Category: Crime
Police Release Identity: 41-Yr-Old Fredericka Fox
[Updated: The police have identified the female as 41 year old Fredericka Fox, and said their investigation is ongoing, with the incident "being treated as suspicious at this time."] As of 9am this morning [June 3] the Bermuda Police Service continue to maintain watch over the Point Shares, Pembroke area where a female body was found on Friday night.... Read more of this article
Woman Pleads Not Guilty: Death Of 18-Month-Old
56-year-old Jennifer Franks pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of 18-month-old Nasir Burgess in this morning’s [June 1] Supreme Court Monthly Arraignment Session. Ms Franks was released on bail, and will stand trial in October. On Friday 9th September 2011 the toddler was at a residential day care facility when he was found in an unresponsive... Read more of this article
Defendant Had Gun To ‘Protect Himself’
A Latvian National alleged to have been in possession of almost $50 million worth of cocaine and a firearm had the gun for protection, the Supreme Court heard today [May 31]. 29-year-old Janis Zegelis sailed to Bermuda from Trinidad arriving on July 21, 2011, and was arrested on August 1, after Customs officials searched his boat while it was docked... Read more of this article
Police Warn Of Scam ‘Phishing’ Emails
The police have reminded people to “remain vigilant regarding phishing e-mails and other scams,” saying that currently an email is circulating which claims that the recipient was selected to receive two tickets to the 2012 London Olympics and a prize of £150,000, and the recipient must disclose their personal information to claim the money. A... Read more of this article
Woman Arrested For DUI After Crashing Car
A 24-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving early this morning after she crashed her car on South Road in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:45am on Wednesday May 30th, police responded to a reported single vehicle collision on South Road in Devonshire near the junction with Brighton Hill Road. “It appears... Read more of this article
Court: $48 Million Cocaine Trial Continues
The $48 million worth of cocaine alleged to have been found on Janis Zegelis sailboat was divided into 165 plastic packages, the Supreme Court heard yesterday [May 30]. 28-year-old Janis Zegelis, a Latvian National, sailed to Bermuda from Trinidad on July 21, 2011, and was arrested on August 1, after Customs officials searched his boat while it was... Read more of this article
Two Men Accost Man, Steal His Motorcycle
Yesterday evening [May 28] a 20-year-old man was riding his motorcycle in Roberts Avenue/Palmetto Road junction area, when two men accosted him and stole his motorcycle. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may know the whereabouts of a black and orange Nouvo Elegance motorcycle bearing a license plate of BU497 to contact them. A police... Read more of this article
Police To Use Powers To ‘Disperse Groups’
[Updated with video] Starting from this Thursday [May 31] police officers will begin exercising powers afforded to them under Section 110 of the Criminal Code to disperse groups, and any person who refuses to disperse will be arrested and appear in Court, the police said. The maximum penalty is a fine up to $2,500 and/or 3 months in prison. Acting Chief... Read more of this article
DUI: Six People Arrested On Weekend
Over the weekend, police officers arrested 14 people for outstanding warrants and six people on suspicion of impaired driving. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:20pm on Sunday May 27th, police officers were on mobile patrol along South Road in Paget when they observed a car travelling erratically. Officers caused the car to stop near the... Read more of this article
Latvian Sailor: $48 Million Cocaine Charge
The trial of a Latvian national accused of a number of firearm and drug offences is set to begin in Supreme Court this morning [May 28]. 28-year-old Janis Zegelis was arrested back in August 2011 after arriving in Bermuda on a sailboat, and charged with importing and also possessing a 9mm Beretta automatic pistol; importing and possessing 192 rounds... Read more of this article
Ministry & Police Host Gang Prevention Workshop
The Ministry of National Security and the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] hosted their most recent Gang Education and Intervention Workshop for educators on Friday [May 25]. Facilitated by BPS Assistant Commissioner David Mirfield and members of the BPS, presenters shared information that will help Counselors and Educational Therapists identify students... Read more of this article
Three Men Arrested In Connection With Burglary
Three men were arrested in connection with a burglary after a member of the public alerted police to suspicious activity in their neighbourhood yesterday [May 26]. Around 1:45pm police responded to a report of a burglary in the North Shore Road, Whitney Avenue Pembroke area, and the three men were arrested on suspicion of burglary and the suspected... Read more of this article
