Category: Crime
Halloween: Police Thank Public For Cooperation
Negative behaviour on Halloween continues to steadily decrease each year, the Police said today, and extended their thanks to the public for their cooperation during the Halloween weekend. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their cooperation during the Halloween weekend. While there were... Read more of this article
Impounded Vehicles: BPS Still Seeking Owners
The Police Service said they “have a number of motorcycles and other vehicles in their possession,” and the public is “encouraged to review the list of registration numbers to identify any vehicle that may belong to them.” Inspector Robert Cardwell, Officer Responsible for Roads Policing said, “These vehicles are a combination... Read more of this article
Video: BPS Outlines Halloween Policing Strategy
[Updated with video] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has outlined their policing strategy for the Halloween holiday, encouraging “harmless family fun” and general safety for all celebrants. Acting Superintendent Jerome Laws, Officer Responsible for the Community Policing Division, said, “For those who celebrate Halloween the intention... Read more of this article
75 Year Old Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI
A 75 year old Pembroke man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving last night in Paget after the police saw him driving in what they termed an “erratic manner.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:30pm on Wednesday, October 29th police received a report of a suspected impaired driver traveling along South Road in Paget. “Officers... Read more of this article
HMS Argyll Seizes $15 Million In Cocaine
The HMS Argyll seized over 200Kg [441lbs] of cocaine with what was said to be an estimated street value of $15 million only a day after leaving Bermuda, where the ship had been assisting with the clean-up following Hurricane Gonzalo. After spending four days in Bermuda, she was returning to the Caribbean when the ship encountered a suspect yacht in... Read more of this article
Weekend Arrests: 1 For DUI, 3 For Warrants
Over the past weekend [Oct 25/26] police officers arrested one person on suspicion of impaired driving as the Selective Traffic Enforcement Programme [STEP] continues. “Officers also arrested three people for outstanding warrants and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island,” a police spokesperson... Read more of this article
Three Young Men Sentenced On Theft Charge
In Magistrate’s Court this morning [Oct 27], Tarik Ebbin, 17, of Smith’s Parish and Dunneiko O’Mara, 19, of St. George’s, and Troy Henderson, 20, of Pembroke were each given twelve month prison sentences, which were suspended, for their part in stealing over $33,125 worth of electronic goods and jewelry from a home in July 2014. Taking advantage... Read more of this article
Woman Arrested After Crashing Into Parked Car
A 38 year old St. George’s woman was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving on Saturday [Oct 25] after her car crashed into a parked car on Union Street. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1am on Saturday, October 25th police officers were dispatched to a reported two vehicle damage only collision on Union Street in Pembroke near the junction... Read more of this article
Attempted Theft Of Roof Slate From Home
The police have advised people to secure their home repair supplies when not in use, especially roof slate, as they have received a report about the attempted theft of such supplies from a Hamilton parish home. A police spokesperson said, “Members of the public are advised to secure their home repair supplies when not in use, especially roof slate,... Read more of this article
Weekend Arrests: 2 For DUI, 2 For Warrants
Over the past weekend [Oct 18/19] police officers arrested two people on suspicion of impaired driving as the Selective Traffic Enforcement Programme[STEP] continues. A police spokesperson said, “Officers also arrested two people for outstanding warrants and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island.” Related... Read more of this article
Weekend Arrests: 1 For DUI, 4 For Warrants
Over the past weekend [Oct 11/12] police officers arrested one person on suspicion of impaired driving as the Selective Traffic Enforcement Programme [STEP] continues. A police spokesperson said, “Officers also arrested four people for outstanding warrants and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island.” Related... Read more of this article
Video: High Police Presence, 25 Yr Old Arrested
[Updated: Suspect has been arrested] As of 6.45pm this evening [Oct 13] the police have a section of North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish [by Shelly Bay Marketplace] closed to vehicular traffic, which is being diverted through Radnor Road. There are a number of police on scene, and onlookers are also gathering. A police spokesperson said, “Police... Read more of this article
