Weather Advisory Re: Tropical Storm Florence

Thursday, September 07,2006

The Bermuda Police Service in conjunction with the Department of Works & Engineering will be monitoring the Causeway. If a decision is made to close the Causeway, the public will be notified through the electronic media as soon as that decision is made.

High Visibility Policing

Tuesday, September 05,2006

The Bermuda Police Service continues with its high visibility policing initiative focusing on identified problem areas. Last week, from 6am – 10pm, Monday to Friday, Police units conducted patrols of the following areas:

Industrial Accident

Monday, August 28,2006

Witness Appeal

Friday, August 25,2006

The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that an incident took place at an Alexandra Road, Devonshire residence around 5:20 this morning where 3 men gained entry into the home and threatened the female occupant with what may have been a firearm. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing; however, it appears to be a case of mistaken identity, as the female occupant of the residence does not appear to be the intended target of the suspects.

Attempted Murder & Murder Inquiries

Thursday, August 24,2006

Inquiries into the attempted murder of a 19 year old Devonshire man and the murder of 18 year old Jason Lightbourne in the same night are continuing. We would like to assure the public that resources available within the Bermuda Police Service and outside of the Bermuda Police Service are being used in the course of both investigations.

Witness Appeal

Thursday, August 17,2006

Missing Juveniles

Wednesday, August 16,2006

Fatal RTC

Tuesday, August 15,2006

Around 3:15pm today, Police attended a fatal road traffic collision at the junction of North Shore Road and Foothills Road in Devonshire involving a car and a motorcycle. It appear that the car was making a right turn out of Foothills Road and the motorcycle was traveling west on North Shore Road when the vehicles collided.

High Speed Chase

Tuesday, August 08,2006

Around 1:20pm today, Police were stationary on Paynters Road in Smith’s parish when they observed a silver Rover car which had been reported stolen traveling west along the same road. The Police officer followed the vehicle at a distance along Harrington Sound Road, through Devil’s Hole and then on to South Road. Then the car stopped in the area of Watch Hill Park. The officer approached the vehicle and told the driver to turn off the car’s engine, which he did.

Marine Offences Procedure Act 2006

Wednesday, August 02,2006

The Marine Police, Marine & Ports officers and Fisheries Inspectors are now in a position to issue tickets for persons committing marine offences as a result of the introduction of the Marine Offences Procedure Act 2006. This is a procedural change in the prosecution of marine offences which brings it in line with the long standing method of dealing with traffic offences.

Cup Match Press Conference

Tuesday, August 01,2006

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) wishes to take this opportunity to issue a number of advisories to the public to ensure a peaceful and safe time during this year’s Cup Match holiday period. This is traditionally a busy time from a policing perspective and as such we will launch an initiative to increase Police patrols for the five days between Wednesday August 2nd and Sunday August 6th.

Marine Advisory

Monday, July 31,2006

The Marine Police would like to remind the boating public that over the Cup Match weekend there is likely to be very heavy marine traffic and caution should be exercised. In particular operators of vessels are requested to observe the 5 knot speed limit within 100 metres of the shoreline and ensure they are not creating a large wake.

Commissioner’s Response to Mr. Victor Alleyne’s Article in Today’s Royal Gazette

Thursday, July 27,2006

The method used in the identification parade after the assault on Mr. Victor ‘Rudy’ Alleyne is regrettable. I recognize that witnesses must be protected and their identity kept confidential and it is to that end that we are in the process of equipping a purpose built identification suite where victims and suspects will be kept apart and not able to interact with each other, in keeping with best practices both here and elsewhere.

Witness Appeal

Tuesday, July 25,2006

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the assault of a 19 year old Devonshire man around 2:40am Sunday, July 23, 2006 on Frog Lane in Devonshire. The Devonshire man sustained serious injuries after being attacked with a bladed article.

Update & Witness Appeal

Monday, July 24,2006

Police are actively pursuing all leads in the two major incidents that took place in the early morning hours of Sunday morning. Around 2:40am on Sunday, a 19 year old Devonshire man was assaulted on Frog Lane in Devonshire with a bladed article. And around 4:05am on Sunday, 18 year old Jason Lightbourne died after sustaining gunshot wounds on Ord Road in Paget.

Witness Appeal

Friday, July 21,2006

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the assault of a 31 year old Hamilton parish man on Front Street in the City of Hamilton by a group of men around 6pm Wednesday, July 5, 2006 following the World Cup Semi-Final game France vs. Portugal. Initial inquiries revealed that there were several witnesses to the assault, and we are encouraging these individuals to come forward and assist Police with their investigation.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Bryan Nigel Bell

Wednesday, July 19,2006

Mr. Bell has over 30 years policing experience in a range of policing environments. He started his career in 1975 in the Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve before joining the regular force the following year. He served in small rural communities and large conurbations in a variety of ranks and posts until 1999.

Press Conference to Address Recent Incidents of Anti-Social Behaviour

Tuesday, July 18,2006

The Bermuda Police Service wishes to inform the public that we are fully aware of the current social environment in Bermuda. We have noticed a rise in violent confrontations between 'rival' groups in our community, with individuals using various methods to settle their differences.

April - June 2006 Alco-Analyzer Statistics

Monday, July 10,2006

Overall Arrests = 95 Failures = 53

Missing Juvenile

Wednesday, June 21,2006

The Bermuda Police Service is asking for the public's assistance in locating 16 year old Crystal Vigneri-Torak of St. George's. She was last seen at 8:10am on Tuesday in her school uniform (khaki skirt with a light blue polo shirt and white sneakers); however, she never arrived at school.