Suspects Arrested After Front Street Stabbing Incident

Monday, July 05,2021

Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Saturday 3rd July, police responded to a report of a fight involving several individuals near the Flagpole on Front Street. Upon arrival, persons involved in the fracas fled the scene on motorcycles and foot and were pursued by police officers. A 22-year-old male attended King Edward VII Memorial Hospital with a stab wound to his lower back. His injury, which was deemed non-life threatening, was treated and he was later discharged. Police have arrested three persons in connection with the incident.

Suspects Arrested in Connection With Quan Marley Lowe Murder Investigation

Monday, July 05,2021

The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that three suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of Quan Marley Lowe. One of suspects, a 24-year-old Sandys Parish man, has been charged in relation to this matter and is expected to appear before a Magistrate tomorrow, Monday 5th July, during the plea court session. The other two have been released on police bail, pending further inquiries. Acting Detective Inspector, Jason Smith, the lead investigator in this matter said: “This inquiry remains active and has shown that when the police and public work together, we can solve these murders and bring to justice those responsible. We are aware that there were between 6 and 8 persons involved in the assault on Quan Marley Lowe and so there are persons in our community that have yet to be held accountable. To that end, we are renewing our appeal for anyone with information to please come forward and assist by telling us what you know, despite how insignificant you may believe that information to be.”

BPS Aware of Unverified Social Media Message Titled ‘Stay Safe Ladies’

Thursday, July 01,2021

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is aware of an unverified message being circulated on social media titled ‘Stay Safe Ladies.’ However, the BPS is not aware of any similar incidents of sexual assault reported to police recently. Nonetheless, the BPS Vulnerable Persons Unit would like to reiterate that any incidents of sexual assault should be reported at the earliest opportunity. In addition, anyone going out socialising is reminded to consider the following safety advice. If you are in the company of people you do not know very well, do not let your drink out of your sight. While out socialising, do not accept drinks from unknown individuals. Alcohol impairs your judgment. Always have a friend with you - use the buddy system.

BPS Commends Peaceful COVID-19 Restrictions Protest Rally

Wednesday, June 30,2021

The Bermuda Police Service, (BPS), wishes to commend those members of the public who participated in yesterday’s protest rally at the Cabinet Office, for the peaceful manner in which they conducted themselves. Chief Inspector Alex Rollin – Community Policing Division, said: “The organisers were in constant contact with the Bermuda Police Service in the lead-up to yesterday’s event. They kept us abreast of what their plans were for the day and assured us there would be neither encouragement nor tolerance of any illegal activity or untoward behaviour. The rally passed without incident and the police presence at the Cabinet Office Grounds was therefore kept at a minimum, with officers engaging only in crowd control duties.” As we have stated in the past the BPS supports peaceful protest, as long as such protest is done within the confines of the law.

19-Year-Old Man Left Injured in the Road After Suspected Collision

Monday, June 28,2021

Inquiries continue by the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) regarding the circumstances of a suspected collision, after a 19-year-old Southampton man is hospitalised. Around 1:10am Saturday, 26th June, police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service as well as ambulance personnel responded to a reported single vehicle collision on Palmetto Road in Devonshire, near the junction with Frog Lane. Details remain limited at this time. However, it appears that on the arrival of first responders the 19-year-old Southampton man was found unconscious and injured, lying in the road with several individuals gathered around him. He was tended to on site by EMTs before being transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for further treatment of facial, back and internal injuries. A BPS Traffic Collision Investigator, along with Forensic Support Unit personnel, processed the scene. This incident is believed to have involved a single motorcycle – but the vehicle involved was not found at the scene. It is also unclear if the injured teen was the rider or pillion passenger at the time of the incident.

Appeal for Witnesses After Man Sustains Serious Stab Wound

Monday, June 28,2021

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is investigating a stabbing incident that occurred this past weekend, after a 25-year-old Sandys parish man attended the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment. Details are limited at this time. However, it is understood that the 25-year-old man sustained a serious stab wound to his chest – although at last check, the injury was described as not life threatening. Around 2:50am Sunday, 27th June, police officers were dispatched to the hospital to make initial inquiries, but few details regarding the circumstances were available at that time. It is believed that the Sandys parish resident was in the Somerset Road, Cambridge Road area late Saturday night and/or early Sunday morning, before being transported to hospital by a private car.

Sixth Road Fatality of 2021 [Updated]

Friday, June 25,2021

At 10:00 a.m. today Friday 25th June, police received a 911 call reporting a serious road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a motorcar, on Knapton Hill near Knapton Estate Road, Smith's parish. Police and other first responders arrived to find the motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old-male, unresponsive and being attended to by members of the public. EMTs quickly began performing CPR on the victim who was transported via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where, sadly, he was subsequently pronounced dead. The other vehicle involved in the collision, described only as “a black car”, left the scene before police arrived. This incident is now being investigated as a fatal hit and run road traffic collision and police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the vehicle and its driver. Anyone with information on this fatal collision, no matter how insignificant you think it to be, is asked to call PC Rawlins on 717-2123. You may also call 211 or, the main police number, 295-0011. This marks the island’s sixth road fatality for 2021.

Update & Ongoing Witness Appeal: Darrell’s Wharf Shooting

Wednesday, June 23,2021

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can confirm that a 56-year-old man who was shot multiple times during a firearms incident which occurred around 7:30pm on Wednesday 16th June at Darrell’s Wharf in Warwick, has now been transferred from the Intensive Care Unit, to a general ward at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. As the investigation into this brazen daylight attack continues, detectives are renewing their appeal for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects, who escaped on a motorcycle.

16 Collisions Over Holiday Weekend Despite Ongoing Traffic Offences Focus

Tuesday, June 22,2021

Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell (Officer in Charge, Tactical Support Division) – “Despite an ongoing focus on traffic offences by the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) which saw more than 70 tickets issued over the National Heroes’ Day holiday weekend, a total of 16 collisions occurred during the same timeframe, ranging in severity from relatively minor to potentially life threatening. All 16 are under active investigation. It would appear that inattention and driving without due care were factors in most of these incidents. To emphasise the continued efforts of the BPS, from Friday, 18th June through Monday, 21st June at least 77 tickets were issued for traffic offences, along with 24 motorist advice notices (official warnings). Of note, the Roads Policing Unit (RPU) handed out 57 speeding tickets during the period – as well as tickets for no driver’s licence, driving while disqualified and driving without due care. Road sobriety checkpoints were also in effect. However, only one person was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving as a result. In addition, police officers responding to regular calls for service during this past holiday weekend issued another 20 traffic tickets for offences including speeding; disobeying a traffic sign; no driver’s licence; driving while disqualified; illegally towing a vehicle; permitting an unlicensed vehicle to be driven and driving without due care. The most serious of the incidents involved:

National Heroes' Day Holiday Weekend Policing Plan

Friday, June 18,2021

This holiday weekend, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) will continue to work with our partner agencies in the Royal Bermuda Regiment and the Bermuda Reserve Police on enforcement of the COVID-19 regulations.  Additionally we are working alongside the Dept of Environmental Health on COVID compliance matters, to include visits to various businesses and restaurants to ensure that patrons and establishments, do not let down their guard on engaging in the appropriate health and safety guidelines.  Martin Weekes, Assistant Commissioner of Police said: “As part of our efforts to help make this holiday weekend enjoyable, the Police Service alongside our Reserve colleagues, will be actively engaged in keeping our roads safe by conducting speed checks and road sobriety checkpoints.  On the water, the BPS will be providing extra resources to support and work alongside the officers of the Bermuda Coastguard to bolster their marine policing response this holiday weekend and to monitor COVID compliance as well as to deter anti-social behavior on the water. Let’s all work together to make this an enjoyable National Heroes' Day holiday.”

Brief Update & Ongoing Witness Appeal: Darrell’s Wharf Shooting

Thursday, June 17,2021

Chief Inspector Peter Stableford (Serious Crime Unit) – “Good Afternoon Everyone. Thank you for your time. I would like to take this opportunity to provide a brief update on the shooting, which occurred yesterday at 7:30pm at Darrell’s Wharf in Warwick. A 56-year-old man was shot multiple times in broad daylight, sustaining potentially life-threatening injuries. He remains at the hospital in the Intensive Care Unit, with his family at his side. The suspects were on a motorcycle.

BPS Traffic Offences Enforcement Continues: Violators Appear in Court

Wednesday, June 16,2021

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) continues to conduct appropriate enforcement regarding traffic offences island wide, through the efforts of the Roads Policing Unit (RPU) and parish patrol officers. Currently 70 to 100 tickets are being issued per week. From Friday morning (11th June) until Monday morning (14th June), 51 speeding tickets were issued, with 23 motorist advice notices handed out for other traffic offences. Motorist advice notices are not tickets, but official warnings given to road users. So far this week Monday (14th June) and Tuesday (15th June), a total of 6 individuals have appeared in Magistrates’ Court for the following traffic offences:

BPS Investigating Another Raft Up Due to Video on Social Media

Monday, June 14,2021

The Bermuda Police Service, (BPS), is aware of a video clip circulating on social media, showing a raft up with several individuals in attendance. A Bermuda Coastguard crew on patrol attended the scene. The event was shut down and the vessels involved dispersed. The Coastguard team took further action to ensure the boats did not move to another location and the activity resumed. The identities of individuals involved were recorded. The Coastguard is now collaborating with the BPS to prepare a file to be sent to the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions which will make a determination on any possible further action. The BPS investigation into a similar event hosted by U.S. clothing line Revolve, is progressing apace and we would like to thank those individuals who have so far come forward to assist. The public is reminded that under the current COVID regulations, raft ups are not permitted at any time.

Motorcyclist Hospitalised After Collision in Southampton

Saturday, June 12,2021

Shortly after 9pm Friday 11th June, 2021, police and first responders attended a collision on South Road, between Horseshoe Road and Southampton Princess entrance. Details at this time are very limited. However, early information suggests at least four motorcycles were traveling west, when one rider caused another to lose control of their vehicle and crash. The other motorcycles left the scene, leaving behind a 25 year old Warwick man, who is currently receiving treatment at KEMH for serious injuries. His condition at this time, is listed as stable. It is not known if any of the other persons involved were injured.

Sudden Death of 54 Year Old Man in Hamilton Parish

Saturday, June 12,2021

The Bermuda Police Service is investigating the sudden death of a 54 year old male, following an incident at a Hamilton Parish residence earlier today. Police and other first responders were dispatched to a residence at My Lords Bay Lane around 2:45 p.m. today, Friday 11th June after receiving reports of a domestic dispute at that location. The victim reportedly lost consciousness and was attended to at the scene by emergency staff. He was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead some time later.

Investigation Into REVOLVE Boating Event

Friday, June 11,2021

As part of the police investigation into the REVOLVE boating event which took place on Tuesday of this week, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is requesting that anyone who may have video recorded the event, to please get in contact with Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell, Officer in Charge, Police Tactical Support Division on 717-0828, the main police number 295-0011 or, via email: rcardwell@bps.bm. The BPS is aware of the numerous video clips and photographs of the event being circulated on social media and while these may assist with the ongoing investigation into the matter, they cannot be submitted as evidence before a court of law.

21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Hospitalised After Sandys Parish Collision

Thursday, June 10,2021

Around 3:20pm today (Wednesday, 9th June) police and fellow first responders were dispatched to a reported serious collision at the junction of Somerset Road and Sound View Road in Sandys parish. It now appears that a 21-year-old Sandys parish man was riding a motorcycle south on Somerset Road and a 75-year-old Sandys parish man was driving a car out of Sound View Road – attempting to make a right turn on to Somerset Road – when the collision occurred. The motorcyclist apparently sustained head injuries as well as a fractured collar bone and was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment, where he is currently in stable condition. The car driver was not hurt. Despite the best efforts of Roads Policing Unit officers assisting with traffic diversions while the collision scene was processed, delays were experienced by motorists travelling to and from the Somerset area, until inquiries by the Traffic Collision Investigator and Forensic Support Unit were completed.

18 Motorists Ticketed for Speeding Friday 4th June

Monday, June 07,2021

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) Roads Policing Unit (RPU), along with parish patrol officers, continue to address traffic offences as well as other incidents. On Friday 4th June, RPU officers issued a total of 12 speeding tickets to motorists between 8am and 9am in the eastern parishes – specifically in the Harrington Sound Road Smith’s parish / Hamilton parish area and the Kindley Field Road, St. George’s area. Also on Friday, patrol officers in the western parishes issued six speeding tickets to motorists during the day in the South Road, Camp Road Warwick area. As has been said many times before, appropriate enforcement is just one part of any effective strategy to deal with road safety issues. All road users also have an important role to play in protecting their own safety, as well as the safety of others, when travelling around the island.

Suspected Impaired Driver Arrested After 5 Vehicle Damage Only Collision

Monday, June 07,2021

A car driver, said to be a 24-year-old Hamilton parish woman, was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving Sunday night after a collision involving four other cars in the City of Hamilton. Thankfully, no one was hurt. However, all five vehicles were damaged. The crash occurred around 8:55pm Sunday, 6th June at the junction of Burnaby Street and Reid Street. Apparently the 24-year-old woman was driving a grey Suzuki Swift car along Burnaby Street when she failed to stop at the marked stop sign at the junction and collided with another car (a blue BMW) being driven along Reid Street. The driver of the BMW, said to be a 27-year-old Pembroke woman, was not hurt. Reports also indicate that three additional cars that were parked and unoccupied along Burnaby Street at the time, were caught up in the aftermath of the initial crash – with one of the three parked vehicles pushed on to the sidewalk and into the outer wall of Butterfield Bank. Inquiries continue and a court appearance is anticipated in due course.

BPS Vetting Office Re-Opens for In-Person Service

Monday, June 07,2021

The Bermuda Police Service, (BPS), is pleased to announce that, as of today, Monday 7-June-2021, our Criminal Records / Vetting Office shall be open to in-person service where members of the public can enquire and receive help with criminal records queries and vetting applications including Criminal Records Checks. Our offices are located at: Dame Lois Brown-Evans Building 58 Court Street, Hamilton (Ground Floor) Bermuda Opening hours are Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (closed 1:00pm – 2:15pm). Do be reminded that current Covid safety protocols must be adhered to including mask wearing when entering the office, hand sanitizer use and physical distancing. Members of the public in need of a Criminal Record Check can still submit via our online process. Before you submit, please refer to the application instructions for guidance. Those can be found in our Publications and Forms link at: http://www.bermudapolice.bm/content/publications-forms.