Students Arrested on School Bus

Tuesday, December 14,2010

Around 8:20am on Tuesday, Police responded to a report of suspicious activity onboard a school bus. Whilst enroute to the school, the bus driver allegedly smelled marijuana and stopped the bus at the nearest Police premises. Police officers arrived on scene a short time later and were alerted to the suspected drug use. As a result, the officers searched the bus with the assistance of a Police K9 unit and a quantity of suspected controlled drug was seized. Three students were subsequently arrested; two on suspicion of possessing a controlled drug and one for using offensive words. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing.

Update - Fatal RTC

Saturday, December 11,2010

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 39 year old Kirk Simons of Sandys parish. Mr. Simons suffered fatal injuries after the motorcycle he was riding was in collision with a taxi on Harbour Road in Paget near the junction with Chapel Road around 1:45am on Saturday. The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family & friends of Mr. Simons. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing. Police are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to this collision to contact Inspector Phil Lewis on 295-0011.

Serious Injury RTC

Saturday, December 11,2010

Around 10:20am on Friday, Police and first responders attended a reported serious road traffic collision resulting in injury on Parsons Road in Pembroke involving a motorcycle and a pedal cycle. Details about the collision remain unclear; however the pedal cyclist, a 60 year old man as well as the motorcycle rider, a 59 year old Devonshire woman were injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment.

Fatal RTC

Saturday, December 11,2010

Around 1:45am on Saturday, Police and first responders attended a reported serious road traffic collision on Harbour Road in Paget near the junction with Chapel Road involving a taxi and a motorcycle. It appears that the taxi was exiting Newstead hotel and the motorcycle was traveling along Harbour Road when the vehicles collided. The rider of the motorcycle, a 39 year old Sandys parish man, sustained serious injuries and was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance; however he subsequently succumbed to his injuries.

Sudden Death of Hugh Melwood

Friday, December 10,2010

The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that on Thursday 9th December an autopsy was performed on the body of Mr. Hugh Melwood, a 35 year old Jamaican National. Several pellets which contained what is believed to be a quantity of controlled drug were recovered from within the body. It is suspected that they may have contributed to his death. The deceased recently returned to Bermuda from an overseas trip.

Arrest of a Serving Police Officer

Thursday, December 09,2010

The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that a serving police officer has been arrested as a result of an investigation into allegations of internal corruption. The officer has been suspended from duty while the investigation is being conducted, but no further comment can be made while the investigation remains active and open.

Man Sentenced to 3 Months Imprisonment for Theft

Tuesday, December 07,2010

Yesterday 26 year old Michael Eugene Smith pled guilty in Magistrates’ Court to two counts of theft relating to an April 20th 2010 incident at a Pembroke restaurant. It was revealed in court that Mr. Smith was arrested on suspicion of stealing from two restaurant employees. On Monday he admitted taking items from a purse as well as an I-Pod with earphones from a jacket in the restaurant’s storage room while at the premises as a beverage deliveryman. As a result Senior Magistrate Archibald Warner sentenced the 26 year old to two 3 month prison sentences to run concurrently.

Inquiries into Recent Burglaries

Tuesday, December 07,2010

It appears that the recent burglaries in the Mount Hill, Mount Langton Crescent Pembroke area and the Friswells Road, Devonshire area may be linked and a sole culprit may be responsible. We believe this same culprit may also be responsible for the recent burglary of a Pembroke guest property where a visitor was slightly injured after confronting an intruder in his guest room. The suspect is believed to be a light skinned male, approximately 5’9” - 6’ tall of slim build. He may be in his late teens or early 20s.

Burglary

Monday, December 06,2010

At 12:10pm on Monday, Police responded to a report of a burglary at a South Road, Southampton residence. From the initial investigation it would appear that four men gained entry into the home, with two of the men brandishing what appeared to be firearms. The occupant was not injured and the intruders fled the scene on foot. The police are looking into a number of potential motives for the attack. The suspects are described as black men in their late teens/early 20s of slim build, wearing helmets and blue jeans. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Handbag Snatches

Saturday, December 04,2010

25 year old Tyneko Trott pled guilty in Magistrates’ Court this morning to two counts of attempted robbery relating to two attempted handbag snatches that occurred in the City of Hamilton around 5pm on Tuesday, November 30th 2010. As a result Mr. Trott was remanded into custody by Senior Magistrate Archibald Warner for sentencing on February 3rd 2011 pending social inquiry reports.

Burglar Sentenced to 3 Years Imprisonment

Saturday, December 04,2010

Yesterday 49 year old Brian Carlton Rogers was sentenced to three years imprisonment by Senior Magistrate Archibald Warner in Magistrates’ Court, relating to a burglary that occurred during the early morning hours of October 11th 2010 at the West Pembroke Pentecostal Church where a safe was stolen. The Magistrate said Mr. Rogers had a “prolific record of criminal convictions” and committed the offence at the Pembroke church following his release from prison only a month earlier.

Injury RTC

Thursday, December 02,2010

At 9:45am on Thursday, Police and first responders attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury on Harrington Sound Road in Smith’s parish near the junction with Harrington Hundreds Road involving a taxi and an auxiliary cycle. It appears that both the taxi and the auxiliary cycle were traveling along Harrington Sound Road when they collided. The auxiliary cycle rider, a 17 year old Pembroke man, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. The taxi driver and his passengers were not injured. Both vehicles were damaged. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

Injury RTC

Wednesday, December 01,2010

Around 7:30am on Wednesday, Police and first responders received a report of a serious road traffic collision resulting in injury on St. David’s Road in St. George’s involving a bus and an auxiliary cycle. On arrival it appeared that both vehicles were traveling along St. David’s Road when they collided. The rider of the auxiliary cycle, a 16 year old young man from St. George’s, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. At last check he was in stable condition at the hospital. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

Kimwandae Walker Murder Appeal

Tuesday, November 30,2010

Detective Sergeant Arthur Glasford & Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro, Officer In Charge of the Serious Crime Unit - All of us remember the vicious murder that occurred shortly after 2pm on Good Friday (2nd April 2010) when two men on a motorcycle rode onto Victor Scott School Field and targeted 35 year old Kimwandae Walker of Pembroke Parish, shooting him multiple times while he was in attendance at a Good Friday fun day.

Missing Person – Cavon Trott

Monday, November 29,2010

The Bermuda Police Service is asking for the assistance of the public in locating 53 year old Cavon Lyn Trott, also known as ‘Animal’ or ‘Boogie’, of Hillview Road in Warwick. He is described as approximately 6’ 2” tall of medium build with short grey hair (salt & pepper). He was last seen in the Ord Road, Warwick area.

2010 Bermuda Police Service Recruitment Campaign

Monday, November 29,2010

Deputy Commissioner of Police Mike Jackman - “It is important for the Bermuda Police Service to take every opportunity to fill vacant posts with Bermudians. We have a number of vacancies and we expect further vacancies to occur in the New Year.

Press Conference - Investigation Into Double Shooting

Monday, November 29,2010

Assistant Commissioner of Police (Serious Crime & Intelligence) Mr. David Mirfield & Detective Chief Inspector (Officer In Charge of the Serious Crime Unit) Mr. Nicholas Pedro - At 5:30am Saturday 27th November 2010, the Bermuda Police Service received reports of gunfire in the St. Monica’s Road area of Pembroke. On arrival at the scene, two males were found on Mission Lane suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. They were conveyed by ambulance to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where they underwent surgery.

Confirmed Firearm Incident in Pembroke

Saturday, November 27,2010

Around 5:30am on Saturday, Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident in the St. Monica’s Road, Pembroke area. Details about the incident are unclear at this time; however as a result two men, a 44 year old man and a 40 year old man, were injured. The victims were taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment.

Advisory - Advanced Fee Fraud Letters

Thursday, November 25,2010

Over the past several days the Financial Crime Unit has received hundreds of calls and e-mails from Bermuda residents who have all received identical ‘advanced fee fraud’ letters.  The letter, allegedly from a ‘Charles Taylor (JNR).’ has been sent from Tanzania and is addressed to persons at their private address.

Recent Incidents Resulting in Arrests

Thursday, November 25,2010

At 3.46 a.m. on Thursday 25th November, Police Officers on patrol on Palmetto Road, Devonshire came across a disturbance in the street. They saw a man standing over a woman who was laying in the street. The officers noted injuries to the woman’s face. The man was arrested for assaulting the woman, and when searched, he was found in possession of a significant quantity of cash which the woman alleged was stolen from her during a robbery. He was also found in possession of what is believed to be a significant quantity of illegal drugs. He remains in custody while further enquiries are conducted in the matter.