Police Officers Donate to Two Worthy Charities

Tuesday, December 18,2012

Inspector Tracy Burgess of the Public Protection Department - Good Afternoon Everyone. Thank you for attending the Hamilton Police Station for this special presentation. As we all know, Christmas is a time for giving and children are what make Christmas special. Christmas is a time where office people and shift people get together and have a Christmas function of some sort. It is very common that during these functions people exchange gifts amongst each other and to coin a very common phrase, they have what is called a "Secret Santa."

Serious Crime Unit Gift Necessities to STAR Lighthouse Charity

Thursday, December 13,2012

Once again this year, officers from the Serious Crime Unit agreed to forego exchanging presents during the Christmas season. Instead they collected donations in order to provide necessities to the clients of the STAR Lighthouse charity. Serious Crime Unit support staff member Ms. Monique Heyliger was instrumental in selecting this worthy charity, which supports individuals living with HIV and AIDS.

Reported Medical Emergency in Sandys Parish Confirmed Assault

Sunday, December 09,2012

Around 12:45am on Thursday, 6th December 2012, police and first responders attended a reported medical emergency outside Woody’s Bar & Restaurant in Sandys parish. On arrival officers observed an unresponsive male on the premises. The victim, a 29 year old Pembroke man, was treated at the scene by EMTs and conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment of apparent head injuries. He was initially admitted to the Intensive Care Unit; however the victim is currently hospitalised abroad receiving specialised care for serious head injuries. His injuries are not as a result of a shooting.

Reported Medical Emergency in Sandys Parish

Thursday, December 06,2012

Around 12:45am on Thursday, December 6th police and first responders attended a reported medical emergency outside Woody’s Bar & Restaurant in Sandys parish. Details are unclear at this time; however a 29 year old Pembroke man was found lying injured on the ground outside the premises. He was treated at the scene by EMTs before being taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance. At last check the Pembroke man was in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit.

Robbery at Flatts Jewellery Store

Thursday, December 06,2012

Around 11am on Wednesday, December 5th police officers responded to a reported robbery at Link to Link on North Shore Road in Smith’s parish. It appears that around 10:45am an unknown male entered the jewellery store brandishing what appeared to be a firearm. The offender managed to take an undisclosed quantity of jewellery before making good his escape on the back of a motorcycle. There were no reported injuries.

Man Injured In Pembroke Shooting

Sunday, December 02,2012

Around 5pm on Saturday, December 1st police responded to a report of gunshots in the North Shore Road, Band Room Lane Pembroke area. It appears that a man was on a motorcycle when two men on another motorcycle gave chase, shooting the victim at the junction. The 20 year old Pembroke man attended King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injury, which is not believed to be life threatening.

Memorial Service for Police Constable Garth Francis

Monday, November 26,2012

A memorial service for the late Police Constable Garth Francis is scheduled to be held at 2:30pm on Wednesday 28th November 2012 at the Heritage Worship Centre, Dundonald Street Pembroke. Members of the public are invited to join with the late police officer’s colleagues in remembering his life and service to Bermuda. Dignitaries are also expected to be in attendance and as a result minimal traffic interruptions in the area are anticipated prior to and following the memorial service.

Recognition of Community Support in Sandys Search Effort

Sunday, November 25,2012

The Bermuda Police Service and the family of Mr. Dereck Spenser would like to recognize the marine and land search efforts of everyone that assisted officers from the Marine Unit and Underwater Search & Recovery Team since Wednesday, November 21st in the Sandys parish area.

Sudden Death of Mr. Dereck Spenser

Sunday, November 25,2012

Around 9am on Sunday, November 25th a body was found in the waters off Bethell’s Island in Ely’s Harbour, Sandys parish. Police officers immediately responded to the scene and confirmed recovery of the lifeless body, which was subsequently identified as 49 year old Mr. Dereck Spenser, reported missing since Wednesday, November 21st. An autopsy is anticipated in due course as inquiries continue into the sudden death of Mr. Spenser. A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to Mr. Spenser’s family to assist them at this tragic time.

Update: Search for Mr. Dereck Spenser

Saturday, November 24,2012

Around 9am on Saturday, November 24th the marine and land search for Mr. Dereck Spenser resumed. However, despite all efforts of the assembled volunteers and police personnel, Mr. Spenser was not located. The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank everyone that assisted in today’s search efforts, which were suspended around 4:45pm. Inquiries into the disappearance of Mr. Spenser are ongoing and anyone with any information on his whereabouts or last known movements is encouraged to contact police on 295-0011.

Marine Search Suspended for Mr. Dereck Spenser

Thursday, November 22,2012

At 4:15pm on Thursday, November 22nd the marine search for Mr. Dereck Spenser was suspended by dive teams in the Ely’s Harbour, Sandys parish area due to low visibility. The marine search is scheduled to resume at 9am Friday, November 23rd. The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank those members of the maritime community that used their vessels to assist with the initial marine search effort. Inquiries into the disappearance of Mr. Spenser are ongoing and anyone with any information on his movements since 4:30pm Wednesday, November 21st is urged to contact the police immediately on 295-0011.

Missing Person: Dereck Spenser

Thursday, November 22,2012

The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 49 year old Mr. Dereck Spenser, who was last seen about 4:30pm Wednesday afternoon, the 21st November 2012. At that time, he left his place of employment in the Dockyard area, on his motorcycle. Mr. Spenser lives on a houseboat in Ely’s Harbour and parks his motorcycle adjacent to Robinson’s Marina, Somerset Bridge, Somerset. Mr. Spenser’s motorcycle is parked in its regular position, but the punt that he normally uses to access his houseboat in the harbour is missing and he is not on his houseboat. Routine enquiries to locate Mr. Spenser have so far been unsuccessful. Anyone with any information as to Mr. Spenser’s whereabouts or his movements since Wednesday afternoon, is urged to contact the police immediately on 295-0011.

Safety Training Now Mandatory For All Police Officers

Wednesday, November 21,2012

Police officers of all ranks today converged on the Police Gym in Prospect for Officer Safety Training (OST). Until recently only officers at the rank of Chief Inspector and below were required to receive officer safety training. That has now changed and all officers including the Commissioner of Police must be officer safety trained. This acknowledges the fact that all officers can be called upon at a moment’s notice and they must be prepared.  The all-inclusive officer safety training has been well received by the Bermuda Police Service.

Advisory Regarding Circulating Child Abusive Images

Wednesday, November 14,2012

Inspector Mark Clarke, Officer in Charge of the Vulnerable Persons Unit – Good day. In 2012 there has been an increase in sexually explicit images being passed around the island via various electronic means. Many people are passing these images onto family and friends in their electronic network. Knowingly and unknowingly in the distribution and transmitting you may be committing offences under our law.

Reported Serious Collision in Warwick

Friday, November 09,2012

Around 8:15pm on Friday, November 9th police and first responders attended a report of a road traffic collision located on South Road in Warwick near Marley Beaches. Details are sketchy but it appears that three motorcycles were involved in a collision and as a result four persons were injured. At this time, a 16 year old male and an 18 year old male have been taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. At last check the 16 year old was in the Intensive Care Unit in fair condition and the 18 year old was recovering on a general ward.

Death of Serving Police Officer: Police Constable Garth Francis

Wednesday, November 07,2012

Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva states: “It is with great sadness that I report the untimely passing of our colleague and friend, Police Constable Garth Francis. He was in hospital in his home of Dominica when he lost the battle against a protracted illness on Sunday afternoon. He was 41, and he is survived by his mother and three children.

Gunshots Fired in Southampton: No Reported Injuries

Monday, November 05,2012

Around 11pm on Sunday, November 4th police officers responded to reports of gunshots at an Eastdale Lane, Southampton residence. Forensic evidence found at the scene confirmed that a firearm had been discharged; however there were no reported injuries. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing and anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area around the time of this confirmed firearm incident is encouraged to contact the main police number on 295-0011 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.

Commissioner Addresses Recent Firearm Incidents

Thursday, November 01,2012

Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - The Bermuda Police Service has not received any reports of shipments of illegal ammunition or any information about planned retaliations between rival gangs. I encourage anyone with genuine information about either of these scenarios to contact the police directly, or to make an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers on 800-8477. Crime Stoppers will reward up to $100,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction, or a seizure of a firearm.

Advisory: Online Job Scams

Tuesday, October 30,2012

Once again the Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit would like to remind members of the public to remain vigilant regarding phishing e-mails and other scams that attempt to obtain personal information or other sensitive data. In particular, local residents are advised to be wary of a scam e-mail currently circulating with the heading: “BERMUDA JOB OFFER . BMD 600 & BMD 4,500 / MONTHGENERAL EMPLOYMENT OFFER (2012).”

Police Team Win Bermuda Corporate Games Medallist Award

Monday, October 29,2012

The 2012 Bermuda Corporate Games were held from October 25th to October 28th for the first time in the Atlantic region. The Bermuda Police Service team was represented in a variety of sports and ultimately won the most medals out of the competing organisations. Well done to all who were a part of the Bermuda Police Service team! Full Results Medallist Award Bermuda Corporate Games on Facebook