Commissioner of Police Responds to Incident at Southampton Rangers Sports Club

Tuesday, October 20,2009

On Saturday outside of the Southampton Rangers Sports Club there was an incident that once again put the safety at our sporting events or specifically at football games back into the spotlight. A football game took place with Boulevard Blazers Football Club’s development team and Southampton Rangers Sports Club’s development team at 1 p.m. at Southampton Rangers Sports Club. At the end of the match players from the Boulevard team were reportedly getting into a taxi when several unknown males attacked the vehicle using projectiles and other objects. Police were called and upon our arrival it was ascertained that the taxi had already left and the suspects had also made good their escape.

Response to Incident at Southampton Rangers Sports Club

Monday, October 19,2009

Over the last few days much has been said about the Bermuda Police Service and the lack of attendance at a particular sporting venue this weekend. We would like to take this opportunity to clarify a few of the facts involved in this incident. First, on Saturday October 17th there was a football match between Boulevard Blazers development team and Southampton Rangers development team at 1pm at Southampton Rangers Sports Club.

Police Week 2009 – ‘Meet & Greet’ Day

Friday, October 09,2009

As part of Police Week 2009, the Bermuda Police Service is encouraging the public to stop by and meet some of the Police officers that regularly patrol their area of the island during Friday’s ‘Meet & Greet’ Day.

Police Week 2009 - Commissioner for a Day

Wednesday, October 07,2009

The Bermuda Police Service welcomed the six winners of the Police Week 2009 poster competition to Police Headquarters in Prospect today for a day of Police related activities, giving them an idea of what it would be like to be Commissioner of Police for a day.

Sudden Death At Westgate Correctional Facility

Tuesday, October 06,2009

Around 10am today, Police received a report of the sudden death of an inmate at the Westgate Correctional Facility. Details about what occurred are unclear; however the inmate, a 37 year old man, was subsequently pronounced dead by an on call physician. Inquiries into this incident are underway. No further information will be released until the next of kin has been notified.

Industrial Accident

Monday, October 05,2009

Around 4pm on Monday, Police received a report of an industrial accident at a construction site on Coney Island Road in Hamilton parish. Details about what occurred are unclear; however, initial information indicated that a construction worker was trapped under a forklift.

Police Week 2009

Friday, October 02,2009

Police Week 2009 is almost here! An important change to the Police Week schedule – on Sunday, October 4th the non-denominational inter-faith service will be held at BUEI at 10am, not Ruth Seaton James auditorium as currently advertised.

Proactive Policing

Monday, September 28,2009

From Monday, September 21st to Sunday, September 27th Police conducted high visibility patrols around the island, particularly over the weekend when there were several public events taking place. On Sunday afternoon as a result of specific information received regarding the potential for violence at or around the Charity Cup football matches, members of the Police Support Unit conducted stop and search checks of vehicles along Mullet Bay Road in St. George’s. 63 individuals were stopped or searched, with 14 individuals arrested for outstanding warrants and drug offences.

Exercise Island Sentinel

Friday, September 25,2009

This weekend a joint exercise known as ‘Island Sentinel’ involving the Bermuda Police Service, the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and the Bermuda Regiment will take place. It is expected to start Friday evening and end Sunday morning. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service will be conducting live burning in the western parishes as part of the exercise. Therefore the public is advised not to panic if they see black smoke coming from that area of the island.

Arrest & Seizure of Illegal Substance

Thursday, September 24,2009

Around 6am today, Police executed a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a Southampton residence. As a result, a 43 year old Southampton man was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis (pictured), possession of a controlled drug and possession of drug equipment. In addition, the Police officers were accompanied by the Dog Warden and a pitbull was seized from the residence. This matter is currently under investigation.

Two Men Charged With Official Corruption & Attempting to Pervert the Course of Justice

Friday, September 18,2009

Assistant Commissioner Paul Wright - The Bermuda Police Service would like to add some detailed comments about the circumstances leading up to the appearance in court this morning of two men charged with official corruption and attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Gun & Drugs Seized As Two Men Arrested

Thursday, September 17,2009

A co-coordinated effort by Police resulted in the arrest of a 27 year old St. George’s man on suspicion of possessing a firearm. The arrest of Gregory Outerbridge happened around 3:45am Saturday, September 12th on York Street in St. George’s. Outerbridge was the pillion passenger on a motorcycle ridden by a 29 year old Hamilton parish man who was also arrested. That individual was subsequently bailed. A semi-automatic pistol and a quantity of controlled drugs believed to be cannabis were seized at the time of the arrests.

Police Vehicle Collision Statistics

Monday, September 14,2009

Police Vehicle Collision Statistics - The data on Police vehicle collisions is for January - September 13, 2009 including a comparison of collisions involving Police vehicles and all road traffic collisions for January - July 2009. The latest statistics for all road traffic collisions is given (July 2009) as well as for the year to date (YTD) for the same period (January - July 2009). For more information, please click here.

Burglary & Fire at Kiddie Academy

Thursday, September 10,2009

Around 7:30am today, Police received a report of a burglary & fire at Kiddie Academy on Laffan Street in Pembroke. It appears that sometime overnight an unknown culprit or culprits gained entry into the premises. A teacher entered the building Thursday morning to discover the main office ablaze as well as several items out of place. She then alerted the Police and the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service.

Update - Shooting at Hinson Lane, Smith’s

Tuesday, September 08,2009

As previously reported, about 1:35am Sunday, Police officers responded to a report of a man having been shot and injured at a residence on Hinson Lane, in Smith’s parish.

Shooting at Hinson Lane, Smith’s

Sunday, September 06,2009

Around 1:35 this morning, Police responded to a report of a shooting at a Hinson Lane, Smith’s parish residence. It appears that two unknown men gained entry into a home and demanded money. This resulted in a 62 year old Smith’s parish man being shot. He was rushed to KEMH via ambulance where he is currently listed in critical condition. An investigation into this incident is underway by the Serious Crime Unit. Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the Hinson Lane/Kilderry Estate area to contact 295-0011 or the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.

2009 1st & 2nd Quarter Crime Statistics

Friday, September 04,2009

Deputy Commissioner Michael DeSilva and Assistant Commissioner Mike Jackman released the 2009 1st & 2nd quarter crime statistics today. For the press release, please click here. (Press release is in PDF format).

Press Conference Regarding MV Guardian

Thursday, August 27,2009

Over the last few days there has been a host of comments in the media as it relates to MV Guardian. The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) takes the unwarranted criticism of our staff very seriously and this matter is of enough concern to us that the Deputy Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner are here to address all of the issues. We would like to take this opportunity to correct some of the misconceptions that exist:

Missing Juvenile – Troylene Anderson

Tuesday, August 25,2009

The Bermuda Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17 year old Troylene Anderson. She was most recently seen around 3pm today in the Middle Road, Warwick area (near Hayward’s Supermarket). The teenager is described as brown skinned, 5’5” tall of medium build, weighing around 160 pounds with short brown hair.

Rescue of Local Sailing Vessel ‘Ayesha’

Tuesday, August 25,2009

The facts relating to the rescue of local sailing vessel ‘Ayesha’ recently were inaccurately reported by some local media. The following is a time-line of the incident: