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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
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
Crime Stoppers Addresses Call Center Issues
Crime Stoppers Bermuda said they “are having intermittent issues with our Miami Call Center,” and have urged the public to “visit our website and use our anonymous online reporting form.” A spokesperson said, “Local registered charity Crime Stoppers Bermuda would like to advise the public that we are having intermittent... Read more of this article
Police Seize 138 Cannabis Plants In St George’s
The Bermuda Police Service has “commenced an investigation into the discovery of multiple cannabis cultivation plots in the eastern end of the island.” A police spokesperson said, “Police were alerted to the location of a ‘grow site’ in the St. Georges area on Friday, January 12th, 2024. Officers attended the location and... Read more of this article
Suspect Smashes Case, Steals Jewellery
A suspect “used a hammer to smash a showcase” at the Walker Christopher Jewellery store on Queen Street and stole a “quantity of jewellery,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:12 p.m. on Saturday, January 13th, 2024, police received a report that a male had entered the Walker Christopher Jewellery... Read more of this article
Burglary At FoodHub In Somerset
The Food Hub branch in Somerset Branch was broken into, marking the third incident suffered by the food chain in recent weeks. Police Statement A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm it has received a report of a burglary at the FoodHub in Somerset. The matter is currently under investigation and anyone with any information... Read more of this article
Ministry Statement On Sex Offender Devaun Cox
The Ministry of Legal Affairs and the Ministry of National Security addressed public concerns over sex offender Devaun Cox, noting that he was recently remanded in custody. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Legal Affairs and Ministry of National Security remain committed to addressing the concerns raised by residents regarding... Read more of this article
New Year’s Weekend Arrests & Policing Activity
During the New Year’s Day holiday weekend, the police arrested four males for possessing bladed articles, six people on suspicion of impaired driving, and 13 people were arrested for various other offenses. A police spokesperson said, “During the New Year’s Day holiday weekend – from 5pm Friday, 29th December 2023 until 5am Tuesday,... Read more of this article
15 Arrested For Various Offenses Over Holiday
A total of fifteen people were arrested for various offences between 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 22, and 5:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2023. A police spokesperson said, “Worryingly, the majority of those arrested were for driving while impaired. In fact, seven persons were arrested for this offence. “The highest breathalysed reading... Read more of this article
Chamber President Urges Proactive Measures
[Written by Don Burgess] In the face of a surge in robberies targeting businesses in Bermuda, Marico Thomas, President of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce and owner of the Four Star chain, advocates for proactive and non-violent security measures. Mr. Thomas’s call to action comes after his own businesses were struck twice by robbers, marking a... Read more of this article
Police Encourage Safety During Holiday
“To ensure your safety and maintain order during the holiday season, we will be continuing the current heightened police presence across the island,” the Police Commissioner said. Police Commissioner Darrin Simons said, “As the Christmas holiday approaches, we at the Bermuda Police Service [BPS], would like to extend warmest greetings... Read more of this article
Woman Arrested After Crashing Into Wall
A female was “arrested and bailed on suspicion of impaired driving” following a single vehicle collision in Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, police attended a single vehicle collision involving a motorcar, near the junction of Middle Road and Granaway Lane, Southampton. “The... Read more of this article
30-Year-Old Driver Arrested For Drug Possession
Police stopped a car traveling on Kindley Field Road, and checks showed the vehicle to be unlicensed and uninsured and the 30-year-old male driver had an expired driver’s license, and officers searched the vehicle and “recovered a quantity of suspected cannabis resin, ecstasy tablets, crack-cocaine along with drug paraphernalia.” A police... Read more of this article
Bermuda Police Issue Holiday Safety Advisory
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] issued a safety advisory in advance of the Christmas holiday. James Howard, Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, said, “The holiday season is upon us, and while it is a time of joy and celebration, it is important to stay vigilant and protect ourselves from potential criminal activity. Your Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article
Video: Police Identify Victim As Steve Parkes
The Bermuda Police Service identified the victim of Monday’s fatal shooting in the Mary Victoria Road area of Devonshire as 53-year-old Steve Parkes. The police said they do not believe Mr Parkes “was specifically targeted” and they “do believe that it was a situation of maybe the wrong place at the wrong time.” The police... Read more of this article