Press Releases
Shooting At Tribe Road #5 Paget
Tue, 2009-08-04
Around 3:20pm today, Police received a report of a shooting in the area of Tribe Road #5 and Ord Road in Paget. The victim, a 19 year old Paget man, was injured and taken to KEMH for treatment of gunshot wounds to his lower body. The extent of his injuries is unknown. Police are conducting inquiries in the Southampton & Somerset areas as well as stop & searches of vehicles in those areas for suspects in connection with this incident. Inquiries are ongoing.
Read MoreIndustrial Accident
Mon, 2009-08-03
Around 1:45pm today, Police attended a reported industrial accident at The Newstead Hotel on Harbour Road in Paget. It appears that an employee of the hotel was sitting on a wall on the property when he fell approximately 25 feet into a ditch.
Press Conference – Update Re: Incident At SGCC
Sun, 2009-08-02
About 8.13pm on Friday 31st July 2009, Police responded to a report of males fighting on the grounds of St. George’s Cricket Club. Initial Police investigations indicate that the fighting started after two male patrons were involved in a heated dispute in the main bar of the St. George’s Cricket Club, after the conclusion of the Cup Match.
Road Traffic Fatality & Disturbance at SGCC
Sat, 2009-08-01
Fatal RTC - Police responded to a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision that took place around 1:48am this morning in the area of Crow Lane and Corkscrew Hill. The 33 year old man was taken to KEMH where he was pronounced dead. No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified.
Cup Match Press Conference
Tue, 2009-07-28
Chief Inspector Tracy Adams - The Cup Match period is one of the busiest policing periods in Bermuda. This year Cup Match is being held at the St. George’s Cricket Club. The Bermuda Police Service has prepared a contingency plan to ensure that the Cup Match period is safe for all residents and visitors alike.
We are advising the public that there will be a very heavy Police presence on the streets, waters and at the game.
Response to Wednesday, July 22nd Royal Gazette Article
Fri, 2009-07-24
The Bermuda Police Service wishes to clarify and place in context the comments attributed to Assistant Commissioner Wright in an article in the Wednesday July 22nd edition of The Royal Gazette. The Bermuda Police Service would like to provide reassurance that the Commissioner and the Minister of Labour, Home Affairs & Housing continue to work together on this issue and there is no intention to introduce legislation regarding gangs without full consultation with the Bermuda Police Service.
Update - Recent Firearms Incidents
Fri, 2009-07-24
Chief Inspector Antoine Daniels, Officer in Charge of the Serious Crime Unit - The Bermuda Police Service wishes to provide a brief update regarding the progress of the investigation into the shooting which occurred recently. About 3pm on Wednesday 22nd July 2009, Police officers attended the area of Khyber Heights/Pass, Warwick after receiving information that a man had been shot and injured.
Promotions
Thu, 2009-07-23
The Bermuda Police Service would like to congratulate the following officers on their recent promotions. From
Superintendent to Assistant Commissioner of Police – Paul M. Wright: Assistant Commissioner Wright is responsible for Serious & Organised Crime and Intelligence.
Shooting in Warwick
Wed, 2009-07-22
Around 3pm today, Police responded to a report of a shooting in the Khyber Pass/Spice Hill Road, Warwick area. The victim, a 25 year old Warwick man, is currently at KEMH receiving treatment for a non-life threatening injury. An active investigation into this incident is underway. Police are appealing for anyone with any information about this matter to contact 295-0011 or the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 1-800-623-8477.
