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Warrant Executed, 29-Year-Old Man Arrested

Warrant Executed, 29-Year-Old Man Arrested

Police executed a firearms warrant at a Mount Hill, Pembroke residence, in relation to the investigation into the shooting on October 18th, and a 29-year-old male was arrested at the residence. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:45 p.m. on Friday, October 27th, 2023, police executed a firearms warrant at a Mount Hill, Pembroke, residence,... Read more of this article

Suspect Arrested For Thefts From Homes

Suspect Arrested For Thefts From Homes

A suspect has been arrested in relation to a number of thefts, the police confirmed, explaining that it appears seniors “were targeted by persons claiming to be in need of assistance” and “once allowed into the home, the individual would then remove items of value.” A police spokesperson said, “A suspect has been arrested... Read more of this article

Woman Arrested After Hamilton Parish Collision

Woman Arrested After Hamilton Parish Collision

A female driver who allegedly left the scene of a collision yesterday in Hamilton parish was “subsequently arrested at a nearby residence on suspicion of driving while impaired and causing grievous bodily harm by dangerous driving,” the police confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 5:30 pm on Tuesday, 24th October, 2023,... Read more of this article

21-Year-Old Man In Custody Following Shooting

21-Year-Old Man In Custody Following Shooting

A 21-year-old man is in police custody following a shooting in Hamilton on Wednesday, the police have confirmed. The police previously confirmed that a “lone suspect riding a motorcycle discharged a firearm in the direction of two males who were standing outside the nearby Bermy Cuisine restaurant” with the police noting that no one was injured... Read more of this article

Warrant Executed On Visiting Cargo Ship

Warrant Executed On Visiting Cargo Ship

Police, Customs and the Regiment Coast Guard “engaged in a joint operation which involved the execution of a warrant on board a visiting cargo ship” today [Oct 19], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Based on information received, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] and Bermuda Customs Department, assisted by the Royal... Read more of this article

Silver Hyundai “Removed” From Parking Lot

Silver Hyundai “Removed” From Parking Lot

The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating a silver Hyundai i10 car which was “reported removed from St. Augustine’s Church parking lot in Pembroke” today. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating a silver Hyundai i10 car with license... Read more of this article

Police Appeal For Witnesses After Shooting

Police Appeal For Witnesses After Shooting

[Updated] The police are searching for a suspect following a shooting today [Oct 18] in which a “lone suspect riding a motorcycle discharged a firearm in the direction of two males who were standing outside the nearby Bermy Cuisine restaurant” with the police noting that no one was injured and “the brazenness of his incident is particularly... Read more of this article

Do You Own One? 57 Motorcycles In Impound

Do You Own One? 57 Motorcycles In Impound

The police have 57 motorcycles in their impound — with 29 listed as recovered stolen motorcycles — and people are encouraged to review the list of registration numbers to identify any vehicle that may belong to them, as registered owners may be able to reclaim their vehicles. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article

Police Warn Against Buying Stolen Goods

Police Warn Against Buying Stolen Goods

Noting that “investigations continue into the spate of smash and grab burglaries, which have impacted a number of businesses across the island,” the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they “wish to remind members of the public, it is a crime to purchase or receive stolen goods.” A police spokesperson said, “Should you be... Read more of this article

Teen Arrested, Suspected Illegal Drugs Seized

Teen Arrested, Suspected Illegal Drugs Seized

An 18-year-old man was arrested and a “quantity of suspected illegal drugs” was recovered. A police spokesperson said, “An 18-year-old man was arrested and a quantity of suspected illegal drugs recovered by police over the weekend. “Officers conducting traffic checks near the junction of Union Street and Parsons Road, Pembroke,... Read more of this article

Two Arrested After Burglary At Retail Store

Two Arrested After Burglary At Retail Store

A 19-year-old male and a 28-year-old male were arrested following a burglary at the P-Tech store this early morning [Oct 9]. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 3:45 a.m. on Monday, October 9th, police officers on mobile patrol in the City of Hamilton were alerted to suspicious activity at the P-Tech Electronics retail store. “Officers... Read more of this article

$180,000 In Cocaine Seized, Two People Arrested

$180,000 In Cocaine Seized, Two People Arrested

Local officials intercepted a shipment containing cocaine with an estimated street value in excess of $180,000 and two people — a male and a female — were later arrested. A  police spokesperson said, “On Thursday 5th October, 2023, Police and Customs conducted a joint operation dubbed ‘Operation Hallikar.’ “The... Read more of this article

Inquiries Ongoing After Students’ Altercation

Inquiries Ongoing After Students’ Altercation

The Bermuda Police Service is urging the public not to share a video of a fight between two female students at Washington Mall but instead report any relevant information to the police or provide it through their community reporting portal. A Police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is aware of a video, showing two female students... Read more of this article

55-Year-Old Man Attacked & Robbed In Sandys

55-Year-Old Man Attacked & Robbed In Sandys

The police are investigating a robbery in Sandys where a 55-year-old male was attacked by a group of men, with one of the suspects taking jewellery, cash and a mobile phone from the man, who was taken to hospital for treatment. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023, police responded to a report of a robbery,... Read more of this article

New Regulations On Expunging Criminal Records

New Regulations On Expunging Criminal Records

New regulations have been drafted and approved by Cabinet which aim to rectify an issue where cannabis possession amounts were not explicitly stated on applicants’ criminal records thereby hindering the expungement process, Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons said. Speaking in the House of Assembly the Attorney-General said, ”I rise today... Read more of this article

Two Arrested, Suspected Stolen Items Recovered

Two Arrested, Suspected Stolen Items Recovered

Two males have been arrested and “several suspected stolen construction items, a suspected stolen motorcycle, two suspected illegal pit-bulls, as well as a number of suspected cannabis plants” have been recovered, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, 27th September 2023, police officers from the Community... Read more of this article