Press Releases
Temporary Closure Order Issued to Southampton Rangers Sports Club
Fri, 2019-12-13
Following a disturbance at Southampton Rangers Sports Club that occurred around 8:30pm Sunday, December 8th – involving several individuals and resulting in the arrest of one man – the Bermuda Police Service has exercised its authority under the Liquor Licence Act 1974 Section 47B to close Southampton Rangers Sports Club from 10pm Saturday, December 14th until 10pm Sunday, December 15th.
Acting Superintendent Hashim Estwick of the Tactical Policing Division issued the 24 hour temporary closure order Thursday, December 12th.
Read MorePolice Officer Injured Issuing Parking Ticket Treated & Discharged [Updated]
Thu, 2019-12-12
The Bermuda Police Service is investigating an incident which resulted in an officer having to be taken to hospital for treatment.
The incident occurred shortly after three this afternoon on Reid Street outside of Phoenix stores.
The officer was in the process of issuing a parking ticket to a male driver who reportedly attempted to drive off and struck the officer resulting in her having to be taken to hospital for treatment to injuries sustained during the incident.
Renewed Warning About Circulating Defamatory Social Media Messages
Fri, 2019-12-06
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a social media message circulating that incorrectly links a specific Customs officer to the recent arrest of a 41 year old man in relation to an ongoing investigation by law enforcement authorities in Canada.
For the record, the ongoing investigation does not involve the individual whose profile photo is being circulated.
BPS Aware of Social Media Post About Unknown Man Following Young Girl
Thu, 2019-12-05
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a social media post circulating online from a concerned mother about an unknown man saying hello to and following her daughter.
Apparently the incident occurred around 4pm Wednesday, December 4th as the young girl walked to the Youth Library in the City of Hamilton.
Person of Interest: Chet Wilmot [Updated]
Thu, 2019-12-05
The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Chet Wilmot.
Mr. Wilmot is wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation.
Mr. Wilmot is between five foot six inches and five foot eight inches tall, light brown complexion and of medium build, weighing about one hundred and sixty pounds.
He has salt and pepper hair worn in a low cut.
Mr. Wilmot is known to frequent the Farm Lane and St. Mary’s Road areas of Warwick.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Chet Wilmot is asked to contact the police Criminal Investigations Unit on 247-1744, the main police line on 295-0011 or the confidential Crime Stoppers number on 800-8477.
Update: Tuesday, December 10th - The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 57 year old Chet Wilmot.
Mr. Wilmot, a person of interest in an ongoing investigation, has made contact with police.
Secret Shopper Scam & Money Laundering
Tue, 2019-12-03
The Bermuda Police Service wishes to advise that members of the public who participate in the so called Mystery Shopper Scam may be engaging in money laundering activity. An act that is illegal and could result in jail time and or hefty fines.
Money laundering is defined under sections 43-45 of the Proceeds of Crime Act as the offence of knowingly concealing, or assisting the acquisition of criminal property.
Two Police Officers Arrested & Suspended From Duty
Mon, 2019-12-02
Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley – As you are aware, two police officers have been arrested and suspended pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation.
Details of that investigation cannot be revealed at this time, as the matter may go before the courts.
That notwithstanding, I note that any person subject of a criminal allegation is entitled to defend themselves accordingly and they are innocent until proven otherwise.
Mystery Shopper Scam / Secret Shopper Scam Still Deceiving Residents
Thu, 2019-11-28
The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise residents to be wary of the mystery shopper scam, also known as the secret shopper scam.
Despite previous warnings, members of the public are still being deceived by the offer of easy money.
The scam entices local social media users by offering employment as a mystery / secret shopper that allegedly has the potential to earn thousands of dollars by completing simple tasks – such as purchasing certain items, then reporting back on their shopping experience.
Upcoming Road Sobriety Checkpoints in 7 Parishes
Thu, 2019-11-28
The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the public that the next series of road sobriety checkpoints (as specified in the Official Gazette Notice Wednesday, November 27th) will be conducted starting Friday, December 6th.
The checkpoints will be in effect in Hamilton parish, Smith’s parish, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton on Friday, December 6th, Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th.
Aggravated Burglary at Warwick Home: 64 Year Old Male Resident Stabbed
Wed, 2019-11-20
At approximately 4:25 this morning, Wednesday November 20, 2019, police received a 911 call that a sixty-four year old male was stabbed during a break in at his Westering Lane Warwick residence.
Upon arrival police were informed the victim was asleep in his living room when he was awakened by a noise and found an unknown male in the room with him.
