Category: Crime
Two Tourists Arrested After Failing To Pay Bill
Two 25-year-old American female tourists were arrested after they failed to pay their restaurant bill on Christmas Day. A police spokesperson said, “Two female American tourists were arrested after they failed to pay the bill having eaten at a Hamilton hotel restaurant on Christmas day. “The hotel’s General Manager made a report to police... Read more of this article
Man Arrested For Possession Of Knife
A man was arrested on Boxing Day after being found in possession of a knife, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “At around 10:15 pm on Thursday, 26-Dec-2019, Police Officers observed a motorcycle travelling at a high rate of speed along South Rd., Paget near Inglewood Lane. “Officers caused the male rider to stop and... Read more of this article
Stabbing Victim In ICU, Suspect Turns Himself In
The 35-year-old man who was stabbed last night is in stable condition in the ICU, and the 43-year-old suspect “wanted in connection with this incident has now turned himself in to police.” A police spokesperson said, “The 35-year-old man who suffered a stab wound to the chest outside Place’s Place Bar at around 5:37 pm on Tuesday... Read more of this article
35-Year-Old Man Stabbed On Dundonald Street
[Updated] Police are “now looking for a 43-year-old Pembroke man said to be a suspect in connection” with the stabbing of a 35-year-old man that occurred this evening [Dec 24] at Place’s Place on Dundonald Street. A police spokesperson said, “At 5:37pm on Tuesday 24th December, 2019, police received a report of a stabbing incident... Read more of this article
Court: Man Sentenced For Knife-Point Robbery
[Written by Don Burgess] A 60-year-old man was sentenced to more than three years in prison for the knife-point robbery of Belvin’s. Kevin Robinson had earlier pleaded guilty to robbing Belvin’s Variety Store in Flatt’s and to possession of a knife. The Crown stated that Mr Robinson had admitted holding a knife to the head of the assistant... Read more of this article
Witness Appeal: Murder Of Ronniko Burchall
The police are renewing their appeal for information regarding the murder of Ronniko Burchall, who was fatally shot at the St. David’s Cricket Club in December of last year. A police spokesperson said, “The 29th December will mark the one-year anniversary of the murder of Mr. Ronniko Burchall. Mr. Burchall was at the St. David’s Cricket Club... Read more of this article
Three People Arrested At Private Jet Facility
Three people were arrested at the private jet facility after “two local men entered the island on a private jet with multiple pieces of luggage that were believed to contain controlled drugs,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “In a joint Police and Customs initiative on Saturday 21st December 2019, detectives from... Read more of this article
Two Men Arrested After Shooting On Court Street
The police have arrested two men following the shooting on Court Street which resulted in a 32-year old man being injured. A police spokesperson said, “About 1:27am on Sunday 22nd December 2019, an armed suspect walked onto Court Street. “At the time there was a group of men standing on the sidewalk just outside of the Spinning Wheel Night... Read more of this article
Police: One Person Injured In Shooting Incident
[Updated] Police have responded to a firearms incident on Court Street this morning [Dec 22] where multiple police vehicles and officers can be seen in the area, and initial reports suggest someone may have been injured. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 2.37am: Police officers could be seen searching the... Read more of this article
Aggravated Robbery At Coco Reef Resort
There was a robbery at the Coco Reef Resort in Paget last night, and during a struggle with the front desk clerk “the intruder brandished a knife and cut the male hotel employee’s wrist.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:50pm Tuesday, December 17th a reported aggravated robbery occurred at the Coco Reef Resort in Paget. “It... Read more of this article
Police Investigation Into Assault Continues
The police continue their investigation regarding the assault of a 22-year-old man on Monday [Dec 16] at the Warwick Post Office, saying they are interested in speaking with anyone “that can identify any of the suspects involved.” A police spokesperson said, “Inquiries continue regarding the reported assault of a 22-year-old man that... Read more of this article
Court: Man Admits Importing Cannabis Resin
[Written by Don Burgess] A 51-year-old Hamilton Parish man admitted importing more than $120,000 worth of cannabis resin into Bermuda. Appearing in Magistrates Court, Michael Johnson pleaded guilty to one count of drug importation after customs officers at the L.F. Wade International Airport in a package with his name on it. The package had arrived... Read more of this article
