Category: Crime
MP Zane DeSilva Charged In Magistrates Court
MP Zane DeSilva was charged today [Oct 26] in Magistrate’s Court with allegedly violating the Proceeds of Crime act. The charge alleged that between April 2018 and August 2018, he “entered into or became concerned in an arrangement, which you knew or suspected facilitated the use or control of criminal property by or on behalf of William... Read more of this article
31-Year-Old Man Stabbed In Park In Hamilton
The police have launched an investigation after a 31-year-old man collapsed in Queen Elizabeth Park in Hamilton, suffering from a stab wound to his leg. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives are appealing for witnesses to a stabbing incident that took place around 5:15pm Monday, 24th October 2022 at Queen Elizabeth Park [formerly Par-La-Ville... Read more of this article
Two Arrested, Stolen Motorcycle Recovered
Two teenagers — on a motorcycle the police confirmed was stolen — were arrested after they failed to stop, which was followed by a police pursuit which went from Paget, through Devonshire into Smith’s parish. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3pm Friday, 21st October 2022 police officers were involved in a pursuit of a suspected stolen... Read more of this article
No ‘Fentanyl Candy’ Instances Reported Locally
Noting they are aware of information circulating stating that the drug fentanyl is being packaged as candy, the police said “there have been no instances locally reported to the BPS” and noted that over Halloween the public is “reminded to remain vigilant regarding any candy they may receive.” A police spokesperson said, “With... Read more of this article
Recent Increase In Thefts From Parked Vehicles
Due to a “recent increase in reported thefts from unattended parked vehicles,” the Bermuda Police Service is reminding members of the public to “take proactive steps to reduce the chances of opportunistic crime.” A police spokesperson said, “Residents are once again advised to be vigilant about where they park their motorcycles,... Read more of this article
Court: DeSilva & Harper Found Not Guilty
A jury has found Zane DeSilva and his daughter Zarah Harper not guilty, returning a unanimous not guilty verdict this afternoon [Oct 18] in the Supreme Court. The charges related to a party back in 2020, with the crown alleging that the defendants gave a Public Officer at the Ministry of National Security, information which they did not believe to... Read more of this article
Man Jailed For 12 Years For Ammunition
A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for possessing 32 rounds of ammunition. The ruling said, “The Accused, Mr. Christopher Perinchief, appears before the Court for sentence, upon his guilty plea entered on 21 June 2022, to the single Count on Indictment No. 7 of 2022 charging him with possession of 32 rounds of ammunition... Read more of this article
Court: Man Sentenced To Three Years In Jail
Jaha Mallory was sentenced to three years in prison and two years probation for wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The ruling said, “The facts of this case were outlined in the Summary of Evidence read to the Court. In short, the Accused and the Complainant were personally known to one another before the Accused stabbed the Complainant... Read more of this article
Man Pleads Guilty To 10 Counts Of Burglary
34-year-old Melvin Holdipp pleaded guilty to 10 counts of burglary and 4 counts of theft and was remanded into custody. A police spokesperson said, “Between the 30th of August 2022 and the 11th of October 2022, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] investigated the reported burglaries of several local businesses, namely: Price Rite in Warwick Robin Hood... Read more of this article
Police: Hoax Message Circulating Again
A message “warning against individuals claiming to be Home Affairs Officers, robbing homes,” is a hoax, the police confirmed today. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a WhatsApp message making the rounds, warning against individuals claiming to be “Home Affairs Officers”, robbing homes. “This is a... Read more of this article
Police Investigating Robbery At Service Station
The police are investigating a robbery that took place at the Collector’s Hill Esso Service Station last night [Oct 10]. A police spokesperson said, “An investigation has been launched following a robbery at the Collector’s Hill Esso Service Station, on South Road, Devonshire. The incident occurred around 10:00 pm on Monday, 10th October... Read more of this article
Suspects Brandish Gun In Spanish Point Area
Two suspects on a motorcycle “rode up to a group of men in the area of Spanish Point Park” where the ”pillion passenger reportedly brandished a firearm and pointed it at one of the men,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service, [BPS] can confirm there was a firearms incident in... Read more of this article
Items Seized And Five Suspects Arrested
Police executed four search warrants and “packages containing the suspected controlled drug cannabis, along with approximately $10,000.00 BDA and U.S. currency” were seized, “jewellery believed to be acquired from the proceeds of crime” was also seized, three dogs were removed from one property, and “five persons have been arrested.” The... Read more of this article
Man Sentenced To 11 Years For Sexual Assault
Ronald Kirkland Simmons, 39, was sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment for sexual assault. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Nicholas Pedro said, “The Bermuda Police Service welcomes the sentence in the Supreme Court today [Tuesday, 4th October 2022], in a case where a man seriously sexually assaulted a woman in Pembroke on 20th September, 2020. “The... Read more of this article
Search Warrant, Drugs Seized, Suspect Arrested
Police officers executed a search warrant and “a quantity of suspected cocaine, heroin and fentanyl, along with drug paraphernalia” were seized and a “male suspect was arrested.” The police said, “On Tuesday, September 20th, police officers executed a search warrant in support of Operation Kagera. “The operation was conducted... Read more of this article
$10,000 In Court Fines For Traffic Offenders
More than $10,000 will be “contributed to government’s coffers by traffic offenders following yesterday’s and today’s plea court sessions,” the police noted. In an online post, the police spokesperson said, “Slightly more than 10,000 dollars to be contributed to government’s coffers by traffic offenders, following yesterday’s... Read more of this article
