Quincy Brangman Sentenced to 25 Years Imprisonment for Attempted Murder
Mon, 2011-01-17
Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Mr. Antoine Daniels, Serious Crime & Intelligence Divisions - The Bermuda Police Service takes this opportunity to acknowledge the substantial sentence handed down today in the Supreme Court to Mr. Quincy Brangman. Mr. Brangman was convicted of attempting to murder a 24 year old resident in Sandys Parish, during the early morning hours of February 13th, 2010. The victim was shot at point-blank range and although seriously injured has recovered well from his physical injuries and has cooperated with the police throughout the case. This cooperation has led to the sentence handed down today.
Today’s sentencing of Quincy Brangman to 25 years imprisonment, represents the conclusion of several months of dedicated work by members of the Bermuda Police Service and the prosecutors in the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Additionally, the successful prosecution of this case demonstrates the great advantages available through the use of witness testimony and community involvement. As I have stated previously and will continue to state, “the Bermuda Police Service’s capacity to deal with crime depends to a large extent upon its relationship with the community.” Recently in Bermuda, our many citizens have finally recognized the need to support the police and work with us to solve crime; this has resulted in a number of positive prosecutions and the recovery of firearms.
This sentence again provides a strong reminder to all members of the community that gun and gang crime in all forms, will not be tolerated. Those who choose to use firearms will be pursued, apprehended and placed before the courts.
The Bermuda Police Service continues to make steady progress in targeting guns, gangs and anti-social behavior and today’s results clearly demonstrated what can be achieved. The disruption and reduction of gun and gang activity is the main focus of the Bermuda Police Service. Members of the Service have worked tirelessly under difficult circumstances and we would like to reassure members of the community that the pursuit of justice for all victims of crime and “making Bermuda safer” remains our priority.
