Category: Crime
Sentencing Guidelines Committee Formed
A Sentencing Guidelines Committee has been established, and the first phase will be to work on sentencing guidelines for offences such as drug offences, causing death by driving offences, bladed articles and assaults and the Committee will include public consultation. A spokesperson said, “The Chief Justice of Bermuda Mr. Larry Mussenden is pleased... Read more of this article
Police Investigating Three Separate Burglaries
Police are investigating three burglaries at businesses that occurred during the passing of Hurricane Imelda, with burglaries reported at the Marketplace, Gem Cellar and Crisson’s. Burglary at Gem Cellar on Reid Street in Hamilton A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:34 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2025, Police attended an alleged burglary... Read more of this article
Seven Arrested In Connection With ATM Fraud
Seven people have been arrested “in connection with suspected fraud from local banks involving automated teller machines [ATMs].” A police spokesperson said, “Seven people were recently arrested in connection with suspected fraud from local banks involving automated teller machines. It is understood that the scammers made several attempts,... Read more of this article
Suspects Arrested: Machete, Drugs, Stolen Bike
Two suspects were arrested after police “recovered a machete and a quantity of suspected controlled drugs” and discovered the motorbike they were riding had “been reported stolen, was unlicensed, uninsured and was fitted with false license plates.” A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 3:25 p.m. on Monday, September,... Read more of this article
Police Issue Another Advisory On Phone Scams
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is reminding the public to “stay vigilant against scammers calling residents and identifying themselves as representatives of local banks.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service reminds the public to stay vigilant against scammers calling residents and identifying themselves as representatives... Read more of this article
Video: Town Hall On Gun & Gang Violence
[Updated] Governor Andrew Murdoch, Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, and Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons are hosting a town hall meeting on gun and gang violence this evening [Sept 29] and you can tune in and watch live below. Update Sept 30, 5.41pm: Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said, “Last night’s town hall on... Read more of this article
Crime Stoppers Offer $50,000 Reward
Crime Stoppers Bermuda is offering a reward of up to $50,000 “for information that leads to the arrest and charging of individuals involved in any murder with a lethal weapon.” A spokesperson said, “Crime Stoppers Bermuda wants to remind the public that remaining silent when you witness or have knowledge of a crime allows those who committed... Read more of this article
Arrests For DUI, Machete, Unlicensed Bike
Stop-and-search operations on Tuesday [Sept 23] led to the arrest of a 21-year-old for possession of a machete and suspected cannabis, the detention of an underage rider on an unlicensed motorcycle, and the arrest of an impaired motorcyclist following a collision. Machete And Drug Possession A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday,... Read more of this article
Arrests For Knives, Warrants, DUI & More
The Bermuda Police Service carried out a weekend policing operation resulting in multiple arrests. A police spokesperson said, “Under the direction of Acting Chief Inspector Anthony Smith of the Tactical Operations Division, of the Bermuda Police Service [BPS], executed a comprehensive weekend policing plan designed to ensure public safety and... Read more of this article
Suspect Arrested In Connection With Murder
“A 19-year-old male suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of 37-year-old Janae Minors,” the police confirmed this evening. A police spokesperson said, “Ms. Minors succumbed to injuries sustained after she was shot by a lone gunman. “The brazen, fatal attack, was carried out around 4:50 p.m. on Tuesday, September... Read more of this article
Police Arrest 3 People For Knives, Stolen Bike
Police officers arrested two males for possession of a knife and another male for riding a bike that had been reported stolen. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:15 pm on Friday, September 19, 2025, Police Officers were at the junction of Paynter’s Road and Harrington Sound Road, Smiths, when they observed two motorcycles traveling east along... Read more of this article
WRC On Gun Violence Against Women
The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] has responded to the recent murder of Janae Minors, noting that “this tragedy marks the fourth woman to be killed by gunfire in Bermuda in recent years.” A spokesperson said, “Three days ago, our island was shaken by another act of violence. The Women’s Resource Centre is deeply saddened by... Read more of this article
