Press Releases
Renewed Witness Appeal on Third Anniversary of Jason Mello Murder
Mon, 2019-08-19
Detectives are renewing their appeal for information in connection with the murder of Jason Mello.
Jason Mello was fatally shot around 7:35pm Friday 19th August 2016, three years ago, whilst on Band Room Lane, Pembroke.
The gunman is believed to have entered Band Room Lane wearing a full face visor helmet and heavy dark coloured winter clothing that would have been unusual on a hot August evening.
Read MoreReported Missing Teen: 13 Year Old Niasia Pitcher [Located]
Wed, 2019-08-14
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 13 year old Niasia Pitcher.
The teen was last seen at her Smiths Avenue, Warwick home around 10pm Tuesday, August 13th and reported missing 8:20am today (Wednesday, August 14th).
She is described as light complexioned, approximately 5 feet tall of slim build, with reddish hair and is known to frequent the School Lane, Sandys parish area.
So far efforts by police officers to locate Niasia, including in the School Lane, Sandys parish area, have been unsuccessful.
Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of 13 year old Niasia Pitcher is encouraged to call the main police telephone number 295-0011 at the earliest opportunity.
Update: The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 13 year old Niasia Pitcher.
She returned home safe and well around 6:20pm.
BPS Celebrates Graduates of Historic Close Protection Officers’ Course
Mon, 2019-08-12
At a 1:30pm Friday, August 9th ceremony held at Police Headquarters in Prospect, Devonshire seven police officers successfully completed a four and a half week long Close Protection Officers’ course, conducted by the Bermuda Police Service (BPS).
There were three local police officers (two women and one man) on the course, as well as four male police officers from the British Virgin Islands (BVI).
Overturned Car in Sandys Parish [Updated]
Wed, 2019-08-07
Around 2:50pm Wednesday, August 7th police received a report of an overturned car on Somerset Road in Sandys parish near the Somerset MarketPlace.
Early information suggests that no one was seriously injured.
However, traffic delays are expected in the area while the scene is processed.
Reported Single Vehicle Motorcycle Crash on Store Hill [Updated]
Mon, 2019-08-05
Around 8:55pm Monday, August 5th police and fellow first responders were dispatched to a reported single vehicle motorcycle crash on Store Hill in Smith’s parish.
Early information suggests that the male rider came into contact with a wall before crashing.
He was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance and at last check was unconscious.
First Year for Joint Agency Command Centre at Cup Match 2019 & BRSC Statement
Tue, 2019-07-30
Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Na’imah Astwood (Operations) – Cup Match 2019 marks the first year that a Joint Agency Command Committee has been formally meeting and formulating operational plans leading up to the 117th annual cricket classic.
The Joint Agency Command Committee members include representatives from St. George’s Cricket Club (SGCC), the Ministry of National Security, Bermuda Police Service (BPS), Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, Royal Bermuda Regiment, Bermuda Hospitals Board, Department of Health (Environmental Health Section), Department of Planning, St. John Ambulance and SAS Protection Services.
Sussex Police to Assist BPS Preparations for Bermuda’s First Pride Parade
Mon, 2019-07-29
The Commissioner of Police has revealed that two of his most experienced officers will attend Brighton’s Pride Parade in the UK this weekend.
Regarded as one of the world’s biggest celebration events for LGBTQ communities, Superintendent Sean Field-Lament and Sergeant Brian MacNab will meet colleagues from Sussex Police to assist the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) in planning for Bermuda’s first Pride Parade at the end of August.
Renewed Witness Appeal: 2017 Murder of Jahkoby Smith
Mon, 2019-07-29
Today, Monday 29th July 2019, marks the 2nd anniversary of the murder of Jahkoby Smith and detectives are renewing their appeal for information in connection with his callous killing.
Mr. Smith was fatally stabbed two years ago on Saturday, 29th July 2017 at the West End Sailboat Club in Sandys parish, where the wake for murder victim Jahcari Francis was taking place.
Renewed Appeal for Information One Year After Taylor Grier Murder
Sun, 2019-07-28
Detectives are renewing their appeal for information in connection with the murder of Taylor Grier.
Mr. Grier was fatally shot on Friday 27th July 2018, one year ago whilst on Court Street, Pembroke, when two men on a motorcycle wearing dark clothing and full face visor helmets descended south on Tills Hill in the area of Elliot Street in the City of Hamilton.
Fifth Road Fatality of 2019: 19 Year Old Talundae Grant
Sun, 2019-07-28
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 19 year old Mr. Talundae Grant and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Mr. Grant – understood to be a Warwick resident – was seriously injured in a reported single vehicle motorcycle crash that occurred around 1:55am Saturday, July 27th on Malabar Road in Sandys parish, near Cochrane Road.
