Category: Crime
Stolen Items Being Advertised For Sale Online
The police are advising the public to “exercise caution when considering purchasing brand name electronics advertised locally, at prices below their true value, as you may be purchasing an item linked to these breaks-ins or thefts.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service Crime Unit is conducting investigations into a number... Read more of this article
Man Sentenced To 16 Years Imprisonment
26-year-old Maleke Martin was sentenced to 16 years imprisonment after being found guilty of sexual exploitation of a young person being a person in trust and for showing abusive images to a young person. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] notes the Supreme Court sentencing of 26-year-old Maleke Martin today, Tuesday... Read more of this article
‘Controlled Drugs’ Recovered From Water
A bag containing what is believed to be “controlled drugs” was recovered from the water in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:20 p.m. on Friday, April 8th, 2023, police received a report that a black bag containing several brown brick shaped packages wrapped in tape had been spotted in the water near Heritage Wharf, Royal... Read more of this article
Police Renew Appeal In Murder Investigations
The Bermuda Police Service is again renewing its appeal for the assistance of the public in bringing to justice those responsible for the murders of Jordan Outerbridge, Laje Franklin and Che Jennings. A police spokesperson said, “We are indeed grateful to those individuals who have so far come forward to provide information which has proven invaluable... Read more of this article
Visible Police Presence Over Holiday Weekend
“During the holiday weekend the public will notice a visible police presence as patrols attend the various community events throughout the Island with a view to deterring anti-social behaviour,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “The upcoming Good Friday Holiday and the Easter Weekend will see a number of events and... Read more of this article
National Security Minister Offers Condolences
Minister of National Security Michael Weeks offered his condolences to the family and friends of Marco Perinchief, who died following an “altercation involving several men” in Sandys on the weekend. Minister Weeks said, “It is with great sadness that I express my sympathies to the family and friends of Marco Perinchief. Such a tragic and senseless... Read more of this article
Video: Police Press Conference On Murder
[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [March 27] to “provide an update on an ongoing murder investigation.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update | The police have now identified the victim as 49-year-old Marco Perinchief, and said that... Read more of this article
BPS Appeal For Assistance In Investigation
The police are seeking the public’s assistance with its “investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a male who was involved in an altercation” on Saturday. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance with its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of... Read more of this article
Man Dies After Altercation In Sandys
The police have confirmed that a man has died following an “altercation involving several men” in Sandys this morning. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:35am on Saturday, 25th March 2023, police were dispatched to a report of an altercation involving several men, on Somerset Road, near to the junction of Hook and Ladder Lane, Sandys. “The... Read more of this article
Male Injured In Stabbing Incident In Sandys
Police responded to a report that several males were fighting in Sandys this afternoon [March 20], with one male sustaining “a stab wound to the back.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:40 p.m. on Monday 20th March, 2023, police received a report that several males were fighting on Cambridge Road in Somerset. “Upon arrival officers... Read more of this article
Robbery At Jewellery Store On Queen Street
Police are investigating a robbery at E.R. Aubrey on Queen Street in which a male entered the store and requested to see a gold chain, then snatched the chain from a store clerk’s hand and “ran out of the store without payment and jumped onto a waiting motor bike ridden by another person and fled the scene.” A police spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Police Renew Appeal In Murder Investigation
The police are renewing their appeal for information on the murder of Clarke Fox, who was fatally shot three years ago. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing its appeal for information in connection with the murder of Clarke Fox and the attempted murder of Kyari Flood. Mr. Fox was fatally shot and Mr. Flood... Read more of this article
Four Arrested And $1.9M In Cannabis Seized
Four people have been arrested after warrants were executed at a business and residences, and a container shipment and cannabis “with an estimated street value of $BDA 1.9 million” was seized. A police spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, March 15th, 2023, The Bermuda Police Service [BPS], conducted a joint Operation with H.M. Customs. “The... Read more of this article
Police Investigating Attack On Corrections Officer
Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said he ”condemns this act of violence by inmates at the Westgate Correctional Facility against a Corrections staff member and stand in solidarity with them.” Minister Weeks said, “I can confirm that an incident took place on Friday morning. The Department of Corrections takes incidents like... Read more of this article
Police Investigating Robbery At Store In Sandys
Police are investigating a robbery at Champs Variety Store in Sandys in which the two male suspects — one armed with a knife and one with a baseball bat — demanded the two female staff hand over cash. A police spokesperson said, “Police are seeking two male suspects in connection with a robbery which occurred at the Champs Variety Store,... Read more of this article
Cannonier & Watson’s Court Trial Delayed
The trial of Sophia Cannonier and Michael Watson has been delayed. The couple – who are accused of matters related to Covid-19 quarantine rules which are alleged to have occurred in July 2021 – appeared in Magistrates Court court this morning [March 7] however the matter was delayed, and another court date has been set, with a mention... Read more of this article
