Promotions

Thursday, August 20,2009

The Commissioner of Police is pleased to announce the following promotions: Promoted to Sergeant, Sergeant Clifford S. Roberts - Sergeant Clifford. S. Roberts Jr., a Bermudian, joined the Bermuda Police Service in 1986 as a Police Cadet. He then completed the Basic Training Course where he received the Baton of Honour. He has served as a Parish Constable as well as in Cycle Squad, Traffic Division and Narcotics. Presently he is attached to COMOPS.

Assault

Saturday, August 15,2009

At 5:15am today, Police received a report of a serious assault on Reid Street in the City of Hamilton, near the junction with Court Street. Details about what occurred are unclear at the moment; however the victim, a 31 year old St. George’s man, was found in an unresponsive state lying in the road by a member of the public. The St.

Arrest

Wednesday, August 12,2009

Around 9:45pm on Tuesday, Police executed a search warrant at a Club Road, Smith’s parish residence. As a result, a 38 year old Smith’s parish man was arrested and a quantity of suspected controlled drug seized. The Smith’s parish man was subsequently bailed. Inquiries are ongoing. 

Missing Juvenile – Champagne Carmichael

Wednesday, August 12,2009

The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 14 year old Champagne Carmichael. The teenager was last seen in the St. David’s area in the early hours of this morning. She is described as dark skinned, 5’6” tall weighing around 145 pounds and was last seen wearing a dark coloured dress. Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of 14 year old Champagne Carmichael is encouraged to contact the main Police number, 295-0011. The public is reminded that harbouring a juvenile is a crime punishable under the law.

Funeral for Sergeant Gary Young

Thursday, August 06,2009

The funeral of Sergeant Gary Young, a 31 year veteran of the Bermuda Police Service, will take place 2pm Friday, August 7th 2009 at The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity on Church Street in the City of Hamilton. There will be some disruption to traffic in the City of Hamilton as the Bermuda Police Service pays respects to their colleague.

Shooting At Tribe Road #5 Paget

Tuesday, August 04,2009

Around 3:20pm today, Police received a report of a shooting in the area of Tribe Road #5 and Ord Road in Paget. The victim, a 19 year old Paget man, was injured and taken to KEMH for treatment of gunshot wounds to his lower body. The extent of his injuries is unknown. Police are conducting inquiries in the Southampton & Somerset areas as well as stop & searches of vehicles in those areas for suspects in connection with this incident. Inquiries are ongoing.

Industrial Accident

Monday, August 03,2009

Around 1:45pm today, Police attended a reported industrial accident at The Newstead Hotel on Harbour Road in Paget. It appears that an employee of the hotel was sitting on a wall on the property when he fell approximately 25 feet into a ditch.

Press Conference – Update Re: Incident At SGCC

Sunday, August 02,2009

About 8.13pm on Friday 31st July 2009, Police responded to a report of males fighting on the grounds of St. George’s Cricket Club. Initial Police investigations indicate that the fighting started after two male patrons were involved in a heated dispute in the main bar of the St. George’s Cricket Club, after the conclusion of the Cup Match.

Road Traffic Fatality & Disturbance at SGCC

Saturday, August 01,2009

Fatal RTC - Police responded to a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision that took place around 1:48am this morning in the area of Crow Lane and Corkscrew Hill. The 33 year old man was taken to KEMH where he was pronounced dead. No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified.

Cup Match Press Conference

Tuesday, July 28,2009

Chief Inspector Tracy Adams - The Cup Match period is one of the busiest policing periods in Bermuda. This year Cup Match is being held at the St. George’s Cricket Club. The Bermuda Police Service has prepared a contingency plan to ensure that the Cup Match period is safe for all residents and visitors alike. We are advising the public that there will be a very heavy Police presence on the streets, waters and at the game.

Response to Wednesday, July 22nd Royal Gazette Article

Friday, July 24,2009

The Bermuda Police Service wishes to clarify and place in context the comments attributed to Assistant Commissioner Wright in an article in the Wednesday July 22nd edition of The Royal Gazette. The Bermuda Police Service would like to provide reassurance that the Commissioner and the Minister of Labour, Home Affairs & Housing continue to work together on this issue and there is no intention to introduce legislation regarding gangs without full consultation with the Bermuda Police Service. 

Update - Recent Firearms Incidents

Friday, July 24,2009

Chief Inspector Antoine Daniels, Officer in Charge of the Serious Crime Unit - The Bermuda Police Service wishes to provide a brief update regarding the progress of the investigation into the shooting which occurred recently. About 3pm on Wednesday 22nd July 2009, Police officers attended the area of Khyber Heights/Pass, Warwick after receiving information that a man had been shot and injured.

Promotions

Thursday, July 23,2009

The Bermuda Police Service would like to congratulate the following officers on their recent promotions. From Superintendent to Assistant Commissioner of Police – Paul M. Wright: Assistant Commissioner Wright is responsible for Serious & Organised Crime and Intelligence.

Shooting in Warwick

Wednesday, July 22,2009

Around 3pm today, Police responded to a report of a shooting in the Khyber Pass/Spice Hill Road, Warwick area. The victim, a 25 year old Warwick man, is currently at KEMH receiving treatment for a non-life threatening injury. An active investigation into this incident is underway. Police are appealing for anyone with any information about this matter to contact 295-0011 or the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 1-800-623-8477.

Response to Comments by Minister Farrakhan

Wednesday, July 22,2009

At 6pm on Sunday, July 19th Police responded to a sighting in the City of Hamilton area of a 43 year old Devonshire man who was wanted in connection with a report of a home invasion that occurred during the early hours of Saturday morning (July 18th). The incident involved a grievous bodily assault and possession of a firearm.

Attempted Arson

Tuesday, July 21,2009

The Bermuda Police Service is actively investigating an attempted arson that occurred at a Warwick residence in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday, July 21st).

Missing Juvenile

Thursday, July 16,2009

The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 17 year old Chantice Butterfield. She was last seen around 8:30am on Tuesday and is described as medium brown skinned, 5’ 5” tall, weighing 180lbs with brown hair and eyes.

Update - Sudden Death in Dockyard

Tuesday, July 14,2009

The Bermuda Police Service is continuing their investigation to identify a black male whose lifeless body was found floating in the waters off Heritage Wharf Bridge in Dockyard, approximately 100 metres from the new cruise ship terminal around 1:45pm Monday.

E-mail Circulating With Alleged Photo of Crime Scene

Tuesday, July 14,2009

The Bermuda Police Service is aware of an e-mail circulating which appears to show a picture of Friday’s crime scene on Middle Road in Sandy’s parish.

Press Conference Regarding the Murder of Shakeya Deroza

Tuesday, July 14,2009

Chief Inspector Antoine Daniels, Officer in Charge of the Serious Crime Unit - The Bermuda Police Service would like to provide an update regarding the status of the Police investigation into the murder of 23 year old Shakeya Deroza, which occurred shortly before 3pm on Friday 10th July 2009. On behalf of the Bermuda Police Service I wish to extend sincere condolences to the family and friends of Shakeya Deroza.