Category: Crime
Police Warn Public About WhatsApp Hack Scam
The Bermuda Police Service is “advising the public to exercise increased caution in the wake of reports of people’s WhatsApp accounts being compromised and used to perpetrate fraudulent financial schemes.” A police spokesperson said, “Hackers reportedly gain unauthorized access to an individual’s WhatsApp account by deceiving... Read more of this article
Study On Alcohol, Drugs & Traffic Collisions
A study aimed to investigate prevalence of substances consumed by individuals involved in road traffic accidents who sought treatment in the Emergency Room from May 2023, to April 2024 revealed that out of 167 participants, 119 individuals, or 71%, tested positive for substances. In providing details on a recent meeting and report, Minister of National... Read more of this article
Residents Lose Over $1.2M Due To Scam
“Complaints from this week alone have revealed that local residents have collectively lost over 1.2 million dollars due to this scam,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “The Financial Crime Unit [FCU] has received several reports this week regarding a troubling rise in fraudulent activity targeting both local businesses... Read more of this article
Police Continue Investigation Into Shooting
The police are continuing their investigation into the shooting in Warwick, which resulted in a 53-year-old man and a 38-year-old man sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. A police spokesperson said, “Investigations continue into the firearms incident which occurred in the area of Cedar Heights Lane in Warwick around 9:10PM on Thursday, November 21st,... Read more of this article
Man Injured In Stabbing In Somerset
Police are investigating a stabbing incident in Somerset, where a man “sustained neck and facial injuries which were not considered life threatening.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 10:00 PM, on Thursday, November 21, 2024 police received a report of a stabbing incident near the Mr. Chicken outlet in Somerset. “Officers... Read more of this article
Two Males Injured In Shooting In Warwick
Two males have been injured in a shooting in Warwick this evening [Nov 21] so police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 21, 2024, Police and emergency medical services responded to a report of gunshots in the area of Cedar Hill, Saint Mary’s Rd., Warwick. “Upon arrival, it was confirmed... Read more of this article
Police Release 2021 Official Statistics Report
The police have released their 2021 Official Statistics Report, noting that “while total crime was reduced, the Covid-19 regulations that were in effect throughout the year, limited gatherings and social activities, and so impacted crime patterns.” Mr. Darrin Simons, Commissioner of Police said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has... Read more of this article
Privy Council Quashes Washington’s Conviction
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in the UK has formally quashed Julian Washington’s conviction for murder and attempted murder. A spokesperson said,, “To secure Julian’s conviction, the prosecution in Bermuda relied upon the testimony of a DNA expert at trial. The jury were told Julian’s DNA was found on bullet casings recovered... Read more of this article
Suspects Arrested In Connection With Murder
The Bermuda Police Service confirmed that “two male suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Ethan Arruda.” A police spokesperson said, “Mr. Arruda died after he sustained a stab wound to the chest. He had reportedly attended a party at a residence on Devonshire Bay Road, Devonshire, where approximately... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 17-Year-Old Male
[Updated] 17-year-old Ethan Arruda has died following a stabbing incident, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS], is seeking the public’s assistance with the investigation into a stabbing incident which occurred at a residence on Devonshire Bay Road, Devonshire, shortly after 12:00 a.m. on Sunday,... Read more of this article
BPS Renew Appeal For Information On Shooting
Three years after the shooting at Robin Hood Restaurant, the police are urging anyone with information on this case to come forward. A police spokesperson said, “Around 6pm on Tuesday 26th October 2021, Police operations received several 911 calls from persons reporting gunshots from inside the Robin Hood Restaurant, located at #25 Richmond Road,... Read more of this article
Armed Robbery At Somerset Service Station
Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Robinson’s Marina in Somerset this morning [Oct 24], where a suspect “brandishing a machete, entered the service station and demanded money.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2024, police received a report of a robbery at the... Read more of this article
