Category: Crime
Men Charged: Armed Robbery/Sexual Assault
[Updated] Three men appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Mar.26] charged in connection with an armed robbery at a residence in the Hamilton parish area on March 19, 2012, with one man also being charged with sexual assault said to have happened at gun point. The three were charged with other offences related to that home invasion. Because some... Read more of this article
Bermuda Chairs Regional Crime Stoppers
Bermuda’s Alex MacDonald explained that Crime Stoppers has a pivotal role to play in the maintenance of law and order, civil living, and good governance in the Caribbean region when he became chairman elect of a new regional body earlier this month. On Monday, March 12, the inaugural meeting of the Caribbean/Bermuda and Latin America Crime... Read more of this article
Police Recover Bike Used In Shooting
[Updated] The police have appealed for witnesses to the shooting this past weekend, saying they suspect the gunmen were on a dark coloured motorcycle wearing dark helmets, and were travelling in a westerly direction on Cavendish Road before discharging several shots in the Reid Street, Spurling Hill area. The incident took place at approximately 3:50am... Read more of this article
Shots Fired Into Reid Street Building, No Injuries
[Updated with video] There was a shooting at approximately 3.45am this morning [Mar.24] in the Reid Street extension area of Hamilton opposite Shine’s, which resulted in shots being fired into Sir John Swan’s Seon Place office building. Unofficial reports indicate that no one was injured, and that the shooting was done by suspect[s] on a... Read more of this article
“I’ve Just Crashed My $100,000 Car”
In Magistrates Court yesterday [Mar.23], 34-year-old Tokio Russell pleaded guilty to driving whilst impaired. Last year, Mr Russell was involved in a three car collision in which his new BMW Cabriolet smashed into two other cars. Evidence read out in Court was that when questioned by attending police who had been called to the accident, Mr Russell... Read more of this article
Woman Charged: Death Of 18 Month Old Baby
57-year-old Jennifer Franks sat quietly in the prisoner’s enclosure in this morning’s [Mar.23] Plea Court before standing and hearing the indictable charge of unlawfully killing an infant, Nasir Burgess, on September 9th 2011 read out to her. Because the charge is indictable, it can only be tried in the Supreme Court and Ms Franks must return to... Read more of this article
Court: Roger Cox’s Appeal Turned Down
The Court of Appeal has rejected the appeal by convicted money launderer Roger Cox. Mr Cox, 38, received a 5 year prison sentence last April after pleading guilty to money laundering approximately $2.2 million dollars. His friend Michelle Lindsay received four months for her part in the operation. After the pair pleaded guilty last year a Police spokesman... Read more of this article
Bermuda Police Recruiting New Officers
The Bermuda Police Service is seeking new recruits between the ages of 19 – 45, with a school-leaving certificate, who are team players, highly motivated, decisive and calm under pressure with good interpersonal skills. Along with meeting the initial requirements, applicants must pass the Police Initial Recruitment Test, vetting checks, physical,... Read more of this article
Video: Agencies Team Up To Prevent Scams
The Bermuda Monetary Authority, the Department of Consumer Affairs and the Bermuda Police Service have teamed together to remind the public to be vigilant and protect themselves against fraudulent financial schemes that target consumers. The three agencies are closely monitoring a variety of scams that can leave consumers who participate in them financially... Read more of this article
Ex-Bermuda Resident Jailed For Killing Stepfather
A former Bermuda resident who killed his stepfather by stabbing him 41 times when a long-running family feud boiled over was yesterday [Mar. 22] jailed for 11 years in the United Kingdom. British media outlets are reporting [1] [2] Nathan Vaughan-Jones, 34, attacked 63-year-old Nigel Ross in the garden of his sister’s home in South Chailey, East... Read more of this article
Misick Seeks Asylum After Interpol Issues Warrant
Former premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands Michael Misick announced he has sought political asylum in an unnamed country after Interpol issued an arrest warrant for him in connection with allegations of government corruption. The Special Investigation and Prosecution Team [SIPT] in the Turks and Caicos said they obtained the Interpol arrest warrant... Read more of this article
Photos: CCTV Images Of Armed Robbery
The Bermuda Police have released CCTV photos of the armed robbery at Serpentine Liquors last Thursday [Mar.15]. The police said they are releasing the photos to seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect, who may possibly have a limp or be bow legged. A police spokesperson said, “The Serious Crime Unit continues to investigate... Read more of this article
