Press Releases
Update - Confirmed Firearm Incident in Sandys Parish
Mon, 2010-11-01
Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro, Officer In Charge of the Serious Crime Unit – Detectives in the Serious Crime Unit are actively investigating the shooting of a 19 year old male who had disembarked a public bus that made a stop at the White Hill Field at 6:30pm Monday. The bus had been travelling towards the City of Hamilton.
The victim sustained injuries which are believed to be non-life threatening. He is currently in treatment at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
Read MoreConfirmed Firearm Incident in Sandys Parish
Mon, 2010-11-01
Around 6:35pm on Monday, Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident that took place in the White Hill, Sandys parish area. A 19 year old Sandys parish man was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment.
An active investigation into this incident is underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information about this incident to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 295-0011. Alternatively, witnesses or anyone with any information are encouraged to call the independent, confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline at 800-8477.
Missing Juvenile – Katrina Every
Mon, 2010-11-01
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 17 year old Katrina Every. Ms. Every was last
seen at her North Shore Road, Devonshire residence which is in the vicinity of the Mid-Atlantic Boat Club around 11:30pm on Friday, October 29th 2010.
Two Men Sentenced for Separate Firearm Offences
Mon, 2010-11-01
Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro, Officer in Charge of the Serious Crime Unit - The Bermuda Police Service would like to acknowledge the significant sentence handed down today in the Supreme Court regarding Mr. Anthony Swan. Mr. Swan was convicted of firing multiple shots at persons with a firearm at a busy location on Court Street, Hamilton on 16th December, 2009. Fortunately, no members of the public were harmed during this incident, which clearly traumatized many members of our community.
BPS Praise Community for Safe Halloween
Mon, 2010-11-01
As promised, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS), supported by the Bermuda Reserve Police were out in large numbers during the course of the Halloween weekend. Although the weekend was busy, the number of Halloween-related disorder incidents was notably less than anticipated making this one of the quietest Halloween events in many years.
Policing for Halloween
Thu, 2010-10-28
Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Wright - For those who celebrate Halloween the intention is for it to be a fun event – an opportunity for harmless family fun, dressing up in costumes and going through the neighborhood collecting candy.
Reported Firearm Incidents in Pembroke
Tue, 2010-10-26
Around 1:15pm on Tuesday, Police responded to a reported firearm incident in the Overview Hill, Pembroke area. Officers attended the scene and conducted inquiries; however there were no reported injuries. An active investigation into this matter is underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 299-8115 or the independent confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline on 800-8477.
2010 3rd Quarter Crime Statistics
Tue, 2010-10-26
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - Good morning: I have called this press conference today to report on Bermuda’s
crime statistics for the third quarter of 2010 which is the period between 1st July and 30th September. [Please see the complete document].
Serious Injury RTC
Wed, 2010-10-20
Around 10:30pm on Tuesday, Police received a report of a serious single vehicle road traffic collision resulting in injury on Southside Road in St. George's near the Southside Family Bowl. It appears that a motorcycle was traveling along Southside Road when the rider, a 22 year old St. George’s man, lost control and collided with a sidewalk and a tree. The St. George’s man was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment where he is currently in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit.
Man Sentenced to 10 Years Imprisonment for St. George's Shooting
Thu, 2010-10-14
The sentencing of Dwayne Signor today for his role in a shooting at a crowded St. George's club in the early morning hours of April 4th 2010 should serve as a strong deterrent for those that seek to undermine the traditionally peaceful way of life in Bermuda.
In the last few months, of the five gun crimes that have been charged in the Supreme Court, all five have resulted in convictions. Mr. Signor is the second such person to be sentenced (with Mr. Cervio Cox having been sentenced to seven years for his role in a shooting on Court Street).
