Man Charged in Southside Cinema Shooting

Friday, April 23,2010

Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro, Serious Crime Unit - The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that charges have been laid before the courts in relation to the shooting of Renee Kuchler & Shaki Minors outside the Southside Cinema on Friday 13th November, 2009. Members of the public will recall that Mr. Minors & his girlfriend were shot multiple times as they were getting into their car, having just left the movies on this date.

Introduction of Taser

Thursday, April 22,2010

Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is announcing the introduction of TASER as a less-lethal use of force option in the list of approved defensive weapons being carried by police officers. “TASER” is the manufacturer’s name for an Electronic Control Device (ECD) that is widely used by law enforcement agencies across the world as a less-lethal option of defensive force.

1st Quarter 2010 Crime Statistics

Wednesday, April 21,2010

The total for all crime in the first quarter of 2010 decreased by -119 offences or -9.13% compared to fourth quarter of 2009. In comparison to the same period last year (first quarter of 2009), the first quarter of 2010 has decreased by -21 offences or by -1.74%. The total for the first quarter of 2010 was 1,185. The long term trend of all crime in Bermuda is stable with the most recent period of the first quarter 2010 the 4th lowest quarterly crime figure since the first quarter of 2000. For the complete reports, please click here and here. [Adobe Reader] is required to view the crime statistics.

Serious Assault

Saturday, April 17,2010

Around 12 noon today, Police received a report of a serious assault on Middle Road in Sandys parish in the vicinity of Traditions Restaurant. Details about this incident are unclear at the moment; however, it appears that an altercation took place in the bus lay by across from Traditions Restaurant. As a result, a 17 year old Sandys parish man sustained serious stab wounds to his upper body. He was apparently taken to Port Royal Fire Station by a member of the public where he was treated by EMTs before being rushed to KEMH via ambulance. He is currently in critical but stable condition. A 17 year old St. George’s man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Fatal RTC

Saturday, April 17,2010

Around 1:15am today, Police attended a serious road traffic collision on North Shore Road in Devonshire near the Mid Atlantic Boat Club involving a car and a pedestrian. Details about how the collision occurred are unclear; however, it appears that the male pedestrian was walking along North Shore Road when he was struck by the car, which was traveling west on North Shore Road. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries and was rushed to KEMH via ambulance but subsequently succumbed to those injuries. No further information will be released until the next of kin has been notified; however the identity of the male pedestrian is unknown at this time.

Update - Overseas Assistance

Wednesday, April 14,2010

Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - In January I published the annual policing plan for 2010 and made a commitment to Making Bermuda Safer through tackling crime and enhancing public confidence. As the Minister has mentioned, almost all of our efforts lately have been aimed at improving these two areas. We are progressing in the areas where we are short on experience, and we are building more capacity where we are short on staffing. So it is left to me to report on the results of our enquiries for overseas assistance that have met support from Government and endorsement from Government House:

Town Hall Meeting for the Western Parishes

Tuesday, April 13,2010

The third in a series of town hall meetings for 2010 will take place at Port Royal Primary School on Thursday, April 15th starting at 7pm. Residents of the western parishes (Warwick, Southampton & Sandys parish) are invited to attend this forum to discuss the state of affairs in the area for the past six months and to hear the attending Police officers present the policing initiatives for the next six months. Representing the Bermuda Police Service at Thursday’s meeting will be Western Area Commander Chief Inspector Tyrone Smith & officers from the Western Community Action Team.

Update - Kimwandae Walker Murder Investigation

Wednesday, April 07,2010

Shortly after 2pm on Good Friday (2nd April 2010) 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. Good Friday was a clear sunny day and there was nothing obvious in place to obstruct the views of the 30, 40 or 50 persons present.

Confirmed Firearm Incident at Western Stars

Monday, April 05,2010

Around midnight today (Monday) Police responded to a report of an incident that took place on St. John’s Road in Pembroke outside of Western Stars Community Club. It appears that gunmen rode a motorcycle west along St. John’s Road and fired indiscriminately in the direction of the club. As a result, a 16 year old girl and a 39 year old man were taken to KEMH with non life threatening injuries.

Sudden Death

Saturday, April 03,2010

At 10:35pm on Friday, Police attended what appeared to be a serious single vehicle road traffic collision on Middle Road in Devonshire near the junction with Belvedere Road. Details about the incident are unclear; however, it appears that the rider of a motorcycle, a 26 year old Pembroke man, lost control and collided with a wall. The Pembroke man sustained serious head injuries and was rushed to KEMH via ambulance; however he later died. No further information will be released until the next of kin has been notified.

Confirmed Firearm Incident at Victor Scott

Saturday, April 03,2010

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 35 year old Kimwandae Walker of Pembroke. Around 2:20 p.m. today, the Bermuda Police Service received a report of gunshots at Victor Scott Primary School. It appears that two men on a motorcycle rode on to the field and shot a 35 year old Pembroke man. The suspects made good their escape. The victim was rushed to KEMH via ambulance; however he succumbed to his injuries.

Update – Mission Lane Pembroke Shooting

Monday, March 29,2010

Superintendent Antoine Daniels, Officer In Charge of the Serious Crime Division - The Bermuda Police Service would like to provide a brief update regarding the shooting of a 27 year old man around 4am on Saturday 27th March 2010 on Mission Lane, Pembroke. The victim remains in hospital in stable condition and although his injuries are described as serious they do not appear to be life threatening.

Update - Confirmed Firearm Incident

Sunday, March 28,2010

The Bermuda Police Service wishes to make a further appeal to the public for help in the investigation into the shooting of a 27 year old Pembroke man. At this time the Police will not release his name. He remains in hospital in a stable condition. His injuries although serious are not life threatening. It is known that he attended a nightclub in St. George’s during the evening of Friday 26th March until the early hours of Saturday 27th March 2010.

Confirmed Firearm Incident

Saturday, March 27,2010

A few minutes after 4 this morning, Police responded to a report of gun shots being fired in the area of Mission Lane in Pembroke. Upon Police arrival it was ascertained that a 27 year old Pembroke man was taken to the hospital. He is listed in stable condition in the ICU and is being treated for gun shot wounds to his body. Officers from the Serious Crime Unit have commenced an investigation and anyone with any information is asked to contact that unit on 295-0011 or the confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline on 800-8477.

Missing Juvenile – Rechai Reeve Young

Friday, March 26,2010

The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 15 year old Rechai Reeve Young. The teenager was last seen in Devonshire at 9:25pm Friday, March 5th 2010 wearing black jeans, a black long sleeve thermal shirt, a white T-shirt, a black hat and black sneakers.

Recovered Property

Thursday, March 25,2010

The following items have been recovered by Police recently. Anyone who can identify these items should contact the Somerset Criminal Investigation Unit at 278-5308 or 234-1010. We request that members of the public calling to identify these items provide serial numbers if applicable to check against electronic items.

James Lawes Murder Investigation

Monday, March 22,2010

The investigation into the murder of James Lawes is ongoing. A 30 year old Smith’s parish man is currently in custody in relation to this matter. A forensic pathologist has arrived on island to conduct an autopsy of the deceased. The investigative team is making steady progress and wishes to thank those individuals who have assisted with their inquiries thus far. However, it is known that there were several people in the area around the time of Friday night’s shooting.

Sudden Death – Martin Molinski

Sunday, March 21,2010

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 26 year old Martin Molinski. Mr. Molinski was reported missing on Thursday, March 18th 2010. The Bermuda Police Service extends sincere condolences to the family & friends of the deceased. Around 12 noon today, Police received a report of the lifeless body of a Caucasian man found along the coastline of Anchorage Road in St. George’s. The body was found by two German tourists exploring the area. Police attended the scene a short time later and conducted inquiries into the matter.

Update - Confirmed Firearm Incident

Sunday, March 21,2010

Acting Commissioner Mike Jackman - Victims: James LAWES (Murder), Maurice MARTIN & Robin STOVELL (Attempted Murder). The Bermuda Police Service regrets to inform the public that Mr. James LAWES, one of the victims from the shooting of three persons on Dundonald Street on Friday night succumbed to his injuries overnight. We extend our condolences to his family and friends.

Confirmed Firearm Incidents

Saturday, March 20,2010

Around 10pm on Friday, Police responded to an incident that took place at Bulkhead Drive in Warwick. It appears that a group of men entered a residence, brandished and discharged a firearm; however no one was injured. A sword was also brandished, with one man receiving lacerations to his arms & body. He is at KEMH being treated for his injuries. Meanwhile at 10:55pm on Friday, Police responded to a report of gunshots on Dundonald Street in Pembroke, in the parking lot of Place’s Place.