Press Releases
The Shooting of Ronniko Rodney Burchall at St. David’s Cricket Club
Sun, 2018-12-30
Acting Inspector of the Serious Crime Unit Jason Smith - On Friday 28 December 2018, St David’s Cricket Club held their annual Christmas party for their members and supporters at the clubhouse in St David’s.
About 1:40am Saturday morning 29th December while patrons were socializing and enjoying the festivities, a male brandishing a firearm shot 30-year old Ronniko Rodney Burchall multiple times as he stood outside of the cricket club. The suspect left on foot and it is believed that he ran towards the general area of Cashew City, St. David’s.
Read MoreShooting at St. David's Cricket Club [Updated]
Sat, 2018-12-29
Police responded to a report of a firearms incident that took place at 1:40am in St David's.
Upon police arrival it was ascertained that a male was standing outside of the St. David's Cricket Club when a man walked up and shot him.
The suspect left the area and the victim was taken to the hospital via the ambulance and his condition is unknown at this time.
Two Motorcyclists Hurt in Warwick Collision
Fri, 2018-12-28
Police and first responders attended a report of a road traffic collision that took place at 4:15pm today (Friday) on Middle Road Warwick 100 meters west of Keith Hall Road.
It appears that a male on a motorcycle was traveling west on Middle Road when it appears he collided with a female on a motorcycle traveling in the opposite direction.
Both victims were taken to the hospital and their condition is unknown at this time.
Reported Serious Single Vehicle Collision on Vesey Street [Updated]
Wed, 2018-12-26
Police and first responders attended a report of a road traffic collision that took place on Vesey Street in Devonshire at 12:24pm today.
Upon police arrival it was ascertained that a female was trapped under a car.
Bermuda Fire and Rescue were on the scene and extricated the woman from under the car. She was transported via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where she is being treated for serious injuries.
Man Seriously Hurt in Reported Single Vehicle Motorcycle Crash [Updated]
Tue, 2018-12-25
At 3:10am police and first responders attended a single vehicle road traffic collision that took place on Mullet Bay Road just west of Godet and Young Hardware Store.
Details are still emerging but a 27 year old male was found next to a motorcycle.
The male was taken to the hospital with serious head injuries and the area has been cordoned off while the scene is being processed.
Sudden Death of 64 Year Old Man [Updated]
Mon, 2018-12-24
At 1:10pm today (Monday) police and other first responders attended the scene of a road traffic collision involving a mini bus and a car located at Somerset Road and Mangrove Bay Road, Sandys parish.
It was reported that the driver of the van, a 64 year old man, as a result of a medical incident was rendered unconscious and his van rolled into a car.
EMS personnel arrived on the scene and transported him immediately to King Edward VII Memorial Hopsital via ambulance, however he was pronounced dead at 2pm by a hospital doctor.
Sudden Death of 51 Year Old Woman in St. David's [Updated]
Sat, 2018-12-22
Police and first responders attended a report of an incident that took place at a residence on Cove Valley Lane in St. David's at 3:58pm today (Saturday).
Upon police arrival it was noticed a 51 year old female was found in a non-responsive state and pronounced dead.
No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified.
Car Overturns Injuring Elderly Woman
Sat, 2018-12-22
Police and first responders are presently attending a report of an overturned vehicle at the junction of Cobbs Hill and South Road.
Details are still unfolding but it appears that an elderly female was driving her car when she lost control, resulting in the car overturning.
Traffic is being diverted while the scene is being processed and the condition of the elderly female is unknown at this time.
Search Warrants Executed: 3 Firearms & Large Quantity of Drugs Seized
Fri, 2018-12-21
Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley – The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that officers executed several search warrants in the Curving Avenue, Pembroke area Wednesday, December 19th and Thursday, December 20th.
In total 3 firearms and a large quantity of drugs was recovered.
This represents a significant firearms recovery with three firearms and just under $1 million dollars’ worth of drugs being taken off Bermuda’s streets.
Memorial Procession Route for Retired Commissioner of Police Mr. Frederick ‘Penny’ Bean OBE QPM
Mon, 2018-12-17
Motorists, area businesses and members of the public are reminded that the following temporary road closure and parking restrictions will be in effect today (December 17th) for the 2pm funeral and memorial procession in remembrance of retired Commissioner of Police Mr. Frederick ‘Penny’ Bean OBE QPM (as outlined in the December 12th City of Hamilton traffic notice). Temporary traffic management measures will also be in effect to allow for the passage of the memorial procession.
