Sudden Death in Dockyard

Monday, July 13,2009

Around 1:45pm today, Police responded to a report of a man’s lifeless body in the waters off Heritage Wharf Bridge in Dockyard, approximately 100 metres from the new cruise ship terminal. A member of the public initially noticed the man’s body in the water. The victim appears to be a black male. No further information will be released until the deceased’s next of kin has been notified. Foul play is not suspected.

Update - Sudden Death in Sandy's parish

Monday, July 13,2009

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 23 year old Shakeya Deroza of Sandy’s parish. The investigation into her death is ongoing and the Bermuda Police Service would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family & friends of the deceased at this time. It is anticipated that an autopsy will be performed on the body of the deceased by a forensic pathologist as early as Monday, 13th July 2009.

Sudden Death in Sandy's parish

Friday, July 10,2009

Around 3pm today, Police attended a report of a serious assault on Middle Road in Sandy’s parish near the junction with Overplus Lane. The victim, a 23 year old Sandy’s parish woman, was found seriously injured and in an unresponsive state. She was pronounced dead at the scene by an on call physician. No further information will be released until the deceased’s next of kin has been notified.

Response to Article in Royal Gazette Regarding Uighurs

Friday, July 10,2009

On Wednesday, July 8th 2009 the Commissioner of Police George Jackson, was asked by the Royal Gazette, “Would we be prepared to add anything to Sir Richard's comments about the security review of the four Uighurs? Can you say where you are seeking the information from and why you've been unable to obtain it so far?” The Commissioner’s response was:

Bermuda Population Data for DNA Collection Successful

Thursday, July 02,2009

The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for a fantastic response to the appeal for 400 volunteers to anonymously provide samples of their DNA to establish Bermuda population data. The project was so successful that the target was reached by 5 pm today (Wednesday, July 1, 2009). No further samples will be collected. The creation of baseline population data that is specific to Bermuda will greatly benefit the future use of DNA in Bermuda. Once again, thank you to everyone who volunteered.

Investigation into Emerald Financial Group

Wednesday, July 01,2009

The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that officers from the Financial Crime Unit arrested a 45 year old woman on Wednesday 1st July 2009 in connection with an active investigation into local investment company Emerald Financial Group. Recognizing that this investigation is likely to generate considerable interest from Emerald Financial Group customers the Bermuda Police Service has consulted with the Registrar of Companies and the Bermuda Monetary

Press Conference - Bermuda Population Data for DNA

Tuesday, June 30,2009

The Bermuda Police Service in conjunction with the Department of Health is seeking the support of Bermuda residents over the age of 18 years to establish Bermuda Population data to support the future use of DNA in Bermuda.

Press Conference - Recent Firearms Related Incidents

Friday, June 26,2009

Superintendent Paul Wright, Officer in Charge of the Serious & Organised Crime Division - So far this year there have been several firearms related reports, with 35 reported firearm incidents, 22 of which have been substantiated. However, there is a highly visible significant Police presence on the streets and their presence has been very well received by the law abiding community. In addition, the Serious Crime Unit has been reinforced and is fully committed to fully investigate every incident. There have been four incidents this week alone that illustrate the range of firearms incident types:

Shooting at Bluebell Lane, Sandy's parish

Thursday, June 25,2009

Around 1:40am Thursday June 25th, Police received a report of a loud noise heard at a residence on Bluebell Lane in Sandy’s parish. Uniform officers attended and confirmed that a gun shot was fired at a residence however no one was injured.

Suspicious Package

Tuesday, June 23,2009

Around 3:45pm on Tuesday, Police attended a report of a suspicious package at Freisenbruch-Meyer on Front Street in the City of Hamilton. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service also attended the scene. As a precautionary measure an area of Front Street from the junction with Court Street to the junction with Queen Street was closed to all traffic for approximately two hours. In addition, the Freisenbruch-Meyer building was evacuated as well as the buildings adjacent to it. 

Uighurs in Bermuda

Tuesday, June 16,2009

Reports in the public domain have been unclear and inaccurate as it relates to the Bermuda Police Service and the Commissioner’s role in assessing the threat of the Uighurs. Outlined below is a chronology of the process to date. The Commissioner of Police was made aware on Thursday morning June 11th of the arrival of the Uighurs from Guantanamo Bay.

Tall Ships Race Advisory

Sunday, June 14,2009

Tall Ships Race Start - The Tall Ships race will start Monday 15th June as follows:

Tall Ships - Road Closures & No Parking Advisory

Friday, June 12,2009

The motoring public is reminded that during the Tall Ships visit to Bermuda June 10 - 16, there will be several road closures as well as areas where parking will be restricted in and around the City of Hamilton. For a full list of the road closures and no parking areas, please click here.

Marine Advisory - Tall Ships

Wednesday, June 10,2009

The Marine Police would like to advise all mariners to keep clear of the Tall Ships when they are navigating in the shipping channel, particularly when they are berthing and unberthing at the docks on Thursday, June 11 and on Monday, June 15. These ships have a deep draft and are slow to maneuver; therefore we are asking all boaters to give them adequate clearance. 

Recruit Foundation Course #71 Car Wash to Aid Charity

Friday, June 05,2009

The Bermuda Police Service Recruit Foundation Course (RFC) #71 is holding a car wash with all proceeds going to benefit Friends of Hospice Agape House. LOCATION: Paget Shell Gas Station, Middle Road, Paget DATE: Saturday, June 6th, 2009 TIME: 9am – 5pm All are encouraged to come out and support a worthy cause by getting their car or bike cleaned!

Disturbance At The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club

Thursday, June 04,2009

Further enquires into the incident at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club were made and the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now report the following. Around 1:25am on Sunday, May 31 the Police were called to a reported disturbance at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. On arrival there was no sign of a disturbance but it appeared that an after prom party for the graduating class of BHS was taking place at the premises. One of the people at the scene reported a superficial injury and was treated by the attending ambulance crew.

Press Conference - Update Regarding Shooting Incidents

Thursday, June 04,2009

Detective Chief Inspector Antoine Daniels - The Bermuda Police Service would like to provide an update on the investigation into the shooting incidents which occurred on St. Monica’s Road and Court Street on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd May 2009 respectively. As previously reported, 27 year old Pembroke resident Kenwandee Robinson lost his life as a result of sustaining gunshot wounds to his body, while on St. Monica’s Road. A second man was also hit, but his injuries were not life threatening and he has been treated at the hospital and released.

Press Conference - Policing to Address Violent Crime

Thursday, May 28,2009

Commissioner of Police George Jackson - Once again the peace and quiet we have come to know and expect has been disturbed by criminals who are determined to upset the quality of life on our island. The series of incidents over the 22nd and 23rd May are a grim reminder of the realities we face as we combat an unprecedented level of criminality. Let me extend the Bermuda Police Service's condolences to the family of Kenwandee Robinson who died as a result of the incident on St. Monica’s Road on Friday 22nd May.

E-mail Circulating Regarding Recent Shootings

Tuesday, May 26,2009

There has been widespread speculation about who might have played a role in the three shooting incidents, including an email circulating to that effect. However, the Bermuda Police Service has made no formal release regarding any persons of interest in connection with these incidents and will not comment further on matters under active investigation.

Press Conference Regarding Recent Shooting Incidents

Saturday, May 23,2009

Superintendent James Howard & Chief Inspector Antoine Daniels Superintendent Howard - Good Afternoon members of the media: Over the last two days there have been three gun related incidents which has resulted in the loss of one life and four other men in hospital being treated for gunshot wounds.