Throughout the National Heroes’ Day holiday weekend, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) proactively monitored various social events, such as the carnival themed parties, as well as liquor licensed premises in the City of Hamilton and in other areas outside of the city. BPS officers also conducted road sobriety checkpoints across the island.

While there were no major incidents of anti-social behaviour, the following is an overview of relevant policing activity and an update on two BPS motorcyclists.

Road Sobriety Checkpoints (Friday, 16th June through Monday, 19th June 2023)

There were 537 motorist engagements for sobriety checks, with 8 arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. In addition, 56 stop and searches were conducted, with 8 people arrested for outstanding warrants and one person arrested for drug possession.

A total of 35 moving violation tickets were also issued and 22 motorists received official written warnings.

For the month of June so far (up to 20th June 2023), 20 people have been arrested for impaired driving offences.

The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise that if you consume alcohol – do not ride, or drive.

Carnival Events (Thursday, 15th June through Monday, 19th June 2023)

There were 83 stop and searches conducted and 8 arrests for a combination of drugs and/or outstanding warrants.

A total of 19 moving violation tickets were also issued, with one motorist receiving an official written warning.

BPS Officers Injured in Separate Collisions Discharged From Hospital, Recovering

Two BPS motorcyclists injured in separate night time collisions (Friday, 16th June and Sunday, 18th June) have been discharged from the hospital and continue to recover at home. Inquiries into both collisions continue.