Category: Crime
Court: Man Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison
[Written by Don Burgess] A 55-year-old man was sentenced to eight years in prison for six drug charges. Marvin Woolridge admitted to three charges of possession of cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis resin and charges of possession with intent to supply. Mr Woolridge was found with drugs when trying to clear customs at LF Wade International Airport in February... Read more of this article
Court: Man Sentenced To 8 Years For Rape
[Written by Don Burgess] A man was sentenced to eight years in prison for the rape of a teenage girl he committed 30 years ago. Morris O’Brien, 53, was convicted of the crime earlier this year. The crime occurred when O’Brien was 23, and the victim was 15. The court heard how O’Brien, who was known to the family, had knocked on the door of the... Read more of this article
Court: 29-Year-Old Woman Denies Gun Charges
[Written by Don Burgess] A 29-year-old woman denied handling two guns and nearly 500 rounds of ammunition. Tonae Perinchief-Leader pleaded not guilty to having a Taurus revolver and a Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun in July 2015, and she also denied having ammunition. Ms Perinchief-Leader will have to report to the Hamilton Police Station three times a week... Read more of this article
Man Pleads Guilty To Sexual Assault On Ship
A 32-year-old Mississippi man pleaded guilty in a Boston federal court to sexually assaulting a minor during a cruise from Boston to Bermuda, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. An official statement from the Attorney’s Office District of Massachusetts — which acknowledged the “valuable assistance” provided by the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Altercation Near Entrance To Horseshoe Bay
Police officers responded to a reported disturbance near the entrance to Horseshoe Bay beach in Southampton yesterday afternoon [April 30]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4pm Tuesday, April 30th, police officers responded to a reported disturbance near the entrance to Horseshoe Bay beach in Southampton. “The participants in the altercation... Read more of this article
Visitor Fined $2,000 For Possessing Cannabis
Appearing in Magistrates Court, an American cruise ship visitor was fined $2,000 for possessing cannabis on board a cruise ship in Dockyard. 26-year old Daniel Diaz pleaded guilty to importing cannabis, with the Court hearing the defendant’s cabin was searched after they were alerted to a ‘funny smell’. Diaz he wasn’t aware... Read more of this article
55-Year-Old Man Arrested After Viral Video
Police have arrested a 55-year-old man in connection with an incident shown in a video which went viral on social media showing “a well-known male member of our community on a pedal cycle”, according to police. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm that the woman in the car who was apparently assaulted... Read more of this article
Woman Encouraged To Make Formal Complaint
The police say that they “are aware of the video circulating that shows a well known male member of the community on a pedal cycle assaulting a woman in a car” and are encouraging the woman to submit a formal complaint. A police spokesperson said, “Bermuda Police Service is aware of the video circulating that shows a well known male member... Read more of this article
Court: 31-Year-Old Man Denies Assaulting Police
[Written by Don Burgess] A 31-year-old Pembroke man was charged with assaulting a police officer at a football club. Cecoy Robinson, a well known local footballer, denied the offence. A police sergeant was at the club grounds on April 20 when it is alleged that Robinson attacked him. His next court appearance is scheduled for May 13. On a related note,... Read more of this article
People Urged To Report Suspected ‘Cuckooing’
A criminal enterprise — known as ‘cuckooing’ — is apparently occurring in Bermuda, in which offenders use violence and/or other unlawful methods to target the homes of vulnerable people and use the properties for drug dealing or to plan crimes. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has recently been made aware... Read more of this article
Three Male Teenagers Released On Police Bail
Three male teens – aged 16, 18 and 19-years-old – that were arrested in connection with the armed robbery of another 19-year-old male on April 18th in Southampton have been released on police bail. A police spokesperson said, “Three male teens aged 16, 18 and 19-years-old arrested in connection with the armed robbery of another 19-year-old... Read more of this article
Three People Arrested For Impaired Driving
Three people were arrested for impaired driving over the Easter holiday weekend from Good Friday [April 19] until the evening of Easter Sunday [April 21]. A police spokesperson said, “A total of three motorists were arrested for impaired driving offences over the Easter holiday weekend, with road sobriety checkpoints conducted in six parishes from... Read more of this article
