Press Releases
Tribute to Police Constable Sandy Rowe
Tue, 2012-02-14
The Bermuda Police Service would like to highlight the career of Police Constable Sandy Rowe following her untimely 
passing on Sunday, February 12th whilst undergoing treatment in a hospital overseas. The cause of her death is still being determined.
Constable Rowe was a vibrant young officer in her 41st year and had 10 years of policing experience here in Bermuda as well as in her native island Jamaica. Constable Rowe arrived in Bermuda in 2007 and after completing her Localisation Course, she began operational policing in the central parishes where she quickly developed a rapport with residents in the area. This led to her being posted to the Community Action Team where she continued her work in the central parishes and was involved in the formation of the Friswells Hill community Neighbourhood Watch programme in 2011.
Read MoreShooting in St. Monica’s Road Area
Mon, 2012-02-13
Around 9:15pm on Sunday, February 12th police responded to reported gunshots in the St. Monica’s Road, Pembroke area. Although forensic evidence collected confirmed a firearm had been discharged, there were no reported injuries. Inquiries into this matter are ongoing and any witnesses or anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.
Death of Police Constable Sandy Rowe
Sun, 2012-02-12
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - It is with great sadness that I report the untimely passing of our colleague and friend, Police Constable Sandy Rowe, who was in hospital overseas at the time of her death earlier today (Sunday, February 12th). The cause of her death is not clear at this time, but the news comes as a shock. Sandy joined us in February 2007 as a trained police officer from her home in Jamaica. I have asked my colleagues to keep her family in our thoughts and prayers as they cope with their extremely sad loss.
Van Collides With Wall in Paget
Mon, 2012-02-06
Around 9:20am on Monday, February 6th police and first responders were dispatched to a single vehicle collision on Berry Hill Road in Paget. It appears that a van was travelling along Berry Hill Road when it collided with a wall in the area, ending up on its side. The van was damaged as a result; however the driver, a 33 year old Pembroke man and his passenger, a 27 year old Hamilton parish man, sustained minor injuries. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Update: First Road Fatality For 2012
Mon, 2012-02-06
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 48 year old Michael Lancelotta of Rhode Island, U.S.A. Mr. Lancelotta succumbed to injuries sustained after the rental cycle he was riding collided with a water truck around 6pm Sunday, February 5th on Wellington Street in St. George’s in the vicinity of Tiger Bay. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing and police continue to appeal for any witnesses to this collision to contact PC Walter Jackson at the Roads Policing Unit on 295-0011. The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family & friends of Mr. Lancelotta.
First Road Fatality For 2012
Sun, 2012-02-05
Around 6pm on Sunday, February 5th police and first responders attended a reported serious collision on Wellington Street in St. George’s in the vicinity of Tiger Bay. It appears that a water truck and a rental cycle were traveling along Wellington Street when the vehicles collided. The rider of the rental cycle, a 48 year old American man, was injured and subsequently succumbed to his injuries. No further information will be released until the next of kin has been notified. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing. Police are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 295-0011.
Search Warrant Results in Two Arrests on Drug Charges
Fri, 2012-02-03
Officers from the Public Protection Department of the Bermuda Police Service earlier today executed a search warrant at a residence on Broken Hill Lane in Smith’s parish. A significant quantity of cash, suspected controlled drug and other items were seized. Two men, a 22 year old Smith’s parish man and a 32 year old Smith’s parish man were arrested at the scene, on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply. Enquiries are continuing into this incident.
Stolen Statue
Fri, 2012-02-03
Around 3:45pm on Thursday, February 2nd a theft occurred at a Paget property. It appears that two unknown men removed a 
Desmond Fountain statue known as ‘On The Ball’, escaping in a blue and grey coloured Hyundai car. The bronze sculpture is of a boy sitting on a football. The suspects are described as white, approximately 5’9” tall wearing light grey coloured shirts and blue jeans. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may know the whereabouts of this distinctive sculpture to contact the Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011.
Advisory Regarding Illegal Investment Schemes
Thu, 2012-02-02
The Bermuda Police Service is aware that either ‘Ponzi’ or pyramid schemes may be in operation or being promoted in Bermuda. The Bermuda Police Service is working with its community partners, the Bermuda Monetary Authority and Consumer Affairs to investigate the matter and educate the public on this criminal threat.
A Pyramid scheme is a non-sustainable business model that involves promising participants payment or services, primarily for enrolling other people into the scheme, rather than supplying any real investment or sale of products or services to the public.
Police to Engage & Educate Teens During Open House
Thu, 2012-02-02
The Bermuda Police Service will be holding an open house at Hamilton Police Station from 11am – 4pm on Saturday, February 4th 2012. The event is intended for high school students and will feature interactive presentations, such as:
- An explanation of the recent legislation regarding the use of hand held mobile devices and other electronic devices while riding or driving.
- An informative presentation by the Mirrors programme.
