Press Releases
Section 110A Authority Reinstated: White Hill, Sandys Parish
Thu, 2012-10-04
Acting Chief Inspector Robert W. Cardwell - The Bermuda Police Service is announcing that the authority to disperse 
groups in the area commonly referred to as White Hill in Sandys Parish, specifically: Middle Road between Spring Benny Road and Farmstead Lane; Spring Benny Lane, Spring Benny Drive, Spring Benny Road, White Hill View, Rockywold Drive, Rockywold Road, Butterfield Lane, Woodlawn Road, Fairhaven Lane, White Hill Lane, Farmstead Lane and any public place contiguous to any of these roads, has been re-issued under the authority of Acting Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell, the current Western Area Commander.
The period of this ‘Authority’ shall be between 8am on Saturday, 6th October, 2012 and 11:59pm on Friday, 19th October, 2012. It is necessary to exercise these powers to combat incidents of playing loud music, using offensive language, distributing illegal drugs, consuming alcohol in public and other criminal offences suffered within this community including burglary, theft, robbery, and the willful damage of private property that have caused residents to feel intimidated, harassed, alarmed and distressed by the congregation of groups.
Read MoreEighth Road Fatality for 2012
Thu, 2012-10-04
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 18 year old Shae-Quan Astwood of Sandys parish.
Around 5pm on Sunday, September 30th Mr. Astwood was involved in a serious single vehicle motorcycle collision on South Road in Southampton in the vicinity of Turtle Bay Lane. Mr. Astwood was seriously injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
Arrest Made: Lorenzo Stovell Murder Investigation
Mon, 2012-09-24
The Bermuda Police Service has taken a 24 year old Sandys Parish resident into custody in relation to the murder of Lorenzo Stovell. The subject was arrested early this evening by officers from our Armed Response Units.
Investigations are continuing as we continue to progress the evidence in this case.
We will continue to keep the public updated on the progress of this case, and urge anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing the offender(s) to justice.
Traffic Advisory: Funeral of Major Christian Wheddon
Mon, 2012-09-24
The funeral service for Bermuda Regiment Officer Major Christian Wheddon will take place at the Anglican Cathedral, Church Street. City of Hamilton on Tuesday, September 25th 2012 commencing at 2pm.
No Parking
No parking of vehicles on Church Street will be allowed between Parliament Street and Burnaby Street (both sides) from 7am until the funeral procession has left the church on Tuesday, September 25th 2012.
Witness Appeal: Reported Serious Assault & Robbery
Mon, 2012-09-24
The Bermuda Police Service Serious Crime Unit is investigating a serious assault on and robbery of a 33 year old male. This incident occurred about 12:30am on Wednesday 19th September, 2012 at the Beach Bar & Bistro, located at #103 Front Street.
The victim was socializing with friends when he was set upon by a group of men who assaulted him and robbed him of jewelry around his neck. The victim suffered a fractured jaw on both sides of his face. As a result he underwent surgery to repair the injuries at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
Investigation Into The Murder of Lorenzo Stovell
Mon, 2012-09-24
Superintendent James Howard - On behalf of the Bermuda Police Service, I wish to begin by expressing sincere condolences
to the family and friends of 24 year old Pembroke resident, Mr. Lorenzo Stovell who tragically lost his life on Sunday evening.
The murder of Mr. Stovell represents the 3rd death caused by the use of a firearm in Bermuda this year. Four persons have been shot and injured (and not died) in 2012.
The Bermuda Police Service recognizes that this incident will undoubtedly impact the local community. We want to reassure the community that the Bermuda Police Service will use all the resources at its disposal to bring the offender or offenders to justice.
24 Year Old Man Fatally Shot in Sandys Parish
Sun, 2012-09-23
Assistant Commissioner of Police David Mirfield – At 11:40pm on Sunday, September 23rd a shooting occurred outside Woody’s Bar on Malabar Road in Sandys parish, in a bus layby. As a result, a 24 year old man was shot and later succumbed to his injuries. The victim was taken from the scene by private transport to Port Royal Fire Station, where he was examined by an on call doctor and pronounced dead at that location.
As such, a murder investigation has been commenced by the Serious Crime Unit.
Supreme Court: Trio Plead Guilty to Armed Burglary
Fri, 2012-09-21
The Bermuda Police Service acknowledges the guilty pleas of Raymond Kidd, Tristan Burgess and Olicie Morgan in Supreme Court earlier today. Puisne Carlisle Greaves accepted the trio’s guilty pleas regarding the men being responsible for committing a series of offences, including aggravated burglary while armed with a firearm, serious sexual assault, assault with intent to commit robbery and the taking of two motor cycles without consent of the owners. These offences all occurred during the month of March this year.
Update: Eighth Road Fatality for 2012
Wed, 2012-09-19
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 45 year old Aaron Smith of St. George’s.
Around 2:20pm on Tuesday, September 18th Mr. Smith was riding a motorcycle along North Shore Road in Devonshire near the junction with Cable Hill when a collision occurred with a car at the entrance of Terceira's gas station.
Eighth Road Fatality for 2012
Tue, 2012-09-18
Around 2:20pm on Tuesday, September 18th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported serious collision on North Shore Road in Devonshire near the junction with Cable Hill. It appears that a motorcycle and a car were traveling along North Shore Road when they collided at the entrance of Terceira's gas station.
The motorcycle rider, a 45 year old St. George's man, was seriously injured as a result and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance where he later succumbed to his injuries. At this time, it does not appear that the occupants of the car were injured.
