Category: Crime
Court: Visitors Fined For Breaking Quarantine
[Updated] Two visitors have been fined $2,500 each in Court for breaking the requirements of the Covid-19 Quarantine Order, as they attended a celebratory gathering prior to receiving the results of their arrival test. In providing today’s test results, a Government spokesperson said, “The public are advised that on 1st November 2020 two visitors... Read more of this article
Armed Robbery At Somers Supermart
[Updated] There was an armed robbery at the Somers Supermart in St. George’s early this morning [Nov 2], with a male entering the store, brandishing a firearm, and escaping on foot “with a quantity of cash taken during the incident.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 6:00 a.m. today, Monday, 2nd November, police received... Read more of this article
Man Arrested And Replica Firearm Recovered
A 41-year-old man has been arrested and a replica firearm recovered after a “confrontation at a Hamilton Parish residence,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that a 41-year-old male has been arrested and a replica firearm recovered, following a confrontation at a Hamilton... Read more of this article
Male Injured In Stabbing Incident In Southampton
There was a “disturbance involving several persons in the parking lot of Southampton Rangers Club” last night [Oct 29] which resulted in one male receiving stab wounds. A police spokesperson said, “At around 9:12 p.m. on Thursday 29th October, police received reports of a disturbance involving several persons in the parking lot of Southampton... Read more of this article
Police Issue Advisory On WhatsApp Scam
The police have advised that a “new WhatsApp scam has emerged in which a message is sent out, via SMS, by individuals purporting to be part of the WhatsApp technical team, asking users to share their verification code in order to verify that their account is genuine.” “Responding to this message, allows the scammers access to your account,... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Daunte Woods
[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Oct 26] to provide an update on the fatal stabbing and double shooting. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 14-minute replay is below Update 5.20pm: A police spokesperson... Read more of this article
OBA: ‘We Must All Work Together With The BPS’
“Violence as witnessed this weekend has no place in our community,” the OBA’s Michael Dunkley said today, adding that “we must all work together with the BPS and any partner agencies to help solve these crimes.” These comments follow after a 28-year-old man was killed in a stabbing incident early this morning in Sandys,... Read more of this article
National Security Minister Extends Condolences
Following a weekend of violence which has tragically left one man dead and two men in hospital recovering from gun shot wounds, the Minister of National Security Renee Ming has extended her condolences to the family and urged anyone who may know anything to please contact the police. The Minister’s comments follow after a 28-year-old man was killed... Read more of this article
Police Confirm: Man Dies After Stabbing Incident
The police have confirmed that a man has died following a stabbing incident in Sandys early this morning [Oct 25]. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 2:00 a.m. today, Sunday 25th October, police received a report of a stabbing incident near the junction of Hook and Ladder Lane and Somerset Road, Sandys. “Officers responding to the... Read more of this article
Police Advisory About Pyramid Scheme
The police have warned that a “pyramid scheme being promoted on the island” which is “being touted as a co-operative with meetings to attract investors.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a pyramid scheme being promoted on the island. The scheme is being touted as a co-operative with meetings... Read more of this article
‘Death In Paradise: Stories Of Mystery & Murder’
The Bermudian Heartbeats Lecture Series will be holding an online discussion via Zoom of “Death In Paradise: Stories Of Mystery And Murder Most Foul” on Thursday, October 29th. In an online post, the Bermuda Government said, “The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs presents “Death in Paradise: Stories of Mystery and... Read more of this article
Video: Police Press Conference On Shooting
[Updated] The police held a press conference today [Oct 24] to provide an update regarding the double shooting that occurred last night in Pembroke, which resulted in two men receiving multiple gunshot wounds. Last night, ythe police said, “Police are investigating a firearms incident which left two men with multiple gunshot wounds. The incident... Read more of this article
