Category: Crime
Women’s Resource Centre On Justice, Sentencing
The Women’s Resource Centre said they are “encouraged by the sentencing of Kamal Worrell and are grateful to see all the parts of the judicial system come together to advocate on behalf of Chavelle Dillon-Burgess.” Juanae Crockwell, Executive Director of the Women’s Resource Centre, said, “While there is truly no justice for this crime,... Read more of this article
Two Men Injured, Police Appeal For Information
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing to witnesses who may have information about a disturbance that took place at Ocean View Golf Course on March 10. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2024, police officers were dispatched to a disturbance involving several individuals, two of whom were allegedly armed... Read more of this article
Police Appeal Following Firearm Incidents
Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons urged the public to come forward with any information regarding recent firearms incidents. Commissioner Simons said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is appealing for the public to provide any information they may have regarding recent firearms incidents in our community. When we work together, the evidence of... Read more of this article
38-Year-OId Man Injured In Shooting On Court St
[Updated] A 38-year-old man has been injured in a shooting on Court Street, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating a confirmed firearms incident which took place in the area of Court Street and Elliott Street outside the Spinning Wheel night club, around 12:15am on Sunday, March 10, 2024. “Initial... Read more of this article
Two People Arrested, Quantity Of Cocaine Seized
Two foreign nationals were arrested at the airport and a “large quantity of what is believed to be the controlled drug cocaine” was seized. A police spokesperson said, “On Sunday, March 3, 2024, Police arrested two foreign nationals at L.F. Wade International Airport after Customs Officers discovered the visitors had in their possession,... Read more of this article
Firearm & Ammunition Seized, Male Arrested
Police approached a small group of people in Pembroke, a male ran off and dropped items, officers recovered the items, which “included a firearm and a quantity of ammunition” and the “subject was subsequently arrested after he was discovered hiding at a nearby residence,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Shooting In Paget, No One Injured
The police are investigating a confirmed firearm incident that occurred around 12:55am this morning [Feb 27] outside a Tribe Road Number 5, Paget home, stating that “limited information indicates that two potential suspects were travelling together on a motorcycle in the area, at the time the gunshots were heard.” A police spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Three Arrested, Cash & Suspected Drugs Seized
Three people have been arrested and a “quantity of suspected heroin, drug paraphernalia, and cash” has been seized, the police confirmed today. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] issued a public advisory on 20th February 2024, concerning the suspected presence of fentanyl-laced heroin in the community, which... Read more of this article
Six Males Involved In ‘Disturbance’ In Warwick
There was a “disturbance at Warwick Pharmacy carpark” in which “approximately six males were involved and two of them had brandished knives” and this “incident is believed to be linked” with the shooting which occurred later that day in Southampton, the police said. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:55... Read more of this article
Confirmed Firearms Incident In Southampton
Police are investigating a confirmed firearms incident which occurred in Southampton today [Feb 25] with detectives “looking for two suspects who rode away from the scene on a dark coloured motorcycle which did not have license plates.” A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating a confirmed firearms incident which occurred... Read more of this article
Police Renew Appeal: Murder Of Kyari Flood
The police have renewed their appeal for anyone with any information about the murder of Kyari Flood – who was fatally shot in February 2023 — to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:00pm, Monday, February 13, 2023, police received a call from a member of the public who found the lifeless body of a male in a secluded... Read more of this article
Murder Trial Gets Underway In Supreme Court
The murder trial of Ajamu Hollis — who is accused of killing off-duty corrections officer Daemon Bell — has started in the Supreme Court. The court heard that Mr Hollis, 47, allegedly used a gardening hoe to hit Mr Bell, who had tried to break up an argument. Mr Bell, who was 49 at the time of his death, was killed in February 2022 in Shelly... Read more of this article
Shooting In Pembroke, No One Injured
A shooting occurred in the Pembroke area and there were no reported injuries, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:35 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024, police received a 911 call reporting multiple gunshots heard in the Crossland Lane area, Pembroke. “Officers attended and upon arrival, found evidence to confirm... Read more of this article
Man Arrested, Firearm, Drugs & Cash Seized
A 22-year-old man was arrested and a warrant was executed at his residence, where a “firearm was recovered and seized” along with a large quantity of controlled drugs and cash, the police have confirmed. A spokesperson said, “A traffic stop in St. George’s on Saturday, January 27, 2024, has led to the recovery of a firearm. “Police... Read more of this article
Police Investigating Incident In Dockyard
Police responded to a “report of a possible firearms incident at a Dockyard residence” this afternoon [Jan 25] and an investigation into the matter has commenced. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 2pm on Thursday 25th January, 2024, police responded to a report of a possible firearms incident at a Dockyard residence. “Information... Read more of this article