Category: Crime

Three Incidents, Three People Arrested

Police officers arrested three people this weekend, one for possession of a meat cleaver, another person was arrested following a glass door being smashed at business in Hamilton, and another person was arrested for “taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent following a burglary,” with the suspect crashing into a police car while attempting... Read more of this article

Crime Stoppers Film Experience Fundraiser

Crime Stoppers Bermuda — which offers rewards for information on crime or firearm offences leading to an arrest and conviction or the seizure of firearms — said they are “seeking the support of the corporate community, along with the Bermuda film audience, to help raise funds to further our campaigns” as they prepare to host... Read more of this article

Policy Being Created For Revenge Porn Offences

A specific policy for the prosecution of ‘revenge porn’ offences is being created by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons said in the House of Assembly today [March 1]. The Attorney-General said. “Following concerns raised by campaigners and Parliamentarians about behaviour known as “Revenge... Read more of this article

Pre-Recorded Child Evidence Used For First Time

“Pre-recorded child witness evidence was used, for the very first time in this jurisdiction, in a Supreme Court criminal trial,” Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons said, explaining that the “child witness was never required to confront the defendant, nor was he/she obligated to testify in the intimidating court room setting in front... Read more of this article

11 Impaired Driving Arrests During Checkpoints

Eleven motorists “failed the alco-analyser test at Hamilton Police Station and were arrested for an impaired driving offence” during checkpoints held from February 23 to February 26. Acting Superintendent Robert Cardwell, Tactical Operations Division said, “As advertised, road side sobriety testing was enforced between last week Thursday,... Read more of this article

Court: 38-Year-Old Man Pleads Guilty To Murder

A 38-year-old man appeared in the Supreme Court today [Feb 22], where he pleaded guilty to murder. Anthony Davis admitted to killing 28-year-old Morissa Moniz in November 2021. Puisne Judge Shade Subair-Williams set a sentencing date of March 27th and Davis will remain in custody. The police previously said that Ms Moniz was “found in an unresponsive... Read more of this article

Second Suspect Arrested Following Murder

A 19-year-old male was arrested in connection with the murder of Kyari Flood, marking the second person arrested following the murder of the 23-year-old earlier this week. A police spokesperson said, “A second suspect wanted in relation to the murder of Kyari Flood was arrested at approximately 11:00 a.m. today, Thursday, February 16th, 2023. “The... Read more of this article

Seven Arrests, Drugs/Cash Seized, Dogs Removed

The police executed two search warrants where “several packages containing the suspected controlled drugs cocaine and cannabis,” a hydroponic system, chemicals and $85,000 in currencies were seized, with seven people arrested and “four illegal dogs” removed. A police spokesperson said, “On Tuesday 7th February 2023, the Bermuda... Read more of this article

Video: Police Hold Press Conference On Murder

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Feb 14] to provide an update on the murder investigation. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The police have identified the murder victim as 23-year-old Kyari Flood and confirmed that one man is in custody.... Read more of this article

Body Found, Police Launch Murder Investigation

[Updated] The police confirmed they have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a male’s body in the Friswell’s Hill area in Pembroke, and noted that area residents may have heard gunshots in the area last night. Update: Acting Detective Inspector Jason Smith said, “Approximately 1:00pm this afternoon, the Bermuda... Read more of this article

Stolen Items Recovered During A Police Exercise

A police exercise “resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of suspected stolen items” — including building supplies, power tools, gardening equipment, appliances and more – that were “being prepared for shipment overseas,” and members of the public “especially business owners and building contractors... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Firearm ‘Found And Seized’

A firearm was “found and seized” at the collision scene on Sunday evening and “the recovery of the firearm and the fatal road traffic collision are being separately investigated at this time, as there is no direct link between the two incidents,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service,... Read more of this article

Jahni Outerbridge Murder Investigation Continues

Detectives investigating the murder of Jahni Outerbridge are renewing their appeal for anyone with information that can help bring the perpetrator[s] to justice. A spokesperson said, “As many will recall, six years ago 31-year-old Mr. Outerbridge was fatally shot around 11:20pm Sunday, 29th January 2017 outside the Mid-Atlantic Boat Club on North... Read more of this article

Former RBR Commander Sentenced To Jail

[Updated with PDF] Former commanding officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] David Curley has been sentenced to six months in jail after admitting to a charge of official corruption A ZBM report said, “The 55-year-old former Lieutenant-Colonel had pleaded guilty to a charge of official corruption last July. His sentence totals 18 months, with... Read more of this article

Man Arrested In Connection With Robbery

A 27-year-old man was arrested in connection with robbery at Ice Queen in Paget, with the police arresting the suspect and taking him to hospital for treatment of an injury he received after dropping the cash register and injuring himself. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:35 a.m. today, Wednesday, January 25th, 2023, police officers responded... Read more of this article

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