Category: Crime
Police Issue Warning: Secure Personal Items
As summer approaches, the Bermuda Police Service has advised the public and visitors to secure their personal items before leaving them unattended in a public place. “Recently there have been reported incidents where items such as handbags and personal property were left vulnerable and stolen as a result,” said a police spokesperson. “We... Read more of this article
Court Bail Conditions: Must Not Get Drunk
46-year-old Kenneth Elroy Williams, who described himself as a ‘handyman’, was yesterday [Apr.17] ordered to not consume any alcohol or use any illegal drugs whilst he is on $2,000 bail, with one Surety, while he awaits trial on four counts involving alleged damaging of property, uttering threatening words, and possessing an offensive weapon... Read more of this article
Man Receives 15 Day Sentence For Assault
After pleading guilty to a charge of assault, Senior Magistrate Archie Warner sent 47-year-old unemployed man Dion Burgess to jail for fifteen days. Around 6:00pm on April 16th, Mr Burgess had assaulted another person by striking him. The victim had greeted Mr Burgess and Mr Burgess had responded by telling the person to move his bike, after which the... Read more of this article
Grandmother: ‘I Did Not Give Them Permission’
An 88-year-old grandmother testified in Supreme Court today [Apr.17], telling the jury she did not give her two granddaughters permission to spend the money in her bank accounts. 45-year-old Lorraine Elizabeth Smith and 43-year-old Audra-Ann Bean are presently on trial, accused of stealing approximately half a million dollars from their grandmother. The... Read more of this article
Police Investigate Sandys Gas Station Burglary
There was a burglary at Robinson’s Marina in Sandys this morning [Apr.17], with three helmet-wearing suspects gaining entry and stealing cash before escaping. A police spokesperson, “Around 5:15am on Tuesday, April 17th police responded to a reported burglary at Robinson’s Marina on Somerset Road in Sandys parish. “It appears that three... Read more of this article
Policing For Annual Agricultural Exhibition
[Updated with video] The police held a press conference today [Apr.17] regarding policing, traffic and parking for the upcoming 2012 Agricultural Exhibition, which will take place this weekend coming commencing on Thursday 19th April concluding on Saturday 21st April 2012. The police said they will be conducting “high visibility patrols throughout... Read more of this article
Court: Man Pleads Guilty To Smashing ATM
This morning [Apr.16] in Magistrates Court, 32-year-old Paul Clarence Williams pleaded guilty to smashing an HSBC cash machine at White’s Supermarket on Middle Road in Warwick, with Mr Williams saying he did it as the ATM took his card. The action happened 3:40am on Sunday 8th April 2012 and was recorded on the machine’s CCTV camera system. Police... Read more of this article
Devon Hewey Charged With Reid Street Shooting
[Updated] 23-year-old Devon Hewey appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Apr.13] charged with attempted murder and firearm offences relating to the gunshots fired on Reid Street last month. He was remanded in custody. The shooting occurred around 3:45am on Saturday, March 24th on Reid Street Extension in the City of Hamilton and resulted in shots... Read more of this article
18-Year-Old Charged: Imitation Firearm
Yesterday [Apr.12] 18-year-old Denzil Chase appeared in Magistrates Court, charged with with possession of an imitation firearm whilst committing an indictable offence. A police statement said, “An 18 year old Hamilton parish man appeared in Magistrates Court on Thursday, April 12th 2012 charged with possession of an imitation firearm whilst committing... Read more of this article
U.S/Bermuda Legal Treaty Comes Into Force
The U.S/Bermuda Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty [MLAT] came into force today [Apr.12] when Premier Paula Cox and U.S. Consul General Grace Shelton exchanged instruments of ratification. Both countries had signed the MLAT on January 12, 2009, the U.S. Senate subsequently ratified the treaty, and President Barack Obama signed the Instrument for Ratification... Read more of this article
Five Armed Burglary Defendants Remanded
After a bail hearing that lasted from its planned start of 11:00am until 12:30pm today [Apr.12], the four men and one woman charged in the April 2nd home invasion were all remanded into custody. The five charged are: Jasmin Samantha Smith (19); Shayne Angelo James (18); Terence Winston Christopher (21); Dwayne Curtis Brangman (19); and Tyrone Pedro... Read more of this article
Minister: Seizing Property From Proceeds Of Crime
[Updated with video] Legislation that deals with the seizure of personal property that is the proceeds of crime will be tabled tomorrow, Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief said this morning [Apr.12] “This keeps this Government’s promise to ensure that crime does not pay,” said the Minister. “As we prepare for the return... Read more of this article
