Man Arrested For Assault, Warrant, Damage, More
The Bermuda Police Service arrested a man in St. George’s after he allegedly rode dangerously without a valid driver’s license, had an outstanding warrant, resisted arrest, assaulted officers during transport, and caused a police vehicle to be damaged.
A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that at approximately 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, 17th June 2026, uniformed police officers conducting mobile patrols along Old Military Road, St. George’s, observed a male riding a motorcycle in a manner deemed dangerous.
“The rider was initially stopped by officers, issued with a verbal warning regarding his manner of riding, and allowed to leave the area.
“Subsequent checks revealed that the individual did not possess a valid driver’s licence and was the subject of an outstanding court-issued warrant for his arrest in relation to a similar offence.
“Officers subsequently located and re-engaged the individual in the area of York Street, St. George’s, where they informed him of the warrant and their intention to arrest him.
“During the arrest, the individual became verbally aggressive and physically resistant, resulting in a struggle with officers.
“In an effort to gain compliance and safely effect the arrest, one of the officers drew a Taser. Compliance was achieved without the device being discharged, and it was subsequently re-holstered.
“The individual was arrested and placed in the rear seat of a police vehicle for transport to Hamilton Police Station.
“During the journey, he again became combative and assaulted the arresting officers, causing minor injuries. Both officers attended King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for assessment and treatment and were later discharged.
“The arrested individual did not report any injuries.
“In addition, significant damage was caused to the police vehicle during the incident.
“The individual remains in police custody at Hamilton Police Station while enquiries continue.
“He is expected to appear before the courts in due course.”
Hmmmm…here’s a thought STOP CUFFING IN FRONT!!!! My pops was just trying to convince me to come back home and police…nah. I’d end up fired after my first shift. Lol
they dont cuff in front unless they have too
Video I saw of the incident had dude cuffed in front and last time I was home I saw constables cuffing a suspect in front. Suspect wasn’t pregnant or sick and the way he was throwing his hands around before he was contacted makes it HIGHLY unlikely he had something wrong w/his shoulders.
I hope you’re right and this practice has changed and it was a one off for some reason in this case. But watching BPS and other police services interact w/suspects makes my blood pressure go up. Lol
Why isn’t their system updated to have instant access to outstanding warrants? Come on Bermuda. Upgrade your policing.