Category: Crime
Weekend Arrests: 4 For DUI, 15 For Warrants
Over the past weekend [Oct 4/5] police officers arrested four people on suspicion of impaired driving as the Selective Traffic Enforcement Programme [STEP] continues. A police spokesperson said, “Officers also arrested 15 people for outstanding warrants and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island.” Related... Read more of this article
Woman Arrested After Teen Injured In Crash
A 31 year old Warwick woman was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving following a collision on Sunday that resulted in a 14 year old girl needing medical attention. A police spokesperson said, “Around 6pm on Sunday, October 5th first responders attended a reported two vehicle collision on Middle Road in Warwick near the junction with Khyber... Read more of this article
Over 140 Experts Attend Interpol Meeting
Child protection and victim identification specialists from around the world gathered at an Interpol conference in Bermuda to exchange best practice and information that could potentially uncover links between investigations of child sexual abuse worldwide. The five-day [29 September to 3 October] Interpol Specialists Group on Crimes Against Children... Read more of this article
61 Year Old Man Denies Uttering Threats
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Oct 3], 61 year old Monte Ible plead not guilty to uttering threatening words to a woman by telling her: “You have f—ked with the wrong one this time. You will be lucky if you leave the island this time because I will kill you.” He also plead not guilty to unlawfully assaulting the same woman. Both... Read more of this article
Police Issue Advisory On ‘Phishing’ Scams
The police have reminded the public to “remain vigilant” regarding phone calls, e-mails and other correspondence from unknown persons that attempt to obtain personal information, such as e-mails claiming to be from local banks and callers who offer to help residents with alleged computer glitches. A police spokesperson said, “Once... Read more of this article
Police Appeal For City Altercation Witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses to the altercation on Front Street at around 3.30am yesterday [Sept 29], which left several people injured, including one person in the ICU after being injured as a result of a stabbing. A police spokesperson said, “At last check the 25 year old Hamilton parish man who was apparently stabbed during an altercation... Read more of this article
Meeting Of Interpol Specialists Underway
[Updated] The 32nd meeting of Interpol Specialists Group on Crimes Against Children got underway this morning [Sept 30], with Premier Michael Dunkley saying that Bermuda is “proud to be the venue for discussions on a matter that all our communities care deeply about.” The Interpol Specialist Group on Crimes against Children [ISGCAC] is an... Read more of this article
30 Year Old Man Admits Importing Cannabis
A 30 year old man appeared in Magistrates Court today [Sept 30] and was remanded into custody after pleading guilty to importing cannabis. Joshua Stovell was remanded into custody after pleading guilty to importing 679 grams of cannabis and possessing a grinder fitted for use with the controlled drug. The Crown offered no evidence on a charge that he... Read more of this article
15 Year Old Injured In Altercation At BFA Field
A 15 year old male was taken to the hospital on Friday evening following an altercation at a football match held at the BFA Field in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “Inquiries into a reported disturbance that occurred in the Frog Lane, Devonshire area around 10:30pm Friday are ongoing. “Details remain limited at this time, however... Read more of this article
Police: Saturday’s Incident Started In St David’s
Saturday’s incident started back in St. David’s as the bike was following the car, which took detours around various roads, before eventually crashing in Southampton, Superintendent Martin Weekes said today [Sept 29]. The car crashed into a wall in Southampton at around 5.40pm following gunshots being fired into the car, and at that time,... Read more of this article
Video: Several People Injured, Arrests Made
The police held a press conference today [Sept 29] to provide information about an altercation on Front Street this morning at around 3.30am, which has left several people injured, including one person in the ICU, with what the police describe as serious injuries from a stabbing. The police said they have a “number of people in custody”... Read more of this article
Shadow Minister Questions Status Of CCTV
[Updated] The Opposition has called on Premier Michael Dunkley to advise the public of the status of CCTV, saying that while they “know that it may not catch every incident, if not operational then it will not catch any.” Earlier this year it was announced that a new CCTV system would be implemented, which will consist of 150 cameras island-wide,... Read more of this article
