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Peaceful Protest Advisory
Mon, 2016-02-08
The Bermuda Police Service supports the rights of all Bermuda Residents to free speech and the right to gather and peacefully protest. These rights do of course come with some responsibilities and the Police Service would like to encourage all groups wishing to form public processions of the Bermuda laws that govern such activities.
The Public Order Act of 1963 makes the requirement of those wishing to march on a public street that they make an application to the office of the Deputy Governor at least three (3) days in advance to obtain a permit.
Read MoreReported Firearm Incident at BAA Field
Sun, 2016-02-07
Police attended a report of an incident that took place at BAA Field on Saturday night at 10:50pm. Upon police arrival it was forensically confirmed that a firearm had been discharged in the area, however no one was injured. Details surrounding this incident are still unfolding but it appears that a football game between Ireland Rangers and BAA was in its final stages when a male discharged a firearm from the southern side (Serpentine Road) of the field right beside the perimeter wall. All players and match officials retreated to safety and the scene was processed by the relevant Police Officers.
Child Abusive Images
Mon, 2016-02-01
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of the inappropriate videos of persons in compromising and vulnerable states that are circulating around the island. It appears that in some instances a few of these individuals may be under the age of consent and thus those images are classified as child abusive images or what is commonly known as child pornography. Anyone in possession of these videos or images or who forwards them on in any format is committing offenses under the criminal code.
Investigation Into Alleged Misappropriation of Funds
Tue, 2016-01-26
The Bermuda Police Service can confirm it is conducting an active criminal investigation into an allegation of misappropriation of funds amounting to approximately $18 million, resulting from a loan made to Par La Ville Hotel & Residences Ltd. intended to pay costs associated with the building of a hotel and residences at the Par La Ville car park in the City of Hamilton.
A 41 year old male from Smith Parish is assisting the Police in the enquiry, and has been arrested on suspicion of theft.
Investigation Into Two Recent Firearm Incidents
Mon, 2016-01-25
Acting Inspector Jason Smith of the Serious Crime Unit - On Friday, January 22, 2016, Bermuda experienced two unfortunate acts of violence. The first incident took place at around 11:30am at the junction of Overview Hill and North Shore Road in Pembroke. It appears that a male was turning at that junction when two males on a black motorcycle open fire on a 20 year-old Pembroke man.
As a result, the 20 year-old man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and subsequently was air ambulanced off the island for further treatment.
Man Robbed of Cash and Other Items
Sun, 2016-01-17
Around 3:45am on Saturday 16th of January 2016, police responded to a report of a robbery which occurred in the North Hill, Pembroke area.
It was reported that the 65 year-old victim was about to enter his residence when he has grabbed from behind and forced to the ground by an unknown male suspect who made demands for money. The suspect then robbed the victim of an undetermined amount of cash and other personal items before making good his escape.
Armed Robbery of Taxi Driver
Fri, 2016-01-15
Around 11:30pm on Thursday 14th January 2016, Police responded to a report of a robbery on South Road, Southampton near the Gulfstream Restaurant.
It was reported that a taxi driver was dispatched to the area to collect a fare, when he was approached by to unknown males on a white motorcycle.
The pillion passenger brandished what appear to be a knife and demanded the driver hand over money.
37 Year Old Man Injured in Shooting Now Recovering on General Ward
Tue, 2016-01-12
The 37 year old male victim in the shooting on Saturday on Happy Valley, is still in King Edward the 7th Memorial Hospital where he is now out of the ICU and on a general ward where he is listed in stable condition. Officers from the Serious Crime Unit would like to speak with anyone who can assist us with this investigation particularly anyone in the Parsons Road, Happy Valley, Two and One Way Deep Dale area who may have seen men on motorcycle(s) acting suspiciously between 10pm and 10:45pm Saturday night.
General Comment From Police on Latest Violent Incidents
Mon, 2016-01-11
Over the last 5 days there have been 5 notable incidents of violence on the island, this marks a small uptick in violent crime on the island. It should be noted that in most cases there has been a pre-existing relationship between the victim and the suspect and as such most victims appear to have been specially targeted by someone they knew.
Woman Injured in Assault [Updated]
Sun, 2016-01-10
At approximately 5:35pm on Sunday police responded to a report of an incident that took place on Sunday in the area of Cedar Park in Devonshire.
Upon police arrival it was ascertained that a 24 year old woman received stab wounds to the face by a 21 year old woman. The victim was taken to the hospital where she is being treated for injuries that do not appear to be life threatening.
