bpspmr's blog
Coughing Incident
Tue, 2020-04-14
By now, the public is aware of the abhorrent actions of a member of the public which resulted in four members of the Bermuda Police Service having to be quarantined as a precaution to ensure they have not contracted the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
It all stemmed from the arrest of an individual who deliberately coughed on two officers during an arrest for drink driving. The suspect who was also in breach of Shelter in Place Orders, claimed at the time, that he had tested positive for COVID-19.
His claims are yet to be confirmed.
Two other officers also became concerned for their safety after the individual sustained an injury as he struggled with them while being processed at the Hamilton Police Station.
All four officers have now been placed in quarantine for the next fourteen days.
This situation highlights the dangers faced by all frontline workers as we seek to ensure public safety in the face of what is a highly contagious disease.
Read MoreGovernment House Public Advisory
Sun, 2020-04-12
On Monday afternoon [13-Apr-2020], two helicopters from Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Argus will conduct familiarisation flights over a number of helicopter landing sites across Bermuda. This was last done in 2014 and is a key part of the hurricane preparedness plan for the island. No personnel from the two helicopters will be granted permission to physically land on Bermuda during the brief stopover.
Curfew Breaches
Thu, 2020-04-09
At around 10:30 pm on Wednesday 8th April, police officers observed a motorcycle travelling in a westerly direction on Spice Hill Road, Warwick.
Officers pursued the motorcycle as it was during curfew time and the passenger had no helmet.
The rider failed to stop and the motorcycle which is registered to a Sandys Parish residence, was later found abandoned at the bottom of Wellman Lane in Warwick.
Forty minutes later officers were again on Spice Hill Road Warwick, when they
saw a black ca go past them.
Officers followed the car as the driver accelerated, turned on to Camp Road, refused to stop and went on to the railway trial off Scenic Heights.
Officers were subsequently able to stop the vehicle and the driver was arrested and charged for breach of curfew.
Then at 2:20 this morning Thursday 9th April, officers were on patrol on Harrington Sound Road near the junction with Knapton Hill in Smiths Parish when they stopped two who were out running.
Both individuals were advised that they will be issued with a summons to appear before the courts.
Covid-19 Breaches
Tue, 2020-04-07
At around 4:14 am today, Tuesday 07-Apr-2020, police were conducting traffic stops along North Shore Road at the junction with Radnor Road, Hamilton Parish.
The officers stopped a car driven by a male who had been stopped three times in two days. It was discovered that he did not have a curfew exemption and was arrested for being in breach of Shelter in Place Regulations and transported to the Hamilton Police Station where he was processed and detained.
Shortly after 3:30 pm yesterday Monday 06-Apr-2020, police officers were performing vehicle checks on the junction of North Shore Road and Middle Road in Flatts, when they stopped a vehicle and spoke to the male driver who indicated he was his way to deliver an item to his girlfriend’s house.
He too was arrested for Breach of Shelter in Place Regulations. He was taken to HPS where he was processed and detained.
Members of the public are reminded that in order to obtain exemption permission, they are to submit their application to:
https://forms.gov.bm/covid19/shelter
Five Persons Arrested For Breaching Regulations
Mon, 2020-04-06
Around 4:18pm on Sunday 5-Apr-2020 police attended Middle Road, near the junction with Overplus Lane, Sandys to a report of a man on a farm stealing produce. Police quickly located and apprehended a 44-yr-old Sandys man, after he was observed placing stolen vegetables into a bag. He was also arrested after being in breach of COVID-19 Shelter in Place regulations.
Meantime, on Sunday 05-Apr-2020, police were dispatched to a Southampton residence to a report of a male stealing boat parts. The suspect was seen riding off on a motorcycle and was eventually apprehended by officers who were patrolling in the area. He was arrested for several offences including being in breach of COVID-19 Shelter in Place regulations.
Enquiries into both incidents are ongoing.
Three other men were also arrested over the weekend for being in breach of COVID-19 Shelter in Place regulations.
Three men have been put before the courts this morning, one man was bailed pending enquires and one was taken to the Berkeley shelter.
CURFEW BREACHES
Mon, 2020-04-06
Three individuals were last night stopped by police for being in breach of the current curfew regulations.
One individual, a female, was stopped twice. She was taken into custody and detained at the Hamilton Police Station after being stopped on the second occasion at around 10:15pm in Flatts Village.
At 10:36p.m another individual, a male was seen walking along Front St. He was stopped by police officers who advised them that he will be issued with a summons to appear before the courts.
Then at 3:09am today another male was approached by officer for breach of curfew, after he was found at Fort Scaur inside his car. He too was advised that he will be issued with a summons to appear before the courts. Tucker.
A summons is also to be issued to the individual who stopped for breach of curfew earlier this week.
Missing Person Robert Douglas
Mon, 2020-03-30
The Bermuda Police Service is still seeking the public’s assistance in locating 71 year old Robert Douglas.
The My Lord’s Bay Lane Hamilton Parish resident was last seen at around 4:00 p.m. on, Tuesday 24th March, near his home.
He is described as being between 6’ 2” and 6’ 3” tall, of slim build and dark complexion.
When last seen he was wearing a faded blue hat, blue sweat top with a dark long sleeve shirt underneath, black long sweatpants, long red socks
and black sneakers with a white trim.
Mr. Douglas usually walks between his residence and the Crawl Hill Esso service station and the Shelly Bay Market Place.
There have been several reported sightings of Mr. Douglas by members of the public. Officers have been conducting extensive searches in areas of reported sightings as well in the areas of parks trails and nature reserves near his residence.
The whereabouts of Mr. Douglas is a matter of priority to the BPS and anyone with information on the whereabouts of Robert Douglas, is asked to contact the main police number, 247-1624.
We would also ask, that if you come into contact with Mr. Douglas, please remain with him until the arrival of police.
Arrests Made After Burglary At Coconut Rock
Mon, 2020-03-30
Around 5:15 this morning, Monday 30th March, it was discovered that unlawful entry had been gained to Coconut Rock restaurant.
Enquiries were made and it was discovered that culprits had forced entry in to the premises
It is unknown exactly what had been taken.
The Investigation led police officers to Queen Elizabeth Park in the City of Hamilton where a number of persons were arrested as well as items relating to the burglary were recovered.
The suspects remain in police custody whilst the enquiries in to this crime continues.
Southside Police Station was not closed due to COVID-19.
Sun, 2020-03-29
The Bermuda Police Service wishes to clarify erroneous information recently published, suggesting the Southside Police Station was closed as a result of a police officer being diagnosed with Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
An officer was diagnosed with COVID-19. However, the officer’s last working day with the BPS was on March 11th.
That officer then proceeded on a period of leave.
The officer did not show symptoms and was not diagnosed with COVID-19, until fifteen days after leaving the service.
Resources were shifted at the Southside Police Station and staff from Central Division were brought in.
The facility is not manned on a twenty four hour basis and was sanitised during regular hours of closure between the hours of 8:00pm and 8:00am.
At no time was the South Side Police Station closed as a result of an officer being diagnosed with COVID-19.
Secret Shopper Scam
Thu, 2020-03-26
It appears the so called “mystery shopper” scam has resurfaced and the Bermuda Police Service would like to remind the public to be on the look-out.
