Category: Crime
Man Granted Discharge For Expandable Baton
In Magistrates Court this morning [May 8], a 52-year-old man pleaded guilty with an explanation to the charge of possessing an offensive weapon, an expandable baton, in March 2014. He was granted a conditional discharge. Joseph Weller, who said that was employed as a bartender, told Senior Magistrate Archie Warner that had picked up the baton which... Read more of this article
New Deputy Commissioner Of Police Revealed
[Updated] Government House has appointed Paul Wright, the current Assistant Commissioner of Police, as the new Deputy Commissioner of Police, effective May 12, 2014. Governor George Fergusson said, “I am delighted that Mr. Wright has accepted this role. “He has served with distinction in the Bermuda Police Service for 29 years and has the confidence... Read more of this article
Man Denies Conspiring To Import Cannabis
In Magistrates Court this morning [May 7], a 36-year-old man denied charges that he conspired to import cannabis into Bermuda. Keevon Trott pleaded not guilty to the charge of conspiring with others to import cannabis, said to weigh 118.7 grams, between a date unknown and May 2013. Mr. Trott then pleaded not guilty to conspiring with others to import... Read more of this article
Washington Convicted Of Stefan Burgess Murder
Following the conviction of Julian Washington for the murder of Stefan Burgess, the police have thanked “all the members of the public who had the courage to come forward and give evidence, without whom Bermuda would not be a safer place today.” Mr. Burgess was shot multiple times while at a residence in the Glebe Road, Pembroke area in... Read more of this article
Store Employee Denies Stealing Over $18,000
In Magistrates Court this morning [May 6], a 44-year-old man pleaded not guilty to charges that he stole from the Marketplace store in Sandys Parish while working at the establishment. David Scott, who had been working as an assistant manager at the Marketplace supermarket in Sandys Parish, pleaded not guilty to stealing currency, cheques, and gift... Read more of this article
Men Deny Drug & Proceeds Of Crime Charges
In Magistrates Court this morning [May 6], two men, aged 31 and 38 respectively, denied drug charges as well as possessing $15,000 that was alleged to be the proceeds of crime. Marcello Moniz pleaded not guilty to possessing cocaine with intent to supply in May 2013 in Warwick Parish. The amount was alleged to be 6.3 grams. Both Marcello Moniz and Matice... Read more of this article
Thieves Strike Kayak Association Repeatedly
A series of thefts at the small Bermuda Kayak Association [BKA] compound on Coney Island have lead to the loss of several kayaks for the group. While two were recovered, the series of thefts has left the group concerned about the safety of their equipment and with four kayaks unaccounted for. Vice president of the Bermuda Kayak Association [formerly... Read more of this article
Weekend Arrests: 3 For DUI, 11 For Warrants
Over this past weekend [May 3/4] police officers arrested three people on suspicion of impaired driving as the Selective Traffic Enforcement Programme [STEP] continues. “Officers also arrested 11 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
Magistrate Dismisses Motorbike Clamping Case
In Magistrates Court this morning [May 5], a 41 year old man pleaded guilty to damaging a cycle clamp but had his guilty plea rejected and the case brought against him dismissed. Tracy Lema pleaded guilty to unlawfully damaging a cycle clamp, valued at $80 and the property of the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB]. Mr Lema had damaged the clamp after he... Read more of this article
Man Denies Charges Related To Fleeing Court
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [May 2], a 35 year old man denied charges relating to an alleged attempt to flee Court yesterday. Lorin Baxter pleaded not guilty to four charges relating to the alleged attempt to run from Magistrates Court yesterday; then he elected to serve jail time in default of paying over $1,300 in outstanding fines. Mr.... Read more of this article
Man Jumps Overboard, Arrested By Police
Police were seen in the waters in the North Shore area earlier this morning [May 2] as they were in the process of trying to arrest a man who was attempting to evade the police by jumping overboard. The man, who has outstanding warrants, jumped overboard in the North Shore/Blackwatch Pass area. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines confirmed he was subsequently... Read more of this article
Tyrone Pedro To Be Sentenced On May 21st
Tyrone Pedro appeared in yesterday’s [May 1] Supreme Court Monthly Arraignment Session, where a sentencing date of 21st May 2014 was set. The 23-year-old has already pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Steven Jireh Iris who died as a result of a stabbing that took place outside of a residence of Glebe Road on August 23, 2013. He was taken to... Read more of this article
