Category: Crime
Property Stolen From Unattended Vehicles
Following reports of property being stolen from unattended vehicles, the police asked anyone with information about “suspicious activity around garages, parking lots or general parking areas” to contact police on 295-0011. A police spokesperson said, “Over the past week, the Bermuda Police Service has received reports of property stolen... Read more of this article
Sex Assault Trial: One Convicted, Three Cleared
Four men — aged 19 to 21 — have been on trial in the Supreme Court on charges of the serious sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl, and the jury returned a verdict this afternoon [May 14]. Three of the defendants were acquitted, however Kristopher Gibbons, who was 21 at the time, was found guilty of sexual assault. During the trial the Court... Read more of this article
Handbag Stolen From Horseshoe Bay Beach
On Sunday afternoon [May 11] a Smith’s parish woman and her daughter went for a brief walk along Horseshoe Bay beach leaving behind a handbag, and returned to find that the handbag was missing. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4.15pm on Sunday, May 11, police officers attended a reported theft at Horseshoe Bay beach in Southampton. “It... Read more of this article
23 Yr Old Man Charged With Attempted Murder
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [May 14], a 23-year-old man faced charges relating to the shooting in St. David’s last month which left a 28-year-old man injured. Shannon Dill was charged with the attempted murder of Lionel Thomas on 30th April 2014 and unlawfully using a firearm to commit an indictable offence.. As the charges can... Read more of this article
Estimated $2.6M Sent Overseas For Cannabis
Last year Bermuda sent an estimated $2.6 million abroad to pay for cannabis, according to the report from the Cannabis Reform Collaborative [CRC] which was tabled in the House of Assembly last Friday. The report recommended that Government should “decriminalize personal possession and personal cultivation immediately,” and “develop a phased approach... Read more of this article
Tillman Darrell Denies Wounding Charges
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [May 13], a 47-year-old man pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from an alleged incident in March of this year. Tillman Darrell — who ran as an Independent candidate in the 2012 General Election — pleaded not guilty to unlawfully assaulting a man and causing him grievous bodily harm and, without... Read more of this article
Paul Wright Sworn In As Deputy Commissioner
Mr. Paul Wright was sworn in this morning [May 12] as Deputy Commissioner of the Bermuda Police Service by Acting Governor Ginny Ferson. The small ceremony was held at 11:30am at Government House and was attended by his wife, Mrs. Angela Wright, and Commissioner of Police, Mr. Michael DeSilva. The Deputy Commissioner’s role includes oversight of the... Read more of this article
Man Remanded After Admitting $4,000 Charge
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [May 12], a 23-year-old man was remanded into custody after pleading guilty to receiving over $4,000 worth of goods – including a laptop computer and Nike shoes – when he knew or believed the goods to be stolen. Initially Troy Robert Harris pleaded not guilty, however after consulting his lawyer, Harris changed... Read more of this article
Woman Denies Confrontation With Customs
In Magistrates Court this morning [May 12], Ms Shellicia McKenzie-Simons pleaded not guilty to charges with stemming from an alleged confrontation at LF Wade International Airport on 9th May 2014. Ms McKenzie-Simons, 24, pleaded not guilty to failing to comply with directions given by a Customs Officer who suspected that she was in possession of goods... Read more of this article
Opinion: Public Health Approach To Drug Use
[Opinion column written by Jonathan Starling] Recently the media reported that a video was circulating on social media about an individual licking and kissing a dead cat. While the media [quite rightly] didn’t show the video, it basically shows a male carrying a dead cat, by the tail, placing it on the ground, just off a major road, and, to the goading... Read more of this article
CRC Report: Decriminalize Personal Possession
Today [May 9] in the House of Assembly, Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley tabled the report from the Cannabis Reform Collaborative [CRC], which recommended decriminalizing personal possession of cannabis and enabling access to medical cannabis. The report’s Executive Summary said, “There is strong evidence and a growing conviction... Read more of this article
Firearm & Ammunition Found In Somerset
An area by Somerset Long Bay Beach has been cordoned off by police today [May 8] after ammunition and what is “believed to be firearms” was found. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “Today, May 8th, police responded to a report of suspicious items [believed to be firearms] along with an undisclosed amount of ammunition was found... Read more of this article
