Category: Crime
Attempted Armed Robbery At HSBC Somerset
[Updated] A heavy police presence rushed to the west end this afternoon [Oct 29], and police can presently be seen in the area of the bank in Sandys. Further confirmed details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 3.32pm: A number of police officers can be seen surrounding a van parked in the area. Update 3.43pm: Police... Read more of this article
Man Receives Suspended 10 Day Sentence
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Oct 29], 33-year-old Kevin Mendonca was given a ten day prison sentence, which was suspended for one year, following his guilty plea for intruding on the privacy of a female by grabbing her buttocks. The incident occurred in May of this year. The Crown Prosecutor recommended a “short, sharp shock”... Read more of this article
Committee Of 25 Charged In Magistrates Court
A representative from the Committee of 25 for Handicapped Children appeared in Magistrates Court today [Oct 28] to face a charge involving operating the Bargain Box for the purpose of receiving charitable donations from the public in a public place. Ms Nicola O’Leary, said by lawyer Richard Horseman to be the Chairperson of the Committee of 25... Read more of this article
Court: 21-Year-Old Denies Importing Cannabis
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Oct 28], Warwick resident Gary Simmons pleaded not guilty to importing cannabis, possessing cannabis with intent to supply, and possessing a piece of equipment that was fitted and intended for use with the illegal substance. All charges were alleged to relate to an incident in St George’s on 6th October. The... Read more of this article
Senator Jeff Baron: “Public Safety A Priority”
[Updated] The Government has made public safety a priority since the OBA was elected, intensifying community-level engagement through the work of Team StreetSafe, the Inter-Agency Task Force and the GREAT programme, Junior Minister for National Security Senator Jeff Baron said. Senator Baron said, “This Government has made public safety a priority... Read more of this article
Video: Police Expand Body Camera Programme
[Updated with video] The Bermuda Police Service is expanding their body-worn camera programme with AXON units that are fitted to the front of the officer’s body and captures a wide-angle, full colour view of what the officer is facing. A 30-second loop records continuously to provide early capture of an incident where it may take a few moments to... Read more of this article
Court: 37-Year-Old Fined For Driving Offences
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Oct 27], 37-year-old Michael Dill pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention and driving whilst disqualified. The Crown Prosecutor told Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo that earlier this month, at the junction of Montpelier Road and Happy Valley Road, a car driven by Mr Dill had collided with a cyclist knocking... Read more of this article
Court: 52-Year-Old Gets Suspended Sentence
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Oct 27], 52-year-old Paget resident Morris Sousa was handed a suspended sentence after admitting to possessing cannabis and cocaine. In August, Mr Sousa plead guilty to possessing over 70 grams of cannabis, over 2 grams of cocaine, and having different grinders that were fitted for use with the illegal substances.... Read more of this article
“We Must Find A Way To Eradicate Gun Crime”
“These incidents have been occurring for far too long in our communities and destroying our families” and “we must find a way to eradicate gun crime from our shores”, Southampton East MP Zane DeSilva said in the wake of the fatal shooting on Friday evening. “As the Member of Parliament for Southampton East, I am deeply... Read more of this article
Court: 21-Year-Old Denies Multiple Charges
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Oct 26], Tahva Virgil pleaded not guilty to multiple charges including trespassing and two counts of dishonestly receiving jewelry and cash that he knew or believed to be stolen. The total value was alleged to be over $5,900 with the incidents alleged to have occurred between October 2014 and June of this year... Read more of this article
Police Name Murder Victim: Rickai Swan
The police have been identified the man who died following the shooting on Friday evening as 26 year old Rickai Swan of Southampton, and appealed for anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigation. Acting Detective Chief Inspector Dave Greenidge said, “Around 10:42 pm on Friday 23rd October 2015, officers responded... Read more of this article
Condolences Expressed After Fatal Shooting
[Updated] “The tragic events of Friday night are a harsh reminder of the work that remains to be done to strengthen the fabric of our communities against violence of this kind,” Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley said in the wake of the fatal shooting on Friday evening. The Premier added, “Our thoughts and prayers... Read more of this article
