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19-Year-Old Arrested, Second Arrest ‘Imminent’

19-Year-Old Arrested, Second Arrest ‘Imminent’

Two males on a motorcycle failed to stop for the police and the rider lost control of the bike, “throwing the pillion passenger off as he attempted to make good his escape,” and “after a short foot chase the pillion passenger, a 19-year-old male, was arrested on suspicion of bike theft” and “officers were also able to... Read more of this article

Male Arrested, Collision, Video Circulating

Male Arrested, Collision, Video Circulating

A male was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following a collision involving a police bike and a video is circulating “in which the person who recorded the video is accusing the police of wrongdoing in relation to this collision” and the police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or who may recorded images or video... Read more of this article

Three Suspected Stolen Motorcycles Recovered

Three Suspected Stolen Motorcycles Recovered

Three suspected stolen motorcycles were recovered in two separate incidents on Monday [Sept 18], and one person was arrested in connection with the one of the matters. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:35am Monday, 18th September 2023, police officers on mobile patrol in Warwick encountered two men on a motorcycle travelling along Spice Hill... Read more of this article

Investigation Continues Into Firearms Incident

Investigation Continues Into Firearms Incident

The investigation continues into the confirmed firearms incident which occurred in the area of Court Street and Elliot Street, Pembroke shortly after 11.00pm on Saturday [Sept 16]. A police spokesperson said, “While forensic evidence was recovered at the scene, officers are still keen on hearing from members of public, particularly anyone who was... Read more of this article

Police Investigating Shooting, No One Injured

Police Investigating Shooting, No One Injured

The police are investigating a shooting that occurred just after 11pm in the area of Court and Elliot Street. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 16th, 2023, police officers were dispatched to the area of Court and Elliot Streets, Pembroke, following a report of gunshots heard in that vicinity. “Officers... Read more of this article

Police Confirm: 30-Year-Old Man Shot

Police Confirm: 30-Year-Old Man Shot

A 30-year-old man was transported to hospital after being shot early this morning [Sept 13] in the Tribe Road Number 5 area, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023, Police responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Tribe Road Number 5, just off of Ord Road in Paget. “Upon... Read more of this article

Arrested, False License Plate, Reported Stolen

Arrested, False License Plate, Reported Stolen

After a 19-year-old man was arrested for failing to stop for police and dangerous driving, checks of the motorcycle he was riding revealed it was fitted with a false license plate and had been reported stolen. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 11th, 2023, police officers were on mobile patrol duty in the area... Read more of this article

Govt Advisory: Sex Offender To Be Released

Govt Advisory: Sex Offender To Be Released

The Minister of Legal Affairs has issued a public notification that convicted sex offender Neville Craig Richardson is set to be released, with the 54-year-old due to be released on August 31st. Photo provided by the Government The full Public Notice follow below [PDF here]: Related Stories Sex Offender Devaun Cox To Be Released Sex Offender TeWolde... Read more of this article

Driver Arrested, Prohibited Weapon, Drugs

Driver Arrested, Prohibited Weapon, Drugs

A driver was arrested for suspicion of possession of a controlled drug, drug equipment and a prohibited weapon, A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 26th, 2023, police officers were on mobile patrol in the area of Middle Road near the junction with Montpelier Road, Devonshire, when they had cause to stop a motorcar... Read more of this article

BPS: Milen Simons Fired After Guilty Verdict

BPS: Milen Simons Fired After Guilty Verdict

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] confirmed that “Milen Simons has been discharged from duty, following the guilty verdict recorded against him on Tuesday, 15th August 2023, in a Magistrates’ Court trial in relation to a charge of Intruding on the privacy of a female and trespass.” A police spokesperson said, “To be clear. This matter... Read more of this article

Police Renew Appeal On Shooting Incident

Police Renew Appeal On Shooting Incident

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they are “renewing its appeal for witnesses or anyone with information on that shooting incident at the Caroline Bay Marina, earlier this month.” A police spokesperson said, ”As we indicated then, around 11:13 p.m. on Sunday, August 6th, 2023, police received several reports of gunshots in the... Read more of this article

Police Investigating Assault On Queen Street

Police Investigating Assault On Queen Street

Noting that there is a video clip being circulated “depicting a woman being assaulted by a male outside a business on Queen Street,” the police confirmed they are investigating the matter. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has been made aware of a video clip being circulated on social media, depicting a woman being... Read more of this article

Police Renew Appeal: Murder Of Jason Mello

Police Renew Appeal: Murder Of Jason Mello

Seven years later, the police are renewing their appeal for information in connection with the murder of Jason Mello, who was fatally shot in August, 2016. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives are renewing their appeal for information in connection with the murder of 25-year-old Jason Mello. “Mr. Mello was fatally shot around 7:35pm Friday... Read more of this article

104 ‘Fully Grown Cannabis Plants’ Seized

104 ‘Fully Grown Cannabis Plants’ Seized

The police “uprooted and seized a total of 104 fully grown cannabis plants” in the St. George’s area this weekend. A police spokesperson said, “On Sunday, 13th August 2023, Bermuda Police Service [BPS] officers from the Police Support Unit of the Tactical Operations Division, conducted an exercise targeting illegal cannabis cultivation... Read more of this article

Multiple Burglaries At Businesses In City

Multiple Burglaries At Businesses In City

Multiple businesses in the City of Hamilton “have been targeted by persons either causing damage to gain entry or, actually breaking and entering” and “stealing electronics or other items of value,” the police confirmed today. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can report that over the past several... Read more of this article

24-Year-Old Man In ICU After Shooting

24-Year-Old Man In ICU After Shooting

The 24-year-old man who was shot in the chest last night [August 6] is in the ICU, while the 31-year-old man who was shot in the hand has been discharged from hospital, the police confirmed today. A police spokesperson said, “As the investigation continues into that confirmed firearms incident which occurred around 11:13 last evening Carolina Bay,... Read more of this article