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Third Road Fatality for 2017: Jokeem Richardson
Thu, 2017-05-11
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 23 year old Jokeem Richardson and extends sincere condolences to his family & friends.
Mr. Richardson was seriously injured in a collision around 4:15pm Wednesday, May 10th involving the motorcycle he was riding, a car and a tow truck on Blue Hole Hill in Hamilton parish.
Despite life-saving efforts at the scene by EMTs which continued during transport via ambulance, he was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
Read MoreFourth Fatal Collision for 2017
Thu, 2017-05-11
Around 10am today (May 11th) police and first responders were dispatched to a reported serious collision on Middle Road in Warwick, near the junction with Burnt House Hill.
It appears that a car and a rental cycle were involved.
The injured rider, believed to be a 68 year old male, was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance and later pronounced dead.
Third Fatal Collision for 2017
Wed, 2017-05-10
Around 4:15pm on Wednesday, May 10th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported serious collision on Blue Hole Hill in Hamilton parish.
It appears that a car, a motorcycle and a tow truck were involved.
The male motorcyclist was seriously hurt and subsequently succumbed to his injuries.
Reported Burglaries at Commercial Properties
Wed, 2017-05-10
Inquiries are currently being conducted into a series of commercial property burglaries reported over the weekend.
Sometime early Sunday morning (May 7th) and early Monday morning (May 8th) intruders entered premises in the Victoria Street and Parsons Road Pembroke areas, the Lovers Lane Paget area, the Middle Road Warwick area and the Middle Road Southampton area.
BPS Supports 4th UN Global Road Safety Week
Mon, 2017-05-08
Inspector Robert Cardwell, Officer Responsible for Roads Policing - The World Health Organization recognizes that the most preventable deaths occurring in all OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) territories are those that are occurring on the roads.
Over a number of years, Bermuda records on average of one death on our roads per month.
Police investigations into these road deaths continue to reveal that most involved alcohol/drugs, excessive speed or inattention.
Motorcyclist & Pedestrian Injured in Spanish Point Road Collision
Mon, 2017-05-08
Around 4:10pm on Saturday, May 6th police and first responders attended a reported collision involving a motorcyclist and a pedestrian on Spanish Point Road in Pembroke near the junction with Arlington Avenue.
The motorcyclist, a 39 year old Pembroke man and the pedestrian, a 67 year old Pembroke man, were injured and taken to hospital via ambulance for treatment.
Almost 5 Years On: Rudy Smith Murder Investigation Appeal Renewed
Fri, 2017-05-05
Sunday, 9th July 2017, will mark the fifth anniversary of the disappearance of Rudy Lamar Smith. The Bermuda Police Service is appealing to the 
public for information that can bring closure to this investigation and by extension to the family.
Detective Chief Inspector Na’imah Astwood “wishes to inform the public, family and friends of Rudy Smith that the Serious Crime Unit is committed to solving this crime.
However, we need your help in putting all of the relevant pieces together.”
Information relating to this investigation can be provided directly to the Serious Crime Unit on telephone 295-0011 and 247-1739, or the independent Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477 for those individuals that wish to remain anonymous.
Rudy Smith’s mother Mrs. Madeline Rampersad can also be approached and furnished with any pertinent information. This information is important in the administration of justice for those person(s) responsible for this senseless crime.
Incident Under Investigation: Two Men Arrested, Firearm Recovered
Wed, 2017-05-03
Approximately 11.30pm on Monday 1st May 2017, police attended an incident that occurred in the vicinity of Grace Methodist Church on North Shore Road, Pembroke.
As a result of this incident police divers from the Marine Unit attended the area and recovered a firearm from the water.
The Serious Crime Department is dealing with the investigation into the incident and the recovered firearm.
International Money Laundering Investigation: Four in Court
Wed, 2017-05-03
Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro, Organised & Economic Crime Department – Four people, two from Cwmbran and two from Leicester, have appeared in Court charged in connection with various money laundering offences.
Jeffrey Bevan, 49, and Samantha Bevan, 51, from Cwmbran and Joel Ismail, 41, and Paul Charity, 51, both of Leicester appeared before Cardiff Crown Court on Friday (28th April) charged in connection with various money laundering offences.
Police Acknowledge Sentencing in Lorenzo Stovell Murder Trial
Tue, 2017-05-02
Detective Superintendent Sean Field-Lament (Crime Division) – The 25 year sentence for murder and using a firearm handed down to convicted murderer Travone Saltus today (May 2nd) sends a clear and unequivocal message to perpetrators of these types of crimes that there are serious consequences.
Today’s sentencing is a culmination of hard work and effort by the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) investigation and forensic support teams along with the tenacity and dedication of our criminal justice partners from the Department of Public Prosecutions.
