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Daily Report 15-Jul-2020
Mon, 2020-07-20
Man Arrested for Offensive Weapon
At around 11:20 p.m. on Tuesday, 14th July, police received a report of a male allegedly armed with a knife, causing a disturbance inside a North Hamilton establishment.
Upon police arrival, it was discovered the subject had left the area on a motorcycle, while not wearing a helmet.
A search of the area commenced, and the subject was seen approaching a residence on Middletown Lane, Pembroke, when he lost control of the motorcycle and fell onto the roadway.
Checks indicated that the motorcycle was unlicensed and uninsured.
Officers approached the male and arrested him on suspicion of having an offensive weapon. A subsequent search revealed he had a box cutter in his possession.
He was then arrested for being in possession of an offensive weapon.
Officers also smelt alcohol emanating from the man’s breath and saw that his eyes were glazed. He refused to submit a breath sample when requested to do so.
The suspect was charged with carrying an offensive weapon without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and failing to comply with a demand for a breath test. He was also issued four moving violation tickets for riding an uninsured motorcycle, riding an unlicensed motorcycle, not having a driver’s license and riding without a helmet.
Read MoreSudden Death of Roger Richardson
Mon, 2020-07-20
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 57 year old Mr. Roger Richardson and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Mr. Richardson was found in an unresponsive state at an industrial site at Khyber Pass in Warwick, shortly after 10:30 a.m. yesterday, Monday, 13th July.
He was pronounced dead by an on call physician a short time later.
Foul play is not suspected.
Daily Report 14-Jul-2020
Mon, 2020-07-20
Drug Seizure
More than half a million dollars-worth of suspected illegal drugs seized in joint operation involving the Bermuda Police Service and H.M. Customs.
The protracted exercise dubbed Operation Triton, also resulted in four arrests as well as more than fourteen thousand dollars in cash.
The joint initiative included the police Drugs Unit, Intelligence Department and Gang Targeting Unit, working alongside our HM Customs partners.
Among the items seized were suspected cocaine, cannabis, molly (MDMA) and heroin.
Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, Officer in charge (OIC) Serious Crime, stated:
“The investigation into this significant seizure remains ongoing and as such no further information will be provided at this time.
However, I wish to commend our hard working officers and their colleagues at H.M. Customs for their diligence and use of extensive intelligence gathering and investigative capabilities to prevent the potential threat these items could have posed to the wider community, were they not detected and made it on to the streets.”
Officer Suspended
Mon, 2020-07-20
OFFICER SUSPENDED
Yesterday, an officer was suspended in relation to ongoing discipline matters. Because the investigation is on-going no further details or names will be released.
Darrin Simons, Deputy Commissioner of Police said:
“Please be reminded suspension is never a finding of guilt. Rather, having regard to; the nature of the allegation, consideration of restricted duties, the need for an effective investigation and, the public’s interest, is the appropriate course of action in the circumstances.”
Daily Report 13-Jul-2020
Mon, 2020-07-20
Firearms incident
At around 11:20 pm on Friday 10th July, police responded to reports of gunshots in the Rockywold Drive area of Sandys Parish. Police quickly established that two males were seen walking through the area shortly before shouting was heard, followed by what are believed to be three gunshots.
Although all of the circumstances are not totally clear, there appears to have been a confrontation between a number of males. A man was seen running away from the area, followed shortly thereafter by two males speeding away on a motorcycle.
An area resident subsequently reported that what they believed to be a spent round from a discharged firearm had pierced their living room window and was lodged in a wall in their living room.
Officers from the Forensic Support Unit attended the scene and were able to confirm that a firearm had been discharged.
A full investigation has been commenced into this shooting incident which as stated earlier appears to be as a result of feuding between a group of unknown males. Police uniform officers performed reassurance patrols in the area throughout Saturday and Sunday.
Antoine Daniels Assistant Commissioner of Police – Crime – strongly condemned the actions of those responsible for this incident.
Man Fatal Domestic Incident
Wed, 2020-07-08
FIREARMS INCIDENT
Shortly before 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday 7th July, police received reports gunshots heard in the Happy Valley Road area Pembroke.
Not long after they received a call that a 29-year-old-male had been shot in a parking lot just east of Fort Hamilton.
The victim was transported via private vehicle to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where at last check, he was undergoing surgery for his injuries which were not believed to be life threatening.
FATAL DOMESTIC INCIDENT
At around 12:05 a.m. on Wednesday 8th July, police received a report of a domestic incident at a residence on St. Mary’s Road in Warwick.
A second caller reported one of the individuals believed to be involved, was carrying a knife and that another person may have been injured.
As police headed to the scene they observed a male lying bleeding, in the roadway on St. Mary’s Road and requested an ambulance.
The 52-year-old male was transported via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where he was subsequently pronounced dead.
A 26-year-old male was taken into custody in connection with this incident.
Man Arrested For Impaired Driving Following Collision
Mon, 2020-07-06
Shortly before 4:45 p.m. on Sunday 5th July, police received a report of a two vehicle collision on South Road in Warwick. Upon arrival officers observed two motorcycles were involved in a head on collision which left one man requiring emergency surgery for what is described as a serious leg injury and another was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst impaired.
Reports suggest the suspected impaired rider was traveling in an easterly direction along South Road, Warwick attempting to overtake two taxis while negotiating the series of bends just to the east of Warwick Camp.
He reportedly entered the opposing lane and as he approached the junction with Camp and collided with another bike which was traveling in the opposite direction. Both men were transported to KEMH via ambulance.
The suspected impaired rider was attended to and subsequently transferred to the Hamilton Police Station where he was processed and detained pending bail.
The second rider remains warded at KEMH.
Death of Lavonte Williams
Mon, 2020-06-29
The Bermuda Police Service can now identify the victim in yesterday’s fatal marine incident as Lavonte Williams.
Mr. Williams was thrown from his jet-ski while out on the Great Sound at about 7:00 p.m. on Sunday 28th June.
He was taken by boat to the dock at Jews Bay, where a waiting ambulance conveyed him to the King Edward the VII memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
A Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to assist the family of the deceased during this difficult time.
The Bermuda Police Service extends its sincerest condolences to the relatives of Mr. Williams.
Statement from Commissioner of Police on DPP Decision
Thu, 2020-06-25
Following a complaint of serious sexual assault by a serving police against two other serving officers, a criminal investigation was commenced, alongside employment matters of gross misconduct to which the officers were suspended.
A file was submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Office for charging consideration.
An assessment by the DPP decided upon examination of all the evidence presented that there was not a realistic chance of prosecution in this matter beyond all reasonable doubt.
The officers subject to the criminal allegation have subsequently been informed, however they remain suspended and the BPS disciplinary process will make assessment to their behavior, a process that, unlike the criminal threshold, is based on the balance of probability.
As Commissioner of Police I support all who make complaint of sexual assault, whether they be a police officer or member of the public of any ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.
We continue to look after the officer who made this complaint at this difficult time, with the provision of counselling and welfare support.
I understand the officer will now seek judicial review in regards to the DPPs decision which he is legally entitled to do.
In view of this action it would be inappropriate for the BPS to make any further comment until this process is completed.
Chaplain Bay Disturbance
Thu, 2020-06-25
The Bermuda Police is investigating a disturbance which occurred at Chaplin Bay, Warwick, at around 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, 24th June.
Police received a number of calls around that time, reporting a large group of individuals gathered in the area fighting, using helmets and throwing bottles.
Upon police arrival, most of the individuals had already dispersed or were in the process of leaving the scene. Those spoken to, declined to provide any information to officers including members of the Criminal Investigations Unit, who attended the scene.
Out of an abundance of caution and to provide reassurance to the Warwick community, police maintained a high visibility presence in the area.
Police later received reports of a male arriving at King Edward VII Hospital with a stab wound to his arm.
However, there is nothing to confirm the injured male was involved in the Chaplin Bay incident. He declined to provide any information to police as to how he sustained the injury.
