Category: Crime
Witness Appeal: Murder Of Jahkoby Smith
The police are appealing for the public’s assistance with information that can help solve the murder of Jahkoby Smith, who was fatally stabbed two years ago on July 29, 2017, at the West End Sailboat Club in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “Today, Monday 29th July 2019, marks the 2nd anniversary of the murder of Jahkoby Smith and detectives... Read more of this article
Police Appeal: Information On Taylor Grier Murder
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing the appeal for information regarding the murder of Taylor Grier, who was fatally shot on Court Street in Pembroke on July 27th, 2018. Crime Stoppers video appeal released in October 2018: A police spokesperson said, “Mr. Grier was fatally shot on Friday 27th July 2018, one year ago whilst on Court... Read more of this article
Court: Man Fined $6,500 After Airline Incident
[Written by Don Burgess] An airline passenger who spat in his wife’s face and used profane language towards the flight crew causing a Tourism Union International Airways flight to divert to Bermuda was fined $6,500. Edward Mongan, 42, from Manchester, England, pleaded guilty in Magistrates Court. The court heard that Mr Mongan shouted “f***... Read more of this article
Advisory: Theft From Unattended Motorcycles
Police are advising the public to be vigilant about where they park their motorcycles, following recent thefts from unattended parked motorcycles. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of recent thefts from unattended parked motorcycles, where an unknown culprit or culprits remove personal items from under motorcycle seats... Read more of this article
Court: Two Men Deny Charge Relating To Video
[Written by Don Burgess] Appearing in Magistrates Court today, Ezra Ararat, 34, of Devonshire, and Raymond Swan, 44, of Hamilton parish, pleaded not guilty to a charge related to allegedly threatening law enforcement officials by publishing a video advocating the shooting of police, prosecutors, and judges. Mr Ararat was remanded into custody by Senior... Read more of this article
Court: Two Bulgarian Men Deny Fraud Charges
[Written by Don Burgess] Two Bulgarian men were back in Magistrates Court this morning facing credit card fraud charges. Last week Nikola Aleksandrov, 40, and Vladimir Vasilev, 31, both denied separate charges concerning having plastic cards with magnetic strips for the purpose of making credit cards, and a machine to make phony credit cards, respectively. The... Read more of this article
Man Arrested In Connection With ‘Drill Video’
[Updated] One man has been taken into custody in connection with a ‘drill music’ video being circulated that promotes violence against police officers, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is aware of a local ‘Drill’ music video being circulated on social media promoting violence... Read more of this article
32-Year-Old Arrested For ‘Assault On Police’
A 22-year-old man hurt in a disturbance at St. George’s Cricket Club on Sunday evening was treated and discharged from hospital, while a 32-year-old man was “arrested for assault on police during the incident.” A police spokesperson said, “It has been confirmed that a 22-year-old man hurt in a disturbance at St. George’s Cricket... Read more of this article
Police: Man Injured In St. George’s Altercation
Emergency services responded to St. George’s Cricket Club tonight [July 14] after a man was injured in an “altercation involving several individuals”, according to police. Police spokesperson Robin Simmons said, “Around 11pm Sunday, July 14th police and ambulance personnel responded to a reported disturbance at St. George’s Cricket... Read more of this article
Another Burglary At Vera P. Card In St George’s
Marking the third burglary at Vera P. Card in St George’s in recent months, a burglary occurred at the store early this morning [July 11] with two males gaining entry into the store and stealing jewellery. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:45am today [July 11th] a burglary occurred at the Vera P. Card store on Water Street in St. George’s. “It... Read more of this article
Ramesh Dusoruth Apprehended In Netherlands
Ramesh Dusoruth — who is wanted in Bermuda in connection with allegations involving the misuse of several million dollars of investors’ money — was taken into custody in the Netherlands today. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can confirm that Ramesh Dusoruth was taken into custody in The Netherlands today... Read more of this article
Three People Arrested For Impaired Driving
Three people were arrested for impaired driving from Friday evening [July 5] until Sunday evening [July 7]. A police spokesperson said, “Three motorists were arrested for impaired driving offences over the weekend, with road sobriety checkpoints conducted in six parishes from the evening of Friday, July 5th until the evening of Sunday, July 7th. “There... Read more of this article
