Press Releases
Four People Arrested During Road Sobriety Checkpoints
Sun, 2018-10-07
The roadside sobriety initiative continued Saturday night into Sunday morning with 4 persons arrested for impaired driving.
Police are reminding the public if you drink do not drive.
Read MoreNine People Arrested During Road Sobriety Checkpoints
Sat, 2018-10-06
Police are reminding the public not to drink and drive. If you must drink always have a designated driver.
Last night as a result of the road sobriety checkpoints 9 people were arrested.
As per public notification the police will continue the checkpoints tonight.
Snake in Sandys Parish
Sat, 2018-10-06
At 6pm on Friday police received a report of a snake outside of a residence in Sandys. The snake was a non venomous juvenile Boa Constrictor.
The snake was later destroyed by a concerned citizen.
Man Arrested After Attempted Armed Robbery at Game Time St. George's [Updated]
Thu, 2018-10-04
Police responded to a report of an attempted armed robbery that took place at 1:30pm at Game Time on Water Street in St. George’s, where a man entered the establishment brandishing a bladed article and demanded money.
Staff members wrestled the suspect to the ground but he managed to flee on foot, empty handed.
There were no reported injuries.
Firearm Incident in the Friswells Road, North Terrace Devonshire Area [Updated]
Wed, 2018-10-03
Police responded to a report of a firearms incident that took place at 10:40pm Tuesday on Friswells Hill Road and North Terrace in Devonshire.
Upon police arrival it was ascertained that a gunman discharged a firearm in the area however, no one was hurt but a car was damaged.
Bermuda Police Service Welcomes Mrs. Fiona Knight
Mon, 2018-10-01
Commissioner of Police Mr. Stephen Corbishley welcomed Mrs. Fiona Knight to the Bermuda Police Service today (October 1st). She will be formally attached to the Vulnerable Persons Unit, where her expertise will be utilised around 
investigations, vulnerable persons and disclosure matters.
Fiona is a former Detective Sergeant from Cheshire Constabulary in the U.K. with over 30 years of policing experience, having worked in Major Crime/CID and Safeguarding Units.
Her last few years whilst serving in Cheshire was as a Detective Sergeant on the Strategic Public Protection Unit in charge of rape and serious sexual offences, investigating serious sexual offences and maintaining and writing current policies.
Missing 76 Year Old Man [Located]
Tue, 2018-09-25
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 76 year old Thomas Hines of Pembroke.
He was last seen in the Town of St. George on Sunday wearing a black shirt, rust colored shorts, black socks and a black hat.
He is described as a white male with gray hair fully receded in the middle, 5 feet 10 inches tall and of a slim build.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 295-0011.
Update: Please be advised the missing 76 year old man has been found. We would like to thank the public for your assistance in this matter.
Promotions to Chief Inspector
Fri, 2018-09-21
The Commissioner of Police is pleased to announce the promotions of Robert Cardwell, Arthur Glasford and Grant Tomkins to the post of Chief 
Inspector.
All three were promoted by Commissioner Stephen Corbishley in front of family, friends and colleagues at a ceremony held in the Police Recreation Club hall, Prospect Devonshire 5:30pm Friday (September 21st).
Man Shot in Leg: Roberts Avenue, Devonshire Firearm Incident [Updated]
Fri, 2018-09-21
At 11:47pm on Thursday, police responded to a report of a firearms incident that took place on Roberts Avenue in Devonshire.
Upon police arrival it was ascertained that a 28 year old male was shot in his leg and subsequently taken via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he is being treated for injuries that do not appear to be life threatening.
Promotion of Na’imah Astwood to Superintendent
Tue, 2018-09-18
The Commissioner of Police is pleased to announce the promotion of Na’imah Astwood to the post of Superintendent. Mrs. Astwood has over 24 years of policing experience and is the highest-ranking female police officer in the 
Bermuda Police Service (BPS).
She was promoted by Commissioner Corbishley in front of family and senior colleagues on Monday afternoon (September 17th).
Superintendent Astwood joined the BPS in 1994 after serving as a Police Cadet. She then went on to Recruit Foundation Course 51 where she received the Academic Award.
She has worked in Central Uniform, Central CID, Roads Policing Unit, Task Force, Service Delivery Improvement Unit, Professional Conduct Unit, Special Branch and the Serious Crime Department.
