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Murder Victim Identified as 31 yr-old Garrina Cann
Thu, 2020-10-01
The Bermuda Police Service can identify the victim in that fatal shooting incident which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, 29th September, as 31-year-old Garrina Cann.
Miss Cann succumbed to injuries sustained after being shot multiple times, at around 12:20 a.m. on Tuesday, following an event at her Sunset Lane, Pembroke, residence.
Anyone with information on this matter is asked to call the main police number, 295-0011 or, the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477.
Police are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen a male, approximately 5ft 7in tall, wearing dark clothes and riding a black and yellow motorcycle, in the Sunset Drive Pembroke area between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
Read More31 yr-old Woman Shot Dead
Tue, 2020-09-29
Around 12:20 this morning, Tuesday 29th September, police received a number of 911 calls reporting several shots fired at a residence on Sunset Pass, Pembroke.
Officers attended the scene and found that a 31-year-old-female had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was lying outside the residence.
The officers performed CPR on the victim until EMTs arrived and transported her via ambulance to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where she subsequently succumbed to her injuries.
Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro who heads up the Crime Division, said: This matter is now being treated as a murder investigation and it is being investigated by the Serious Crime Unit. Anyone with information on this incident, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, is urged to please contact the main police number on 295-0011 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477”
Investigators are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen two persons dressed in dark clothing and who may have left the area on motorcycles shortly after the incident.
This incident marks the second shooting death and the third murder for the year 2020.
Update: Man in Custody for Sex Assult
Mon, 2020-09-28
Sex assault appeal
Mon, 2020-09-28
Please attribute to Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro
Serious Crime Division
"The Bermuda Police Service is today releasing two images in regards to a serious sexual assault on a 31-year-old female, on Sunday 20th September, 2020.
We believe someone in the community may recognise the person on this bike, whether they saw them that same morning, or because they know them personally.
Serious Collision Parson's Lane, Pembroke
Thu, 2020-09-17
The Bermuda Police Service is investigating a two vehicle collision which took place on Parson's Lane, Pembroke, shortly after noon today.
Reports are an electric rental vehicle was traveling north along Parson's Lane, when the driver appeared to have lost control and collided with a motorcar traveling in the opposite direction.
The driver of the rental vehicle sustained serious injury to her right arm and was transported via ambulance to King Edward Hospital for treatment.
The female driver of the other vehicle escaped injury.
Both vehicles were extensively damaged.
The roadway was cordoned off for a time and traffic diverted, as Traffic Collision Investigators and officers from the BPS Forensic Support Unit processed the scene.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the main police number, 295-0011.
WhatsApp Scam Advisory
Thu, 2020-09-17
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS), is aware of WhatsApp messages being circulated advising users of the messaging app, that they’ve won a significant sum of money.
Recipients of this message are being asked to submit a “winning code”, as well as provide personal information to an email address provided.
The message is being sent from overseas numbers.
This all part of a growing trend of phishing scams.
RTC Victim Identified as 21-year-old Leric Lightbourn
Thu, 2020-09-17
The Bermuda Police Service can now identify the victim in the island’s third fatal road traffic collision this year, as 21-year-old Leric Lightbourn.
Mr. Lightbourn succumbed to injuries sustained in a two vehicle collision, which occurred just east of the junction of Vesey Street and Middle Road, Devonshire, at around 12:00 p.m. on Friday 11th September.
A Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to assist Mr. Lighbourn’s relatives during this difficult time.
The Bermuda Police Service extends its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
Sudden Death Victim Identified As Kristian Baboolal
Thu, 2020-09-10
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS), can now identify the victim in Monday’s sudden death incident, as 31-year-old Kristian Baboolal, a Canadian National who was employed at the Hamilton Princess Hotel and Beach Club.
Mr. Baboolal passed away after he fell off the Number One Dock, Front Street in the City of Hamilton and struck his head on the stern of the pleasure boat Zara, before disappearing beneath the surface in Hamilton Harbour.
The Bermuda Police Service extends its sincerest condolences to the relatives and friends of Mr. Baboolal during this difficult time.
Sudden Death of 31-YR-Old Man
Tue, 2020-09-08
At around 5:30 pm on Monday, 7th September, police received a report that a male who had disembarked the pleasure boat “Zara”, had fallen off the Number One Dock on front Street in the City of Hamilton, where the vessel was moored.
HELP BRING CLOSURE TO DANSHUN'S FAMILY
Thu, 2020-08-27
Today, marks the second anniversary of the murder of Danshun Swan, who was stabbed to death shortly after midnight on Monday 27th August 2018.
Danshun had attended a party at the Southampton Rangers Club and was stabbed when he attempted to break up a fight that had taken place outside the club premises on South Road.
There was a large crowd that witnessed the fight and many witnessed the fatal stabbing.
The investigation into Dashun’s murder, is at a critical stage and there is the potential of it being solved and those responsible being brought to justice and providing closure to his family and loved ones, who continue to grieve the loss of their son, brother and friend.
