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, 2nd January 2024 – the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] carried out proactive policing patrols throughout the island.
“In summary, this BPS activity resulted in:
- 4 males arrested for possessing bladed articles.
- 6 suspected impaired drivers arrested.
- 13 people arrested for various other offences.
- 21 traffic tickets issued.
Bladed Articles Seized & Four Arrests Made
“Four local males were arrested for possession of bladed articles in three separate incidents, with court appearances pending. One male was arrested during a traffic initiative in St. George’s, the afternoon of 1st January 2024; another male was arrested in the early morning hours of 1st January 2024 on Front Street, City of Hamilton; while the other two males were arrested the night of 31st December 2023, after being stopped for a traffic infraction by mobile patrol officers in Paget.
Six Arrested on Suspicion of Impaired Driving
“Court appearances are also anticipated for six people arrested on suspicion of impaired driving, with 3 failing the alco-analyser test and 3 refusing to take it.
13 Arrested for Various Other Offences
“Those arrested include 4 people for outstanding warrants; 2 people for wilful damage; as well as 1 person for assault on police; 1 for common assault; 1 for possession of a controlled drug; 1 for burglary; 1 for stealing a vehicle; 1 for theft; and 1 for prowling.
21 Traffic Tickets & 14 Official Written Warnings Issued to Motorists
“BPS patrol officers issued 5 tickets to motorists for not having a driver’s licence; 4 tickets for not having vehicle insurance; 4 tickets for operating an unlicensed vehicle; 4 tickets for speeding; 2 tickets for having illegal licence plates; 1 ticket for driving without due care and 1 ticket for permitting an unlicensed person to drive.
“In addition, 14 motorist advice notices or official written warnings, were also issued.”
