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BPS Appeal For Assistance In Investigation

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

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

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

Robbery At Jewellery Store On Queen Street

Robbery At Jewellery Store On Queen Street

Police are investigating a robbery at E.R. Aubrey on Queen Street in which a male entered the store and requested to see a gold chain, then snatched the chain from a store clerk’s hand and “ran out of the store without payment and jumped onto a waiting motor bike ridden by another person and fled the scene.” A police spokesperson said,... Read more of this article

Police Renew Appeal In Murder Investigation

Police Renew Appeal In Murder Investigation

The police are renewing their appeal for information on the murder of Clarke Fox, who was fatally shot three years ago. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing its appeal for information in connection with the murder of Clarke Fox and the attempted murder of Kyari Flood. Mr. Fox was fatally shot and Mr. Flood... Read more of this article

Four Arrested And $1.9M In Cannabis Seized

Four Arrested And $1.9M In Cannabis Seized

Four people have been arrested after warrants were executed at a business and residences, and a container shipment and cannabis “with an estimated street value of $BDA 1.9 million” was seized. A police spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, March 15th, 2023, The Bermuda Police Service [BPS], conducted a joint Operation with H.M. Customs. “The... Read more of this article

Police Investigating Attack On Corrections Officer

Police Investigating Attack On Corrections Officer

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said he  ”condemns this act of violence by inmates at the Westgate Correctional Facility against a Corrections staff member and stand in solidarity with them.” Minister Weeks said, “I can confirm that an incident took place on Friday morning. The Department of Corrections takes incidents like... Read more of this article

Police Investigating Robbery At Store In Sandys

Police Investigating Robbery At Store In Sandys

Police are investigating a robbery at Champs Variety Store in Sandys in which the two male suspects — one armed with a knife and one with a baseball bat — demanded the two female staff hand over cash. A police spokesperson said, “Police are seeking two male suspects in connection with a robbery which occurred at the Champs Variety Store,... Read more of this article

Cannonier & Watson’s Court Trial Delayed

Cannonier & Watson’s Court Trial Delayed

The trial of Sophia Cannonier and Michael Watson has been delayed. The couple –  who are accused of matters related to Covid-19 quarantine rules which are alleged to have occurred in July 2021 – appeared in Magistrates Court court this morning [March 7] however the matter was delayed, and another court date has been set, with a mention... Read more of this article

Three Incidents, Three People Arrested

Three Incidents, Three People Arrested

Police officers arrested three people this weekend, one for possession of a meat cleaver, another person was arrested following a glass door being smashed at business in Hamilton, and another person was arrested for “taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent following a burglary,” with the suspect crashing into a police car while attempting... Read more of this article

Crime Stoppers Film Experience Fundraiser

Crime Stoppers Film Experience Fundraiser

Crime Stoppers Bermuda — which offers rewards for information on crime or firearm offences leading to an arrest and conviction or the seizure of firearms — said they are “seeking the support of the corporate community, along with the Bermuda film audience, to help raise funds to further our campaigns” as they prepare to host... Read more of this article

Police: Beware Of Social Media Scams

Police: Beware Of Social Media Scams

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is “once again advising members of the public to beware of social media scams that seek to obtain money, personal information and banking details.” A police spokesperson said, “In one such scam recently, a local man paid $1,000 for bedroom furniture advertised for sale on Instagram. “He was then contacted... Read more of this article