Category: Crime
Firearms Incident Reported, No Evidence Found
Last night [Feb 11] the police received a report that “multiple gunshots were fired at a residence” in Hamilton Parish, and the police said that while a search of the location “revealed no forensic evidence to confirm the report”, anyone who may have information on this alleged incident is asked to contact them. A police spokesperson... Read more of this article
Court: Woman Charged With Injuring Baby
[Written by Don Burgess] A woman was charged with causing grievous bodily harm to a baby. This morning [Feb 11] in Magistrates Court, the 32-year-old woman denied dropping the baby on October 26, 2018 at a nursery. The woman, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, was granted $3,000 bail, and her next scheduled court appearance is in March. Senior... Read more of this article
Man Arrested, Curfew Breach, Chase, Drugs
A 26-year-old man who was allegedly in possession of cocaine and cannabis resin led police on a high speed chase on a bike — which was unlicensed and uninsured – with the suspect eventually being arrested after he injured his ankle jumping over a wall as part of his apparent effort to evade a curfew checkpoint. A police spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Police Warn Of Online Staycation Scam
The staycation giveaway by the MarketPlace and Hamilton Princess has “been copied by unknown fraudsters, who are attempting to lure unsuspecting individuals into providing personal information by misleading them into believing that they are prize winners.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has been informed... Read more of this article
Police: Matter ‘Is Under Active Investigation’
“The matter at Tankfield Hill, Paget, is under active investigation and several residents in that area and surrounding neighbourhoods have already been spoken to,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service has received video footage from several locations showing the same individual and we urge... Read more of this article
Police Advisory On Residential Burglaries
The police have advised people to refrain from posting images or videos of possible criminal activity around their home on social media, saying that not only can it “lead to legal issues” should a suspect brought to court, it may also alert a suspect and “lead them to dispose of items that could associate them with a specific crime.” A... Read more of this article
Court: Man Charged With Killing Daunte Woods
A man was charged in Magistrates’ Court with the unlawful killing of 27-year-old Daunte Woods. Jahmari Beach was not required to enter a plea, as the matter must be heard in the Supreme Court. The fatal stabbing occurred in October, 2020 in Sandys. Related Stories Privy Council Quashes Washington’s Conviction WRC Commends Verdict In Murder Case Man’s... Read more of this article
Armed Robbery At GameTime In Somerset
An armed robbery occurred this evening [Feb 2] at the Somerset branch of GameTime, with two males, one who “brandished what appeared to be a firearm,” demanding cash from the female employee. A spokesperson said, “Police are tonight seeking the public’s assistance in locating two suspects who were involved in a robbery at the Somerset... Read more of this article
Two Cars Recovered After Being Reported Stolen
[Updated] The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating two cars which were reported stolen over the weekend; a dark grey Kia Picanto was reported stolen from the Pembroke area on Friday night, while a silver Toyota Rav4 was reported stolen from the Angle Street area on Saturday night. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article
Bermuda Police Services On Stolen Vehicles
Noting there have been “several reports of cars being stolen,” the police provided tips to help prevent vehicle theft. A police spokesperson said, “In recent weeks, there have been several reports of cars being stolen from locations across the island. Prevention and deterrence are the best advice for all motor vehicle owners to adhere... Read more of this article
Two Men Arrested And Replica Firearm Seized
Two men – aged 49 and 45 — were arrested this afternoon [Jan 24] and a replica firearm was seized. A police spokesperson said, “A replica firearm was seized and two males, aged forty-nine and forty-five years old arrested, after police received reports of two males wearing dark clothing and masks on a motorcycle near Cavendish Car... Read more of this article
18-Year-Old Arrested After Two Collisions
An 18-year-old man was arrested on “suspicion of driving whilst impaired as well for possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply, after being involved in two separate road traffic collisions” on Tuesday. A police spokesperson said, “The first incident took place on Mullet Bay Road just west of Wellington Lane in St. George. A... Read more of this article
