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Police Name Murder Victim: Fiqre Crockwell
[Updated] The police have confirmed that the 30-year-old man who was shot earlier this morning [June 20] has died. The police responded to the Woodlands Road area at around 3.00am this morning, with the 30-year-old man having been shot and a 46-year-old man suffering from stab wounds. A police spokesperson said, “The 30 year old male shooting... Read more of this article
Court Dismisses Convicted Murderer’s Appeal
The Bermuda Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal lodged by convicted murderer Norris Simpson, saying the jury “were entitled to convict and there is no reason to suppose the conviction was unsafe.” Mr Simpson was convicted of the murder of former social worker Ida James, who was found dead in her Paget home in 2011. During the trial,... Read more of this article
Minister Baron: ‘Harsh Reality Has Intruded’
“In the midst of the celebrations of Bermuda Day and the remainder of this Heritage Month, a harsh reality has intruded on the lives of two families in our community,” Minister of National Security Jeff Baron said today. Over the weekend, two people died in separate incidents, with 26-year-old Patrick Dill killed in a shooting in Pembroke,... Read more of this article
Two Men Arrested In Connection With Murder
The police have confirmed that two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of 26-year-old Patrick Dill, who was fatally shot on Saturday evening [May 21] in the Crosslands Lane, Pembroke area. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that two men have been arrested and are in police custody... Read more of this article
BPS Appeal For Witnesses: Patrick Dill’s Murder
[Updated with video] The police are appealing to anyone who has information about the murder of Patrick Dill to please contact them, saying that “someone in the community knows the identity of the culprit[s] involved.” Mr. Dill — who is not believed to have any gang affiliations — was fatally shot on Saturday evening while he... Read more of this article
PLP Extends Condolences To Families
The Progressive Labour Party have extended condolences to the families impacted by last night’s [May 21] tragedies following the report of another road fatality, and of another young person falling victim to gun violence. Last night saw two people die in separate incidents, with a 26-year-old man killed in a shooting in Pembroke, while a 17-year-old... Read more of this article
Minister Extends Thoughts & Prayers To Families
[Updated] In the wake of two deaths last night, the Minister of National Security Jeff Baron said that as two families confront the tragedy of losing loved ones, “our thoughts and prayers must be with the families and friends who now mourn their loss.” Last night saw two people die in separate incidents, with a 26-year-old man killed in... Read more of this article
26-Year-Old Patrick Dill Dies After Shooting
[Updated] Police have confirmed that a 26 year old man was shot tonight [May 21] in the area of Crossland Lane in Pembroke. His condition is unknown at this time. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said: “At 10.45pm Saturday night [May 21st, 2016], police attended a report of a firearms incident that took place at Crossland Lane in Pembroke. “Early... Read more of this article
Court Dismisses Devon Hewey & Jay Dill Appeal
The Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal against conviction lodged by two Devon Hewey and Jay Dill — who were convicted of the murder of Randy Robinson – saying that “when one considers the evidence as a whole there was in our judgment a compelling case against each appellant.” At around 8.30pm on March 31 2011, 22-year-old... Read more of this article
Court: Man Charged In Connection With Murder
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [May 10], Taj Browne was charged with assisting others in connection with the murder of Rickai Swan on October 23, 2015. As the charges must be heard in the Supreme Court, the 22-year-old defendant did not have to enter a plea. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo granted him $15,000 with a surety, and ordered he surrender... Read more of this article
Court: 29-Year-Old Charged With Double Murder
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [May 5], a 29-year-old man was charged with the 2013 murders of Ricco Furbert and Haile Outerbridge. Mr Outerbridge, 34, and Mr Furbert, 25, both sustained fatal wounds after being shot multiple times while inside the Belvins store on Happy Valley Road on January 23, 2013. Ramano Mills was also charged with... Read more of this article
Court: Three Appear In Connection With Murder
Two men charged with being involved in the September 2012 murder of Lorenzo Stovell appeared at this morning’s [May 2] Supreme Court Arraignment Session where they pleaded not guilty, while a third man was charged in Magistrates Court with being involved with the same murder. Zikai Cann plead not guilty to the murder of Mr Stovell and with using... Read more of this article
Men Charged In Connection With 2012 Murder
In Magistrates Court this morning [April 18], two men were charged in connection with the 2012 murder of Lorenzo Stovell. Zikai Cann was charged with the murder of Mr Stovell as well as with using a firearm, while Cordova Simons-Marshall was charged with handling a firearm and assisting a person who committed a felony. Mr Stovell, who was partially... Read more of this article
Court: 24-Year-Old Man Denies Murder Charge
In this morning’s [April 1] Supreme Court Arraignment session, Shantoine Prinston Burrows, 24, denied murdering Rickai Swan and unlawfully wounding another man. Burrows was charged with murdering Rickai Swan and with using a firearm to do that. Burrows was also charged with unlawfully wounding Damiko Gibbons and with using a firearm to do that.... Read more of this article
Man Denies Murdering Sgt Stange-Simmons
In this morning’s [April 1] Supreme Court Arraignment session, Kenneth Leverock denied murdering Sgt Dejion Stange-Simmons. Sgt Stange-Simmons, 26, was found dead inside a Southampton residence on Thursday, November 26th, 2015. Leverock’s Supreme Court trial was set for 4th July. The 25-year-old will remain in custody until that date. [Note:... Read more of this article
Court: 25-Year-Old Man Charged With Murder
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Feb 26], Kenneth Leverock was charged with unlawfully killing Sergeant Dejion Stange-Simmons. As the charges can only be heard in the Supreme Court, the defendant was not required to enter a plea. The 25-year-old was remanded in custody by Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo. Sgt Stange-Simmons, 26, was found dead... Read more of this article
