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‘Strong Smell Of Cannabis’, Driver Speeds Off

‘Strong Smell Of Cannabis’, Driver Speeds Off

Police observed a car “double parked outside an establishment on Front Street” and “officers detected the strong smell of cannabis coming from inside the vehicle” and “the subject was asked to step out of the vehicle, but refused and sped off, forcing the officers to take evasive action to avoid being struck.” A police... Read more of this article

53-Year-Old Man Dies After Shooting

53-Year-Old Man Dies After Shooting

[Updating] The police are responding to a shooting in the Mary Victoria Road area in Devonshire this evening [Dec 11], with multiple police vehicles and officers on scene and crime scene tape is visible. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 9.05pm: Audio | Initial police statement on the shooting of a man... Read more of this article

Marico Thomas On Robberies, Safety & More

Marico Thomas On Robberies, Safety & More

[Written by Don Burgess] Marico Thomas, the owner of the popular Four Star and Food Hub chains, is grappling with a recent crime wave that has hit his restaurants twice within two weeks, which he describes as “an unprecedented situation.” The crime in Bermuda, particularly in the capital city of Hamilton, has put local businesses on high... Read more of this article

Motorcyclist Arrested For Driving While Impaired

Motorcyclist Arrested For Driving While Impaired

A motorcycle rider — with a ‘small child on the back of the motorcycle’ — was arrested for driving while impaired while riding a motorcycle that had previously been reported stolen, and a “relative of the arrested man attended the scene where he became combative and was arrested,” the police have confirmed. A police... Read more of this article

Police Investigating Robbery At Food Hub

Police Investigating Robbery At Food Hub

Police responded to a report of a robbery at Food Hub on Angle Street, stating that “one of the suspects entered the premises and apparently brandished a firearm to the female staff member.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 6:40pm Monday, 4th December 2023, police responded to a report of a robbery which occurred at the Food Hub... Read more of this article

Men Arrested In Connection With Murder

Men Arrested In Connection With Murder

The police have made arrests in connection with the murder of Wilfred Outerbridge Jr, and they also executed a firearms warrant at a location in St George where “two firearms were recovered, along with several rounds of ammunition, a quantity of suspected controlled drugs and an amount of cash.” Warrant Executed, 26-Year-Old Man Arrested A... Read more of this article

Police Investigating Stabbing Of 39-Year-Old Man

Police Investigating Stabbing Of 39-Year-Old Man

Police are investigating the stabbing of a 39-year-old man, and have asked anyone with information to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:05 a.m. on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, police were dispatched to a residence on East Shore Road, Sandys Parish, following a report of a male prowler. “Upon arrival at the location,... Read more of this article

SUV Driver Arrested After Police Pursuit

SUV Driver Arrested After Police Pursuit

A driver was arrested after “after leading police officers on a pursuit” which saw “police vehicles following the SUV driver through parts of Devonshire, Pembroke and the City of Hamilton.” A police spokesperson said, “A SUV driver was arrested for disqualified driving, issued with relevant traffic tickets and has a Magistrates’... Read more of this article

Warrant Executed, Man Arrested, Drugs Seized

Warrant Executed, Man Arrested, Drugs Seized

A 40-year-old man was arrested after police executed a warrant at a Warwick Parish residence and “seized a quantity of U.S. currency, along with a substantial amount of suspected controlled drug, crack cocaine.” A police spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, November 29th, 2023, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] conducted Operation Moonstone. “During... Read more of this article

Man Arrested For Suspected Impaired Driving

Man Arrested For Suspected Impaired Driving

A male motorcyclist was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired after he “lost control of his motorcycle and crashed by mounting the sidewalk” after trying to flee the police. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 3:45 a.m. Saturday, 25th November 2023, police officers on mobile patrol on Reid Street observed a disturbance,... Read more of this article

Police Investigating Robbery At Four Star

Police Investigating Robbery At Four Star

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at Four Star Pizza in Flatts on Friday night, with the police saying the suspect “entered the store and forced the cashier out of the way before he removed the cash from two registers.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:40 p.m. Friday, 24th November 2023, police received a report... Read more of this article

Video: Police Identify Murder Victim

Video: Police Identify Murder Victim

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 23] to “provide an update on last night’s shooting death.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The police have identified the victim of the fatal shooting as 35-year-old Wilfred Outerbridge Jr.... Read more of this article

Male Dies After Shooting In Warwick

Male Dies After Shooting In Warwick

[Updated: The police confirm the shooting victim has died] There was a shooting in Warwick this evening [Nov 21] and the police have confirmed that a male was shot and was transported to KEMH “for treatment for his injuries which are considered life threatening.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:50 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21st,... Read more of this article

$20 Million In Drugs Seized, Six Men Arrested

$20 Million In Drugs Seized, Six Men Arrested

Local officials “intercepted two vessels in Bermuda waters” and “several packages suspected to contain the controlled drugs cocaine and cannabis with an estimated street value of over $20 million were recovered” and six men have been arrested in relation to this matter, the police have confirmed. Update | Image provided by the... Read more of this article

Shooting In Pembroke, No One Injured

Shooting In Pembroke, No One Injured

The police confirmed that a “firearm was discharged” last night in Pembroke, and that “no injuries were reported.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:40pm Wednesday, 8th November 2023, police officers responded to a 911 call. The caller reported that a gunshot was fired outside their Factory Lane, Pembroke home. On arrival,... Read more of this article

Curtis Richardson Charged With Causing Death

Curtis Richardson Charged With Causing Death

[Updated] Former Senator Curtis Richardson was charged with causing the death of Marco Warren by driving without due care and attention. Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Nov 8], the 48-year-old was charged with causing the death of Mr Warren in May of this year by driving a vehicle, said to be a taxi, without due care and attention. Mr... Read more of this article