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Media Relations Dept.
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P.O. Box HM 530
Tel: (441) 299-4249/4291/4321
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Date:Friday, April 16,2021
Distribution: All Media

Investigations Into Recent Spate of Fires in Pembroke Parish Still Ongoing

Detective Inspector Derricka Burns stated: “Officers from the Criminal Investigations Department, have conducted a number of enquiries into these incidents.

It has been confirmed that the fires were deliberately set, including the recent fire at Pigs Field playground which had damages estimated at approximately $60,000.

Officers have arrested one person in connection with the playground incident.

More arrests are anticipated.”

D. I. Burns added: "It is unknown at this time if the fires are connected or if the same person(s) are responsible.

A team of investigators is working on the case and is pursuing all possible options.  

Patrol officers will continue to conduct proactive monitoring of the areas affected by the fires."

The BPS urges anyone with any information on these incidents to contact the Criminal Investigations Unit at 295-0011 or 247-1744.


All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.

Public & Media Relations Department