Press Releases
Policing for New Year’s Eve
Tue, 2009-12-29
The Bermuda Police Service will have over 100 officers out on patrol throughout the island providing a highly visible presence during the various events scheduled for New Year’s Eve 2009 as well as the first weekend of 2010.
Read MoreFugitive from Supreme Court Trial Arrested
Wed, 2009-12-23
28 year old Stephen Thompson of Pembroke was arrested at the L. F. Wade International Airport at 10:40pm on Tuesday, December 22nd 2009 after returning to Bermuda – one year since he fled the jurisdiction while a defendant in a December 2008 Supreme Court wounding trial.
Thief Has a Change of Heart
Mon, 2009-12-21
Thieves by definition take things – but rarely do they return them. However, it appears that the Christmas spirit has encouraged one thief to have a change of heart. You may remember that a burglary was committed at the St. George’s Community Centre overnight on Wednesday, November 18th 2009 by an unknown culprit. The culprit stole a black 32” Sony TV, a black Sony DVD player and two Dell computers.
Death of Serving Police Officer
Sun, 2009-12-20
The Commissioner of Police is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Constable Andrew Thomas, aged 42 years, who succumbed to a medical condition while in his home this morning, shortly after 4:00 am. Attempts to revive the officer by attending medical services were not successful. The exact cause of death is not known at this time; however foul play is not suspected. Andrew is a well known and highly respected police officer in his 26th year of service. This news has come as a shock to the Bermuda Police Service and the Commissioner extends deepest sympathies to Andrew's family on behalf of every member of the Service.
Reported Tornado Strikes Central Parishes
Sat, 2009-12-19
Around 3:40pm today, the City of Hamilton and the central parishes were struck by a reported tornado. There are several trees down in and around the city area; however, no reported injuries. There are also reports of roof damage to Magistrates' Court, resideces in the central parishes, as well as damage reported to the Bank of Bermuda Church Street branch. Police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, Works & Engineering and Corporation of Hamilton attended the scene at Magistrates' Court and are addressing the situation.
Update – Shooting Investigations
Fri, 2009-12-18
Superintendent Antoine Daniels - The Bermuda Police Service wish to provide a brief update regarding the status of the investigations into the recent shootings that have plagued our island in recent weeks. Acting Detective Chief Inspector Calvin Smith is heading these investigations and is currently being assisted by a number of detectives.
Fatal Shooting in Pembroke
Thu, 2009-12-17
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 30 year old Shane Minors of Pembroke. Around 6:15am today, Police received a report of an unresponsive male at a South Terrace, Pembroke residence. The victim, a 30 year old Pembroke man, was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. It appears that Mr. Minors died as a result of gunshot wounds sustained sometime between 1am and 1:15am Thursday. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing. The Bermuda Police Service extends sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Minors. An autopsy is anticipated in due course.
Recent Shooting Incidents
Wed, 2009-12-16
The following shooting incidents took place within the last 24 hours –
Fatal Shooting in Sandys & Man Injured in Warwick Shooting
Wed, 2009-12-16
Around 10:30pm on Tuesday, Police received a report about a man being shot and injured outside of a private residence in Sandys parish. Officers responded along with an ambulance and EMTs. The victim, a 22 year old Pembroke man, was conveyed to hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later. The Bermuda Police Service is withholding the identity of the victim until his next of kin have been informed. A Police investigation commenced immediately after the incident and is being led by Acting Detective Chief Inspector Calvin Smith of the Serious Crime Unit. An autopsy will be performed in due course.
Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Firearms, Ammunition & Drugs Importation
Mon, 2009-12-14
26 year old Kershun Dublin of Pembroke was sentenced to 13 years imprisonment on Thursday, December 10th for imporintg four firearms as well as a significant quantity of ammunition and cannabis concealed in a toolbox following a Supreme Court trial. The contraband was brought into the island in April 2008 and seized as a result of a joint Police/H.M. Customs operation.
