Press Releases
Confirmed Firearm Incident in Devonshire
Wed, 2010-06-16
Police responded to reports of gunshots being fired in the area of Friswells Hill and Middle Terrace in Devonshire at 10:48pm Wednesday. Upon Police arrival it was ascertained that two men, a 16 year old Pembroke man and a 22 year old Pembroke man, were shot. Both men were taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment of their injuries. Officers from various units are on scene and an investigation into the matter has commenced.
Read MoreUpdate - Murder of Frederick Maybury
Tue, 2010-06-15
Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro, Officer In Charge of the Serious Crime Unit - Detectives from the Serious Crime Unit are continuing their enquiries into the brutal murder of Mr. Freddy Maybury at Woody’s Drive Inn on Monday 14th June, 2010. The two men arrested initially following the incident have been released on Police bail.
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses or persons with information to come forward and provide any helpful information. The enquiry has entered its second full day. Detectives have conducted witness interviews, house to house enquiries and seized evidence from the scene, including CCTV from nearby locations and Woody’s itself. This evidence is being reviewed, and where appropriate evidence will be sent overseas for processing.
Murder of Frederick Maybury
Mon, 2010-06-14
Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Wright - On behalf of the Commissioner of Police and members of the Bermuda Police Service I express condolences to the family and friends of Frederick Maybury.
The murder of Mr. Maybury represents the 6th death caused by gunfire in Bermuda this year (2010), while an additional 12 persons have been injured. (2009 = 4 people killed by gunfire & 13 people injured).
I acknowledge and share the concern felt throughout our community about the current frequency of gun crime. The top priority of the Bermuda Police Service is ‘Making Bermuda Safer’ and I know the community is well informed on the seriousness of the current crime problems and strongly supports the role that the men and women of the Bermuda Police Service are performing.
Fatal Shooting in Sandys Parish
Sun, 2010-06-13
Police responded to reports of gun shots fired at Woody's Restaurant on Malabar Road in Sandys parish at 12:35am today. Upon Police arrival it was ascertained that a 34 year old Sandys parish man was outside of Woody's Restaurant when he was shot. As a result, he was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he died as a result of his injuries. No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified. An investigation into this incident is underway.
Fatal RTC
Sat, 2010-06-12
A motorcyclist critically injured in a serious single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred around 3:30am Saturday, June 5th on Crow Lane (East Broadway) in Paget near the junction with Corkscrew Hill has succumbed to her injuries. The 28 year old Pembroke woman was pronounced dead at 12:30am today by an on call physician at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. No further information will be released until the next of kin have been notified.
Road Closures - Queen’s Birthday Parade, Saturday June 12, 2010
Fri, 2010-06-11
The public is advised that the following traffic restrictions will be in place:
Road Closure between 4:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Arrest of Jahmel Glen Blakeney in U.S.A. for Attempted Murder
Thu, 2010-06-10
Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro, Officer In Charge of the Serious Crime Unit - The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that Mr. Jahmel Glen Blakeney has been arrested in New York, USA, on charges of Attempted Murder and Firearms offences that occurred in Bermuda.
The arrest is in relation to the attempted murder of Ms. Renee Kuchler and Mr. Shaki Minors, who were shot multiple times as they left a movie cinema at Southside, St. George’s on Friday 13th November, 2009. Mr. Blakeney was arrested at the time of the offence and later bailed while forensic evidence was processed.
Commissioner Attends Joint Panel Discussion
Mon, 2010-06-07
On Saturday 5th June the Commissioner of Police attended a joint panel discussion at the Devonshire Seventh-day Adventist Church. The panel was invited as part of the church's summit on Community Violence. Panelists included: Deputy Premier Paula Cox, Rise Above Bermuda’s co-founder Dr. Lou Matthews, Honorary Jamaican Consul for Bermuda Mr. Winston Laylor, Mr. Ashfield Devent M.P., former Bermuda Reserve Police Commandant Mr. Eugene Vickers, the Head Boy and Head Girl of Bermuda Institute and the President of the Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Dr. Jeffery Brown.
Serious Injury RTC
Sat, 2010-06-05
At 3:30am today, first responders attended a reported serious single vehicle collision resulting in injury on East Broadway in the area of Corkscrew Hill. It appears that a 28 year old woman was riding a motorcycle on that said road when she lost control. As a result, she was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where she is listed in critical condition. Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is asked to contact Police on 295-0011.
First Deployment of Taser
Mon, 2010-05-31
Around 4:10pm on Saturday, a Police officer used a Taser to assist in subduing a 45 year old Devonshire man who violently resisted arrest on Middle Road in Devonshire. A court appearance for the Devonshire man is anticipated in due course.
This is the first deployment of Taser by the Bermuda Police Service. As a precaution, we have reviewed the use of Taser and can report that all the protocols in place regarding the use of the device were followed, including aftercare which was given to the affected individual.
