Press Releases
Sex assault appeal
Mon, 2020-09-28
Please attribute to Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro
Serious Crime Division
"The Bermuda Police Service is today releasing two images in regards to a serious sexual assault on a 31-year-old female, on Sunday 20th September, 2020.
We believe someone in the community may recognise the person on this bike, whether they saw them that same morning, or because they know them personally.
Read MoreRTC Victim Identified as 21-year-old Leric Lightbourn
Thu, 2020-09-17
The Bermuda Police Service can now identify the victim in the island’s third fatal road traffic collision this year, as 21-year-old Leric Lightbourn.
Mr. Lightbourn succumbed to injuries sustained in a two vehicle collision, which occurred just east of the junction of Vesey Street and Middle Road, Devonshire, at around 12:00 p.m. on Friday 11th September.
A Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to assist Mr. Lighbourn’s relatives during this difficult time.
The Bermuda Police Service extends its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
Sudden Death Victim Identified As Kristian Baboolal
Thu, 2020-09-10
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS), can now identify the victim in Monday’s sudden death incident, as 31-year-old Kristian Baboolal, a Canadian National who was employed at the Hamilton Princess Hotel and Beach Club.
Mr. Baboolal passed away after he fell off the Number One Dock, Front Street in the City of Hamilton and struck his head on the stern of the pleasure boat Zara, before disappearing beneath the surface in Hamilton Harbour.
The Bermuda Police Service extends its sincerest condolences to the relatives and friends of Mr. Baboolal during this difficult time.
Sudden Death of 31-YR-Old Man
Tue, 2020-09-08
At around 5:30 pm on Monday, 7th September, police received a report that a male who had disembarked the pleasure boat “Zara”, had fallen off the Number One Dock on front Street in the City of Hamilton, where the vessel was moored.
HELP BRING CLOSURE TO DANSHUN'S FAMILY
Thu, 2020-08-27
Today, marks the second anniversary of the murder of Danshun Swan, who was stabbed to death shortly after midnight on Monday 27th August 2018.
Danshun had attended a party at the Southampton Rangers Club and was stabbed when he attempted to break up a fight that had taken place outside the club premises on South Road.
There was a large crowd that witnessed the fight and many witnessed the fatal stabbing.
The investigation into Dashun’s murder, is at a critical stage and there is the potential of it being solved and those responsible being brought to justice and providing closure to his family and loved ones, who continue to grieve the loss of their son, brother and friend.
Road Traffic Offences
Tue, 2020-08-25
The BPS can report that last week saw Traffic offenders contribute just over eighteen thousand dollars to the government coffers after appearing in Magistrates Court.
Offenders who appeared before the Courts incurred fines for a slew of traffic offences including driving whilst impaired, driving unlicensed and uninsured vehicles, and no driver’s license.
Speeding Fines were also heavily represented, with excessive speeds recorded, ranging from 61Kmph, to 82Kmph.
Reflecting on these figures, Inspector Charlene Thompson, the officer in charge of the Roads Policing Unit, (RPU), said: “Officers from the Roads Policing Unit are not happy handing out tickets or bringing people to court. We would much prefer to be handing out rewards for safe driving, as we have with our bottled water campaign, which was started last weekend”.
Road Traffic Offences
Tue, 2020-08-25
The BPS can report that last week saw Traffic offenders contribute just over eighteen thousand dollars to the government coffers after appearing in Magistrates Court.
Offenders who appeared before the Courts incurred fines for a slew of traffic offences including driving whilst impaired, driving unlicensed and uninsured vehicles, and no driver’s license.
Speeding Fines were also heavily represented, with excessive speeds recorded, ranging from 61Kmph, to 82Kmph.
Reflecting on these figures, Inspector Charlene Thompson, the officer in charge of the Roads Policing Unit, (RPU), said: “Officers from the Roads Policing Unit are not happy handing out tickets or bringing people to court. We would much prefer to be handing out rewards for safe driving, as we have with our bottled water campaign, which was started last weekend”.
COVID-19 Emergency Powers
Wed, 2020-08-12
As of 5th August 2020, the Bermuda Police Service has been granted an additional power under the Public Health (COVID-19 Emergency Powers) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020. This section reads:
(3A) A police officer of the rank of superintendent or above may, upon reasonable belief that a contravention of these Regulations has occurred on a
licensed premises, order any licensed person, his servant or his agent carrying on business at the licensed premises, to close the licensed premises for a period not exceeding 24 hours.
In the interest of transparency, we would like to notify the public of this section of law and that we will be addressing such breaches accordingly.
Burglary Prevention
Wed, 2020-08-12
Following recent reports of burglaries and prowlers at residential premises, home owners are reminded to observe a few basic crime prevention measures, in order to minimise the attraction and impact of these acquisitive crimes.
Detective Sergeant Clifford Roberts of the BPS Crime Division stated: “Simple measures such as ensuring the locks on your windows and other access points are properly installed and functioning, outdoor lighting is properly secured and in good working order.
installing motion activated outside lighting, installing or refreshing existing alarm systems and/or CCTV helps in target hardening your property and can certainly go a long way in deterring criminals from selecting your premises.
Man Stabbed on Union Street, Pembroke
Wed, 2020-08-12
Around 10:00 a.m on Sunday, 9th August, a passersby observed a male, with what appeared to be stab wounds on Union Street in Pembroke.
The 60-year-old male was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, via private car and was admitted for treatment to multiple stab wounds.
However, his injuries were deemed to be non-life threatening.
Based on information received in relation to this incident, police attended a Pembroke property to conduct enquiries and subsequently arrested a 69-year-old male who is now assisting with the investigation into this matter.
Any member of the public who may have been in the area of Union Street, Pembroke, around 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, 9th August and may have witnessed two males involved in a dispute, is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Unit, (CIU), on 247-1744 or, the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number at 800-8477.
