Press Releases
Authorisation to Disperse Groups: Criminal Code Act Section 110A
Tue, 2012-05-29
Acting Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell - Good morning. With me here today are, Mr. Philip Barnett of the Cambridge
Road Community Group and Ms. Dawn Simmons of the Sandys Parish Council. This Community Group was formed in partnership with the Bermuda Police Service through our Community Action Team (CAT) representative PC Valerius Jean-Louis and is a dedicated group made up of area residents.
Read MoreWitness Appeal: Rambling Lane Shooting
Wed, 2012-05-23
Around 10:23pm on Tuesday 22nd May 2012, police responded to a report of gunshots being fired and someone being shot and injured outside a residence on Rambling Lane, Pembroke. Police officers were immediately dispatched to the location to investigate the report. During the initial investigation, police ascertained that one person was seen fleeing from the area, description given as being approximately six feet tall with a slim build. A dark coloured motorcycle was also seen speeding away from the scene around that time.
Man Injured In Rambling Lane Shooting
Tue, 2012-05-22
Around 10:20pm on Tuesday, May 22nd police responded to reports of gunshots in the Rambling Lane, Pembroke area. As a result it was ascertained that a 51 year old man was shot and injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment. His injuries are not considered life threatening at this time.
The scene has been cordoned off and a full investigation into this incident is underway. Detectives are appealing for any witnesses, particularly anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the Rambling Lane area around the time of the shooting, or anyone with any information, to contact the main police number 295-0011.
Policing For Bermuda Day
Tue, 2012-05-22
Acting Superintendent Tracy Adams - The Bermuda Police Service takes this opportunity to advise the public on a number 
of matters to ensure a peaceful and safe time during this year’s Bermuda Day holiday on Thursday, May 24th.
Our message again this year is to encourage everyone to exercise patience, tolerance, caution and good old fashioned common-sense.
Recruit Foundation Course #74 Underway
Thu, 2012-05-17
15 new Bermuda Police Service recruits are currently undergoing an intensive 12 week training course in preparation to 
become police officers. Recruit Foundation Course #74 commenced on Monday May 7th, 2012 with the recruits being sworn in as Police Constables on Thursday May 10th, 2012. They are now on their second week of the 12 week programme [click photo to enlarge].
Update: Man Found Bound & Wrapped in Sheet
Thu, 2012-05-17
A thorough investigation has been conducted into the reported incident that occurred around 1:40am Saturday, 21st April 2012 where police officers proactively patrolling discovered a 50 year old man, bound by his hands and feet and wrapped in a sheet, left on a sidewalk in the North Shore Road, East Park Lane Pembroke area. At the time, three individuals were seen fleeing the scene. The 50 year old man was not injured.
Detectives collected various items for forensic examination and subsequently identified all of the individuals involved.
Police & Fire Service Make Surprise Appearance at Wedding
Tue, 2012-05-15
The Bermuda Police Service and the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service are used to working together to achieve a favourable 
outcome - and they did just that recently when they made a special appearance at the wedding of Rebecca Beisel and Jason Stoddard at the Elbow Beach Resort on Wednesday, May 9th 2012 [pictured, click photo to enlarge].
Man Pleads Guilty To Passing Counterfeit Currency
Thu, 2012-05-10
25 year old Ronico Richardson pled guilty to four counts of passing counterfeit currency in Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, May 9th 2012. The offences took place at two Front Street establishments on November 18th 2011, with the defendant admitting to passing two counterfeit U.S. $50 notes at each location.
As a result, Richardson was fined $3,000 by Magistrate Tokunbo to be paid by June 29th 2012. He was also found guilty of an additional charge, perverting the course of justice, for giving a false name to police when he was arrested for the counterfeit currency offences.
Advisory Regarding Protecting Financial Assets
Mon, 2012-05-07
In light of recent Supreme Court results dealing with theft from seniors, Chief Inspector Sean Field-Lament of the Financial Crime Unit released the following statement. “My hopes are that these significant results will act as a deterrent for people considering taking advantage of elderly victims. The successful use of the new Senior Abuse Register Act 2008 should reassure the public of the commitment of the Bermuda Police Service and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to safeguard all of Bermuda’s citizens, no matter their age or circumstance.”
Supreme Court: Police Welcome Guilty Pleas in Theft Case
Mon, 2012-05-07
The Bermuda Police Service welcomed the guilty pleas of Barbra Tannock at Supreme Court this morning. The Director of Public Prosecutions accepted five guilty pleas to various theft charges surrounding what amounted to a $75,000 theft from the accounts of an 86 year old widow. The matter is set aside for a Social Inquiry Report and will be back in the June Supreme Court arraignments session for sentencing.
