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Two Recent Anti-Social Incidents at Southampton Rangers Sports Club
Wed, 2019-04-10
Detectives are currently conducting inquiries regarding two recent incidents at Southampton Rangers Sports Club – one on the evening of Friday, April 5th and the other on the evening of Sunday, April 7th.
In the first incident a 22 year old man sustained lacerations to his hand around 11:55pm Friday, after apparently being cut by a broken bottle wielded during an altercation at the establishment.
Read MorePolice Activity at Dellwood Middle School & CedarBridge Academy Today
Wed, 2019-04-10
Police officers attended Dellwood Middle School and CedarBridge Academy today (Wednesday, April 10th) after Dellwood and CedarBridge school officials reported confiscating a quantity of e-cigarette type devices that were allegedly being sold by one student at each school to their respective peers.
Inquiries are underway regarding this matter and anyone with relevant information is asked to call the main police telephone number 295-0011.
Inquiries Continue to Identify All Perpetrators of Animal Cruelty Video
Wed, 2019-04-10
The 19 year old man and 17 year old boy arrested Tuesday afternoon (April 9th) – in connection with the appalling video circulating on social media showing acts of cruelty carried out on lambs in Sandys parish – currently remain in police custody, pending further inquiries.
The 17 year old male was initially said to be 16 years of age.
Two Male Teens Arrested in Connection With Animal Cruelty Video
Tue, 2019-04-09
A 19 year old man and a 16 year old boy (since confirmed to be 17 years old) have been arrested this afternoon (April 9th) in connection with the appalling video circulating on social media showing acts of cruelty carried out on lambs in Sandys parish. Both remain in police custody at this time.
The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance so far and continue to appeal for persons with relevant information to come forward, as additional individuals are being sought regarding this matter.
Appeal: Help Bring Perpetrators of Animal Cruelty Video to Justice [Updated]
Tue, 2019-04-09
Inquiries continue regarding the appalling video circulating on social media of a young man being incited to carry out acts of cruelty on lambs in Sandys parish, in conjunction with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
The Bermuda Police Service is taking the matter extremely seriously and efforts are ongoing to bring the individual being filmed committing the offence into custody – as well as to track down the individual behind the camera.
Five Motorists Arrested for Impaired Driving Over the Weekend
Mon, 2019-04-08
A total of five motorists were arrested for impaired driving offences over the weekend, with road sobriety checkpoints conducted in six parishes from Friday night (April 5th) until Sunday night (April 7th).
While there are no road sobriety checkpoints scheduled for this coming weekend, members of the public are urged not to drive or ride under the influence as police officers conducting their regular patrols will be on the lookout for any offences, including impaired driving.
Confirmed Firearms Incident, Khyber Heights Warwick: No Reported Injuries
Sun, 2019-04-07
Around 3:05pm today, [Sunday April 7th] police attended the Khyber Heights Warwick area after receiving several reports of gunshots being heard by area residents.
On arrival it was ascertained that a firearm had been discharged, however there are no reports of injuries.
Detectives and forensic officers are currently processing the scene and an investigation has commenced.
BPS Officers Assist With Cayman Islands Royal Visit Security Detail
Fri, 2019-04-05
Four members of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) have recently returned from the Cayman Islands, after spending a week working alongside the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) as Close Protection Officers (CPO), during an official Royal visit on the 27th and 28th of March.
The officers had the distinct honour and privilege of being deployed as part of the security detail to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, during the Royal couple’s Cayman leg of their Caribbean tour.
Roberto Marques Ordered to Forfeit $179,240
Fri, 2019-04-05
Acting Superintendent Nicolas Pedro: "In October 2017, Roberto Marques [a Customs officer at the time] was convicted with another man for supplying cocaine along with other offences.
On Thursday 4th April 2019 in the Supreme Court of Bermuda, Justice Carlisle Greaves presided over a confiscation hearing for Mr. Marques.
The Financial Crime Unit of the BPS presented evidence that found that Marques had benefitted from his criminal activity over a six-year period valued at over $255,000.
Man Hurt in Industrial Accident in Southampton
Thu, 2019-04-04
Shortly after 7am this morning [4-April] first responders attended the Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, to a report of an industrial accident.
It was reported that a 48-year-old groundsman was operating a tractor style mower, when he placed his hand inside of the machine attempting to remove some debris. As a result, several fingers were severed from his left hand. The man was conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance and is currently being treated for his injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening.
