Category: Crime
Minister Condemns Violence Outside Courts
Minister of National Security Michael Weeks has ”condemned the acts of violence which took place outside of the Supreme Court recently.” Minister Weeks said, “Several incidences of anti-social behaviour occurred last week outside of our court buildings. These acts of violence involved assaulting and harassing court officers who were carrying... Read more of this article
Police Comment Following Not Guilty Verdict
“We respect the integrity of the judicial process and accept the court’s decision,” the police said following the recent trial in the Supreme Court, adding that “it is essential that we come together as a community to show empathy and understanding, as we navigate the aftermath of this trial.” This follows after Raheem... Read more of this article
Court: Raheem Wray Found Not Guilty
Following a trial in the Supreme Court, Raheem Wray has been found not guilty of the murder of Osagi Bascome. Mr Bascome, a national level footballer, was murdered in December 2021. After a trial that began earlier this month, the jury of 10 women and two men returned the verdict of not guilty this evening. Both families reacted to the verdict in court,... Read more of this article
Murder Trial Continues In Supreme Court
The murder trial of Raheem Wray — who is charged with murdering Osagi Bascome — continues in the Supreme Court, with Assistant Justice Mark Pettingill expressing concern about social media posts. Justice Pettingill reminded jurors not to view social media reports discussing the ongoing trial. The BBC reported that he did not specify the... Read more of this article
Police Seize 138 Cannabis Plants In St George’s
The Bermuda Police Service has “commenced an investigation into the discovery of multiple cannabis cultivation plots in the eastern end of the island.” A police spokesperson said, “Police were alerted to the location of a ‘grow site’ in the St. Georges area on Friday, January 12th, 2024. Officers attended the location and... Read more of this article
Suspect Smashes Case, Steals Jewellery
A suspect “used a hammer to smash a showcase” at the Walker Christopher Jewellery store on Queen Street and stole a “quantity of jewellery,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:12 p.m. on Saturday, January 13th, 2024, police received a report that a male had entered the Walker Christopher Jewellery... Read more of this article
Burglary At FoodHub In Somerset
The Food Hub branch in Somerset Branch was broken into, marking the third incident suffered by the food chain in recent weeks. Police Statement A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm it has received a report of a burglary at the FoodHub in Somerset. The matter is currently under investigation and anyone with any information... Read more of this article
CAA Grateful For Guilty Verdict In Murder Case
Noting they find “it very difficult to respond to a decision that is so tragic, and in no way reduces the tragedy of the loss of Chavelle Dillon-Burgess,” the Centre Against Abuse said they ”are grateful for the verdict of guilty of murder.” Their statement follows after Kamal Worrell was found guilty of the murder of Chavelle... Read more of this article
WRC Commends Verdict In Murder Case
The Women’s Resource Centre said they are “heartened by the guilty verdict in the Chavelle Dillon-Burgess case,” noting it “is a landmark case for Bermuda, and we recognise the efforts of the Bermuda Police Service in bringing Mr. Worrell before the courts and we wait with anticipation for his sentencing next month.” Their... Read more of this article
Court: Kamal Worrell Found Guilty Of Murder
[Updated] Following a Supreme Court trial, Kamal Worrell has been found guilty of the murder of Chavelle Dillon Burgess. In a special breaking news broadcast this evening [Jan 10], the Bermuda Broadcasting company reported the verdict, and you can watch below. Speaking after the verdict, Detective Chief Inspector Jason Smith said that that it was was... Read more of this article
Ministry Statement On Sex Offender Devaun Cox
The Ministry of Legal Affairs and the Ministry of National Security addressed public concerns over sex offender Devaun Cox, noting that he was recently remanded in custody. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Legal Affairs and Ministry of National Security remain committed to addressing the concerns raised by residents regarding... Read more of this article
Highest Impaired Driving Arrests Over Three Years
“Figures recorded as part of Operation Vega in the 4th quarter of 2023 “show impaired driving continues to be a troublingly prolific offence,” the police said, adding that “2023 witnessed the highest number of impaired driving arrests over a three-year period.” Robert Cardwell, Acting Superintendent, Tactical Support Division... Read more of this article
New Year’s Weekend Arrests & Policing Activity
During the New Year’s Day holiday weekend, the police arrested four males for possessing bladed articles, six people on suspicion of impaired driving, and 13 people were arrested for various other offenses. A police spokesperson said, “During the New Year’s Day holiday weekend – from 5pm Friday, 29th December 2023 until 5am Tuesday,... Read more of this article
15 Arrested For Various Offenses Over Holiday
A total of fifteen people were arrested for various offences between 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 22, and 5:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2023. A police spokesperson said, “Worryingly, the majority of those arrested were for driving while impaired. In fact, seven persons were arrested for this offence. “The highest breathalysed reading... Read more of this article
Woman Arrested After Crashing Into Wall
A female was “arrested and bailed on suspicion of impaired driving” following a single vehicle collision in Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, police attended a single vehicle collision involving a motorcar, near the junction of Middle Road and Granaway Lane, Southampton. “The... Read more of this article
30-Year-Old Driver Arrested For Drug Possession
Police stopped a car traveling on Kindley Field Road, and checks showed the vehicle to be unlicensed and uninsured and the 30-year-old male driver had an expired driver’s license, and officers searched the vehicle and “recovered a quantity of suspected cannabis resin, ecstasy tablets, crack-cocaine along with drug paraphernalia.” A police... Read more of this article
