Category: Crime
Teen Pleads Guilty To Handbag Snatch
In Plea Court yesterday morning [Apr.9], 18-year-old Hamilton Parish resident Denzil Chase pleaded guilty to snatching a tourist’s handbag on Thursday 5th April. He was remanded into custody at the COED to re-appear for sentencing on 12th April. Senior Magistrate Archie Warner was told how the teenager, along with an accomplice who is still being... Read more of this article
Witness Appeal: Good Friday Assault
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for any witnesses to the assault that occurred on Good Friday [Apr.6] at the Southampton Rangers Sports Club. A spokesperson said, “Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone with any information with regard to the serious assault that occurred on Friday April 6th in the area of Southampton... Read more of this article
Conditional Discharge For Marijuana Possession
In Magistrates Court on Thursday [Apr.5] a teenage male who said that he was studying at a Canadian college received a six month Conditional Discharge after he pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing 0.64 grams of cannabis in an Increased Penalty Zone at the Bulls Head Car Park on December 17th 2011. The case caused the Senior Magistrate to comment... Read more of this article
Police On Scene After Assault At Rangers
[Updated] As of 7pm this evening [Apr.6], crime scene tape, police vehicles, police officers as well as the police forensic unit can all be seen at the Southampton Rangers Club after what we understand to be some form of a physical altercation. Unofficial details indicate multiple persons and machete[s] may have been involved, however details are limited... Read more of this article
Shots Fired In Somerset, One Man Injured
Good Friday has started off marred by gun violence yet again, with a man being shot early this morning [Apr.6]. Around 2:45am police responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Somerset Cricket Club in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “One man was injured and conveyed to KEMH via ambulance. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening. “Witnesses... Read more of this article
Minister: Four Arrested For Home Invasion
[Updated with Bermuda Police Service statement:] Acting Minister of National Security Michael Scott today [Apr. 5] expressed the Government’s concern for the victims of the recent home invasion in Devonshire. Three men and a woman burst into Rhonda Wilkinson’s house on Monday night. She said the armed group then proceeded to terrorise the five... Read more of this article
65-Year-Old Woman Arrested For DUI
A 65-year-old woman was arrested last night for suspicion of impaired driving. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:30pm on Wednesday April 4th, police on mobile patrol on Somerset Road in Sandys, noticed a car driving erratically. “Officers stopped the car on West Side Road and approached the driver, a 65 year old Sandys woman, who appeared... Read more of this article
Cannonier: “Major Threat To Our Way Of Life”
This “new wave of extreme violence” is a major threat to our way of life, Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier said following the recent spree of armed robberies and home invasions. Mr Cannonier said, “I want to express our serious concerns about the new and extreme violence that is shaking Bermuda today, where families now fear their... Read more of this article
Police Service Issues Burglary Advisory
The Bermuda Police Service is today [Apr.4] advising the public to remain vigilant regarding burglaries. Recently there have been a number of burglaries reported in various parishes throughout the island. As a result, the public is encouraged to make sure all windows and doors are locked before leaving their homes unattended, even for short periods... Read more of this article
Shots Fired On Union Street, No Injuries
Shots were fired in the Union Street area last night [Apr.3], police confirmed. “Around 8:30pm on Tuesday April 3rd, police responded to reported gunshots in the Union Street, Pembroke area,” said a police spokesperson. “Although forensic evidence collected confirmed a firearm had been discharged, there were no reported injuries. “Inquiries... Read more of this article
Teen In Court: My Mom Forgot To Pay Fine
A teenage girl appeared in Magistrates Court yesterday [Apr.3], having been arrested and held by Police on a warrant issued for $455 worth of unpaid fines. The fines were levied as a result of road traffic convictions in Magistrates Court on February 5th 2011. Asked to explain why the fines had not been paid, the teenager said that at the time she was... Read more of this article
Man Pleads Guilty To Importing Heroin
In yesterday’s [Apr.2] Supreme Court Monthly Arraignments session, 46-year-old Shannon Forth pleaded guilty to the charge of importing $1.4 million worth of diamorphine [heroin] in December 2011. He pleaded not guilty to a second charge of possessing that heroin with intent to supply. His guilty plea was accepted and Justice Greaves ordered a... Read more of this article
