Press Releases
Reported Assault
Mon, 2012-04-02
Around 2:20pm on Monday April 2nd, police responded to a report of an assault in the vicinity of Devon Point Lane in Devonshire. Details are unclear at this time, but it appears that a 19 year old male was injured and is currently at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital receiving treatment. The suspects are described as two males on a dark-coloured motorcycle, wearing dark clothing. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact the main police number on 295-0011.
Read MoreSearch Warrant Results in Three Arrests on Drug Charges
Thu, 2012-03-29
On Thursday, March 29th as a result of information received, officers from the Public Protection Department executed a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a Pembroke residence. As a result, a quantity of suspected controlled drugs was seized and three males were arrested on suspicion of drug possession. Inquiries into this matter are ongoing. A court appearance is anticipated in due course.
East End Police Activity Results In Arrests: Inquiries Ongoing
Tue, 2012-03-27
On Tuesday, March 27th officers from the Public Protection Department including the K9 Unit and the Underwater Search & Recovery Team conducted an operation at the east end of the Island. As a result, police divers recovered property from area waters and five arrests have been made so far. No further information will be given at this time as inquiries are ongoing.
Recovery of Loaded Firearm
Mon, 2012-03-26
On Saturday 24th March 2012 officers from the Serious Crime Unit recovered a loaded firearm from a Pembroke residence. The details of the weapon will not be released at this time, and forensic testing will be conducted on the weapon for ballistic results. This is the second firearm recovered to date for 2012.
Investigation Ongoing: Shooting Incident on Reid Street
Mon, 2012-03-26
Detectives from the Serious Crime Unit are also continuing their investigations into the shooting that occurred outside ‘Shine’s’ club on Reid Street in the early hours of Saturday morning at about 3:50am. Officers investigating the incident have recovered a motorcycle and other items that they believe were used in this crime. Forensic testing of these items has been conducted as detectives pursue lines of enquiry regarding the perpetrators, in order to bring them to justice.
Court Appearance: Three Men Charged For Serious Offences
Mon, 2012-03-26
Three men appeared in Hamilton Magistrates Court today on multiple charges relating to two separate incidents that occurred on the night of Monday 19th March, 2012. They faced charges of Aggravated Burglary, Serious Sexual Assault, two counts of Taking a Motorcycle without Consent, Assault with Intent to Rob, Possession of a Firearm, and Using a Firearm to Commit an Indictable Offence. All three defendants were remanded in custody as a result.
Witness Appeal: Gunshots Reported on Reid Street Extension
Sun, 2012-03-25
The Serious Crime Unit is investigating a firearm incident that took place on Reid Street in the City of Hamilton near the junction with Spurling Hill, at approximately 3:50am on Saturday 24th March 2012. It appears that two persons on a dark coloured motorcycle wearing dark coloured helmets were travelling in a westerly direction on Cavendish Road before discharging several shots in the Reid Street, Spurling Hill area. The suspects then made a U-turn and travelled in an easterly direction down Spurling Hill.
At the time of the shooting there were numerous patrons attending and leaving a nightclub in the area who may have witnessed the incident.
Gunshots Reported on Reid Street Extension
Sat, 2012-03-24
Around 3:45am on Saturday, March 24th police responded to reports of gunshots on Reid Street Extension in the City of Hamilton.
Forensic evidence collected at the scene and damage to a building in the area confirmed a firearm had been discharged; however no one was injured. The suspects are believed to be two men on a motorcycle.
Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 247-1739 or the independent & confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.
CCTV Images of Reported Armed Robbery Released
Thu, 2012-03-22
The Serious Crime Unit continues to investigate a number of robberies in recent days. Members of the public will recall that
the Serpentine Liquors shop on Serpentine Road, Pembroke was robbed at what appears to be gunpoint at about 4:25pm on Thursday 15th March, 2012.
A man in a blue hooded coat with a black helmet & full face visor entered the store and stole a quantity of cash before escaping on the back of a waiting motorcycle that was being ridden by a second suspect.
To date, detectives have interviewed several witnesses and reviewed CCTV footage of the incident, from which we are releasing the attached photos.
2012 Bermuda Police Service Recruitment Campaign
Thu, 2012-03-22
The Bermuda Police Service is actively looking to attract the best local candidates to join our ranks. We are aware that in the current economic climate, there are a number of Bermudians looking for a meaningful career, or who are considering changing occupations - and the Bermuda Police Service presents a very viable option.
As a police officer, successful recruits will join a dynamic organization with exceptional benefits, committed to policing with the community and ‘Making Bermuda Safer.’
