Category: Crime
Police Confirm: 30-Year-Old Man Shot
A 30-year-old man was transported to hospital after being shot early this morning [Sept 13] in the Tribe Road Number 5 area, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023, Police responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Tribe Road Number 5, just off of Ord Road in Paget. “Upon... Read more of this article
Arrested, False License Plate, Reported Stolen
After a 19-year-old man was arrested for failing to stop for police and dangerous driving, checks of the motorcycle he was riding revealed it was fitted with a false license plate and had been reported stolen. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 11th, 2023, police officers were on mobile patrol duty in the area... Read more of this article
Govt Advisory: Sex Offender To Be Released
The Minister of Legal Affairs has issued a public notification that convicted sex offender Neville Craig Richardson is set to be released, with the 54-year-old due to be released on August 31st. Photo provided by the Government The full Public Notice follow below [PDF here]: Related Stories Sex Offender Devaun Cox To Be Released Sex Offender TeWolde... Read more of this article
Driver Arrested, Prohibited Weapon, Drugs
A driver was arrested for suspicion of possession of a controlled drug, drug equipment and a prohibited weapon, A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 26th, 2023, police officers were on mobile patrol in the area of Middle Road near the junction with Montpelier Road, Devonshire, when they had cause to stop a motorcar... Read more of this article
BPS: Milen Simons Fired After Guilty Verdict
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] confirmed that “Milen Simons has been discharged from duty, following the guilty verdict recorded against him on Tuesday, 15th August 2023, in a Magistrates’ Court trial in relation to a charge of Intruding on the privacy of a female and trespass.” A police spokesperson said, “To be clear. This matter... Read more of this article
Police Renew Appeal On Shooting Incident
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they are “renewing its appeal for witnesses or anyone with information on that shooting incident at the Caroline Bay Marina, earlier this month.” A police spokesperson said, ”As we indicated then, around 11:13 p.m. on Sunday, August 6th, 2023, police received several reports of gunshots in the... Read more of this article
Police Investigating Assault On Queen Street
Noting that there is a video clip being circulated “depicting a woman being assaulted by a male outside a business on Queen Street,” the police confirmed they are investigating the matter. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has been made aware of a video clip being circulated on social media, depicting a woman being... Read more of this article
Court: Charge Against Zane DeSilva Dropped
The court charge against MP Zane DeSilva will no longer be pursued, with Mr DeSilva saying that he “always maintained my complete innocence of this allegation, that has now been vindicated.” The allegations related to matters involving Anthony Blakey and Savvy Entertainment, with Savvy Entertainment receiving an $800,000 loan from the... Read more of this article
Police Renew Appeal: Murder Of Jason Mello
Seven years later, the police are renewing their appeal for information in connection with the murder of Jason Mello, who was fatally shot in August, 2016. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives are renewing their appeal for information in connection with the murder of 25-year-old Jason Mello. “Mr. Mello was fatally shot around 7:35pm Friday... Read more of this article
‘Unknown Male Driver’ Escapes After Collision
The police confirmed that “inquiries continue regarding a reported two vehicle collision” in which a female car driver was injured and an ”unknown male driver” escaped on the back of a motorcycle. A police spokesperson said, “Inquiries continue regarding a reported two vehicle collision that occurred around 9:50pm Friday,... Read more of this article
104 ‘Fully Grown Cannabis Plants’ Seized
The police “uprooted and seized a total of 104 fully grown cannabis plants” in the St. George’s area this weekend. A police spokesperson said, “On Sunday, 13th August 2023, Bermuda Police Service [BPS] officers from the Police Support Unit of the Tactical Operations Division, conducted an exercise targeting illegal cannabis cultivation... Read more of this article
Female Motorcyclist Arrested After Collision
A female motorcyclist was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst impaired following a collision last night [Aug 13] in Hamilton parish. A police spokesperson said, “A female motorcyclist sustained minor injuries in collision with a motorcar on North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish just east of the junction with Fractious Street. “The female... Read more of this article
Multiple Burglaries At Businesses In City
Multiple businesses in the City of Hamilton “have been targeted by persons either causing damage to gain entry or, actually breaking and entering” and “stealing electronics or other items of value,” the police confirmed today. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can report that over the past several... Read more of this article
24-Year-Old Man In ICU After Shooting
The 24-year-old man who was shot in the chest last night [August 6] is in the ICU, while the 31-year-old man who was shot in the hand has been discharged from hospital, the police confirmed today. A police spokesperson said, “As the investigation continues into that confirmed firearms incident which occurred around 11:13 last evening Carolina Bay,... Read more of this article
Police Confirm: Two People Have Been Shot
[Updated] The police have confirmed that there was a shooting this evening in Southampton, and two people have been injured. The police said that, “We can confirm that two people have been injured. One individual sustained a bullet wound to the chest, the other an injury to the hand. Both individuals have now been transported to hospital.” Further... Read more of this article
Driver Crashes, Jumps In Water, Then Arrested
At around 3.20am this morning [Aug 4] a 31-year-old male car driver failed to stop for police, crashed into a wall, then exited the vehicle and jumped into the water, and was subsequently arrested by police. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:20 a.m. on Friday, August 4th, 2023, police officers attempted to stop a motorcar which was traveling... Read more of this article
