28 People Arrested Over Easter Weekend
Over the Easter weekend, the Bermuda Police Service conducted island-wide patrols and sobriety checkpoints, resulting in 28 arrests, nine suspected impaired drivers, and over 100 traffic citations.
A police spokesperson said, “Over a busy Easter holiday weekend, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] carried out proactive patrols, as well as road sobriety checkpoints, in all nine parishes.
“From 5pm Thursday, 2nd April until 5am Monday, 6th April 2026, a total of 28 arrests were made for various offences, with nine suspected impaired drivers apprehended.
“Of those, six were detained on suspicion of impaired driving at road sobriety checkpoints, while another three were taken into police custody on suspicion of impaired driving after being encountered during routine BPS patrols.
“In addition, at least 100 tickets were issued to motorists for different traffic offences island-wide, with the highest ticketed speed recorded at 107 km/h.
“Police officers also responded to two unrelated incidents, each involving a bladed article – one in Hamilton parish early Friday morning [3rd April] and one in St. George’s Sunday night [5th April]. Ultimately, neither bladed article was used to cause injury. Both lone male suspects have since been arrested, with inquiries ongoing.
“As of 6:30am Monday, 6th April, seven individuals remained in custody at Hamilton Police Station.
“Separately, a young man is still recovering from multiple gun shot wounds after a confirmed firearm incident Thursday night [2nd April] in the St. Monica’s Road, Pembroke area. As previously reported, his injuries have been deemed non-life threatening. So far, no arrests have been made.
“Detectives continue investigating this latest shooting and anyone with relevant information is once again urged to contact Acting Detective Inspector Anneka Donawa by calling 717-2250, or e-mailing adonawa@bps.bm.
“Alternatively, anonymous tips can be shared through the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline 800-8477, or their website www.crimestoppers.bm.
“Otherwise, please use the BPS online community reporting portal, https://portal.police.bm, or speak with a police officer you know.”
