Category: Crime
Woman Fined For Obstruction, Offensive Words
A 27-year-old woman was fined $600 after pleading guilty yesterday [June 11] in Magistrates Court to using offensive words and obstructing the police. The Court heard that police officers were dispatched to an address in Riviera Crescent in Southampton to search for a man and arrest him earlier this month. Upon arrival, the officers encountered Jaynae... Read more of this article
Convicted Murderer Launches Legal Appeal
Kevin Andre Warner — who was convicted of murdering his friend and jailed for 35 years — launched an appeal in Court yesterday [June 11]. In July of last year he was sentenced to life in prison, with a stipulation he must serve 35 years before being eligible for parole. Mr Warner, 22, will be eligible for parole in 2046 when he is 56 years... Read more of this article
Hidden Cameras Found In School Bathroom
A police investigation has been launched after hidden cameras were found in the girls bathroom at TNT Middle School, ZBM news reported last night. A student became suspicious of a small white coat hook in the female bathroom, and it was found to contain a miniature hidden camera, with a cable USB port and data card. ZBM reported that the first hidden... Read more of this article
Weekend Arrests For Impaired Driving & Warrants
Two persons were arrested this weekend on suspicion of impaired driving. Police were also kept busy arresting a total of 24 people for outstanding warrants. A police spokesperson said, “Over the weekend, police officers arrested 24 people for outstanding warrants. Officers also arrested two people on suspicion of impaired driving and conducted... Read more of this article
Cervio Cox Charged With Attempted Murder
28-year-old Cervio Cox appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [June 11] charged with the attempted murder of Lavon Thomas and Darren Thomas in March 2012. Mr Cox also faces firearm charges in connection with the incident. The shooting occurred around 3:45am on Saturday, March 24th on Reid Street Extension in the City of Hamilton and resulted in... Read more of this article
“Disturbance” In Dockyard Involving 15-20 People
A police investigation is underway after a “disturbance” involving 15 – 20 people early this morning [June 8] in Dockyard. Some of the people involved were visitors, and one man was arrested and released without charge. The police said they have not received a formal complaint regarding this matter, and no weapons were used during... Read more of this article
Photos: Latvian Sailor’s $48 Million Drug Haul
Officials have released photos of the seized items after a Latvian sailor charged with being in possession of $48 million worth of cocaine, a gun and ammunition was found guilty yesterday [June 7]. 29-year-old Janis Zegelis sailed to Bermuda from Trinidad arriving in July 2011, and was arrested on August 1, after Customs officials searched his boat... Read more of this article
Prisoner Pleads Not Guilty To Drug Possession
Garbed in a prison sweat-suit with a big E stenciled on the front, 29-year-old Jakai Harford stood in Magistrates Court this morning [June 8] and pleaded not guilty to a charge of possessing an illegal drug in an Increased Penalty Zone – namely Westgate Correctional Facility. The charge alleged that Mr Harford had the illegal drug cannabis in his... Read more of this article
OBA’s Cannonier On Dealing With Gang Problem
[Written by Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier] The Bermuda Police Service can rightfully claim progress against gang violence over the past year. They can point to the fact that total firearms incidents in 2011 were down 37%, with injuries and fatalities down 55%. This is progress, but we must keep in mind that it stands against a two-year backdrop... Read more of this article
Latvian Sailor Guilty: $48 Million Cocaine Charge
A Latvian sailor charged with being in possession of $48 million worth of cocaine, a gun and ammunition was found guilty this afternoon [June 7], with the jury returning a unanimous verdict. 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... Read more of this article
Man Fined $800 For Punch Up Over Pizza
20-year-old Tarik Clarke appeared in Magistrates Court today [June 7] on charges he assaulted another man following a dispute over pizza at the gas station. The court heard that the victim was at the gas station waiting for food early one morning, when Mr Clarke entered the gas station, pushed to the front of the line and demanded the remaining two... Read more of this article
Two Men Charged: Murder Of James Lawes
David Jahwell Cox [32] and Devon Hewey [23] appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [June 7] charged with the murder of James Lawes in 2010. They were also charged with using a firearm, and the attempted murder of Robin Stovell and Maurice Martin, who were shot during the same incident. Just before 11pm on March 19, 2010, the three men were shot... Read more of this article
