Press Releases
Investigation into Graveyard Vandalism
Tue, 2011-09-06
Around 11am on Thursday, August 25th police responded to an incident at the St. John’s Church graveyard in Pembroke. It appears that seven graves were disturbed by an unknown individual or individuals. Nothing was taken from any of the graves. Due to the sensitive nature of the situation it was not immediately reported by police. Inquiries into this matter are ongoing and detectives are appealing for anyone with any information to contact the main police number on 295-0011.
Read More8th Annual Hurricane Fabian Memorial
Mon, 2011-09-05
Today at 2pm the 8th anniversary of Hurricane Fabian and the four lives lost during the storm was commemorated. In tribute,
a small group gathered at the Memorial Bench at Kindley Field Park to mark the occasion. Following a moment of silence, the lives of those lost were fondly remembered before yellow flowers were thrown into the ocean.
Frog Lane Collision
Mon, 2011-09-05
Around 7:30pm on Monday, September 5th police and first responders attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury on Frog Lane in Devonshire. Details about the collision are unclear at this time; however it appears that it involved at least two vehicles. The extent of the injuries to those involved is currently unknown but not believed to be life threatening. A 34 year old man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving at the scene. A section of Frog Lane was cordoned off for approximately two hours as officers examined the collision area. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing.
Man Arrested As Murder Investigation Continues
Sat, 2011-09-03
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the identity of the sixty six year old female found murdered in her Berry Hill, Paget home yesterday as Ms. Ida James. A well-known and liked individual, Ms. James lived alone at her residence, and was found in an unresponsive state by a member of the public early yesterday morning.
Detectives from the Bermuda Police Service Serious Crime Unit are continuing their investigation into the murder of sixty six year old Ms. Ida James.
Murder Investigation Commenced By Police
Fri, 2011-09-02
Detectives from the Bermuda Police Service Serious Crime Unit are investigating the death of a woman at a residence on Berry Hill Road, Paget.
At about 8:30am this morning, an off duty police officer was flagged down by a member of the public, and alerted to the presence of an unresponsive female inside a residence.
Assistance was immediately sought, and EMTs from King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and an on call doctor attended the residence. Death was certified by the on call doctor at the scene.
Fee Required For Specific Police Related Services
Mon, 2011-08-29
The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the public that as of Thursday, September 1st 2011 it will cost $100 to perform a police criminal record check and provide a police clearance certificate. This payment should accompany a completed application form, which is available here. The following services are now also the subject of a $100 fee:
Missing Person Ayesha Lake Found
Fri, 2011-08-26
The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 31 year old Ayesha Lake. Ms. Lake was located around 4pm today safe and well.
Friswells Hill Community Clean Up Day
Wed, 2011-08-24
On Saturday the 20th of August officers from the Community Action Team attended the first community clean up in the 
Friswells Hill area organized by the newly formed Neighborhood Watch Group. [Click on photo to enlarge].
Police officers from East, West and Central offices came together to work alongside Keep Bermuda Beautiful (KBB) staff, Minister of Community Development and local MP Michael Weeks as well as local residents in order to make a physical improvement to this community.
Missing Juvenile Arianna Ball Found
Sun, 2011-08-21
The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 15 year old Arianna Ball. Officers found the teenager in the North Shore Road, Pembroke area on Sunday evening safe and well.
Advisory: Credit Card Scam
Thu, 2011-08-18
The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit would like members of the local business community and public to be vigilant for a scam where overseas fraudsters attempt to acquire expensive merchandise from local commercial establishments using stolen credit card information. In particular, detectives are aware of overseas con-artists attempting to purchase large quantities of expensive champagne, high-end china and crystal.
