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Maritime Search for 29 Year Old Man Reported Missing From a Boat [Updated]

Sat, 2019-07-27

Around 1:55am Saturday, July 27th police received a report that a 29 year old man was missing from a boat and believed to have fallen overboard.

It appears that the local man took part in a cruise on a private vessel with several other passengers and was last seen aboard the boat as it travelled back from Paradise Lakes to Albuoy’s Point.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Malabar Road [Updated]

Fri, 2019-07-26

Around 1:55am Saturday, July 27th police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and ambulance personnel responded to a reported serious single vehicle crash on Malabar Road in Sandys parish involving a motorcyclist.

It appears that the rider, believed to be a 19 year old man, was traveling west on Malabar Road at the time.

He was found seriously injured, in an unresponsive state and was rushed from the scene via ambulance.

Car Crash on South Road in Warwick [Updated]

Thu, 2019-07-25

Around 3:45am Friday, July 26th a reported single vehicle crash occurred on South Road in Warwick, in the vicinity of Southlands, involving a car and a utility pole.

Early information suggests that the driver was not seriously injured and was the vehicle’s only occupant.

BELCO personnel are on scene to repair the downed utility pole and traffic diversions are in effect in the area until further notice.

Commissioner Frederick C. B. ‘Penny’ Bean Community Meeting & Media Room Official Opening

Sun, 2019-07-21

At a 3pm ceremony held Friday, July 19th, Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley officially renamed the Community Meeting & Media Room on the ground floor of Hamilton Police Station in memory of the late Commissioner of Police (Retired) Frederick C. B. ‘Penny’ Bean.

Commissioner Bean’s wife Mrs. Romaine Bean and members of his family as well as three former managers of the Community/Public & Media Relations office (retired Chief Inspector Roger Sherratt, Ms. Evelyn James Barnett and Mr. Dwayne Caines) attended Friday’s ceremony.

15 Year Old Brittonie Taylor Reported Missing Again [Located]

Sun, 2019-07-21

The Bermuda Police Service is once again appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 15 year old Brittonie Taylor.

He was reported missing last night (Saturday, July 20th) from the Aeolia Drive, Devonshire area.

The young man is described as dark complexioned, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall of slim build weighing around 130 pounds with his hair in an Afro and was last seen wearing black sweatpants as well as a black top.

Apparently the teen is known to travel on foot, by bus or taxi – and is understood to frequent the My Lord’s Bay Lane, Hamilton parish area.

Man Arrested in Connection With Local ‘Drill’ Music Video Promoting Violence Against Police Officers

Fri, 2019-07-19

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is aware of a local ‘Drill’ music video being circulated on social media promoting violence against police officers.

While freedom of speech is protected under law, inciting violence is not and we thoroughly condemn the message being promoted in this video – or any communication that suggests or threatens violence against any member of the public.

Commissioner Comments on Recent BPS Staff Satisfaction Survey

Wed, 2019-07-17

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) will today share with officers and staff the results of a recent staff satisfaction survey, with Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley commenting:

“As part of our 7 Ambitions change programme it is essential we have the views of officers and staff to ensure the BPS grows as an organisation that values its employees and enables them to reach their full potential.

Continuing Appeal for Reported Missing 15 Year Old Brittonie Taylor [Located]

Mon, 2019-07-15

The Bermuda Police Service continues to appeal for the public’s assistance in locating 15 year old Brittonie Taylor.

The young man is described as dark complexioned, 5 feet 6 inches tall of slim build weighing approximately 130 pounds with ‘twists’ in his hair.

He was apparently last seen around 8:10am Wednesday, July 10th in the Bakery Lane, Pembroke area – is known to travel on foot – and is understood to frequent the Crawl, Dub City, My Lord’s Bay, Hamilton parish area.

So far efforts by police to locate him have been unsuccessful.

Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of 15 year old Brittonie Taylor is encouraged to call the main police telephone number 295-0011 as soon as possible.

Update: Tuesday, July 16th - The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 15 year old Brittonie Taylor.

He was located earlier this evening safe and well.

Reported Disturbance at St. George’s Cricket Club [Updated]

Sun, 2019-07-14

Around 11pm Sunday, July 14th police and ambulance personnel responded to a reported disturbance at St. George’s Cricket Club.

Details are limited at this time. However, early information suggests that an altercation involving several individuals occurred.

So far it is understood that one man was injured.

Two Car Collision on South Road in Paget [Updated]

Sun, 2019-07-14

Around 2:40am Sunday, July 14th a two car collision occurred on South Road in Paget, between the Botanical Gardens and Tee Street.

Early information suggests that the two cars involved were being driven in opposite directions along South Road near the junction with Happy Talk Lane at the time.