19 Yr-Old Man Arrested in Connection With Murder of Garrina Cann

Tuesday, October 20,2020

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of 31-year-old Garrina Cann. The suspect remains in custody at this time. Miss Cann was shot to death at her residence on Sunset Pass, Pembroke Parish, in the early hours of Tuesday, 9th September, Detective Sergeant Jason Smith the lead investigator in this matter said: “A lot of the credit for this arrest goes to those members of the public who answered our calls for assistance to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice.” The Detective Sergeant added: “However, we firmly believe there were other individuals involved in the commission of this crime and the investigation remains open at this time. As such we wish to renew our calls for anyone with information on three motorcycles that were in the area of Sunset Pass, from about midnight to 12.20am, on Tuesday September 29th, to please get in contact with us, as we strongly suspect these individuals were directly involved in Garrina’s murder”. Mr. Smith and his team are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen a man, said to be about 5ft 7in tall, wearing dark clothes and riding a black and yellow motorcycle, in the Sunset Lane area between midnight and 12.30am on that day. Anyone with any information on this incident, no matter how insignificant you think it to be, is asked to call 211, the main police number, 295-0011 or, the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477.

Renewed Appeal for Chavelle

Saturday, October 10,2020

Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley - "It's been just about six months since Chavelle was last seen. Six months since her son was held by his mother. Imagine how he must feel. Commissioner Stephen Corbishley commented: “Bermuda is an extremely close-knit community, where we usually would look out for each other. That's why it's so baffling that even with a reward of up to fifty thousand dollars for information leading to the location of Chavelle, still nothing. The BPS is thankful to those members of the public who've been providing lead Detective Sergeant Jason Smith and his team with assistance, it's been most helpful. But there’s someone out there who ultimately knows exactly where Chavelle is and we are once more appealing for you to come forward. Do not let her legacy to her son be that she one day simply vanished, never again to be seen.”  

BB Gun Recovered

Tuesday, October 06,2020

 At around 1:35 p.m. on Saturday, 3rd October, a member of the public contacted police to report the discovery of a firearm near a private dock in the area of Harbour Road in Warwick.  Officers attended the location and was shown the firearm, which was identified as a BB Gun with no ammunition. It was made inoperable, seized and transported to the police armoury.  Assistant Commissioner of Police Antoine Daniels wishes to remind the community that BB guns, are unlawful to possess in Bermuda, as outlined in the Firearms Act 1973. He added: “The way that these BB guns are manufactured near-identical replicas of authentic firearms, which makes it difficult for police officers and civilians to recognize the difference, particularly when used during the commission of crime.

Arrests in Savvy Entertainment Probe

Sunday, October 04,2020

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can confirm two people have been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the eight hundred-thousand-dollar government loan to Savvy Entertainment. No further information will be provided on those arrests at this time. In light of recent comments regarding the second arrest yesterday, Stephen Corbishley, the Commissioner of Police Stated: “Any decision by the Bermuda Police Service to effect the arrest of an individual, is based on many different factors. However, such action is not an indication of guilt and does not always lead to charges being laid. The decision to do so rests with the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.  There are some in the community who would have seen the headlines about the most recent arrest in connection with this investigation.  Whilst it is the media’s role to report and speculate against such matters, we ask the public not to jump to conclusions based on limited knowledge of fact.” Commissioner Corbishley made it clear: “The BPS will act without fear or favour and properly investigate any serious allegation of wrongdoing. To do otherwise, would undermine the principles of natural justice. 

Murder Victim Identified as 31 yr-old Garrina Cann

Thursday, October 01,2020

The Bermuda Police Service can identify the victim in that fatal shooting incident which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, 29th September, as 31-year-old Garrina Cann. Miss Cann succumbed to injuries sustained after being shot multiple times, at around 12:20 a.m. on Tuesday, following an event at her Sunset Lane, Pembroke, residence. Anyone with information on this matter is asked to call the main police number, 295-0011 or, the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477. Police are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen a male, approximately 5ft 7in tall, wearing dark clothes and riding a black and yellow motorcycle, in the Sunset Drive Pembroke area between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

31 yr-old Woman Shot Dead

Tuesday, September 29,2020

Around 12:20 this morning, Tuesday 29th September, police received a number of 911 calls reporting several shots fired at a residence on Sunset Pass, Pembroke.   Officers attended the scene and found that a 31-year-old-female had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was lying outside the residence. The officers performed CPR on the victim until EMTs arrived and transported her via ambulance to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where she subsequently succumbed to her injuries. Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro who heads up the Crime Division, said: This matter is now being treated as a murder investigation and it is being investigated by the Serious Crime Unit. Anyone with information on this incident, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, is urged to please contact the main police number on 295-0011 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477” Investigators are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen two persons dressed in dark clothing and who may have left the area on motorcycles shortly after the incident. This incident marks the second shooting death and the third murder for the year 2020.

Update: Man in Custody for Sex Assult

Monday, September 28,2020

Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, Officer in charge, Crime Division, today announced a suspect has been arrested in connection with a recent sexual assault. See Facebook Video  for details.

Sex assault appeal

Monday, September 28,2020

Please attribute to Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro Serious Crime Division "The Bermuda Police Service is today releasing two images in regards to a serious sexual assault on a 31-year-old female, on Sunday 20th September, 2020. We believe someone in the community may recognise the person on this bike, whether they saw them that same morning, or because they know them personally.

RTC Victim Identified as 21-year-old Leric Lightbourn

Thursday, September 17,2020

The Bermuda Police Service can now identify the victim in the island’s third fatal road traffic collision this year, as 21-year-old Leric Lightbourn. Mr. Lightbourn succumbed to injuries sustained in a two vehicle collision, which occurred just east of the junction of Vesey Street and Middle Road, Devonshire, at around 12:00 p.m. on Friday 11th September. A Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to assist Mr. Lighbourn’s relatives during this difficult time. The Bermuda Police Service extends its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

Sudden Death Victim Identified As Kristian Baboolal

Thursday, September 10,2020

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS), can now identify the victim in Monday’s sudden death incident, as 31-year-old Kristian Baboolal, a Canadian National who was employed at the Hamilton Princess Hotel and Beach Club. Mr. Baboolal passed away after he fell off the Number One Dock, Front Street in the City of Hamilton and struck his head on the stern of the pleasure boat Zara, before disappearing beneath the surface in Hamilton Harbour. The Bermuda Police Service extends its sincerest condolences to the relatives and friends of Mr. Baboolal during this difficult time.

Sudden Death of 31-YR-Old Man

Tuesday, September 08,2020

At around 5:30 pm on Monday, 7th September, police received a report that a male who had disembarked the pleasure boat “Zara”, had fallen off the Number One Dock on front Street in the City of Hamilton, where the vessel was moored.

HELP BRING CLOSURE TO DANSHUN'S FAMILY

Thursday, August 27,2020

Today, marks the second anniversary of the murder of Danshun Swan, who was stabbed to death shortly after midnight on Monday 27th August 2018.  Danshun had attended a party at the Southampton Rangers Club and was stabbed when he attempted to break up a fight that had taken place outside the club premises on South Road.There was a large crowd that witnessed the fight and many witnessed the fatal stabbing.The investigation into Dashun’s murder, is at a critical stage and there is the potential of it being solved and those responsible being brought to justice and providing closure to his family and loved ones, who continue to grieve the loss of their son, brother and friend.

Road Traffic Offences

Tuesday, August 25,2020

The BPS can report that last week saw Traffic offenders contribute just over eighteen thousand dollars to the government coffers after appearing in Magistrates Court. Offenders who appeared before the Courts incurred fines for a slew of traffic offences including driving whilst impaired, driving unlicensed and uninsured vehicles, and no driver’s license. Speeding Fines were also heavily represented, with excessive speeds recorded, ranging from 61Kmph, to 82Kmph. Reflecting on these figures, Inspector Charlene Thompson, the officer in charge of the Roads Policing Unit, (RPU), said: “Officers from the Roads Policing Unit are not happy handing out tickets or bringing people to court. We would much prefer to be handing out rewards for safe driving, as we have with our bottled water campaign, which was started last weekend”.

Road Traffic Offences

Tuesday, August 25,2020

The BPS can report that last week saw Traffic offenders contribute just over eighteen thousand dollars to the government coffers after appearing in Magistrates Court. Offenders who appeared before the Courts incurred fines for a slew of traffic offences including driving whilst impaired, driving unlicensed and uninsured vehicles, and no driver’s license. Speeding Fines were also heavily represented, with excessive speeds recorded, ranging from 61Kmph, to 82Kmph. Reflecting on these figures, Inspector Charlene Thompson, the officer in charge of the Roads Policing Unit, (RPU), said: “Officers from the Roads Policing Unit are not happy handing out tickets or bringing people to court. We would much prefer to be handing out rewards for safe driving, as we have with our bottled water campaign, which was started last weekend”.

COVID-19 Emergency Powers

Wednesday, August 12,2020

As of 5th August 2020, the Bermuda Police Service has been granted an additional power under the Public Health (COVID-19 Emergency Powers) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020. This section reads: (3A) A police officer of the rank of superintendent or above may, upon reasonable belief that a contravention of these Regulations has occurred on alicensed premises, order any licensed person, his servant or his agent carrying on business at the licensed premises, to close the licensed premises for a period not exceeding 24 hours. In the interest of transparency, we would like to notify the public of this section of law and that we will be addressing such breaches accordingly.

Burglary Prevention

Wednesday, August 12,2020

Following recent reports of burglaries and prowlers at residential premises, home owners are reminded to observe a few basic crime prevention measures, in order to minimise the attraction and impact of these acquisitive crimes. Detective Sergeant Clifford Roberts of the BPS Crime Division stated: “Simple measures such as ensuring the locks on your windows and other access points are properly installed and functioning, outdoor lighting is properly secured and in good working order.  installing motion activated outside lighting, installing or refreshing existing alarm systems and/or CCTV helps in target hardening your property and can certainly go a long way in deterring criminals from selecting your premises.

Man Stabbed on Union Street, Pembroke

Wednesday, August 12,2020

Around 10:00 a.m on Sunday, 9th August, a passersby observed a male, with what appeared to be stab wounds on Union Street in Pembroke. The 60-year-old male was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, via private car and was admitted for treatment to multiple stab wounds. However, his injuries were deemed to be non-life threatening. Based on information received in relation to this incident, police attended a Pembroke property to conduct enquiries and subsequently arrested a 69-year-old male who is now assisting with the investigation into this matter. Any member of the public who may have been in the area of Union Street, Pembroke, around 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, 9th August and may have witnessed two males involved in a dispute, is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Unit, (CIU), on 247-1744 or, the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number at 800-8477.

Traffic Stop Social Media Post

Monday, July 20,2020

SOCIAL MEDIA POST The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a social media post, accompanied by a video clip, alleging wrongdoing on the part of officers during a traffic stop on Friday 17TH July. The video clip and the account of the events given in that social media post, do not depict the full details of what transpired during that traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle has not lodged a formal complaint against the officers involved and the Bermuda Police Service has made a number of attempts to speak with that person to bring resolution to the situation and we continue to do so. A BPS spokesperson did reach that person by phone, to arrange a meeting with Commissioner Stephen Corbishley but, was told it would not be until next week, that the individual may be able to meet to discuss the situation. The BPS has reviewed footage from the bodycams worn by the officers during the traffic stop and determined that the officers followed proper protocol during the execution of their duties whilst responding to a report of a vehicle being driven in an erratic manner.  

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Monday, July 20,2020

COMMUNITY SUPPORT In recent days, you would have seen a number of individuals appear before the courts charged with serious offences involving violence. Included among them a 25 year old man charged with Murder and firearms offences in connection with the murder of Ronniko Burchall on the 29th December 2018.  The same man is suspected and has been additionally charged with using a firearm in an attempt to murder another man in St George’s Parish on Saturday, 13th June, 2020 and has been remanded into custody pending next court appearance.   Antoine Daniels, Assistant Commissioner of Police stated: 

Sudden Death of Roger Richardson

Monday, July 20,2020

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 57 year old Mr. Roger Richardson and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.  Mr. Richardson was found in an unresponsive state at an industrial site at Khyber Pass in Warwick, shortly after 10:30 a.m. yesterday, Monday, 13th July. He was pronounced dead by an on call physician a short time later. Foul play is not suspected.