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Ballistic Testing Shows No New Firearms Used in Recent Firearm Incidents
Mon, 2020-02-10
As the investigations into the recent firearms incidents continue, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) would like to thank the community for their willingness to assist by providing information which has proven invaluable to our efforts.
To that end, as we seek to provide reassurance, the BPS can confirm that ballistic testing has revealed that the firearms used in these recent incidents, have revealed that these are not new weapons and have been linked to previous matters which have resulted in the arrest of individuals for suspected involvement in those crimes.
Read MoreReported Missing Person: 57 Year Old Malcolm Symonds [Located]
Sun, 2020-02-09
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 57 year old Malcolm Symonds.
Mr. Symonds – described as brown complexioned, 5 feet 7 inches tall with short black hair and facial hair – is known to frequent the Spanish Point, Pembroke area.
He was last seen by a family member in the Bean Dale, Pembroke area near Admiralty House Park around 2pm Tuesday, February 4th and was said to be wearing black pants and a black top at that time.
So far, efforts by police officers to locate Mr. Symonds have been unsuccessful.
There is concern for the wellbeing of 57 year old Malcolm Symonds and anyone with information on his whereabouts is encouraged to call police on 295-0011 at the earliest opportunity.
Update: 57 year old Malcolm Symonds was found safe and well earlier this evening. The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating him.
Reported Missing Person: 65 Year Old Colin Fubler
Sun, 2020-02-09
The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public's assistance in locating 65 year old Colin Fubler.
Mister Fubler has not been seen for the last two weeks but was only reported missing on Friday 7th February.
Mister Fubler is a black male. He is approximately 5' 9" tall, of medium build and weighing 175 pounds.
Mr. Fubler, is an outpatient of the Mid Atlantic Wellness Institute. He sports a bushy hairstyle, thick beard and walks with his head hung to one side.
Police efforts to locate Mr. Fubler since he was reported missing continue, but have been unsuccessful so far.
However, a member of the public apparently saw Mr. Fubler Saturday, February 8th along Reid Street in the City of Hamilton.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Colin Fubler, is asked to contact the main police number on 295-0011.
Update on Inquiries Into Recent Firearm Incidents
Thu, 2020-02-06
Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, Officer in Charge, Crime Division - A 17 year old male from Devonshire was arrested by armed officers & detectives last night on Court Street, in relation to the attempted murder of a 
man on North Shore Road on Monday afternoon. He remains in custody while officers question him, and continue to gather evidence. Searches were conducted at his residence.
The 26 year old victim in this case remains in the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital for significant injuries sustained in this attack.
Also last night, a search warrant was conducted at a Pembroke residence in relation to the robbery at the Gold Standard shop in Washington Mall.
A 59 year old male was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen property, and also remains in custody.
Serious Crime Unit detectives are actively pursuing lines of enquiry from the shootings in Warwick from Monday evening, and the information from the public has been immensely helpful so far. However we still need a push from the community to help us bring the offenders from each of these crimes to justice.
20 Year Old Male Motorcyclist Hospitalised After Collision With Truck
Wed, 2020-02-05
Around 11:10am Tuesday, February 4th police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service as well as ambulance personnel were dispatched to a reported two vehicle collision at the junction of Middle Road and Verdmont Road in Smith’s parish.
It appears that a truck was being driven east along Middle Road and a motorcyclist was traveling in the opposite direction along Middle Road when the collision occurred, as the truck driver turned on to Verdmont Road.
Police Actively Searching for Two Suspects After 26 Year Old Man Shot
Mon, 2020-02-03
Around 2:30pm today (Monday, February 3rd), a 26 year old man was near the bus stop between Dock Hill and The Glebe Road in the North Shore Road, Devonshire area when two men on a motorcycle approached him and discharged a firearm.
He was hit multiple times and ran off in an easterly direction attempting to flag down vehicles. He was subsequently taken to hospital in a private vehicle and at last check was undergoing surgery.
Witness Appeal: Assault on Off Duty Corrections Officer
Mon, 2020-02-03
At about 6am today, Monday 3rd February, an off-duty Corrections Officer was out jogging on South Road in Southampton.
He was approached by persons on a motorcycle, who struck him in the head and rode off.
The 40 year-old male victim is being treated at King Edward hospital for a laceration to his head.
The Bermuda Police Service Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating the matter and wishes to speak with anyone who may have any information, or may have seen this incident.
Sudden Death of 54 Year Old Simon Hodgson
Sun, 2020-02-02
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 54 year old Simon Hodgson and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Police and ambulance personnel were dispatched to a South Road, Southampton residence around 7:30am Thursday, January 30th where Mr. Hodgson – who is understood to have resided in the City of Hamilton – was found unresponsive at the bottom of a staircase outside the home by a houseguest.
Female Motorcyclist Struck by Car Hospitalised: Male Driver Arrested
Fri, 2020-01-31
Around 12:50am Friday, January 31st police and fellow first responders attended a reported two vehicle collision on North Shore Road in Devonshire.
It appears that a 30 year old Hamilton parish woman motorcyclist was traveling east along North Shore Road when a car driven out of the parking lot of Robinson Bay Park struck her.
3 Men Arrested in Connection With Gold Standard Armed Robbery
Thu, 2020-01-30
Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, Crime Division – Three men were taken into custody overnight from a residence in Warwick in relation to the armed robbery at Gold Standard in the Washington Mall.
The men, aged between 19 & 24 years old, remain in custody while detectives continue their investigations. They have been arrested on suspicion of robbery.
