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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
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
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 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
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
Police Confirm: Two People Have Been Shot
[Updated] The police have confirmed that there was a shooting this evening in Southampton, and two people have been injured. The police said that, “We can confirm that two people have been injured. One individual sustained a bullet wound to the chest, the other an injury to the hand. Both individuals have now been transported to hospital.” Further... Read more of this article
Witness Appeal: Murder Of Jahcari Francis
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] renewed their appeal for information on the murder of Jahcari Francis, who was murdered in 2017. A police spokesperson said, “Wednesday, 19th July 2023, marked six years since the murder of Jahcari Antoni Francis. At the time of his death, Jahcari was 20 years old. “Members of the public will recall that... Read more of this article
30-Year-Old Man Injured In Stabbing Incident
A 30-year-old man was injured in a stabbing at a residence in Pembroke this morning [Aug 1]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1st, 2023, Police and EMTs were dispatched to a reported stabbing at an Overview Hill, Pembroke, residence. “Upon arrival at the scene, officers found a 30-year-old male victim who had sustained... Read more of this article
Witness Appeal: 2017 Murder Of Jahkoby Smith
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is once again appealing for any witnesses or information on the murder of Jahkoby Smith, who was killed in 2017. A police spokesperson said, “At around 7:15pm on Saturday 29th July, 2017, some six [6] years ago Jahkoby Smith was fatally stabbed after he was involved in an altercation that took place at the West End... Read more of this article
Multiple Electronic Items Stolen From Store
A number of electronic items were stolen in a burglary early this morning [July 28] at the CPR Cell Phone Repair store in Hamilton. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5am Friday, 28th July 2023, a reported burglary occurred at the CPR Cell Phone Repair store on Reid Street, in the City of Hamilton. “Initial information indicates that two... Read more of this article
Column: 250 Cameras To Deter & Detect Crime
[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Dr. Emily Gail-Dill] During our ongoing canvassing on the doorsteps, we have listened to your concerns. As such, your Government has taken action on these issues. In the 2021 Throne Speech, the Government committed to enhancing CCTV. We have kept our promise to upgrade the island’s CCTV and this investment... Read more of this article
19-Year-Old Remains In Hospital After Incident
A 19-year-old man remains in hospital following a “large disturbance” in Sandys this weekend. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives continue their inquiries into a reported large disturbance that occurred around 12:10am Saturday, 15th July 2023 on Somerset Road in Sandys parish, near Cambridge Road. “Initial information indicated... Read more of this article
Three Men Treated For ‘Suspected Stab Wounds’
Three men were treated in hospital for “suspected stab wounds” following a “large disturbance on Somerset Road” early this morning [July 15]. A police spokesperson said, “At around 12.10am on Saturday, 15th July 2023, police received a report of a large disturbance on Somerset Road, Sandys, near Cambridge Road. “On police... Read more of this article
Man In Custody, Police Investigating Assault
A “male in his 50s was taken into police custody” following an assault at Pembroke Parish residence “involving a male and female who are known to each” other, with the female victim taken to hospital for treatment for a head wound and subsequently released. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS], has... Read more of this article
Two Teenagers Arrested Following Robbery
The police have arrested two suspects — a 16-year-old male and a 17-year-old male — after an 18-year-old male was “robbed of his motorcycle at knifepoint.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 2nd, 2023, an 18-year-old male attended Hamilton Police Station and reported that he was robbed of his motorcycle... Read more of this article
$2.9 Million In Drugs Seized & Man Arrested
An estimated $2.9 million worth of “the controlled drugs MDMA [ecstasy], shatter and cannabis” was seized, and a 45-year-old man was later arrested, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Close to three million dollars’ worth of controlled drugs were seized in a recent joint operation involving the Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article
