Category: Crime
Upcoming: Forum On Gang Prevention
This coming Wednesday [Feb.22] the Ministry of National Security will be hosting a Public Forum on Youth and Gangs – “Community Action in Gang Prevention.” Speaking in the House of Assembly last week Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief said, “I will convene a broad cross section of front-line public officers, volunteers,... Read more of this article
Poster: “Don’t Think People Don’t Care”
A poster saying saying “Noet Barnett, don’t think people don’t care” was visible in the St Monica’s Mission area this past weekend. The poster — adorned with ribbons on both sides — continues on to say “You can’t read, but Bermuda can.” The poster is signed, “From someone who cares,... Read more of this article
Man Fined $1,000 For Cocaine
23-year-old Kershon Burt this morning [Feb.17] pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing 0.46 grams of crack cocaine which Police found in the back pocket of his pants during a Police search on 28th October 2011. The Prosecutor told the Senior Magistrate that Mr Burt had been stopped by a routine Police mobile patrol and that he was seen, by them, to... Read more of this article
Two Men Attempt To Rob 16-Yr-Old
Last night two men attempted to rob a 16 year old who was riding his bike along Middle Road in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11pm on Thursday February 16th, police responded to a reported attempted robbery on Middle Road in Devonshire. It appears that a 16 year old male auxiliary cycle rider was accosted by two unknown males... Read more of this article
Alleged Jewelry Thief Remanded In Custody
53-year old Coolridge Winslow Eve will remain in custody until 4th June 2012 when he will re-appear in Magistrates Court to face trial on charges of stealing gold jewellery and other items valued at over $13,000 from Sovereign Jewellers and from Swiss Timing. Mr Eve had pleaded not guilty to the three charges which stemmed from actions on 7th January... Read more of this article
Teens Sentenced To Time Served
Two 17-year-olds – Sanchea Douglas and Jaquii DeSilva – were freed today [Feb.16] after Senior Magistrate Archie Warner sentenced them to the 35 days that they had already spent in custody. The two had pleaded guilty to charges involving affray and possession of offensive weapons during a fight outside Magistrate’s Court on 4th January... Read more of this article
Six People Arrested After Robbery
Six people were arrested yesterday morning [Feb.15] after a man was robbed on Front Street. The suspects [five males and one female from 17 – 33 years old] remain in police custody, and a court appearance is anticipated A police spokesperson said, “Around 3am on Wednesday February 15th, police responded to a report of a robbery on Front Street... Read more of this article
Man Jailed For Child Porn & Sex Abuse
A 47-year-old man was jailed for ten years this morning [Feb.15] after being convicted of offenses involving child pornography and sexual abusing a child. Dennis Eldridge sexually molested a young boy and was also convicted of multiple counts of accessing child abusive material or child pornography. The incidents occurred between May 2008 and April... Read more of this article
Shooting: Noet Barnett Sentenced To 25 Years
[Updated] Noet Barnett was sentenced to 25 years this morning [Feb.15] after being found guilty of attempted murder. He must serve half his sentence before being eligible for parole. Mr Barnett, 25, was accused of shooting Jeremiah “Rocks” Dill on October 4, 2010 on Parsons Road by the One Stop Variety Store. The two men were friendly before... Read more of this article
Handbag Snatcher Chased & Arrested
The Bermuda Police Service has commended members of the public who stepped in and helped catch a man after he snatched a woman’s handbag on Reid Street yesterday [Feb.13]. The 35-year-old man was arrested, and the handbag was recovered. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:45pm on Monday February 13th, police responded to a report of a... Read more of this article
16 Year Sentence For Sexual Assault
A 30-year-old man was sentenced to 16 years in prison this morning [Feb.14], for sexually assaulting a woman last year. Brittonie Taylor, of no fixed abode, previously pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman in Smith’s Parish in May 2011. The victim was jogging in the area of Paynters Road and Harrington Sound Road in Hamilton Parish she was... Read more of this article
Businessman Given Absolute Discharge
Appearing in Magistrates Court yesterday, [Feb.13], 48-year-old businessman Barry Capuano received an Absolute Discharge after pleading guilty to a charge of using threatening behaviour to Police who had been called to his Somerset home earlier this month. The Court heard that the Police had responded to a call from his residence and on arrival were... Read more of this article
