Category: Crime
Bermudian Fatally Shot By Georgia Police
Alonzo Leroy Landy, 32, was fatally shot by law enforcement officials in Fayette County, Georgia, USA, according to multiple American news reports and a statement from Georgia officials. A statement from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said, “On Sunday, November 29, 2020, the GBI was requested by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office to conduct... Read more of this article
Stolen Car Recovered After ‘Lengthy Chase’
After the police located a stolen car in St. George’s, “the suspect suddenly started the vehicle and commenced a lengthy chase” through several parishes, which concluded in Warwick with the suspect escaping on foot and police recovering the vehicle. A police spokesperson said, “At 12:00 pm on Monday 30th November, uniformed police... Read more of this article
Driver Arrested After Crashing Car Into Wall
A motorist was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst impaired after he crashed his car into a wall in Devonshire last night. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 8:00 p.m. on Sunday 29th November, Police and Bermuda Fire and Rescue [BFRS] were dispatched to a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcar near the junction... Read more of this article
“Received A Report Of A Stolen Motor Car”
The police “received a report of a stolen motor car” — a white Honda CRV bearing license plate number 05338 — and have appealed for anyone that may have seen the vehicle or know of its whereabouts to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “On Monday, November 23rd, police received a report of a stolen motor car. “Between... Read more of this article
BPS Appeal For Information On Grave Desecration
[Updated] Noting that videos are circulating “showing individuals desecrating a grave,” the police called it a “vile and disrespectful act,” and appealed for anyone with any information to contact them so they can “bring the perpetrator/s to justice.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware... Read more of this article
Car Driver Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI
A car driver was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst impaired after a ”report of a road traffic collision involving a private motorcar and a pedestrian” on Front Street at 2.00am on Saturday. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 2:00 a.m. on Saturday 14th November, Police and Emergency Medical Services attended a report... Read more of this article
Firearm & Ammunition Seized, Two Arrested
A “firearm and several rounds of ammunition were recovered” and two suspects were “arrested in connection with the recovery of these items,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is able to report that a firearm and several rounds of ammunition were recovered during an operation... Read more of this article
More Than $1B Of Brockman’s Assets Frozen
An American billionaire accused of allegedly “using a Bermuda-based family charitable trust and other offshore entities to hide assets from the Internal Revenue Service while failing to pay taxes” has had more than $1B in assets frozen by Swiss prosecutors. A Bloomberg Quint story said, “Swiss prosecutors froze more than $1 billion held... Read more of this article
Burglary At Beauty Salon, Glass Smashed
The front glass of a beauty salon was smashed and the entrance ransacked, with several items stolen during a burglary, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “At 08:30 a.m. on Friday 06-Nov-2020, Police attended Exclusive Beauty, Pembroke in response to a burglary report. “Officers were informed that the premises were secured... Read more of this article
BPS Release Images Of Armed Robbery Suspect
[Updated with video] The police have released images of the suspect in the armed robbery at Somer’s Supermart in St. Georges earlier this week. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is once again appealing for the public’s assistance with the ongoing investigation into an armed robbery which took place at the Somer’s... Read more of this article
‘Man Chased By Individuals On Another Cycle’
The police are appealing for information about an incident in which a young man on an auxiliary cycle was “apparently being chased by individuals on another cycle” on Middle Road in Paget. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is aware of a video clip circulating on social media, which depicts a young man on an... Read more of this article
Police Warning About Investment/Pyramid Scam
The police are again warning the public about scams, saying there has been “an increase in these schemes disguised as investment opportunities,” adding that the latest scheme encourages individuals to invest with promises of alleged returns of as much as $130,000. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to once... Read more of this article
