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Sudden Death of Stephen Wilson
Thu, 2017-02-16
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 57 year old Stephen Wilson and extends condolences to his family and friends.
Mr. Wilson’s lifeless body was discovered inside a Tommy Fox Road, St. George’s residence around 8:15pm Monday, February 13th.
He was then pronounced dead at the scene by an on call doctor at 10:18pm that day.
Read MoreAppeal for Information Regarding Anonymous Message Circulating
Thu, 2017-02-16
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of an anonymous message apparently being circulated via social media and mobile phone chat groups suggesting that a man driving a black taxi or minibus allegedly attempted to lure a boy with candy in the Sound View, Sandys parish area on an unspecified date.
Currently no reports have been received to substantiate this scenario.
Clarification Regarding Recent School Burglaries
Tue, 2017-02-14
The investigation continues regarding the 11 reported school burglaries in the last month (from January 16th to February 13th), which took place at the following eight school premises.
CedarBridge Academy
Clearwater Middle School
Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy
Investigation Regarding Recent School Burglaries
Mon, 2017-02-13
The Bermuda Police Service is currently investigating 11 reported school burglaries in the last month, specifically from January 16th to date (February 13th).
The affected schools are:
CedarBridge Academy
Clearwater Middle School
Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy
Reported Robbery at Sandys Laundromat
Mon, 2017-02-13
Around 1:45pm on Saturday, February 11th police officers responded to a reported robbery at Sandys Laundromat on Somerset Road in Sandys parish.
It appears that an unknown male culprit entered the business brandishing a bladed article.
Apparently the suspect then escaped with cash and jewellery taken from the 84 year old male proprietor and a 27 year old male customer that were on the premises at the time.
Reported Single Vehicle Car Crash in Warwick [Updated]
Sun, 2017-02-12
Around 5:30pm on Sunday, February 12th police received a report of a single vehicle car crash on South Road in Warwick in the vicinity of Astwood Park.
It appears that a car was being driven in a westerly direction when it collided with a utility pole.
Apparently the driver, believed to be a 31 year old Warwick man as well as his passengers, believed to be an adult female and a child, escaped serious injury.
Search Warrants Executed In Connection With Ongoing Investigation
Sun, 2017-02-12
Police officers from the Organized and Economic Crime Department of the BPS executed search warrants at two medical offices on Saturday 11th February in connection with an ongoing investigation.
The timing of the warrants was intended to minimize the impact on the businesses and their clients.
A number of records were seized during the searches.
Reported Damage Only Collision at City of Hamilton Bus Terminal
Fri, 2017-02-10
Around 1:30pm on Thursday, February 9th police officers attended a reported three vehicle damage only collision on Washington Street South in the City of Hamilton involving a bus and two vans.
It appears that a bus parked at the Pembroke terminal rolled back and struck a parked van, pushing that vehicle into a second parked van.
There were no reported injuries, as all three vehicles were unoccupied at the time.
Two Suspects Arrested In Connection With Reported Assault
Thu, 2017-02-09
Two male suspects have been arrested in connection with the reported stabbing of an 18 year old Pembroke man along The Glebe Road in Pembroke around 5:30pm Tuesday, February 7th.
A court appearance is anticipated in due course.
Policing Plans for House of Assembly 10th February
Wed, 2017-02-08
In light of information today that indicates public protests may be planned at the House of Assembly on Friday 10th February, the Bermuda Police Service would like to remind the public of the role of the police in these matters. The police have a duty to assist those who wish to exercise their rights to participate in peaceful and lawful protest. Such protest activity must not use, advocate, or incite violence, and it must not break any laws. The police also have a duty to protect the Rule of Law, by ensuring that protestors do not obstruct the rights and responsibilities of other people.
