Category: Crime
Police Confirm Death Of Morlan Steede
[Updated with Minister's statement] The police have confirmed the death of 30-year-old Morlan Steede following last night’s shooting in Pembroke. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 30-year-old Morlan Steede, who died as a result of a firearms incident that took place on One-way Deepdale,... Read more of this article
Police Confirm: Man Dies After Shooting
[Updating] Police have responded to the Parson’s Road/Deepdale, Pembroke area this evening [Nov 3], with an ambulance seen leaving the area with sirens on just before 10.00pm. Crime scene tape is visible and unofficial reports indicate that there has been a shooting. Details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 10.16pm:... Read more of this article
23 Reports Of Burglaries In Last Two Weeks
Over the last two weeks there have been 23 reports of burglaries around the island, which represents roughly two burglaries per day, and the police said “suspects have been identified and police are actively pursuing leads,” and also issued crime prevention advice for residents. A police spokesperson said, “Over the last two weeks... Read more of this article
BPS: No Significant Anti-Social Behaviour
The police said that while officers responded to numerous calls including reports of objects/eggs thrown at vehicles over Halloween, they are “pleased to report that the event passed without major incident, injury or any significant anti-social behaviour.” A police spokesperson said, “Bermuda Police Service [BPS] officers were on patrol... Read more of this article
Court: Roberto Marques Sentenced To 10 Years
[Updated] Appearing in Supreme Court today [Oct 31], former Customs Officer Roberto Marques was sentenced to ten years in prison. Earlier this month, Mr Marques entered a guilty plea to charges including possessing cocaine with intent to supply, possession of drug equipment and money laundering. In a previous Court appearance, the prosecutor Nicole... Read more of this article
Court: Former Customs Officer To Be Sentenced
[Written by Don Burgess] The sentencing hearing of two men — including a former Customs Officer — charged with various drug offences was adjourned yesterday when one of the pair said the drugs he had was for personal use and not for supply. Earlier this month both Ryan Willingham-Walker and Roberto Marques pled guilty to drug offences and... Read more of this article
Man Arrested In Connection With Banana Theft
A man has been arrested in connection with stealing banana trees from a Paget residence, and the bananas have been recovered. A post by the police on social media said, “Roads Policing Unit had to stop speed checks for a minute to respond to a man stealing banana trees from a Paget residence. Bananas recovered, man arrested.” Related Stories 12... Read more of this article
Court: Butterfield & Perinchief Trial Begins
[Written by Don Burgess ] A trial that features an alleged illegal firearm, ammunition, and illegal drugs started in Supreme Court on Tuesday. Jermaine Butterfield and Kimmisha Perinchief are charged with the importation of a prohibited firearm, importation of ammunition, conspiracy to the importation of cannabis, and conspiracy to supply a controlled... Read more of this article
Pedro: ‘New Act To Tackle The Issue Of Bribery’
The Bribery Act 2016 went into effect and this “significant piece of legislation has potential ramifications for a wide cross-section of the public, in contrast to historical legislation aimed at corruption that only applied to public officials,” Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro of the Police Organised & Economic Crime Department... Read more of this article
National Security Minister: St. George’s Policing
Saying that it is important to discuss “some important facts surrounding the considerations for policing St. George’s,” Minister of National Security Wayne Caines provided an overview of the matter in the House of Assembly today [Oct 20]. “Statistically, the parish of St. George’s records amongst the lowest amount of crime across... Read more of this article
BPS Deployed To Reduce Anti-Social Behaviour
Saying they are aware of concerns about large numbers of students congregating in Hamilton after school, the police said that “officers are deployed in an effort to reduce opportunities for anti-social behaviour to occur.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is aware of historical concerns stemming from large... Read more of this article
Police Reviewing CCTV Of Altercation In Hamilton
Police are reviewing CCTV footage of an altercation involving young people that occurred yesterday afternoon on Church Street in Hamilton. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:55pm Monday, October 16th police officers were dispatched to a reported disturbance on Church Street in the City of Hamilton, in the vicinity of City Hall and the city... Read more of this article
