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Two People Arrested For Harboring A Fugitive
Two people — a male and female — were arrested today [Sept 23] for harboring a fugitive as police continue the search for Howard Ascento, who sprinted out of Magistrates’ Court on September 6th after being sentenced for traffic offences. A police spokesperson said, “At 2:45pm the joint team of officers from Department of Corrections... Read more of this article
Man Remains At Large After Fleeing Courtroom
[Updated with photo] Police officers continue to search for 25 year old Howard Ascento, who fled Magistrates’ Court on foot 11 days ago after being sentenced for several traffic offences. A police spokesperson said, “Mr. Ascento has reportedly been seen in the central parishes since his escape and efforts are ongoing to apprehend him. “Anyone... Read more of this article
Police: Search Ongoing for Howard Ascento
The police said they have searched various areas for Howard Ascento — who sprinted out of Magistrates’ Court on Friday [Sept 6] after being sentenced for traffic offences — however he remains at large. A police spokesperson said, “The search continues for 25 year old Howard Ascento, who fled Magistrates’ Court on foot Friday,... Read more of this article
Police: Search Continues For Howard Ascento
The search continues for 25 year old Howard Ascento, who fled Magistrates’ Court on foot on Friday [Sept 6] after being sentenced for several traffic offences. A police spokesperson said, “So far search efforts have not located Mr. Ascento, who is not a threat to the public; however officers are continuing to actively look for him. “Anyone... Read more of this article
Man Sprints From Courtroom After Sentencing
[Updated] Seconds after Senior Magistrate Archie Warner handed him a ten day prison sentence for riding whilst disqualified, Howard Ascento, 25, turned, walked towards the public gallery while indicating that he was going to collect something from the bench where he had been sitting; and then pushed through the doors and dashed from the Courtroom, evaded... Read more of this article
‘Rigid Checks’ After Inmate Saws Through Bar
Following a prison inmate sawing his way out of his maximum security prison cell on Bermuda Day the Prison Commissioner has instituted “rigid internal checks” and modifications to the unit’s cells will be made, said Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley today [May 31] in the House of Assembly. Minister Dunkley said the inmate was able... Read more of this article
U.S. Escapee Bragged About Bermuda Move
Two convicted bank robbers have escaped from an Illinois prison, and one of them reportedly bragged about a plan he had to move to Bermuda. The escapees are Kenneth Conley, 38, who was facing 20 years, and Jose Banks, 37, who was facing an 80-year sentence. Conley was the one who bragged about moving to Bermuda. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward... Read more of this article
Man Denies Damaging Car, Escaping Custody
28-year-old Damien Martin appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Oct 8] where he pleaded not guilty to multiple charges that included causing willful damage to a police car and escaping lawful custody. Mr Martin was remanded in custody, and will stand trial later this month. Related Stories Antoine Anderson Charged In Magistrates Court Court:... Read more of this article
Police Capture Prison Inmate Shane Todd
[Updated] Police confirmed this morning that 36-year-old prison inmate Shane Todd was captured in Hamilton parish. Mr Todd — who has been convicted of a number of offences including sexual assault — had been on the loose for eight days. Police Media Relations Manager Dwayne Caines said that a few minutes after 11am this morning [July 7]... Read more of this article
Video: Police Appeal For Help Locating Prisoner
Prison inmate Shane Todd — who has been convicted of sexual assault — has now been on the loose for seven days, the police said at a press conference this morning [July 6]. 36-year-old Shane Todd started serving a prison sentence in 2005, and was enrolled in a “re-entry programme” at the Prison Farm and was out on work release... Read more of this article
Prison Inmate Remains ‘Unlawfully At Large’
[Updated] The police are continuing to try and locate 36-year-old Shane Todd who recently failed to return to the Prison Farm while out on work release and remains “unlawfully at large.” The police have received calls with people reporting have Mr Todd, however have not been able to apprehend him as of yet. Acting Chief Inspector Andy Morgan... Read more of this article
36-Yr-Old Prisoner Absconds From Prison Farm
[Updated] The police are seeking the whereabouts of 36-year-old Shane Todd, who failed to return to the Prison Farm at the designated time while on a work release programme. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the whereabouts of 36 year old Shane Todd. Mr. Todd recently failed to return to the Prison Farm at the... Read more of this article
