Search for Omari Gordon Continues

Tuesday, December 02,2008

There are a large number of Police officers actively working on this incident, in which the suspect used an alleged firearm to shoot at uniformed Police officers during the early morning hours of Saturday before making good his escape.

Willful Damage

Monday, December 01,2008

At 10:20am today, Police attended a report of willful damage to a Department of Correction's van on Parliament Street in Pembroke. The van received a shattered driver's side window; however, no one was injured. At this time there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing.

Missing Juveniles

Tuesday, November 25,2008

The Bermuda Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16 year old Chantice Butterfield (pictured right) and 15 year old Madelene Cann (pictured left). Both young women were last seen between 9:15pm and 9:30pm on Sunday, November 23rd in Smith’s parish.

Missing Juveniles

Tuesday, November 25,2008

The Bermuda Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16 year old Chantice Butterfield (pictured right) and 15 year old Madelene Cann (pictured left). Both young women were last seen between 9:15pm and 9:30pm on Sunday, November 23rd in Smith’s parish. Chantice is described as brown skinned, approximately 5’4” tall with brown hair, weighing around 180 pounds.

Fatal RTC

Monday, November 24,2008

Around 3:15pm today, Police attended a fatal road traffic collision on Warwick Lane in Warwick involving a motorcycle and an SUV. Details about how the collision occurred are unclear; however it appears that the motorcycle was traveling west on Warwick Lane and the SUV was traveling in the opposite direction when the vehicles collided. The rider of the motorcycle, a 19 year old Warwick man, was rushed to KEMH via ambulance with serious injuries; however he subsequently succumbed to those injuries.

Advisory Regarding Recent Burglaries

Wednesday, November 19,2008

Although not a common occurrence, a number of recent incidents of burglary have led to a few face to face confrontations between the home owner and the culprit. The Bermuda Police Service advises members of the public who may find themselves in this situation to try and follow these simple guidelines for the safety of you and your family.

Robbery

Tuesday, November 18,2008

Around 11:40 this morning, Police received a report of a robbery at Fort St. Catherine in St. George’s. It appears that the victims, a couple visiting the island believed to be in their 60s, were accosted by two unknown men brandishing bladed articles. The suspects took a camera, a wallet containing a quantity of cash and a gold chain before making good their escape on a motorcycle. The visiting couple was not injured.

Advisory – Use of Marine Flares

Sunday, November 02,2008

The Marine Police Unit would like to remind the public about the proper use of marine distress flares. Marine distress flares are only to be used in an emergency situation where a vessel is in need of urgent assistance. At no time should they be deployed from land. Severe burns and injury can result to the person setting the flare off and to others if the device is not used in the correct manner.

Halloween

Thursday, October 30,2008

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) wishes a safe and fun night for all who will be taking part in Halloween related activities. The BPS is also mindful that there are persons within our community who will use this opportunity to commit unlawful acts which may cause injury to persons and/or damage to property. The BPS would like to take this opportunity to assure the public that such behaviour will not be tolerated.

UMARK RELAUNCH

Wednesday, October 29,2008

UMARK FOR THE PROTECTION OF YOUR VALUABLES

Update - Witness Appeal in St. David’s Murders

Wednesday, October 22,2008

Police are appealing for anyone who may have spoken with victims Maxwell Brangman & Frederick Gilbert a week before their untimely deaths. Anyone who can assist is encouraged to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 299-4315 or the confidential Crime Stoppers Hotline on 1-800-623-8477.  

BPS Fraud Unit Press Conference

Thursday, October 16,2008

The Bermuda Police Service, Fraud Unit would like to warn members of the public on the recent cold calls being made to Bermuda residents offering free or discounted vacations subject to a credit-card booking fee.

Watch Out for the Turtles

Monday, October 06,2008

Marine Police would like to remind boaters to be careful when driving at speed where turtles are normally seen. In the last week, two large turtles have been killed by boats hitting them with propellers. The most recent turtle was over one meter long and found floating just inside Two Rock Passage.

Update - Maxwell Brangman/Frederick Gilbert Murder Investigation

Sunday, September 28,2008

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank all those persons who have thus far come forward and assisted with the investigation into the murders of Maxwell Brangman and Frederick Gilbert, which occurred sometime during Saturday night/Sunday morning 21st-22nd September 2008. About 6pm on Saturday 27th September 2008, two men were arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently in Police custody.

Update – Deaths in St. David’s

Thursday, September 25,2008

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm that the deaths of 57 year old Maxwell Gordon Brangman and 53 year old Frederick Livingstone Gilbert, both residents of St. David’s, were not caused by fire or drowning.

E-mail Warning of Drug Targeting Children

Wednesday, September 24,2008

The Bermuda Police Service is aware of an e-mail which is currently circulating on island warning of a drug being distributed which is targeted at children. The drug is said to resemble a popular type of children’s candy and come in various flavours. The e-mail also states that if this drug is taken, serious illness or death may result.

Update – Recent Sudden Deaths

Monday, September 22,2008

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 53 year old Frederick Livingstone Gilbert, a St. George’s resident whose lifeless body was found in the waters at Great Bay in St. David’s around 8:45am today. He was pronounced dead at 10:05 this morning by an on call physician.

Injury RTC

Friday, September 12,2008

Around 3pm today, Police attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury on Blackwatch Pass in Pembroke. Details about how the collision occurred are unclear at the moment; however, it appears that a car traveling in one direction and two rental cycles traveling in the opposite direction collided. The rental cycle riders are visitors to the island.

Traffic Enforcement Initiative

Thursday, September 11,2008

The Roads Policing Unit continued its traffic enforcement initiative today, issuing tickets to motorists for various offences from 6:40am – 8:35am. The locations targeted include the Paget Traffic Lights and Spurling Hill Junction, Pembroke. Officers also monitored along South Road in the western parishes. Seat Belt Offence = 17 Disobeying a Stop Sign = 21 Due Care = 9 No Vehicle License = 2 No Insurance = 2 No Drivers License = 2 Speed = 4 There were a total of 57 tickets issued this morning.

Traffic Enforcement Initiative

Wednesday, September 10,2008

In our continuing efforts to address individuals who insist on disobeying Bermuda ’s traffic laws, officers have been targeting various offences recently, in particular: