Category: Crime
“If You Know Something, Say Something”
“Yesterday’s events were shocking and the community will be justifiably concerned at such violence,” Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley said today, adding that anyone with any information should contact the Bermuda Police Service or CrimeStoppers. The Premier was speaking after yesterday’s incident, which... Read more of this article
Motorcycle Chase, Shots Fired, Car Crashes
[Updated with video. Police confirm that suspects on a motorcycle shot at a man driving a car in the Southampton area, resulting in the vehicle crashing into a wall. The incident started in the Tee Street, Devonshire area, with the suspects — described as two men on a motorcycle dressed in white — chasing the car until it crashed in Southampton.... Read more of this article
Cricket Postponed: ‘Heightened Security Risk’
The Bermuda Cricket Board has postponed tomorrow’s [Sept 28] T20 and U17 All-Star game, citing a “heightened security risk, subsequent to recent incidents.” In a statement sent out this evening, the BCB said, “Due to advice regarding a heightened security risk, subsequent to recent incidents, the Lindos T20 and the BF&M U17... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Host Interpol Specialist Meeting
The 32nd meeting of Interpol Specialist Group on Crimes against Children will take place in Bermuda on September 28th – October 3rd at the Fairmont Southampton. 31 countries of the 45 member countries will be present, and close to 150 delegates have registered. A spokesperson said, “The Interpol Specialist Group on Crimes against Children... Read more of this article
57 Year Old Man Charged With Sex Offences
A 57 year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Sept 26] where he faced charges alleging sexual offences involving children. The charges alleged that he touched a child for sexual purposes, invited a child to touch him, and intruded on the privacy of another child. The Court heard the children allegedly involved were under 12 years old,... Read more of this article
Suspended Prison Sentence For Third DUI
Appearing in Magistrates Court, a 47 year old man received a suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to driving whilst impaired, marking the third time he has been convicted of the offense. Senior Magistrate Archie Warner handed down a three month prison sentence to Roger Spencer, levied a fine of $2,000, and disqualified Mr Spencer from driving... Read more of this article
Video: BPS On Search Warrants, Six Arrests
[Updated] The police held a press conference today [Sept 25] speaking about the execution of search warrants in the Deep Dale area earlier today, which resulted in six people being arrested and a quantity of what the police said is “believed” to be drugs seized. The six people — four adult males, one juvenile male, and one female —... Read more of this article
Male Teacher Charged With Fifteen Offences
[Updated] Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Sept 25], a male teacher faced over a dozen charges related to intruding on the privacy of young people, as well as allegations of touching them for sexual purposes. He faced a total of 15 various counts, with five alleging intruding on the privacy of a young person and as well as ten charges alleging... Read more of this article
Lady Remanded For Trespass, Stealing Pizza
A 58 year old woman appeared in Magistrates Court, where she was remanded in custody after she admitting trespassing at Arnolds in Sandys in July 2014 and stealing pizza valued at $3.99. Karen Henderson was remanded in custody after she had pleaded guilty to three charges: stealing a pizza valued at $3.99 and trespassing on Arnold’s property on... Read more of this article
Police: Investigation Found No Criminal Conduct
The police said they have ”conducted a full and comprehensive investigation” into the complaint against the President of the Court of Appeal and the Registrar of the Supreme Court by the Civil Justice Advocacy Group [CJAG], and said their investigation “found no criminal conduct.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda... Read more of this article
47 Yr Old Man Denies Possessing Cocaine
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Sept 23], a 47 year old man denied possessing cocaine that was intended for supply, Trevor Simons plead not guilty to possessing cocaine freebase intended for supply, with the amount said to be worth $5,300; possessing cannabis, with the amount said to be worth $55; and possessing a metal grinder fitted for use... Read more of this article
Man Fined $1,000 For False Police Report
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Sept 23], William Bascome, 41, pleaded guilty to making a false report to police on 19th July 2014. Senior Magistrate Archie Warner fined Mr Bascome $1,000 with thirty days in prison to be served in default of payment. Facts read in by Crown Prosecutor Susan Mulligan were that on 19th July 2014, Mr Bascome had... Read more of this article
