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Reported Armed Robbery at Esso Service Station in Warwick [Updated]

Thu, 2019-02-07

Police responded to a report of an armed robbery that took place at 4:21pm today at the Esso Tigermart on Middle Road in Warwick.

Details are still emerging but it appears that two males wearing all black with full faced helmets, brandished a bladed article and what appears to have been a firearm.

They were given an undisclosed amount of money and they left the area.

Coroner's Inquest Verdict: 19 Year Old Visiting American Rugby Player Mark Dombroski Died by Misadventure

Thu, 2019-02-07

The Bermuda Police Service notes the Coroner’s verdict of 'death by misadventure' in the untimely passing of Mark Dombroski.

The Bermuda Police Service conducted a thorough, professional investigation and hopefully the Coroner’s findings will bring some closure to the matter.

This was a tragic accident that greatly impacted the Dombroski family, and indeed the whole community. We continue to extend our sincere condolences to the friends and family of Mark Dombroski.

Sudden Death of 56 Year Old Wilburt Spencer

Wed, 2019-02-06

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 56 year old Mr. Wilburt Spencer and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Mr. Spencer was found by a member of the public in an unresponsive state around 1pm Monday, February 4th – in an area of trees at Corkscrew Hill, Devonshire where it is believed he had been living rough – and pronounced dead at the scene later that day by an on call doctor.

Sudden Death in the Corkscrew Hill, Devonshire Area [Updated]

Mon, 2019-02-04

Around 1pm today (February 4th) police officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man in the Corkscrew Hill, Devonshire area.

The man was found by a member of the public and later pronounced dead at the scene by an on call doctor.

Initial information suggests that the deceased may have been living rough at that location.

Six Hurt in Anti-Social Incident at Southampton Rangers Sports Club [Updated]

Sat, 2019-02-02

Around 3am today (February 2nd) police officers and ambulance personnel responded to a reported disturbance at the Southampton Rangers Sports Club.

Initial information indicates that several men were involved in an altercation on the premises.

Disturbance on Random Lane [Updated]

Thu, 2019-01-31

At approximately 2:25pm today police received a report of a disturbance that took place at a residence on Random Lane in Warwick.

Early reports indicate 3 males attacked another male and a knife was brandished during the attack.

The victim, a 25 year old Warwick man sustained facial and leg injuries and presently he is being treated at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for injuries that do not appear to be life threatening.

Two Years Later Jahni Outerbridge Murder Investigation Continues

Tue, 2019-01-29

Two years ago, 31 year old Jahni Outerbridge was fatally shot around 11:20pm (Sunday 29th January 2017) outside the Mid-Atlantic Boat Club on North Shore Road in Devonshire.

Detectives continue to investigate his murder and renew their appeal for anyone with information that can assist in bringing the perpetrator(s) to justice to come forward.

Docksider Pub & Restaurant Closed for 24 Hours After Anti-Social Incident

Fri, 2019-01-25

As a result of an anti-social incident that took place at Docksider Pub & Restaurant last weekend, the Bermuda Police Service has used the power under the Liquor Licence Act, Section 51A to close this establishment from Friday January 25th at 10pm until Saturday January 26th at 10pm.

It is imperative that liquor licenced premises take ‘social responsibility’ for the safety of their patrons and the conduct of those persons who threaten that safety, which has a profound effect on the community that they are a part of and Bermuda as a whole.

JetBlue Flight Diverted Due to Unwell Passenger [Updated]

Thu, 2019-01-24

Police can report that a 49 year old female Jamaican national residing in New York took ill on a JetBlue flight from Antigua.

As a result, the flight was instructed to divert to Bermuda in the abundance of caution.

On arrival at L.F. Wade International Airport the passenger was going in and out of consciousness.

Official Launch of BPS Independent Advisory Group

Thu, 2019-01-24

Commissioner of Police Mr. Stephen Corbishley – Good morning everybody.

In the last week we announced our 7 ambitions change programme and a fundamental theme of that is to invest in local communities, particularly the parish Constables and other resources we’re placing there, but most importantly is to engage with local communities, listen to their concerns, respond to that and to shape our services better.