Press Releases
Quincy Brangman Sentenced to 25 Years Imprisonment for Attempted Murder
Mon, 2011-01-17
Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Mr. Antoine Daniels, Serious Crime & Intelligence Divisions - The Bermuda Police Service takes this opportunity to acknowledge the substantial sentence handed down today in the Supreme Court to Mr. Quincy Brangman. Mr. Brangman was convicted of attempting to murder a 24 year old resident in Sandys Parish, during the early morning hours of February 13th, 2010. The victim was shot at point-blank range and although seriously injured has recovered well from his physical injuries and has cooperated with the police throughout the case. This cooperation has led to the sentence handed down today.
Read More2011 KPMG Invitational Mile Traffic Advisories
Thu, 2011-01-13
In connection with the staging of the KPMG Invitational Mile running races and a musical display by the Bermuda Regiment Band and the Bermuda Islands Pipe Band being held on Friday 14th January 2011, the following traffic restrictions will be in effect in the City of Hamilton.
Roads Closed
Front Street - Between Queen Street and Parliament Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 6:00 p.m. and will re-open at 10:00 p.m.
Promotions to Inspector & Sergeant
Wed, 2011-01-12
At 4:30pm on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 a promotion ceremony took place at the Police Recreation Club, Police Headquarters, Prospect Devonshire where 12 officers were promoted - five to the rank of Inspector and seven to the rank of Sergeant. In attendance were the Minister of National Security Lt. Col. David Burch, Commissioner Michael DeSilva, Deputy Commissioner Mike Jackman, Assistant Commissioner Paul Wright and Assistant Commissioner David Mirfield as well as the colleagues, family & friends of the officers being promoted. The Commissioner of Police is pleased to announce the following officers’ promotion to the rank of Inspector [photo] effective Tuesday, January 11, 2011:
Firearm, Drugs Seized & Man Arrested
Tue, 2011-01-11
Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro, Officer in Charge of the Serious Crime Unit - The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the arrest of a 28 year old male from Pembroke Parish for Firearms & Drugs offences.
Police firearms officers executed a search warrant at a Pembroke residence during the evening of Saturday 8th January, 2011. The investigation is being led by the Serious Crime & Drugs Units of the Bermuda Police Service.
Sudden Death
Sun, 2011-01-09
Police responded to an incident that took place today at 11:13am in Warwick. Upon police arrival it was ascertained that a 19 year old man was found in a non responsive state outside a residence on Rockland Crescent in Warwick. No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified. Active inquiries into this incident are underway and foul play has not been ruled out.
Reported Firearm Incident in Warwick
Wed, 2011-01-05
At 12:13pm today, Police responded to a report of gunshots outside Hayward's on Middle Road in Warwick. A short time later, a vehicle of interest in the inquiry failed to stop for Police on Cedar Hill and was involved in a collision with a Police vehicle. There are no reported injuries at this time and a 26 year old man was arrested. Active inquiries into both incidents are underway and any witnesses are urged to contact Police on 295-0011 or the independent confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline on 800-8477.
Damage Only RTC
Tue, 2011-01-04
At 12:17pm today, Police responded to a road traffic collision that took place at the junction of South Road and Lovers Lane in Paget. It appears that one vehicle was exiting Lovers Lane and another was traveling along South Road when they collided. As a result one car ended up on a wall on Lovers Lane. No one was injured but both vehicles were extensively damaged. An investigation into this incident is underway.
Injury RTC – Police Vehicle
Sat, 2011-01-01
Police were on mobile patrol around 3:35am Saturday January 1st 2011, when they attempted to stop a man riding a motorcycle with a passenger, traveling at a high rate of speed on Angle Street. Officers followed the vehicle, however the cyclist continued at a high rate of speed, failing to come to a stop at the stop sign at the junction of Court and Angle Streets. This resulted in the motorcycle colliding with another police vehicle that was traveling south on Court Street.
Policing for New Year's Eve
Thu, 2010-12-30
Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes & Superintendent James Howard - This year we are pleased to report that the Christmas period passed with few incidents of violence and we wish to thank the public for their support. The Bermuda Police Service, assisted by the Bermuda Reserve Police, deployed extra crime prevention patrols throughout the long holiday weekend and whilst there were some incidents of public order they were swiftly and robustly dealt with. Significant attention was also focused on Bermuda's roads during the Christmas weekend to make Bermuda safer. A total of eleven persons were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving during the period.
One Man Crime Spree
Thu, 2010-12-30
Kevin Davis, was taken to court yesterday for a number of burglaries that have been happening around the island for the past few weeks. As a result he was convicted of 5 counts of burglary with 6 counts taken into consideration (TIC).
What does 'offences taken into consideration' mean?
The court may take other offences into consideration when they pass sentence.
