing on Saturday, October 12th. This year the theme is “Building Community Confidence Through Engagement.” Community events of note include:

Promotions to Inspector & Sergeant

Thursday, September 26,2013

At a 4:30pm ceremony held at Police Headquarters in Prospect Devonshire on Wednesday, September 25th eleven officers were promoted, five to the rank of Sergeant and six to the rank of Inspector. Dignitaries in attendance at the promotion ceremony were His Excellency the Governor, Mr. George Fergusson, Minister of Public Safety, the Hon. Michael H. Dunkley, Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva, Deputy Commissioner Mike Jackman, Assistant Commissioner Paul Wright and Assistant Commissioner Antoine Daniels. In addition, family, friends and colleagues of the officers being promoted filled the Police Recreation Club hall to show their support.

Sudden Death of 21 Month Old Child

Thursday, September 26,2013

Around 7:30pm on Wednesday, September 25th police officers responded to an incident that occurred at a Mount Wyndham Drive, Hamilton parish residence. It appears that a 21 month old child came into contact with a taxi. As a result, that child was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Joint Police & Corrections Team Apprehend Fugitive Ascento

Wednesday, September 25,2013

Around 7:55am on Wednesday, September 25th a joint Bermuda Police Service and Department of Corrections team executed a search warrant at a Spring Hill, Warwick residence regarding fugitive Howard Ascento. Mr. Ascento was located at the premises and subsequently taken into custody. A court appearance is anticipated in due course.

Two Arrests Made For Harbouring A Fugitive

Monday, September 23,2013

At 2:45pm on Monday, September 23rd the joint team of officers from the Department of Corrections and Bermuda Police Service were on patrol looking for fugitive Howard Ascento in the area of Upland Lane in Devonshire. As police approached a residence, the suspect made good his escape in the surrounding area. As a result, a 26 year old male and a 28 year old female were arrested for harbouring a fugitive and a court appearance is expected in the near future.

Inter-Service Golf Tournament to Benefit BHCT

Friday, September 20,2013

The Bermuda Police Service in partnership with The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, The Bermuda Regiment and the Department of Corrections will hold an Inter-Service Golf Tournament to benefit the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Trust “Why it Matters” campaign. At today’s press conference highlighting the event Mr. Philip Butterfield, Chairman of the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Trust, thanked the uniformed services for coming together to support such a worthy cause. Deputy Commissioner of Police Mike Jackman noted that: “A number of sponsors have come forward so far to support this event, with Auto Solutions donating a car as a prize to any golfer participating in the tournament that scores a hole in one at the 17th hole.”

Investigation Ongoing: Murder of Jonathan Dill

Tuesday, September 03,2013

Acting Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, Officer in Charge of the Serious Crime Division - At about 10:20pm on Monday 2nd September, 2013 several 911 calls were received relating to gun shots in The Glebe Road / St. Monica’s Road Pembroke area. Officers responded to #31 The Glebe Road, where they found a 30 year old Pembroke male in an unresponsive state outside the residence, suffering from injuries believed to be from a gunshot wound. The victim is Mr. Jonathan Dill of Pembroke Parish. The family and friends of Mr. Dill have been assigned a Family Liaison Officer by the Bermuda Police Service to assist them during this difficult time.

Man Fatally Shot in Pembroke

Tuesday, September 03,2013

Around 10:20pm on Monday, September 2nd police officers responded to reports of gunshots in the St. Monica’s Road, Glebe Road Pembroke area. On arrival a 30 year old Pembroke man was found shot outside a residence in that area. The victim was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance where he was subsequently pronounced dead by an on call doctor. No further information regarding the deceased will be given at this time until the next of kin is notified.

10th Anniversary Hurricane Fabian Memorial Ride

Sunday, September 01,2013

This afternoon, the September 5th Foundation held the 10th Annual Memorial Ride. The ride commenced at 2:00pm at the City Hall in Hamilton and traveled to the Memorial Bench on Kindley Field Road, St. George’s for a short tribute and remembrance of the four lives lost on September 5th 2003. [Click photo to enlarge]. The ride then continued to St. George’s before finishing at the Prospect Police Recreation Club, where Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva hosted a reception. The September 5th Foundation, a registered charity, was formed to create an endowment fund to assist in the post-secondary education of the children whose parents and grand-parents were lost during the tragic events of Hurricane Fabian in 2003. Bermuda police officers Stephen Symons, Nicole O’Connor, Station Duty Officer Gladys Saunders and civilian Manuel Pacheco, who was employed by the Corporation of Hamilton, tragically lost their lives on the Causeway at the height of the hurricane.

22 year Old Man Murdered

Friday, August 23,2013

  Murder of Steven Jireh Iris  

Protect your Commerical Property (Crime Prevention Information)

Tuesday, August 20,2013

The Bermuda Police Service is noticing a persistent  rise in commercial burglaries around the island as there were 3 in a 24 hour period,  (properties on  Laffan Street, Lover’s Lane in Paget and Parliament Street). Active inquires into all these incidents are underway with officers from Central CIU are appealing to anyone that can assist us with these commercial burglaries to contact, Acting Inspector Burns on 295-0011.

Gunshots Fired in Southampton & Pembroke: No Reported Injuries

Saturday, August 10,2013

Police responded to reports of gun shots fired in the area of Camp Hill in Southampton at 10:07pm and Deepdale in Pembroke at 10:45pm Friday, August 9th. Both incidents are confirmed firearm incidents with forensic evidence that supports the claims. In both instances it does not appear that anyone was shot/injured. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have seen any person(s) on a motorcycle in either location acting suspiciously to contact police on 295-0011 or contact the confidential Crime Stoppers number on 800-8477.

Sixth Road Fatality for 2013

Wednesday, August 07,2013

First responders attended a report of a road traffic collision that took place between a truck and an auxiliary cycle around 5:35pm in the area of St David's Road and Bay Estates Road in St. George's. It appears that a 17 year old St. George's male was traveling on that said road when the rider of the bike apparently attempted to overtake a bus and collided with a truck traveling in the opposite direction.

BPS Cycling Team Medals at World Police & Fire Games

Wednesday, August 07,2013

Cyclists representing the Bermuda Police Service at the 2013 World Police & Fire Games in Belfast, Northern Ireland have won five medals in total! PC Shannon Lawrence won a bronze medal in the hill climb, a silver medal in the time trial and a gold medal in the criterium. In addition Sergeant Darren Glasford won a silver medal, also in the criterium and PC Dennis Joell won a bronze medal in the 200 metre race. The Bermuda Police Service cycling team of Sergeant Clifford Roberts, Sergeant Darren Glasford, Sergeant Terry Thomas, PC Dennis Joell and PC Shannon Lawrence also competed in a tough 18 mile loop road race course, with PC Lawrence placing 5th in his age group; PC Joell placing 14th in his age group and Sergeants Glasford, Roberts and Thomas placing 11th, 20th and 25th respectively in their age group.

Advisory: Fraudulent E-mail Circulating

Wednesday, July 31,2013

The Bermuda Police Service and the Office of the Tax Commissioner would like to advise the public that a fraudulent e-mail is currently circulating claiming to be from the Tax Commissioner’s Office The content of the deceptive e-mail entitled ‘Subject: Recovered Funds (Case Filed: 22:02:2008)’ suggests that:

‘Non-Mariners Race’ Marine Advisory

Tuesday, July 30,2013

In the interest of safety during this year’s ‘Non-Mariners Race’ on Sunday, August 4th, the inshore area of Mangrove Bay extending to King’s Point / RUBiS Boaz Island Service Station has been designated as a 5 knot / no wake zone for all personal water craft. In addition, the inshore area of Mangrove Bay extending to King’s Point / Watford Bridge ferry stop has been designated as a no Jet Ski zone. [Click map to enlarge]. The Bermuda Police Service Marine Unit will be on patrol during the ‘Non-Mariners Race’ to monitor these areas.

Advisory Regarding Sexual Exploitation

Monday, July 29,2013

Inspector Mark Clarke, Officer in Charge of the Vulnerable Persons Unit (VPU) – In recent weeks the Bermuda Police Service has noticed a marked increase in sex based and exploitative crimes involving young females. In the past 6 days the Service has received 9 reports involving the sexual exploitation of young teenagers, many of these reports vary in their nature. Several of these reports indicated the victims have been lured to locations by persons known to them where upon they have been given alcohol and or drugs.

Recruit Foundation Course #75 Passing Out Parade

Thursday, July 25,2013

At 6pm on Thursday, July 25th 2013 the Passing Out Parade for Recruit Foundation Course #75 took place at Police Headquarters in Prospect, Devonshire. [Pictured right, click photo to enlarge]. In attendance at the ceremony were several dignitaries including: His Excellency the Governor – Mr. George Fergusson Minister of Public Safety – The Hon. Michael Dunkley JP MP Commissioner of Police – Mr. Michael DeSilva Commanding Officer of the Bermuda Regiment – Lt. Col. Michael Foster-Brown Junior Minister of Public Safety & Legal Affairs, Senator Jeff Baron Shadow Minister of Public Safety, Mr. Michael Scott JP MP Acting Chief Fire Officer, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service – Mr. Dana Lovell Acting Deputy Chief Fire Officer – Mr. Morris White Collector of Customs – Mrs. Lucinda Pearman Acting Commissioner of Corrections – Ms. Keeva-Mae Joell-Benjamin National Drug Commission Chief Executive Officer – Ms. Joanne Dean Bishop the Reverend Dr. Lloyd Duncan