Hashtag: #StrangeArrests
Man Arrested After Bike Falls Over
A motorcyclist was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving last night [Dec. 21] after his bike toppled over at the intersection of two Hamilton streets. At 10:30 pm yesterday evening, police officers on mobile patrol observed a motorcycle travelling along Angle Street in Pembroke in an erratic manner. “As the motorcycle came to a stop at the... Read more of this article
Two Arrested After Chase Through Arboretum
[Updated] Anyone who was attempting to relax in the Arboretum this afternoon [Aug.4] probably had their plans disrupted, as police officers descended on the area after two teenagers sprinted through in an attempt to evade the police. Just after 4:30pm this afternoon the police responded to a report of a stolen cycle in the area of Frog Lane in Devonshire.... Read more of this article
Photos: Police Respond to Arrival of Carefree IV
Yesterday morning [Jan 21] the long overdue 31-foot Carefree IV sailboat arrived in Bermuda after departing the Dominican Republic over seven weeks ago. Bermudians Carlos Rogers, 41, and Kwesi Hollis, 36, had been due to arrive in Bermuda before Christmas, and searches had been carried out for the missing vessel. Two Police boats were seen heading out... Read more of this article
Two ‘Missing Sailors’ Arrested On Arrival
[Updated] Bernews understands that the Carefree IV sailboat with two Bermudian sailors aboard is now entering Bermuda waters, and is/will be docking in Bermuda this morning [Jan 21]. The sailboat, with Police escort, is pictured below coming through Town Cut in St George’s a few minutes ago. Two Police boats were seen heading out from St George’s... Read more of this article
Plane Diverts To Bermuda, Passenger Arrested
This evening [Nov 5] a flight traveling from the UK to the Dominican Republic was diverted to Bermuda at approximately 6:30pm, making an unscheduled stop following a report of an unruly passenger onboard. Various local law enforcement officers attended the scene. Unofficial reports allege the passenger exhibited extreme behaviour towards airline staff,... Read more of this article
Caught In Act: Alleged Burglar Hospitalized
This morning (Nov 4) a 43-year-old man received injuries after allegedly breaking into residential home(s). The incident occurred in the North Shore Devonshire area by Clayhouse Inn and Loyal Hill. The man was laying on the ground for a number of minutes while medical staff attended to him, prior to him being transported away by ambulance. Medical... Read more of this article
Brothers Arrested Within Minutes Of Each Other
A 21-year-old man’s plan to evade arrest by giving his brother’s name to the Police didn’t go according to plan after his brother was stopped by Police minutes later. The brother, 19, also proceeded to give his 21-year-old brother’s name. As a result both men were arrested and detained by the Police. The Police say an officer... Read more of this article
48-Yr-Old Arrested In Caves Expected in Court
Confirming Bernews report from this weekend, Police have stated a man was arrested in the shoreline caves of Hamilton parish, saying the 48-year-old man was arrested for “attempting to evade arrest” and is expected to make a court appearance in “due course.” The incident occurred yards away from the Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club... Read more of this article
Photos: Marine Police Arrest Man Hiding In Caves
A man’s attempt to evade Police by jumping overboard didn’t go according to plans, as it resulted in the Marine Police locating him hiding in a cave and arresting him while he was dressed in nothing but boxer shorts. To add to this unusual situation, a Police car responding to the incident arrived and promptly smashed into the back of a... Read more of this article
Police Arrest Cricket Player During Game
Bernews understands that this afternoon [July 3] the Bermuda Police attended the Cup Match trials cricket game at Wellington Oval and arrested a player during a game. Bystanders tell us the Police walked on the field and handcuffed the player literally during play. We unofficially understand the arrest may be in relation to the armed robbery that occurred... Read more of this article
Man Arrested On Suspicion of “Drunk Boating”
A 25 year old Warwick man was arrested on Saturday evening on suspicion of “drunk boating”. The man was taken from the boat in Hamilton Harbour to Hamilton Police Station, where Police detained him after he refused to take the alco-analyser test. The Police had responded to a report of a man who was suspected of operating a boat while impaired... Read more of this article
