Category: Crime
Investigation Into Shooting In Sandys Continues
[Updated] The 25-year-old Sandys man who was shot early yesterday morning [Nov 14] was treated and discharged from the hospital, and the police continue to appeal for witnesses or anyone that may have seen any suspicious activity in the Daniel’s Head area to contact them. Around 2:40am yesterday, police responded to a report of gunshots in the area... Read more of this article
Shooting In West End, 25-Year-Old Man Injured
[Updated] The police have responded to the west end early this morning [Nov 14] after what we understand to be reports of gunshots in the area. Crime scene tape is visible and unofficial reports indicate that one person may have been injured. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 5.29am: The police have confirmed... Read more of this article
Premier, Governor & PLP On Attacks In Paris
[Updated] Following the attacks in France which have left over 100 people dead, Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley said “that the people of Bermuda join with the rest of the global community in condemning this heinous terrorist attack.” Premier Dunkley added that this is ‘truly a tragic and shocking incident”,... Read more of this article
Court: 39-Year-Old To Serve Jail Time For Fines
Appearing in Magistrates Court, a 39-year-old man was sentenced to 25 days in jail due to $850 of outstanding traffic fines. Mr Shannon Tucker told Senior Magistrate Juan Wolffe that he had turned himself in to police because he was aware that police had warrants for his arrest. The Senior Magistrate confirmed to Mr Tucker that the warrants had been... Read more of this article
Teens Plead Guilty To Assaulting Another Teen
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Nov 10], two teenagers pleaded guilty to assaulting a 15-year-old at the bus terminal. Tarik Ebbin and Adonis Robinson pleaded guilty to assaulting a 15-year-old male at the Hamilton Bus Terminal on 11th September. The Crown Prosecutor told Magistrate Archie Warner that around 11:00am on 11th September, the altercation... Read more of this article
Police: “Remain Vigilant” Regarding Scam Calls
The police are reminding the public to “remain vigilant regarding phone calls, e-mails and other correspondence from unknown persons,” saying they received reports of a man with an accent calling residents claiming to be a technician assisting in the prevention of the home computer being hacked into. A police spokesperson said, “Once... Read more of this article
Court: 31-Year-Old Denies Wounding His Father
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Nov 9], a 31-year-old Southampton man denied wounding his father, with the Court hearing the alleged incident took place earlier this month. Leigh Swann elected to be tried in Magistrate’s Court and plead not guilty to unlawfully wounding another man, his father, on 5th November 2015. Senior Magistrate Juan Wolffe... Read more of this article
Court: Dangerous Driving And False Statement
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Nov 5], 50-year-old Charles Ratteray of Sandys pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and making a false statement to Police on 9th September 2015. The Crown Prosecutor told the Magistrate that police had observed Mr Ratteray speeding and crossing the centre-line on the Causeway and had finally stopped him on Mullet... Read more of this article
Court: Man Charged With Dog & Drug Offences
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Nov 4], a 26-year-old man pleaded guilty to keeping an unlicensed pitbull dog and was also sentenced for possessing cocaine and cannabis. Mr Lekan Scott pleaded guilty to keeping an unlicensed pitbull at his Hamilton Parish residence. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo fined him $500 with fifty days in prison as the default... Read more of this article
Police Warn Of “Windows Ltd” Scam Calls
The Bermuda Police Service is warning about reports of a possible scam involving a caller claiming to be an employee of a company called Windows Ltd, saying that the public should “remain vigilant regarding phone calls, e-mails and other correspondence from unknown persons that attempt to obtain personal information or other sensitive data..” A... Read more of this article
BPS: Halloween Weekend “Relatively Uneventful”
The police have extended their thanks to the public for their patience and cooperation throughout the Halloween weekend, which they said was “relatively uneventful, with no major incidents reported.” A police spokesperson said, “Over the Halloween weekend, the Bermuda Police Service carried out high visibility patrols throughout the... Read more of this article
Armed Robbery At Southside Pizza House
The police are investigating a robbery that took place at Southside Pizza House, in which the suspect entered the establishment and “brandished what was believed to be a firearm at staff and demanded money.” A police spokesperson said, “Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Unit are investigating a robbery which occurred at the... Read more of this article
