November 11th Holiday Traffic Guidelines

Thursday, November 10,2011

The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the public about the following road closures, diversions and no parking zones in the City of Hamilton due to the Remembrance Day Parade on Friday November 11th, 2011.

Priorities When Officially Informing Next of Kin

Thursday, November 10,2011

Assistant Commissioner of Police David Mirfield - The Bermuda Police Service takes the role of informing next of kin that their loved one has died very seriously. Confirming death and positively identifying the victim must take place before efforts are made to contact an immediate family member at the earliest possible opportunity. If the next of kin is located overseas, notification may take longer. Our intention in this process is to provide accurate information to the victim’s next of kin in a sensitive and timely manner. Only when the police are satisfied that the next of kin have been informed, and the identity of the person confirmed, will the police make the name public.

CAT Officers Deploy Police Mobile Command Vehicle in Warwick

Tuesday, November 08,2011

The Bermuda Police Service is aware of the concerns of Warwick residents following serious incidents in that parish recently. As a result the Police Mobile Command vehicle, manned by Community Action Team (CAT) officers, will be located at the junction of Middle Road and Khyber Pass in Warwick from 11am – 7pm starting Wednesday, November 9th. The officers will be conducting foot patrols in the surrounding neighbourhoods to reassure area residents and will also be available at the mobile command vehicle to answer questions or respond to any concerns the public may have.

Two Men Arrested In Connection With Recovered Firearm

Monday, November 07,2011

About 2:30am on Saturday 5th November 2011, police officers were on uniform patrol in the vicinity of the former Clayhouse Inn, located on North Shore Road in Devonshire Parish. At that time police officers observed two men near a parked motor vehicle. On seeing the officers the two men attempted to avoid police by driving off on a motorcycle resulting in a brief pursuit. They were stopped and detained a short distance away.

Police K9 Unit Show Skills At SPCA Animal Expo & Fair

Saturday, November 05,2011

On Saturday, November 5th members of the Police K9 Unit along with members of the Department of Corrections K9 Unit took part in the SPCA Animal Expo & Fair, held at the Botanical Gardens. The display of skills and training by the officers and their canine partners took place from 12 noon to 1pm in front of an appreciative crowd. At the end of the presentation, the officers received awards and treats for their canine partners.

Third Quarter Crime Statistics Have Positive Messages

Friday, November 04,2011

Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - Three quarters of the way through the year, the overriding messages from the latest crime statistics are that crime continues to decrease across most categories and total crime has dropped significantly compared to the same period last year.

Update: Seventh Road Fatality For 2011

Wednesday, November 02,2011

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 27 year old Landro Minors of St. George’s. Around 9:45pm on Tuesday, November 1st Mr. Minors was riding a motorcycle along Middle Road in Smith's parish near the junction with Clarendon Road, in the vicinity of Whitney Institute Middle School, when he was seriously injured after colliding with a wall.

Seventh Road Fatality For 2011

Wednesday, November 02,2011

Around 9:45pm on Tuesday, November 1st police and paramedics responded to a reported serious single vehicle collision on Middle Road in Smith's parish in the vicinity of Whitney Middle School involving a motorcycle. It appears that the rider, a 27 year old St. George’s man, was seriously injured after colliding with a wall. He was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance where he subsequently succumbed to his injuries. No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified.

Court Appearance Expected For Malcolm Outerbridge Murder

Tuesday, November 01,2011

Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro - The Bermuda Police Service continues its’ investigation into the murder of 18 year old Warwick resident Mr. Malcolm Outerbridge. Detectives from the Serious Crime Unit have spoken to many area residents and other witnesses in progressing this case, and are grateful for the assistance received from the public so far. A fifteen year old Warwick resident will be appearing in court tomorrow, Wednesday 2nd November in connection with this matter. A second man has been bailed.

Two Arrests Made As Warwick Murder Investigation Continues

Sunday, October 30,2011

The Bermuda Police Service can now report the identity of the victim of Friday’s tragic murder as Malcolm Outerbridge, 18 years, of Warwick Parish. The Service’s deepest sympathies are extended to his family and friends. Detectives are still interested in speaking with anyone who may have been in the area of Railway Trail, Bulkhead Drive or Khyber Pass, Warwick, around 12:40pm Friday, October 28th. Witnesses or anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 295-0011 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.

Police Investigate Murder in Warwick

Friday, October 28,2011

Assistant Commissioner of Police David Mirfield - Around 12:40pm on Friday, police and paramedics responded to a reported assault in the Railway Trail, Bulkhead Drive, Warwick area. When officers and EMTs arrived at the scene, they found a young man who had been seriously injured. The victim, believed to be an 18 year old man, was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance but subsequently succumbed to his injuries. As a result, this is now being treated as a murder investigation. It is not clear at this time how the young man died; however we do not believe he was shot.

Press Conference: Policing For Halloween

Friday, October 28,2011

Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - Good afternoon. I have called this press conference today to advise the public on the proactive policing and enforcement measures the Bermuda Police Service will be taking this weekend in the lead-up to Halloween on Monday. I thought it was important for me to make a public address because there is likely to be some fear in the community arising from the shooting that occurred in Warwick on Monday night, and the four shootings that were reported during the first week of October. Let me start with a very brief update on the progress of the shootings. You may be aware that we arrested three men in connection with the injury shooting at a North Shore night club on the 8th October: two men have been charged and are remanded in custody. Yesterday we arrested three more people: two men were arrested in connection with Monday’s injury shooting; and one man was arrested in connection with the shooting incident at the South Roundabout on 5th October. That now brings the total number of arrests to nine in connection with these five incidents.

Reporting of Suspected Scam E-mails Encouraged

Thursday, October 27,2011

In response to a recent increase in internet scams, the Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit has created a user friendly method for members of the public who wish to report suspected scam e-mails. As of Monday 24th October 2011, internet fraud may be reported via the new e-mail address: fraud2@bps.bm.

Advisory: Fake Bank E-mail Circulating

Thursday, October 27,2011

The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit would like to warn the public about a fake e-mail claiming to be from Butterfield Bank which is currently circulating, encouraging recipients to click on a link to read a new security message. This link takes the user to a website purporting to be the Butterfield Direct log on for internet banking. This site asks for the recipient’s user ID and password. When the information is given, the log in fails and it asks the user to sign in a second time, which also fails. The user is then re-directed to the actual Butterfield Bank website; but by that time their user ID and password has been compromised.

Community Safety Workshop

Thursday, October 27,2011

The Bermuda Police Service Crime Prevention Unit will hold a community safety workshop on Sunday, 30th October 2011 from 4pm to 6pm at Southside Police Station in St. David’s. This workshop will provide information on neighbourhood watches, home security, burglary prevention and counterfeit currency as well as gang awareness. All are welcome to attend.

Traffic Diversions Advised Due To Crane Movement

Wednesday, October 26,2011

A crane will be moved from 6:15pm to 6:45pm today along Harbour Road in Warwick between the junctions of Keith Hall Road and Longford Road. Motorists are advised to avoid this stretch of road during these times.

External E-mail Issues Fixed

Tuesday, October 25,2011

Please note that the issue regarding receiving external e-mails has been rectified and e-mail messages to the Bermuda Police Service are now being received as per normal.

Sudden Death

Tuesday, October 25,2011

The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the sudden death of a 67 year old American visitor to the Island. Around 11:30am on Tuesday October 25th, police received a report of a medical emergency. It appears that the 67 year old woman was snorkeling in waters off the western end of the Island when she was discovered in an unresponsive state. CPR was performed and the victim was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance where she was pronounced dead by an on-call physician at 12:30pm. There do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances but an autopsy is anticipated. No further information will be released until the next of kin have been notified.

Sixth Road Fatality For 2011

Tuesday, October 25,2011

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 27 year old Esteban Arellano. Mr. Arellano, an American contract worker from Georgia, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead by an on call physician at 3:05am on Tuesday, October 25th at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital after the rental cycle he was riding collided with a wall and a utility pole on South Road in Devonshire near the junction with Devon Heights Road around 12:25am Sunday, October 23rd. The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family & friends of Mr. Arellano. An autopsy is anticipated.

Attempted Murder Investigation Commenced By Police

Tuesday, October 25,2011

Acting Superintendent Sean Field-Lament & Inspector Jerome Laws - At about 8:20pm on Monday, October 24th 2011, police officers attended a report of a shooting that occurred on Middle Road, Warwick just east of the junction of Khyber Pass. Police were able to ascertain that the victim, a 21 year old male, was riding west on a motorcycle with a pillion passenger, a 20 year old male, when two suspects travelling on a motorcycle rode up alongside of the victim and discharged a firearm several times.