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BPS Appeal For Witnesses To Stabbing Incident

BPS Appeal For Witnesses To Stabbing Incident

The police are appealing for witnesses to the stabbing of a 25-year-old man that occurred shortly after 1.30pm on Friday [Dec 9] in the Union Street area. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service, [BPS], is once again appealing for members of the public to come forward with any information they may have on that stabbing incident which... Read more of this article

Male Injured In Stabbing Incident

Male Injured In Stabbing Incident

Police responded to a report of a male with a stab wound in the Union Street area this afternoon [Dec 9], with the male sustaining “a stab wound to the upper body.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 1:30 p.m. today, Friday, 9th December, 2022, police received a report of a male in the area of Union Street in the City of Hamilton,... Read more of this article

$10,000 Lost In Social Media Scam ‘Sales’

$10,000 Lost In Social Media Scam ‘Sales’

The police have warned “against making online payments to purchase goods advertised for sale on several social media platforms, mainly Instagram, only to then not receive the items paid for” noting that “so far an estimated $10,000 has been lost by individuals as a result of this illegal activity.” A police spokesperson said,... Read more of this article

Police Name Murder Victim As Keni Outerbridge

Police Name Murder Victim As Keni Outerbridge

[Updated] The BPS is holding a press conference this afternoon [Dec 7] to provide an update on the investigation into the fatal shooting last night. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Update 5.20pm: Speaking at the press conference,... Read more of this article

Man Dies After Shooting In Paget

Man Dies After Shooting In Paget

[Updating] The police have confirmed that there was a shooting in the Tribe Road #5 area of Paget this evening [Dec 6] and a “male was taken to KEMH by ambulance for treatment for gunshot wounds.” Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update: A statement from the police said, “Around 10:15pm Police... Read more of this article

Two Suspects Arrested Following Assault

Two Suspects Arrested Following Assault

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the assault of a 42-year-old man. A police spokesperson said, “Two suspects have been arrested in connection with that assault which took place at the Northlands Primary School, last Friday. The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] wishes to thank the public for their assistance leading to these arrests. However,... Read more of this article

42-Year-Old Man Injured In Incident In Pembroke

42-Year-Old Man Injured In Incident In Pembroke

The police are appealing for any witnesses or information about an incident in Pembroke which resulted in a 42-year-old man being injured. A spokesperson said, “At 3:15 p.m., on Friday, December 2nd, 2022, police received a report of an incident at Northlands Primary School, Pembroke. “The caller stated he had parked his motorcycle in the school... Read more of this article

BBC: Bevan Faces Losing Pension After Theft

BBC: Bevan Faces Losing Pension After Theft

Authorities are reportedly “seeking funds” from Jeffrey Bevan‘s pension following his conviction for stealing from the Bermudian Government. The BBC reported, “An accountant who stole £1.7m from the Bermudian government is facing losing his pension as attempts to claw back money he took continue. Jeffrey Bevan made more than... Read more of this article

Police Warn About Social Media Sale Scams

Police Warn About Social Media Sale Scams

The Bermuda Police Service,[BPS] said they have “received several reports of persons being duped into making online payments for the purchase of goods advertised for sale on several social media platforms, only to then not receive the items paid for.” A spokesperson said, “The BPS is asking the public to be extremely vigilant when... Read more of this article

Male Arrested For Possessing Knife On Bus

Male Arrested For Possessing Knife On Bus

A suspect has been arrested “after he was found to be in possession of a knife while onboard a public bus,” the police said. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 15th November, 2022, police attended a road traffic collision involving a PTB bus, on Middle Road, near the junction with Chapel Road, Paget. “As passengers... Read more of this article

Warrant Executed, Six Arrested & Drugs Seized

Warrant Executed, Six Arrested & Drugs Seized

Cannabis and heroin that the police said has a street value of $1.3 million has been seized, and six people — five males and one female — have been arrested. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:15 p.m. today, Monday, 14th November, 2022, the Bermuda Police Service narcotics unit assisted by the police support unit [PSU], executed... Read more of this article

BPS On Holiday Weekend Policing & Arrests

BPS On Holiday Weekend Policing & Arrests

The holiday weekend “went off quite smoothly from a serious crime perspective and we would like to thank the members of the public for working with us to make it a peaceful weekend” the police said, adding that “however, there were a number of arrests for various offences, starting on Friday night.” Assistant Commissioner of Police... Read more of this article

Police Launch Investigation Incident In Pembroke

Police Launch Investigation Incident In Pembroke

The police are interested in speaking with anyone who may be able to identify the two persons featured in the photograph following an  incident which took place in the area of the tennis stadium on Marsh Folly Road on Friday [Nov 4]. A police spokesperson said, “An investigation has commenced into an incident which took place in the area of the... Read more of this article

120lbs Of Cannabis Seized, Three Arrested

120lbs Of Cannabis Seized, Three Arrested

Customs “intercepted a shipment found to contain approximately 120lbs of cannabis” which has an “estimated street value in excess of $5 million,” officials confirmed, adding that warrants were executed, resulting in the “arrests of three suspects in relation to this matter.” A spokesperson said, “On Monday,... Read more of this article

Two Men Injured In Fight On Front Street

Two Men Injured In Fight On Front Street

Police responded to a report of two men fighting on Front Street this evening [Oct 31], with a 31-year-old man sustaining a cut to his hand, a 46-year-old man suffering injuries to his back and arms, and a “box cutter and a knife” being recovered at the scene. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:15 p.m. on Monday 31st October 2022,... Read more of this article

Police Seek Help To Identify Assailant

Police Seek Help To Identify Assailant

The police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect who grabbed a woman on Princess Street and placed a knife to her throat. A police spokesperson said, “Approximately 10:45pm Wednesday 26th October 2022, a woman was sitting outside her home on Princess Street, Pembroke when she was apparently grabbed from behind and a knife placed... Read more of this article