Press Releases
Response to Comments by Minister Farrakhan
Tue, 2009-07-21
At 6pm on Sunday, July 19th Police responded to a sighting in the City of Hamilton area of a 43 year old Devonshire man who was wanted in connection with a report of a home invasion that occurred during the early hours of Saturday morning (July 18th). The incident involved a grievous bodily assault and possession of a firearm.
Read MoreAttempted Arson
Tue, 2009-07-21
The Bermuda Police Service is actively investigating an attempted arson that occurred at a Warwick residence in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday, July 21st).
Missing Juvenile
Thu, 2009-07-16
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 17 year old Chantice Butterfield. She was
last seen around 8:30am on Tuesday and is described as medium brown skinned, 5’ 5” tall, weighing 180lbs with brown hair and eyes.
Update - Sudden Death in Dockyard
Tue, 2009-07-14
The Bermuda Police Service is continuing their investigation to identify a black male whose lifeless body was found floating in the waters off Heritage Wharf Bridge in Dockyard, approximately 100 metres from the new cruise ship terminal around 1:45pm Monday.
E-mail Circulating With Alleged Photo of Crime Scene
Tue, 2009-07-14
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of an e-mail circulating which appears to show a picture of Friday’s crime scene on Middle Road in Sandy’s parish.
Press Conference Regarding the Murder of Shakeya Deroza
Tue, 2009-07-14
Chief Inspector Antoine Daniels, Officer in Charge of the Serious Crime Unit - The Bermuda Police Service would like to provide an update regarding the status of the Police investigation into the murder of 23 year old Shakeya Deroza, which occurred shortly before 3pm on Friday 10th July 2009. On behalf of the Bermuda Police Service I wish to extend sincere condolences to the family and friends of Shakeya Deroza.
Sudden Death in Dockyard
Mon, 2009-07-13
Around 1:45pm today, Police responded to a report of a man’s lifeless body in the waters off Heritage Wharf Bridge in Dockyard, approximately 100 metres from the new cruise ship terminal. A member of the public initially noticed the man’s body in the water. The victim appears to be a black male. No further information will be released until the deceased’s next of kin has been notified. Foul play is not suspected.
Update - Sudden Death in Sandy's parish
Sun, 2009-07-12
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 23 year old Shakeya Deroza of Sandy’s parish. The investigation into her death is ongoing and the Bermuda Police Service would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family & friends of the deceased at this time. It is anticipated that an autopsy will be performed on the body of the deceased by a forensic pathologist as early as Monday, 13th July 2009.
Sudden Death in Sandy's parish
Fri, 2009-07-10
Around 3pm today, Police attended a report of a serious assault on Middle Road in Sandy’s parish near the junction with Overplus Lane. The victim, a 23 year old Sandy’s parish woman, was found seriously injured and in an unresponsive state. She was pronounced dead at the scene by an on call physician. No further information will be released until the deceased’s next of kin has been notified.
Response to Article in Royal Gazette Regarding Uighurs
Fri, 2009-07-10
On Wednesday, July 8th 2009 the Commissioner of Police George Jackson, was asked by the Royal Gazette, “Would we be prepared to add anything to Sir Richard's comments about the security review of the four Uighurs? Can you say where you are seeking the information from and why you've been unable to obtain it so far?”
The Commissioner’s response was:
