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Advisory: Counterfeit U.S. $100 Notes Circulating
Wed, 2016-12-28
The Bermuda Police Service is advising businesses and their staff as well as residents to be vigilant regarding counterfeit U.S. $100 notes currently in circulation.
The forged U.S. $100 bills have the same serial number: H1413713.
Employees are once again advised that if counterfeit cash is detected during a transaction, the member of staff receiving the fake money should hold on to it, note the description of the individual who tendered it and contact police immediately.
Read MoreReported Robbery
Wed, 2016-12-28
Around 1:40am on Tuesday, December 27th police officers received a report of a robbery at the junction of Church Street and Burnaby Street in the City of Hamilton.
It appears that an unknown black male described as approximately 6 feet tall of slim build wearing black clothing and a black helmet riding a white motorcycle accosted an 18 year old Pembroke man and an 18 year old St. George’s woman on another motorcycle stopped at the traffic light.
Fentanyl Found in Bermuda
Fri, 2016-12-23
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) wishes to advise the public that we have confirmed the presence of the controlled drug Fentanyl in Bermuda.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is associated with the misuse of heroin.
According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), “Fentanyl is a dangerous, powerful Schedule II narcotic responsible for an epidemic of overdose deaths within the United States.”
Canadian Visitors Recovering After Reported Medical Emergency
Thu, 2016-12-22
At last check earlier today (Thursday, December 22nd) the visiting 25 year old Canadian woman involved in a reported medical emergency at the Hamilton Princess hotel Tuesday afternoon was recovering in stable condition at the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.
In addition a 35 year old Canadian man, also a visitor to the island, was in stable condition on a general ward receiving treatment in relation to the same incident.
Advisory Regarding Recent Burglaries
Thu, 2016-12-22
Detective Superintendent Sean Field-Lament – Good Afternoon. I’m here to deliver a holiday message regarding crime prevention, to raise awareness.
Unfortunately, we have experienced an increase in burglaries.
Last year we had 603 burglaries and so far this year we’ve had 733 burglaries, representing an increase of about 20 percent.
Christmas Road Safety Message
Thu, 2016-12-22
Inspector Troy Glasgow, (Patrol Department) Community Policing Division – We are now well into the Christmas season. During this season there is much celebration and festive cheer.
However, we should also take a moment to remember those that have lost their lives on our roads, as well as those that have been seriously injured, and their families.
Reported Medical Emergency
Wed, 2016-12-21
Around 1:20pm on Tuesday, December 20th police officers were dispatched to a reported medical emergency at the Hamilton Princess hotel, apparently involving a 25 year old female Canadian visitor.
Details remain limited at this time. However on arrival, EMTs were tending to the young woman.
She was then taken from the premises via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and at last check was receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit.
Traffic Advisory: Funeral for Sergeant Gregory Grimes
Wed, 2016-12-21
The motoring public is advised that traffic diversions and parking restrictions will be in effect for the funeral of Sergeant Gregory Grimes at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity on Church Street, City of Hamilton 11am today, Wednesday, December 21st.
Section of Church Street Closed
Church Street between Cedar Avenue and Parliament Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from 10:30am until the conclusion of the funeral.
BPS Regrets to Announce Death of Sergeant Gregory Grimes
Thu, 2016-12-15
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) regrets to announce the death of Sergeant Gregory MacArthur Grimes. Sergeant Grimes passed away in the early 
hours of Thursday morning following a medical emergency on Wednesday afternoon in which several police colleagues came to his aid.
Commissioner of Police, Mr. Michael DeSilva, said: “This comes as tragic and difficult news for many of us who knew him well. Greg was highly respected and admired, and he touched the hearts of so many of our officers and support staff. He was regarded as an exemplary and compassionate supervisor who cared deeply about his colleagues, and he had a passion about policing and his community. We are all stunned by the loss of Greg and we have activated welfare and support services for any of our staff that might need them. On behalf of the officers and staff of the Bermuda Police Service and the Bermuda Reserve Police, I offer our sincere condolences to Greg's family and friends who are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. He will be intensely missed.”
Response to Media Queries Re: December 2nd Protest
Thu, 2016-12-15
The below answers in blue are in response to Royal Gazette questions regarding the December 2nd 2016 protest at the House of Assembly.
December 14, 2016
Q: Please can the Commissioner say when he first knew that a protest against the airport bill was planned, when he became aware that it would happen on December 2 and when preparations for policing the protest began.
A: Information regarding potential protests at the House of Assembly was circulating via social media a few days before the event. Accordingly, the BPS started to make plans at that time for policing the event.
