Press Releases
Promotion to Inspector
Thu, 2009-11-12
Following the recommendation of the Public Service Commission and the approval of His Excellency the Governor, Sir
Richard Gozney KCMG, the Commissioner of Police is pleased to announce the following recent promotion of Sergeant John Clutterbuck to Inspector (Police Support Unit).
Read MoreResponse to Bowen Verdict
Tue, 2009-11-10
The Bermuda Police Service has noted the public comments that have been made about the Supreme Court ruling in relation to the trial of Roger Bowen. We have received a copy of the Court ruling and have been consulting with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions about our processes.
Repeat Offender Pleads Guilty - Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison
Tue, 2009-11-10
41 year old Neville Woods of St. George’s recently appeared in Supreme Court to face charges relating to two burglaries in the St. George’s area in May of this year. He maintained his innocence regarding the burglaries but eventually pled guilty to receiving stolen property and was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment.
Task Force to Investigate Child Internet Pornography
Tue, 2009-11-10
A special task force has been established within the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) Child Victims Unit to conduct a comprehensive investigation into offences relating to child internet pornography. The task force is targeting all offenders and several persons have been identified, including a probationary Police Constable. The Bermuda Police Service takes this matter very seriously indeed and it will proactively pursue all opportunities to bring offenders to justice. The matter is currently under active investigation. A file will be prepared in due course and sent to the DPP. No further comment will be made regarding this matter at this time.
Disturbance at Fort Hamilton
Sun, 2009-11-08
Around 5pm today, Police attended a reported disturbance at Fort Hamilton. Details about what occurred are unclear; however, it appears that an altercation took place between several individuals, with one of them brandishing a bladed article. As a result, a 23 year old Devonshire man was injured. He was taken to KEMH for treatment. A car fleeing the scene collided with a wall near the junction of Happy Valley Road and King Street in Pembroke.
Update - Shooting in Middletown
Sun, 2009-11-08
Approximately 6pm Friday, November 6th Police attended a report of gunshots in the area of King Street and Middletown Lane in Pembroke. As a result, a 24 year old Pembroke man and a 31 year old Devonshire man were taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds. The 31 year old Devonshire man has since been released from the hospital and the 24 year old Pembroke man remains on a general ward.
Inquiries are ongoing. The Serious Crime Unit has 20 detectives investigating this incident and has adequate resources available to assist if necessary. A 26 year old Pembroke man is currently in custody in connection with this matter.
Shooting in Middletown
Fri, 2009-11-06
Around 6pm today, Police responded to a report of gunshots in the area of King Street and Middletown Lane in Pembroke. As a result, a 24 year old Pembroke man and a 31 year old Devonshire man are being treated at KEMH for gunshot wounds.
Inquiries into this incident are underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses to this incident or anyone with any information to contact Acting Chief Inspector Calvin Smith at the Serious Crime Unit on 295-0011. We are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have been in the King Street/Middletown Lane area between 4pm and 6pm Friday and saw anyone acting suspiciously.
Industrial Accident
Wed, 2009-11-04
At 4:50pm today, Police received a report of an industrial accident at a Harvey Road, Paget warehouse. It appears that the victim, a 49 year old Smith’s parish man, was working in the warehouse when he fell approximately 6 feet. The Smith’s parish man sustained head injuries and was taken to KEMH where he is currently in the Intensive Care Unit in critical condition. The Government Health & Safety Officer was informed.
Update - Shooting on Glebe Road
Sun, 2009-11-01
Around 4pm Saturday, Police responded to a report of gunshots in the Glebe Road, Pembroke area. As a result, a 21 year old Pembroke man was taken to the hospital for a gun shot wound and he is presently in satisfactory condition on a general ward at KEMH.
An investigation has commenced with officers from the Serious Crime Unit and several lines of inquiry have begun.
Shooting on Glebe Road
Sat, 2009-10-31
Around 4pm today, Police responded to a report of gunshots in the Glebe Road, Pembroke area. As a result, a 21 year old Pembroke man is being treated at KEMH for gun shot wounds to his upper torso. The severity of his injuries is unknown at this time. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses to this incident or anyone with any information to contact Acting Chief Inspector Calvin Smith at the Serious Crime Unit on 295-0011.
