Press Releases
Court Appearance As Investigations Into Recent Robberies Continue
Mon, 2012-03-12
Detectives from the Serious Crime Unit have been continuing their investigations into the robberies that occurred at a Southampton residence near The Reefs property and at Lolly’s Well Road, Smiths on Monday 5th March, 2012.
On Friday 9th March, a 21 year old Hamilton Parish male was arrested in possession of some of the stolen property from the Southampton robbery. The Bermuda Police Service presented a case file to the Department of Public Prosecutions and a charge of handling stolen property was approved. The man appeared in Magistrates Court this morning as a result.
Read MoreConvictions for Money Laundering After Multi-Agency Investigation
Fri, 2012-03-09
The Bermuda Police Service learned today of the verdict in a significant and complex money laundering case being tried in St. Vincent. This five year investigation was led by Detective Inspector Grant Tomkins of the Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit that stemmed from a cash seizure off the sailboat ‘Jo-Tobin.’ The vessel was skippered by Bermudian Winston Robinson, which, having left Bermuda three weeks earlier, was intercepted entering St. Vincent by their Coastguard in April 2008.
Seven Join Bermuda Reserve Police
Thu, 2012-03-08
At a 7pm ceremony attended by family, friends and colleagues held at Police Headquarters in Prospect Devonshire on 
Wednesday, March 7th, seven recruits joined the Bermuda Reserve Police as Reserve Constables. The six men and one woman were sworn in by Reserve Deputy Commandant Cannoth Roberts. [Click photo to enlarge].
Two Suspected Burglars Arrested
Thu, 2012-03-08
The Bermuda Police Service would like to commend a vigilant member of the public who reported suspicious activity in their neighbourhood on Wednesday, March 7th. As a result, around 2:30pm that day officers in the area promptly responded to the reported burglary at a Slippery Hill, St. George’s residence and arrested two males at the scene. In addition, suspected stolen property was recovered from the alleged burglars. They remain in police custody pending further inquiries.
Increase in Acquisitive Crime
Tue, 2012-03-06
Acting Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, Officer in Charge: Serious Crime Division - The Bermuda Police Service is keen to 
raise awareness about an increase in what we term ‘acquisitive’ crime.
‘Acquisitive crime’ covers crime where items are stolen or acquired fraudulently. This includes theft, burglary, robbery, and fraud. Locally we have also seen an increase in the circulation of counterfeit Bermuda currency.
Police Investigate Recent Robberies
Tue, 2012-03-06
Police are investigating a reported robbery that occurred around 7:30pm on Monday March 5th in the Lolly’s Lane, Smith’s parish area. It appears that a taxi driver dropped off a fare in the area when he was accosted by two unknown men, one brandishing what appeared to be a firearm. The suspects stole a quantity of cash before making good their escape on a dark & red coloured motorcycle. The taxi driver, a 34 year old Devonshire man, was not injured.
Missing Person John Iris Located
Tue, 2012-03-06
The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 49 year old John Iris. Mr. Iris has now been located and returned safe and well.
Missing Juveniles: Santina Harvey & Ashley Mussenden [Located]
Mon, 2012-03-05
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 17 year old Santina Harvey and 15 year old 
Ashley Mussenden. The teenagers were last seen on Friday, March 2nd.
Santina [pictured] is described as dark brown skinned of slim build, approximately 5’7” tall weighing around 115 pounds with reddish-brown long hair. She was last seen wearing a pair of jeans, a brown leather jacket and brown boots.
Missing Person: William Peniston [Located]
Sat, 2012-03-03
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 58 year old William Peniston of St. George’s. 
Mr. Peniston, a taxi driver, is described as light skinned of medium build, 5’10” tall with black hair cut short. He was last seen on Thursday, March 1st driving taxi T1578, wearing a white dress shirt, grey pants and a dark green sweater vest.
Remembering Police Constable Sandy Rowe-Campbell
Fri, 2012-03-02
At 4pm on Tuesday, February 28th a memorial service was held for Police Constable Sandy Rowe-Campbell at the Heritage
Worship Centre in Pembroke. Dignitaries in attendance included His Excellency the Governor Sir Richard Gozney, Premier the Hon. Paula Cox, Opposition Leader Senator Craig Cannonier and Deputy Opposition Leader Senator Michael Dunkley as well as the Comissioner of Police, representatives from the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and Bermuda Regiment.
