Cup Match Marine Advisory

Tuesday, July 27,2010

The Bermuda Police Service Marine Unit would like to remind the boating public to take the necessary precautions while exercising care and caution during the Cup Match weekend.

Joint Press Conference Regarding Cup Match 2010

Tuesday, July 27,2010

In attendance: Commissioner of Police – Mr. Michael DeSilva; Commanding Officer of the Bermuda Regiment – Lt. Col. Brian Gonsalves & President, Somerset Cricket Club – Mr. Richard Scott. [Commissioner DeSilva & Mr. Scott are pictured right.]

Man Arrested After Confirmed Firearm Incident in Sandys Parish

Monday, July 26,2010

The Bermuda Police Service is continuing its investigation into the shooting of a 44 year old man near Cambridge Road on Friday afternoon. The victim is listed as being in stable condition at the hospital. Acting Chief Inspector Calvin Smith of the Serious Crime Unit is leading a team of detectives in this investigation, and they currently have a 19 year old man in police custody in connection with the case.

Update - Confirmed Firearm Incident in Sandys Parish

Saturday, July 24,2010

From Assistant Commissioner of Police David Mirfield - Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to a confirmed firearm incident that took place around 5:10pm on Friday, near the junction of Somerset Road and Cambridge Road in Sandys parish. The victim, a 44 year old Sandys parish man, remains in the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and at last check was in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit. Police are appealing for any witnesses to this incident, particularly:

Confirmed Firearm Incident in Sandys Parish

Saturday, July 24,2010

Around 5:10pm today, Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident near the junction of Somerset Road and Cambridge Road in Sandys parish. Details are unclear at this time; however the victim, a 44 year old Sandys parish man, was shot and injured. He was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Search Continues for Escaped Prisoner Alvone Maybury

Saturday, July 24,2010

Around 4pm today, Police attended a residence on The Glebe Road in Pembroke as they continued their search for Alvone Maybury. Officers canvassed the area with negative results. Police continue to follow all leads and are reminding the public that providing shelter and resources to Maybury is a crime punishable under the law.

2nd Quarter 2010 Crime Statistics

Thursday, July 22,2010

Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - There were 1,067 offences in Q2 2010 making it the 2nd lowest quarterly crime figure since Q1 2000. It is also so exceptionally low that it is statistically significant in comparison to the previous 5 and the 10 year period. The high levels of Crimes Against The Person continue to be of concern, particularly the 4 murders in Q2 2010. Firearms incidents are also at an all time high. Police activity including arrests, calls for service, stop and searches and drug arrests on the street are at all time highs, suggesting that a focus on proactive policing and a reorganisation of the BPS to ensure maximum numbers of officers on the streets is delivering results.

Serious Injury RTC

Wednesday, July 21,2010

Around 5:55pm today, Police responded to a report of a road traffic collision resulting in injury on Parsons Road in Pembroke near the junction with Field View Lane involving a car and a motorcycle. Details about how the collision occurred are unclear at this time; however the rider of the motorcycle, a 28 year old St. George’s man, sustained serious head injuries. He was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment and at last check was in critical condition. Traffic was diverted away from the scene for approximately two hours following the collision. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

Two Men Charged With the Murder of Shane Minors

Monday, July 19,2010

22 year old Ronniko Burchall of Pembroke & 20 year old Leroy Symons of Warwick appeared in Magistrates’ Court this morning charged with murder in the shooting death of Shane Minors. Burchall was also charged with a firearm offence. Since the charges are indictable, neither man was required to offer a plea. Both accused were remanded in custody pending a subsequent court date.

Armed Robbery in Devonshire

Monday, July 19,2010

Around 11pm on Sunday, Police responded to a home invasion at a residence on Upland Street in Devonshire Parish. It appears that armed men gained entry into the residence and robbed the occupants. Police attended the area and conducted a search at the residence and surrounding areas for the suspects with negative results. Police can confirm that one of the occupants did receive injuries as a result of being assaulted. A full investigation into this incident has commenced and Police are appealing for witnesses.

Escaped Prisoner – Alvone Maybury

Tuesday, July 13,2010

Around 10:30am today, Police responded to a report of an escaped prisoner. It appears that 24 year old Alvone Maybury of Pembroke escaped from custody as he was in transition from court. Police and Department of Corrections personnel are currently looking for the man, who was last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt and khaki pants. He is described as brown skinned wearing his hair in braids.

Confirmed Firearm Incident in Pembroke

Tuesday, July 13,2010

Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident that took place around 10:30pm Monday in the area of Mount Hill and Overview Hill in Pembroke. Upon Police arrival it was ascertained that an unknown male discharged a firearm at a 17 year old Pembroke man; however the 17 year old was not injured. The suspect then made good his escape. Police are appealing for any witnesses, anyone who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area around the time of the incident or anyone with any information to contact Police on 295-0011 or call the independent confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline at 800-8477.

Witness Appeal - Confirmed Firearm Incident in Sandys Parish

Monday, July 12,2010

The Bermuda Police Service is continuing to appeal for witnesses to the confirmed firearm incident that occurred around 2:05pm on Saturday 10th July 2010, in the area of Somerset Road and Sound View Road in Sandys parish. The victim, a 30 year old Paget man sustained a gunshot wound to his leg, he has received medical treatment at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for his injury and was released a short time later. The injury is not believed to be life threatening. Investigations into this matter are ongoing and all lines of inquiry are being explored, including the examination of forensic evidence collected at the scene.

Serious Injury RTC

Monday, July 12,2010

Police responded to a report of a road traffic collision resulting in injury that took place at 10:09pm today at the junction of North Shore Road and Jennings Road in Smith's parish. Details at this point are sketchy but it appears that a 35 year old Hamilton parish man was riding a motorcycle traveling east on North Shore Road when he collided with a taxi traveling in the other direction. The Hamilton parish man was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he is listed in serious condition in the Intensive Care Unit. Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen the collision to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 295-0011.

Confirmed Firearm Incident in Sandys Parish

Saturday, July 10,2010

Around 2:05pm today, Police responded to reports of gun shots being fired in the area of Somerset Road and Sound View Road in Sandys parish. Officers arrived at the scene and ascertained that it was indeed a confirmed firearm incident. It appears that one person, a 30 year old Paget man, received a gun shot wound to his leg. His injury is not believed to be life threatening. An active investigation into this incident is underway.

Press Conference Regarding Allegations of Assault by Police Officers

Friday, July 09,2010

Deputy Commissioner of Police Mike Jackman – Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen: I speak to you in my role as Service Discipline Officer and I wish to make a few statements in relation to the allegations being made by Troy Smith in today’s Royal Gazette and on the ZBM news last night.

Confirmed Firearm Incident in Sandys Parish

Wednesday, July 07,2010

At 9:40pm today, Police responded to reports of gun shots being fired in the area of White Hill and George's Bay Road in Sandys parish. Police canvassed the area and ascertained that it was indeed a confirmed firearm incident. At this juncture we can report that no one has been shot, after canvassing the area and checking with the hospital. There is a strong Police presence in the area and an investigation into this incident is underway.

Injury RTC

Friday, July 02,2010

Around 12:25pm today, Police & first responders attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury at the junction of North Shore Road and East Point Lane in Hamilton parish involving three vehicles; a truck, a car and a motorcycle. Details about how the collision occurred are unclear at this time; however the motorcyclist, a 19 year old Devonshire woman, received injuries to her legs as a result. She was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. It appears that some of the vehicles involved were extensively damaged. Traffic was diverted away from the scene for approximately two hours before the road was re-opened.

Sudden Death

Friday, July 02,2010

Around 9pm today (Thursday), Police received a report of a body floating in the waters of Hamilton harbour (in the vicinity of 'Paradise Lakes'). The deceased is apparently a male in his 50s. Inquiries into this incident are underway. No further information will be released until the next of kin has been notified.

Appointment of Assistant Commissioner of Police

Thursday, July 01,2010

Minister of Labour, Home Affairs & Housing Senator the Hon. Lt. Col. David Burch - I am pleased to announce that the Public Service Commission, acting on the recommendation of the Commissioner of Police, has approved the appointment of Mr. David Mirfield as Assistant Commissioner of Police (Serious Crime), with effect from Sunday 4th July.