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Help Police Locate 16 Year Old Jahzyah Hayward [Updated]
Mon, 2018-10-01
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16 year old Jahzyah Hayward who was last seen on Saturday.
He is described as brown complexioned, 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 155 pounds and was last seen wearing black pants, red sneakers and a T-shirt with writing on it.
Anyone who can assist the police in locating Jahzyah should call police on 295-0011.
Read MorePolice Week 2018 Gymkhana Participants Encouraged to Register
Wed, 2018-09-26
Police Week 2018 is almost here! This year’s series of events celebrating 139 years of policing in Bermuda starts off with family fun – the pedal cycle Gymkhana at Police Field in Prospect, Devonshire 10am Saturday, October 6th.
There is still time left for young people interested in competing or volunteering (which can earn students community service hours) to sign up. All participating pedal cyclists must wear a helmet.
Devonshire Community Outreach Clinic Tomorrow
Tue, 2018-09-25
The Bermuda Police Service Central Community Action Team will host a community outreach clinic on Wednesday, September 26th from 12 noon until 3:30pm at Lindo’s Market in Devonshire.
Crime prevention information and Neighbourhood Watch information will be provided, as well as an opportunity for community members to express their neighbourhood concerns.
Missing 76 Year Old Man [Located]
Tue, 2018-09-25
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 76 year old Thomas Hines of Pembroke.
He was last seen in the Town of St. George on Sunday wearing a black shirt, rust colored shorts, black socks and a black hat.
He is described as a white male with gray hair fully receded in the middle, 5 feet 10 inches tall and of a slim build.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 295-0011.
Update: Please be advised the missing 76 year old man has been found. We would like to thank the public for your assistance in this matter.
Promotions to Chief Inspector
Fri, 2018-09-21
The Commissioner of Police is pleased to announce the promotions of Robert Cardwell, Arthur Glasford and Grant Tomkins to the post of Chief 
Inspector.
All three were promoted by Commissioner Stephen Corbishley in front of family, friends and colleagues at a ceremony held in the Police Recreation Club hall, Prospect Devonshire 5:30pm Friday (September 21st).
Witness Appeal: Firearm Incident Thursday Night on Roberts Avenue
Fri, 2018-09-21
Detectives investigating a firearm incident that occurred shortly before 11:50pm Thursday, September 20th on Roberts Avenue in Devonshire near Derwent Lane South renewed their appeal for witnesses or persons with relevant information to come forward.
It appears that a group of men were congregated in the area when a gunman opened fire.
A 28 year old man sustained a gunshot wound to his leg.
Man Shot in Leg: Roberts Avenue, Devonshire Firearm Incident [Updated]
Fri, 2018-09-21
At 11:47pm on Thursday, police responded to a report of a firearms incident that took place on Roberts Avenue in Devonshire.
Upon police arrival it was ascertained that a 28 year old male was shot in his leg and subsequently taken via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he is being treated for injuries that do not appear to be life threatening.
Promotion of Na’imah Astwood to Superintendent
Tue, 2018-09-18
The Commissioner of Police is pleased to announce the promotion of Na’imah Astwood to the post of Superintendent. Mrs. Astwood has over 24 years of policing experience and is the highest-ranking female police officer in the 
Bermuda Police Service (BPS).
She was promoted by Commissioner Corbishley in front of family and senior colleagues on Monday afternoon (September 17th).
Superintendent Astwood joined the BPS in 1994 after serving as a Police Cadet. She then went on to Recruit Foundation Course 51 where she received the Academic Award.
She has worked in Central Uniform, Central CID, Roads Policing Unit, Task Force, Service Delivery Improvement Unit, Professional Conduct Unit, Special Branch and the Serious Crime Department.
Stabbing Incident Reported in Sandys Parish Sunday Night
Mon, 2018-09-17
Detectives are currently conducting inquiries regarding a reported stabbing incident that occurred Sunday night (September 16th) outside Woody’s Restaurant & Sports Bar in Sandys parish.
It appears that a 45 year old Sandys parish man was confronted and injured near the waterside by an unknown man brandishing a bladed article – described as slim, light complexioned, approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall with an afro.
Sudden Death of 61 Year Old Melvin Anthony Symons
Mon, 2018-09-17
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 61 year old Melvin Anthony Symons and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Mr. Symons was found in an unresponsive state around 5:20am Sunday, September 16th in the Controversy Lane, Pembroke area and subsequently pronounced dead at that location by an on call doctor.
