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BPS Detectives Trained and Re-Certified in Anti-Money Laundering & Counter Terrorism Finance Investigations
Tue, 2017-05-23
The Bermuda Police Service has recently completed training for detectives in the Organised & Economic Crime Department (OECD).
Partnering with the U.K. National Crime Agency (NCA) & the Metropolitan Police National Counter Terrorism Command (NTFIU), a total of eleven officers travelled to the United Kingdom to complete training in anti-money laundering, confiscating criminal proceeds, and terrorism finance investigations.
Read MoreInvestigation Continues Regarding Friday Night’s Firearm Incident
Mon, 2017-05-22
The investigation continues regarding the confirmed firearm incident where a 17 year old male was shot and injured around 11:15pm Friday, May 19th in the North Shore Road, Glebe Road Devonshire area.
It is now understood that the teenage male victim was part of a gathering of individuals at a residence in the neighbourhood when the incident took place.
Two Visitors Injured in Rental Auxiliary Cycle Crash Recovering
Fri, 2017-05-19
Around 1pm Thursday, May 18th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported single vehicle rental cycle crash on Harrington Sound Road in Hamilton parish near the junction with Quarry Road.
It appears that the rider and pillion passenger of the two wheeled rental auxiliary cycle, believed to be a 58 year old man and a 56 year old woman, struck a wooden railing in the vicinity of Shark Hole Hill.
Further Witness Appeal: Jokeem Richardson Road Fatality
Thu, 2017-05-18
The investigation and appeal for witnesses continues regarding the fatal collision that claimed the life of 23 year old Jokeem Richardson, which occurred around 4:15pm Wednesday, May 10th on Blue Hole Hill in Hamilton parish.
In particular public bus passengers and other motorists that were traveling through the area at the time, as well as persons waiting at the bus stops in the area near Grotto Bay Beach Resort that witnessed the collision, are encouraged to come forward and contact the Roads Policing Unit on 247-1788.
Reported Rental Cycle & Car Collision in Sandys Parish [Updated]
Wed, 2017-05-17
Around 12:30pm Wednesday, May 17th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported collision in the Malabar Road, Sandys parish area.
Initial information suggests that the collision involved a rental cycle and a car in the vicinity of Watford Bridge.
Apparently the female rider and male pillion passenger of the rental cycle were injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment.
Man Arrested in Connection With Court Street Firearm Incident
Tue, 2017-05-16
A 29 year old man has been arrested in connection with the confirmed firearm incident that occurred around 6pm Sunday, May 14th in the Court Street, Elliot Street Pembroke area.
A search warrant executed Monday evening in the King Street, Pembroke area – part of a proactive police investigation into the matter – led to the suspect being apprehended without incident.
Witness Appeal: Court Street, Elliot Street Confirmed Firearm Incident
Mon, 2017-05-15
The Bermuda Police Service is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a confirmed firearm incident that occurred in the Court Street, Elliot Street Pembroke area.
This shooting occurred approximately 6:04 p.m. on Sunday the 14th May, 2017.
It appears that a 34 year old male was involved in a confrontation with another man and during this confrontation the 34 year old male was shot at, receiving a superficial wound.
Reported Gunshots in the Court Street, Pembroke Area: No Reported Injuries
Sun, 2017-05-14
Around 6:10pm today (Sunday, May 14th) police officers responded to a report of gunshots in the Court Street, Pembroke area.
At this time there have been no reported injuries.
The relevant police personnel are currently processing the scene and conducting inquiries.
Van Crashes Into Utility Pole on North Shore Road, Smith’s Parish
Fri, 2017-05-12
Traffic diversions remain in effect until further notice along a section of North Shore Road in Smith’s parish near the junction with Jennings Road following a crash involving a van and a utility pole that occurred around 2:35pm today (May 12th).
There have been no reported injuries and BELCO personnel remain on scene addressing the damaged pole.
Fourth Road Fatality for 2017: Edmund Prentis
Fri, 2017-05-12
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 68 year old Edmund Prentis and extends sincere condolences to his family & friends.
Mr. Prentis, an American visitor said to be from Westhampton Beach, New York was seriously injured around 10am Thursday, May 11th when the rental cycle he was riding collided with a car being driven in the opposite direction on Middle Road in Warwick, near the junction with Burnt House Hill.
