Tag: Crime in Bermuda
Minister: Gang Mediation Structure Put In Place
A structure has been put in place around gang mediation and police officers will directly engage with students to stem the growth of the gang culture, Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley said this morning [May 17] in the House of Assembly. “Using the work of the previous administration as the starting point, a governance structure is now linked... Read more of this article
Woman Assaulted During Burglary In Devonshire
The police are investigating a burglary that saw a female occupant assaulted by two intruders early on Sunday morning. The victim attended the hospital for medical assessment and was later released. A police spokesperson said, “Police are currently investigating a reported burglary that occurred at a Foothills Road, Devonshire residence around... Read more of this article
“If You Know Something, Say Something”
[Updated with video] “Starting this weekend, local media will feature a graphic campaign designed to challenge those in the community who have information about firearms to come forward. If you know something, say something,” said Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley.“This campaign recognizes the reality of the gang lifestyle and... Read more of this article
Crime & Punishment In Early Bermuda
The stocks, pillory and ducking stool in King’s Square in St. George are baroque tourist attractions now but few people realise what a gamble it was to live in the days of the Puritan ascendency in Bermuda in the mid-17th century. As historian Elaine Forman Crane has said, if Bermuda was a “moderate Puritan colony in its youth, by the 1640s... Read more of this article
Man Denies Holding Knife To Girlfriend’s Throat
A 27-year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [May 6] where he denied assaulting his girlfriend and holding a knife to her neck. Jahroy Simons pleaded not guilty to unlawfully assaulting the female, and of using threatening words to her while holding a knife to her neck. Both incidents were alleged to have occurred in Devonshire earlier... Read more of this article
Gun & Ammo Seized, Two Males Arrested
A gun and ammunition were seized and two males were arrested after the police executed a search warrant at a Sandys parish residence today [Apr 24]. A police spokesperson said, “Armed police officers executed a search warrant at a Sound View Road, Sandys parish residence today, April 24th. As a result, two male persons were taken into custody... Read more of this article
Michael Scott On Gun Buy Back Programme
“The Minister of Public Safety’s recently announced gun buy back program has positive prospects for success, provided the program is made to operate like a standard bounty; anything less and the public may not respond or provide information to the police,” said Shadow Public Safety Minister Michael Scott. Last week Minister of Public... Read more of this article
Shooting On Curving Avenue: 19-Year-Old Injured
[Updated with video - At approximately 12.45pm today a 19-year-old was shot in the Curving Avenue area, by what the police suspect to be two people on a motorcycle in a gang related incident. The victim taken to hospital where he was treated for superficial gunshot wounds, and released.] At sometime around 1pm this afternoon [Apr 14] there was a shooting... Read more of this article
Activist Extends Helping Hand To Bahamians
Bermuda community activist George Scott Smith is reaching out to Bahamians who have hit rock bottom and need some encouragement as they address their problems. Currently in the Bahamas, he has offered to talk to groups in schools, prisons and rehabilitation programmes free of charge. The born-again Christian — who has counselled Bermudian families... Read more of this article
Man Admits Stealing $149 Worth Of Steak
In Magistrates Court this morning [Apr 12] 43-year-old Carlton Minors pleaded guilty to stealing $149 worth of tenderloin steak from Lindo’s in Warwick in April 2013. Prosecutor Carrington Mahoney told Senior Magistrate Archie Warner that Minors was accosted by shop staff as he was leaving the store. Police were called and he was arrested after they... Read more of this article
