Thu, 2024-09-19

As part of ongoing efforts to bolster the capabilities of your Bermuda Police Service (BPS), Detective Chief Inspector Jason Smith and Acting Detective Inspector Leroy Mathurin, recently attended the “United Kingdom Overseas Territories Counter Financing of Terrorism Forum”, held in Miami Florida.

The focus of this conference was on educating the territories on investigative measures employed in detecting terrorism financing.

Bermuda is currently undergoing a National Risk Assessment to determine its preparedness for addressing terrorism financing. Previous assessments identified a gap in the ability of the BPS to investigate this form of criminal activity.

Training provided during the gathering in Miami, now better equips the BPS to identify and analyse terrorism financing threats as the organisation seeks to assist in maintaining Bermuda’s outstanding reputation as a financial jurisdiction.

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Tue, 2024-09-17

Around 10:15pm Sunday, 15th September 2024, police officers responded to a reported single vehicle collision along Harbour Road in Paget.

It appears that a white car being driven in the westbound lane of Harbour Road went across the road and through a wall, ending up overboard.

The vehicle was located unoccupied and completely submerged, in an area of Hamilton harbour between Valley Road and Highwood Lane.

The driver, understood to be a 37-year-old Hamilton parish man, was later located and transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance, with non-life threatening injuries.

Any witnesses or members of the public with details about this collision, that have not already come forward, are encouraged to call 211, share relevant information through the Bermuda Police Service community reporting portal https://portal.police.bm, or speak with a police officer they know.

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Fri, 2024-09-13

Shortly before noon today, Friday, September 13, 2024, acting on information received, police attended a residence in Warwick and recovered what appears to be a firearm and ammunition.

Three persons have been arrested in connection with this matter.

Enquiries are ongoing.

No further information will be provided at this time.

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Thu, 2024-09-12

Shortly after 9 PM on Thursday, 12 September 2024, police received several 911 calls regarding gunshots being heard in the Quarry Hill Road, Warwick area.

On arrival at the scene, it was ascertained that a man had been shot. That man has been transported to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries. The extent of which is not known at this time.

Police have cordoned off the scene, while it is being forensically examined.

Anyone who may have information regarding this shooting incident is encouraged to call Detective Sergeant Anneka Donawa on 717-2250.

Update: Friday, 20th September - A suspect has been arrested in connection with the firearms incident which occurred on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Quarry Hill Road Warwick and which left a 48-year-old male with gunshot wounds.

The suspect, a 42-year-old male was arrested as police today executed a warrant at a residence in Warwick.

Items liable for seizure were also recovered at the scene.

The investigation into this shooting remains ongoing and we are urging persons with information in relation to this matter to contact Detective Chief Inspector Derricka Burns on 717-0921 or via email, dburns@bps.bm. You may also contact Detective Sergeant Anneka Donawa on 717-2250 or adonawa@bps.bm.

Alternatively, you may call 211 or, the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477. You may also speak with another officer you know or use the community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm.

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Mon, 2024-09-09

Shortly before 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, police officers were on mobile patrol when they had occasion to attend a property in the area of Mission Lane, Pembroke.

A check of the property drew them to the roof of a derelict building where more than sixty cannabis plants in various stages of growth, were found.

The plants were seized and subsequently destroyed.

The public is reminded that cannabis remains a controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1972.

While the Misuse of Drugs (Decriminalisation of Cannabis) Amendment Act 2017 removed criminal offences for simple possession by any person of 7 grams or LESS of cannabis, the Act does NOT make it legal for a person to consume, cultivate, traffic or import cannabis in any quantity.

Under the Act, a police officer of any rank has the lawful authority to seize any amount of cannabis in the possession of any person.

Even if a person is caught with 7 grams or less of cannabis, that person’s residence, vessel or vehicle may be subject to search, if the police suspect other offences, such as possession with an intent to supply, or other criminal offences.

It is still illegal to use, sell (supply), handle, or import cannabis and a person can expect to be prosecuted for such offences.

If a person is caught with more than 7 grams of cannabis, that person should expect to be arrested and prosecuted, likely resulting in a criminal conviction.

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Mon, 2024-09-09

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm that the lifeless body found near the Vesey Reserve, Southampton, on Saturday, September 7th, 2024, was that of 70-year-old Mrs. Janet Niklaus.

Ms. Niklaus was reported missing from her Whale Bay Road, Southampton residence, on Friday, August 30th, 2024.

An extensive search for her commenced and lasted several days. We wish to thank those members of the public who so generously gave of their time to assist in the search for Ms. Niklaus.

The BPS extends condolences to her family and a Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to assist them during this difficult time.

No further information will be provided at this time.

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Thu, 2024-09-05

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is renewing the witness appeal for anyone that can assist with the ongoing investigation regarding a single vehicle motorcycle collision that claimed the life of 50-year-old Steve Perinchief, Bermuda’s fifth road fatality this year.

In particular, members of the public who can confirm Mr. Perinchief’s whereabouts in the hours prior to 9pm Saturday, 24th August 2024, are encouraged to come forward.

As a reminder, BPS inquiries indicate that shortly after 9pm that Saturday, Mr. Perinchief was travelling in an easterly direction along Southside Road, St. George’s, when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a curb.

Sadly, despite lifesaving efforts, he died in hospital a short time later.

Those with relevant information are once again asked to contact Constable Bianca Glasford. She can be reached directly by calling 717-2119, or e-mail bglasford@bps.bm.

Alternatively, members of the public are encouraged to share any information that they may have with a police officer they’re familiar with, or through the BPS online community reporting portal, https://portal.police.bm/.

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Wed, 2024-09-04

Around 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS), continued Operation Athelstan, which is the BPS response to the police shooting that occurred on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

A second man has now been arrested in connection with this firearm incident.

A Southampton residence was also searched by police officers, and further items seized.

Detective Superintendent Sherwin Joseph, the Senior Investigating Officer for Operation Athelstan stated, “The continued support from the community has been crucial to this investigation.”

“I continue to appeal to persons living in the areas of  Random Lane, Lusher Hill, Spice Hill, Pearman’s Hill, Camp Hill, Horseshoe Road, Scenic Heights, South Avenue and Riviera Road, to contact us should you recall any suspicious activity, taking place between 10:00 p.m. on Friday, August 23rd, 2024,  and 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024.”

Please check your CCTV cameras for anyone who seemed out of place, whether walking, or on a motorcycle within that time frame. No matter how insignificant you may believe this sighting to be, please contact us.

You may contact Detective Superintendent, Sherwin Joseph, on 1-441-717-2158 or at jsherwin@bps.bm. You may also call 211, or share the information with a police officer you know.

Anonymous reporting can also be made to portal.police.bm. File uploads can be made via this portal.

Alternatively, anonymous tips can be provided through the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline, 800-8477 or their website, www.crimestoppers.bm.

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Wed, 2024-08-28

The Bermuda police service can now confirm the death of the 50 year old man, who was seriously injured, in a single vehicle motorcycle collision on Southside Rd., St. George’s on Saturday 24th of August 2024.

The victim has been identified as Mr. Steve Perinchief.

At the time of the collision, it is believed that Mr. Perinchief was traveling in an easterly direction, when he lost control of his vehicle and collided with what is believed to be a curb.

Life-saving efforts were immediately commenced and Mr. Perinchief was conveyed to King Edward Memorial Hospital for further treatment. He succumbed to those injuries a short time later.

This marks the 5th road traffic fatality for 2024.

The Bermuda Police Service would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Steve Perinchief.

Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is asked to call PC Bianca Glasford on 211 or email bglasford@bps.bm.

Alternatively, members of the public are encouraged to share any information that they may have with a police officer they’re familiar with, or through the BPS online community reporting portal, https://portal.police.bm/.

Update: Thursday, 5th September - Renewed witness appeal.

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Wed, 2024-08-28

Shortly after 12 AM on Saturday 24th of August 2024 police were responding to an incident in the vicinity of Khyber Pass, Warwick.

As the officers approached the junction with Quarry Lane, the officers observed two males riding a motorcycle in a southerly direction along Khyber Pass, when the passenger discharged a firearm at police.

Officers began pursuit which eventually lead to shots being fired. The suspects made good their escape.

Officers are presently searching the area for suspects as well as forensically processing the scene.

The length of Khyber Pass has been closed until police release the scene.

Witnesses are being asked to contact Detective Chief Inspector Derricka Burns on 2471062 or 7170921.

Update: Wednesday, 4th September - Operation Athelstan: Second Arrest Made.

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