Press Releases
Update on Inquiries Into Recent Firearm Incidents
Thu, 2020-02-06
Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, Officer in Charge, Crime Division - A 17 year old male from Devonshire was arrested by armed officers & detectives last night on Court Street, in relation to the attempted murder of a 
man on North Shore Road on Monday afternoon. He remains in custody while officers question him, and continue to gather evidence. Searches were conducted at his residence.
The 26 year old victim in this case remains in the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital for significant injuries sustained in this attack.
Also last night, a search warrant was conducted at a Pembroke residence in relation to the robbery at the Gold Standard shop in Washington Mall.
A 59 year old male was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen property, and also remains in custody.
Serious Crime Unit detectives are actively pursuing lines of enquiry from the shootings in Warwick from Monday evening, and the information from the public has been immensely helpful so far. However we still need a push from the community to help us bring the offenders from each of these crimes to justice.
Read MorePolice Actively Searching for Two Suspects After 26 Year Old Man Shot
Mon, 2020-02-03
Around 2:30pm today (Monday, February 3rd), a 26 year old man was near the bus stop between Dock Hill and The Glebe Road in the North Shore Road, Devonshire area when two men on a motorcycle approached him and discharged a firearm.
He was hit multiple times and ran off in an easterly direction attempting to flag down vehicles. He was subsequently taken to hospital in a private vehicle and at last check was undergoing surgery.
Sudden Death of 54 Year Old Simon Hodgson
Sun, 2020-02-02
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 54 year old Simon Hodgson and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Police and ambulance personnel were dispatched to a South Road, Southampton residence around 7:30am Thursday, January 30th where Mr. Hodgson – who is understood to have resided in the City of Hamilton – was found unresponsive at the bottom of a staircase outside the home by a houseguest.
3 Men Arrested in Connection With Gold Standard Armed Robbery
Thu, 2020-01-30
Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, Crime Division – Three men were taken into custody overnight from a residence in Warwick in relation to the armed robbery at Gold Standard in the Washington Mall.
The men, aged between 19 & 24 years old, remain in custody while detectives continue their investigations. They have been arrested on suspicion of robbery.
Inquiries Into Armed Robbery at Washington Mall Gold Standard Store [Updated]
Wed, 2020-01-29
Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, Officer in Charge, Crime Division – At about 9:30am this morning, two men on a motorcycle rode into the 
walkway of Washington Mall from the Church Street entrance.
The cycle travelled south along the pedestrian walkway on the second level of the Mall, and parked inside of the mall just after entering the double sliding doors. The two suspects dismounted the cycle and both of them ran along the second level of the mall and into the Gold Standard premises.
Suspect 1 was carrying what appeared to be a firearm. Suspect 2 then proceeded to break the large display cabinet with a tool that he was carrying in his hand, whilst Suspect 1 emptied another display cabinet. Both suspects placed as many items as they could into bags they were carrying. They then exited Gold Standard, running back to the parked motorcycle. The motorcycle then travelled north on the pedestrian walkway on the second level of the mall, turned right onto Church Street and made good their escape with a quantity of jewellery that was stolen from the premises.
Reported Armed Robbery at Washington Mall Gold Standard Store [Updated]
Wed, 2020-01-29
Around 9:30am today (Wednesday, January 29th), two men wearing dark coloured clothing and dark coloured helmets with tinted visors rode up to the eastern entrance of the Washington Mall in the City of Hamilton – parked their motorcycle at the entrance, made their way to the Gold Standard store and began smashing the display cases and removing items of jewellery.
During the incident, there were two members of staff inside the business.
Commissioner, Minister of National Security: No Murders In 2019 Joint Statement
Thu, 2020-01-23
Stephen Corbishley, The Commissioner of Police, today advised that 2019 was the first time in over 20 years that no homicides were recorded in 
Bermuda, with the belief that this position could actually be even longer subject to examination of archive crime records.
Commissioner Corbishley stated:
"2019 saw tremendous work by the BPS and the Government’s Anti-Gang Task Force in preventing the risk of serious violence, particularly in regards to gun crime, across the island.
Last year not one life was lost through homicide which is testament to those involved in protecting the public and dealing with small parts of our community who choose to be involved in gang related crime. Additionally, we recorded just 2 firearms related injuries and whilst this is still extremely serious, it pales against the recording of 28 firearms related injuries 10 years ago.
However, tackling this problem is complex and involves significant resources to intervene in tensions and ensure we prevent the supply and use of guns and other weapons.
Additionally, we see increasing numbers of young men want to turn away from crime and there is excellent support from Pastor Bean and others to assist them.
But last year’s position cannot leave to complacency and whilst it is an excellent achievement, the same, if not more effort, needs to continue in order to prevent the senseless loss of any life and instead create pathways for young men involved in gangs, drug dealing and other forms of crime to redirect their lives.
The key for this is to continue a strong partnership between Government, Police and local communities."
Constable Oswin Pereira Dismissed for Gross Misconduct
Tue, 2020-01-21
On Monday the 20th of January, an independent panel determined that Constable Oswin Pereira of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) had used unnecessary force during an arrest in May 2017.
Furthermore, that he breached honesty and integrity demonstrating levels of premeditated behaviours that brought discredit on the BPS which amounted to gross misconduct.
Firearms Warrant Executed at Pembroke Residence
Sat, 2020-01-18
At approximately 5:00 p.m. on Friday January 17th 2020, investigators from the Serious Crime Unit and other Support Teams from the Bermuda Police Service executed a Firearms Warrant at a Pembroke residence.
This warrant was in relation to an ongoing active investigation involving the use of a firearm.
The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank those members of the public who have come forward with information and encourage others to assist the Bermuda Police Service in combatting crime.
Reported Missing Teen: 17 Year Old Ja'da Thomas [Located]
Wed, 2020-01-15
The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17 year-old Ja’da Thomas.
Ms. Thomas is described as being five foot, two inches tall, with bright eyes and short black hair worn in a ponytail puff.
She is also said to be of medium build, weighing about 150lbs.
Ms. Thomas was last seen at home by her brother as she was preparing to leave for school at the CedarBridge Academy at around 8:00am yesterday, Tuesday 14th January.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of 17 year-old Ja’da Thomas is asked to contact the main police line on 295-0011.
Update: Thursday, January 16th - The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating Ja’da Thomas.
She has now been located and returned.
