Category: Crime
Suspects With Firearm & Knife Accost Man
Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident this afternoon [Dec 19] in which two men on a motorcycle, brandishing a firearm and a knife, demanded a bracelet from a man who walking with a woman in Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “Police responded to a report of an incident that took place on St Anne’s Road in Southampton at 4pm... Read more of this article
42-Year-Old Arrested After Attempted Break-In
A 42-year-old man was arrested after an attempted break-in at a dwelling in Paget yesterday. A police spokesperson said, “Police responded to a report of an attempted burglary that took place on Steele Lane in Paget yesterday at around 12:50pm. “The victim stated that she was home when she noticed a male trying to gain entry into her dwelling.... Read more of this article
Robbery At Belvin’s Variety On Glebe Road
The Belvin’s Variety store on Glebe Road was robbed early Saturday morning, with a suspect who “brandished a bladed article” escaping with an “undisclosed amount of money.” Robbery at Belvin’s A police spokesperson said, “At 6:42am on Saturday police responded to a report of a robbery at Belvin’s Variety on Glebe... Read more of this article
“Disruptive Passenger” Arrested On BA Flight
A “disruptive passenger” on board the arriving British Airways flight was arrested once the plane landed on Sunday, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Police on Sunday at 6:11pm responded to a report of a disruptive passenger on board an inbound British Airways flight. “It appears that a male was being very... Read more of this article
BPS Issue Christmas Crime Prevention Advisory
The Bermuda Police Service has reminded the public to be vigilant saying “that as we are already in the festive season we want to remind homeowners, shoppers and business owners & staff to be extremely vigilant in an effort to minimizing the risk of becoming a victim of crime; which as we know increases during this time of the year.” Acting... Read more of this article
Court: Joell Loses Appeal On Firearm Charge
Eston Joell – who was sentenced to 12 years in prison for possession of a firearm and ammunition – has his appeal dismissed by Bermuda’s Court of Appeal. In providing background, the Court’s ruling said, “On 13th June, 2016 the Appellant was convicted of the offence of Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, contrary to section 2[1][a][iv]... Read more of this article
Former Teacher To Be Extradited To Bermuda
An American who previously lived in Bermuda and worked as a teacher, is reportedly set to be extradited to Bermuda from the United States, where he will face charges. Overseas media have reported that court documents show the Judge signed off on an extradition certification that will send the man to Bermuda to face charges related to allegations of... Read more of this article
Court: ‘Must Be Listed For Trial Expeditiously’
A man charged with drug offences who has been awaiting trial for over two years brought legal action saying that “he has been deprived of his right to a fair trial within a reasonable time,” with the Court noting that “criminal proceedings have been moving with dragging feet,” and saying “this matter must now be listed... Read more of this article
Court: Men Sentenced For Firearm Offences
Two men were sentenced in Court this week for firearms offences, with prison sentences of 10 years and 11 years handed down. The Police Serious Crime Unit noted that Gavaska Lodge-Bascome has been sentenced to 11 years imprisonment for handling of a firearm, while in a separate matter Dion Cholmondeley was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for possession... Read more of this article
BPS Appeal For Witnesses To Pompano Robbery
The investigation into the armed robbery yesterday at Pompano Beach Club in Southampton continues, and police continue to appeal for witnesses or anyone who may have any information to contact them. A police spokesperson said, “The investigation into the armed robbery involving a bladed article that occurred around 11am Monday, December 4th at... Read more of this article
Robbery At Pompano Beach Club Hotel
Police are currently on scene at Pompano Beach Club in Southampton following a robbery late this morning [Dec 4], which saw two men on a motorcycle arrive at the hotel, “with one entering the establishment brandishing a bladed article and demanding money.” A police spokesperson said, “A few minutes after 11am Monday [December 4th]... Read more of this article
Court: Bulgarian Man Denies Multiple Charges
[Written by Don Burgess] A Bulgarian man pled not guilty to eight different offences involving credit card and ATM offences. Danail Damov pled not guilty to damaging the Bank of Butterfield ATM at Collector’s Hill on September 4, 2016. He also pled not guilty to damaging the Butterfield ATM at the Ice Queen in Paget on October 13, 2017. He also pled... Read more of this article
