Category: Crime
BPS Investigating Rider Pursuing Car Incident
The police confirmed they are investigating an incident last night [Sept 19] which “involved a single rider on a motorcycle pursuing a silver coloured motorcar” from South Road near Devonshire Bay to Hamilton. A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating an incident which occurred shortly after 8:00 p.m. on Monday, 19th September,... Read more of this article
“Altercation Involving Several Individuals”
A 35-year-old man and a 62-year-old woman were injured in an “altercation involving several individuals during a private event at the Royal Bermuda Regiment Headquarters, Warwick Camp” today [Sept 18], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 11:00 a.m. today, Sunday, September 18th, 2022, Police received... Read more of this article
Court: 19-Year-Old Man Charged With Murder
A 19-year-old man was charged in Magistrates Court today [Sept 14] in connection with the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Kanye Ford, which occurred in the car park of Horseshoe Bay on Friday September 9. Eze Hart of Southampton parish was not required to enter a plea as the charge must be heard in the Supreme Court, and he was remanded into custody. Related... Read more of this article
19-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Murder
A 19-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Kanye Ford, which occurred in the car park of Horseshoe Bay on Friday September 9. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the identity of the victim in that fatal stabbing incident which occurred in the car park of Horseshoe Bay beach... Read more of this article
Two People Arrested, Cash & Drug Seized
A traffic stop resulted in two people — aged 64 and 58 — being arrested and police seizing “a quantity of suspected controlled drug, described as a white rock like substance and a quantity of cash” earlier today [Sept 12]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:40am Monday, 12th September 2022 police officers on mobile patrol... Read more of this article
Teenager Dies After Stabbing In Horseshoe Area
[Updated] A young man has died following a stabbing in the Horseshoe Bay car park area, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Friday, 9th September, 2022, police received a report of an altercation in the car park of Horseshoe Bay, Southampton. “Upon police arrival a number of individuals fled... Read more of this article
Cocaine, $16K Cash Seized, Person Arrested
The police executed a search warrant at a Hamilton Parish residence where “packages containing the suspected controlled drug cocaine and cash in excess of $16,000.00BDA were seized” and a “member of HM Customs Bermuda has been arrested in relation to this matter, as well as other offenses.” Photo provided by the police A police... Read more of this article
Police: No Major Incidents During Holiday
The Bermuda Police Service thanked the community for their cooperation in “ensuring there were no major policing incidents during the recent Labour Day holiday weekend.” Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their cooperation in... Read more of this article
Two Men Charged With Attempted Murder In UK
Roger Lightbourne and Gary Smith have been charged with attempted murder in England, according to reports from the UK media and police. A statement from the Leicestershire Police said, “Two people have been charged with attempted murder after a man was found with stab wound injuries in Upperton Road, Leicester, last month. “Roger Lightbourne,... Read more of this article
Three Men Charged In Magistrates Court
Three men appeared in Magistrate’s Court today [Aug 26] charged in connection with the death of Marcus Wilson, who was fatally stabbed earlier this month in Warwick. Jaja DeSilva, Isiah Smith and Omari Williams were charged in connection with the matter. The defendants, who are aged from 18 to their mid 20s, were not required to enter a plea... Read more of this article
7 Dogs & ‘Substantial’ Cannabis Plants Seized
Seven dogs and a “substantial amount of cannabis plants, some measuring as tall as five feet, seven inches in height” have been seized, the police have confirmed. The Bermuda Police Service said, “On Thursday, 18th August 2022, officers of the Tactical Unit [PSU] assisted the Government Animal Wardens with a search warrant under the... Read more of this article
Appeal Dismissed In Attempted Murder Case
The court has dismissed an appeal by Jahmico Trott, who was convicted of offences including attempted murder. The ruling noted that “On 30 March 2021, following a retrial, Jahmico Trott [“the Appellant”] was convicted by a majority verdict [11-1] of a jury for the offences of: attempted murder; using a firearm to commit an indictable offence;... Read more of this article
Four Arrested In Connection With Murder
Two more people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Marcus Wilson, with the police confirming that “to date four men have been arrested in connection with his murder. ” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has arrested the two outstanding suspects in the murder investigation of Marcus Wilson. To... Read more of this article
Two Arrested In Connection With Murder
The police have named the victim of the fatal stabbing this weekend as Marcus Wilson, and confirmed that two people have been “taken into police custody and are currently detained.” The police previously said, “Shortly after 8pm on Saturday 20th of August, Police received a report of a disturbance at an Astwood Walk, Warwick Residence.... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 30-Year-Old Man
[Updated] A 30-year-old man has died following an altercation in Warwick and a “murder investigation has commenced,’” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 8pm on Saturday 20th of August, Police received a report of a disturbance at an Astwood Walk, Warwick Residence. Two men were reported to... Read more of this article
Jason Mello Murder Investigation Continues
Six years later, the police are renewing their appeal for information in connection with the murder of Jason Mello, who was fatally shot in August, 2016. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives are renewing their appeal for information in connection with the murder of Jason Mello. “Jason Mello was fatally shot on Friday 19th August 2016, six years... Read more of this article
