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BPS Officer Wins Silver Medal at 2019 World Police & Fire Games
Wed, 2019-08-21
The Bermuda Police Service was represented by three officers at the 2019 World Police & Fire Games that were recently held in Chengdu, China from August 9th – 18th.
Constable Jeana Jones ran in the five kilometre cross country event, Constable Kyle Godfrey competed in three track and field events: the 100 metres, 400 metres and long jump, while Constable Ralshon Douglas participated in ten pin bowling.
Read MoreResidents: Be Wary of New Social Media Scam & Recurring Phishing Scams
Wed, 2019-08-21
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a new social media scam currently in circulation that has already deceived at least three people locally this week.
Residents are recruited through an Instagram account belonging to a person purporting to be Jessie_Jae_Allen, that solicits the transfer of no less than $200 to Jamaica via Blue Nile Services, an agent of Western Union.
Police Respond to Report of Suspicious Activity on Court Street
Wed, 2019-08-21
Around 8:15pm Tuesday, August 20th police received a report of suspicious activity on Court Street in the City of Hamilton.
Officers responded and conducted a search of the immediate area.
However, the report could not be substantiated.
Constable Krishna Singh New Southampton Parish Constable
Tue, 2019-08-20
Constable Krishna Singh has been appointed the new Parish Constable for Southampton.
Sergeant Cerepha Bridgeman, the previous Parish Constable for Southampton, was recently promoted from Constable to Sergeant and expressed her gratitude to the residents of Southampton for their support during her time as Parish Constable.
Joint Agency Command Centre Contributed to Safer Cup Match 2019
Mon, 2019-08-19
Cup Match 2019, held at the St. George’s Cricket Club (SGCC), was the first to feature a Joint Agency Command Centre where the host club as well as representatives from the Ministry of National Security, Bermuda Police Service (BPS), Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, Royal Bermuda Regiment, Bermuda Hospitals Board, Department of Health (Environmental Health Section), Department of Planning, St. John Ambulance and SAS Protection Services worked together to ensure the 117th annual cricket classic was as safe as possible.
Residents Warned to Remain Vigilant Regarding Telephone Scams
Mon, 2019-08-19
The Bermuda Police Service is once again reminding residents to remain vigilant regarding phone calls, e-mails and other correspondence from unknown persons that attempt to obtain money, personal information and other sensitive data.
A report was received earlier this afternoon (Monday, August 19th) of calls – which disconnect after two rings – received from a telephone number that appears to originate in the African country of Chad.
Renewed Witness Appeal on Third Anniversary of Jason Mello Murder
Mon, 2019-08-19
Detectives are renewing their appeal for information in connection with the murder of Jason Mello.
Jason Mello was fatally shot around 7:35pm Friday 19th August 2016, three years ago, whilst on Band Room Lane, Pembroke.
The gunman is believed to have entered Band Room Lane wearing a full face visor helmet and heavy dark coloured winter clothing that would have been unusual on a hot August evening.
Marine Safety Advisory: Around the Island Powerboat Race Sunday
Fri, 2019-08-16
The Bermuda Police Service is reminding members of the public that the Around the Island Powerboat Race will take place 2pm Sunday, August 18th.
While the Bermuda Powerboat Association have put safety protocols in place for race participants and members of the public – including discouraging racers from coming too close to shore in the Elbow Beach area – residents that plan to be out on the water this Sunday are advised to avoid the racecourse and to be mindful of their surroundings.
Reported Missing Teen: 13 Year Old Niasia Pitcher [Located]
Wed, 2019-08-14
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 13 year old Niasia Pitcher.
The teen was last seen at her Smiths Avenue, Warwick home around 10pm Tuesday, August 13th and reported missing 8:20am today (Wednesday, August 14th).
She is described as light complexioned, approximately 5 feet tall of slim build, with reddish hair and is known to frequent the School Lane, Sandys parish area.
So far efforts by police officers to locate Niasia, including in the School Lane, Sandys parish area, have been unsuccessful.
Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of 13 year old Niasia Pitcher is encouraged to call the main police telephone number 295-0011 at the earliest opportunity.
Update: The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 13 year old Niasia Pitcher.
She returned home safe and well around 6:20pm.
BPS Celebrates Graduates of Historic Close Protection Officers’ Course
Mon, 2019-08-12
At a 1:30pm Friday, August 9th ceremony held at Police Headquarters in Prospect, Devonshire seven police officers successfully completed a four and a half week long Close Protection Officers’ course, conducted by the Bermuda Police Service (BPS).
There were three local police officers (two women and one man) on the course, as well as four male police officers from the British Virgin Islands (BVI).
