Category: Crime
Man Admits Stealing $149 Worth Of Steak
In Magistrates Court this morning [Apr 12] 43-year-old Carlton Minors pleaded guilty to stealing $149 worth of tenderloin steak from Lindo’s in Warwick in April 2013. Prosecutor Carrington Mahoney told Senior Magistrate Archie Warner that Minors was accosted by shop staff as he was leaving the store. Police were called and he was arrested after they... Read more of this article
Ministry/Crime Stoppers Gun Bounty Programme
[Updated with video] The Ministry will initiate a gun bounty programme aimed at getting illegal firearms off the streets, Minister of Public Safety Michael Dunkley said this afternoon [Apr 12]. Phase 1 will be promoting an awareness of Crime Stoppers emphasizing confidentiality, phase 2 will be the implementation of a gun bounty programme which will... Read more of this article
Daytime Burglaries Reported In Smith’s Parish
The Bermuda Police Service said they continue to “encourage the public to report any suspicious activity or individuals in their neighbourhoods, following recent reported daytime burglaries in Smith’s parish where mainly jewellery and electronic items were stolen.” “The public is reminded to remain vigilant, making sure all windows... Read more of this article
Trio Sentenced To Five Years After Assault
Three men were this morning [Apr 10] jailed for five years this morning [Apr 10] for their part in a group attack in Southampton on Good Friday last year. Sergio Robinson-Woolridge [22], D’Angelo Clarke [22] and Gavaska Bascome [18], all appeared before Puisne Judge Stephen Hellman to receive their sentences for their role in the fight at Southampton... Read more of this article
Rider Arrested After Collision: Suspicion Of DUI
A 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving after crashing his motorcycle in Warwick. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:15am on Wednesday, April 10th police and first responders attended a reported serious single vehicle motorcycle collision on St. Mary’s Road in Warwick near the junction with Lorraine Drive. “The... Read more of this article
Papers Filed In Bermuda Over $15 Billion Fortune
Papers have been filed in a Bermuda Court by Dr. Winston Wong of Taiwan who is seeking to invalidate the transfer of assets that are now valued at more than US $15 billion. Dr. Wong, eldest son of the late Yung-Ching Wang, founder of Taiwan’s Formosa Plastics Group, filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of Bermuda about the assets, which include... Read more of this article
24-Year-Old Woman Denies Stealing Cheques
In Magistrates Court this morning [Apr 9] Ms Anthanay Steede, 24, pleaded not guilty to charges involving the alleged theft of six Butterfield Bank cheques that were the property of Bermuda Motors and then using the cheques to purchase items including a cellphone and groceries. The offences were alleged to have occurred between January 2013 and February... Read more of this article
Teenager Charged Over Motorcycle, Two Bolts
A teenager appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Apr 9] where he was charged with attempting to steal a motorcycle and two bolts, with the Court hearing that the bolt charges came about as he was spotted and ran away from the scene while still having two bolts in his possession. 18-year-old Donavan Allen pleaded guilty to attempting to steal a... Read more of this article
Chief Justice Enacts Criminal Procedure Rules
The Chief Justice has enacted new Criminal Procedure Rules which came in effect on the 4th April 2013, having been laid before the House of Assembly by the Attorney-General on March 18, 2013 and officially Gazetted on April 4, 2013. A Government spokesperson said, “These Rules provide for a streamlined process for the preparation and conduct of... Read more of this article
Alvone Maybury Charged With Wounding
Alvone Maybury appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Apr 9] where he was charged with wounding another person. The charges alleged that in October 2012, Maybury unlawfully wounded another person in an Increased Penalty Zone, namely Westgate Correctional Facility. The 27-year-old defendant pleaded not guilty. Magistrate Archie Warner ordered him... Read more of this article
38-Year-Old Man Faces Sexual Assault Charges
A 38-year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court today [Apr 7] facing sexual assault charges. The charges alleged sexual assault and interfering with a young girl whose date of birth was listed in 1999. The three charges alleged that there had been unlawful activity involving his inappropriate touching of the girl between January 2010 and December 2012.... Read more of this article
Weekend Arrests: 20 People For Warrants & DUI
Over this past weekend, police officers arrested eight people on suspicion of impaired driving as the Selective Traffic Enforcement Programme [STEP] continues. Police officers also arrested twelve people for outstanding warrants and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island. A police spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
