Category: Crime
“Persons On Motorcycles Failing To Stop”
Over the past week the Bermuda Police Service said they have “seen an uptick in persons on motorcycles failing to stop, evading police and travelling at excessive speeds.” A spokesperson said, “There were three such incidents on Thursday evening alone. These incidents which are dangerous to all involved, are of great concern. Subjects... Read more of this article
Police: Student Altercation At Bus Terminal
Yesterday afternoon [April 13], police received a “report of students involved in an altercation at the Bus Terminal in the City of Hamilton.” A police spokesperson said, “Upon arrival, officers were directed to the number 9 bus where they were alerted to two female Middle School students, who were then escorted off of the bus. “The... Read more of this article
Stolen Items Being Advertised For Sale Online
The police are advising the public to “exercise caution when considering purchasing brand name electronics advertised locally, at prices below their true value, as you may be purchasing an item linked to these breaks-ins or thefts.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service Crime Unit is conducting investigations into a number... Read more of this article
Man Sentenced To 16 Years Imprisonment
26-year-old Maleke Martin was sentenced to 16 years imprisonment after being found guilty of sexual exploitation of a young person being a person in trust and for showing abusive images to a young person. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] notes the Supreme Court sentencing of 26-year-old Maleke Martin today, Tuesday... Read more of this article
‘Controlled Drugs’ Recovered From Water
A bag containing what is believed to be “controlled drugs” was recovered from the water in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:20 p.m. on Friday, April 8th, 2023, police received a report that a black bag containing several brown brick shaped packages wrapped in tape had been spotted in the water near Heritage Wharf, Royal... Read more of this article
Police Renew Appeal In Murder Investigations
The Bermuda Police Service is again renewing its appeal for the assistance of the public in bringing to justice those responsible for the murders of Jordan Outerbridge, Laje Franklin and Che Jennings. A police spokesperson said, “We are indeed grateful to those individuals who have so far come forward to provide information which has proven invaluable... Read more of this article
Visible Police Presence Over Holiday Weekend
“During the holiday weekend the public will notice a visible police presence as patrols attend the various community events throughout the Island with a view to deterring anti-social behaviour,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “The upcoming Good Friday Holiday and the Easter Weekend will see a number of events and... Read more of this article
National Security Minister Offers Condolences
Minister of National Security Michael Weeks offered his condolences to the family and friends of Marco Perinchief, who died following an “altercation involving several men” in Sandys on the weekend. Minister Weeks said, “It is with great sadness that I express my sympathies to the family and friends of Marco Perinchief. Such a tragic and senseless... Read more of this article
Video: Police Press Conference On Murder
[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [March 27] to “provide an update on an ongoing murder investigation.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update | The police have now identified the victim as 49-year-old Marco Perinchief, and said that... Read more of this article
BPS Appeal For Assistance In Investigation
The police are seeking the public’s assistance with its “investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a male who was involved in an altercation” on Saturday. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance with its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of... Read more of this article
Man Dies After Altercation In Sandys
The police have confirmed that a man has died following an “altercation involving several men” in Sandys this morning. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:35am on Saturday, 25th March 2023, police were dispatched to a report of an altercation involving several men, on Somerset Road, near to the junction of Hook and Ladder Lane, Sandys. “The... Read more of this article
Male Injured In Stabbing Incident In Sandys
Police responded to a report that several males were fighting in Sandys this afternoon [March 20], with one male sustaining “a stab wound to the back.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:40 p.m. on Monday 20th March, 2023, police received a report that several males were fighting on Cambridge Road in Somerset. “Upon arrival officers... Read more of this article
