Press Releases
Policing Plan & Safety Advice for Halloween
Fri, 2017-10-27
Halloween is fast approaching and on Tuesday, October 31st many children and adults will dress up in costumes to enjoy a host of activities across the island. Typically children taking part in the festivities will go door to door to collect candy and adults will also gather at a variety of private Halloween functions during the weekend prior.
As usual police officers will be patrolling throughout the western, central and eastern parishes monitoring the various Halloween related activities.
Read MoreMedia Release: Bribery Act 2016
Tue, 2017-10-24
Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro of the Organised & Economic Crime Department explains the potential implications of the Bribery Act 2016 for a wide cross-section of the public.
Media Release: Bribery Act 2016
Sudden Death of Mr. Robert Wilson
Thu, 2017-10-19
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 63 year old Robert Wilson and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Mr. Wilson was found in an unresponsive state at an Eastdale Lane, Southampton residence around 7:35pm Tuesday, October 17th and later pronounced dead at the scene by an on call doctor.
Foul play is not suspected. However, an autopsy is anticipated.
Four Men Injured in Two Vehicle St. John’s Road Collision [Updated]
Wed, 2017-10-18
Around 7:50pm Tuesday, October 17th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported two vehicle collision on St. John's Road in Pembroke near the junction with Tatems Hill involving a truck and a car.
The truck driver, believed to be a 41 year old man, was injured as well as the car driver, believed to be a 21 year old man and his passengers, believed to be two 22 year old men.
Sudden Death of Mr. Stephen Proctor
Tue, 2017-10-17
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 67 year old Stephen Proctor.
Mr. Proctor fell overboard off a cliff on North Shore Road, Pembroke near the junction with Berkeley Road around 11:45am today (October 17th).
Despite CPR at the scene and during transport via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, he was later pronounced dead.
Man Dies After Fall from North Shore Road, Pembroke Cliff [Updated]
Tue, 2017-10-17
Around 11:45am Tuesday, October 17th police and first responders were dispatched to a report of a man that fell overboard off a cliff on North Shore Road near the junction with Berkeley Road in Pembroke.
The man, believed to be in his 60s from Sandys parish, was retrieved from the water in an unresponsive state and given CPR which continued as he was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance.
However sadly, the man was later pronounced dead.
Motorcyclist Injured in Pembroke Collision [Updated]
Sat, 2017-10-14
Around 12:10am Saturday, October 14th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported collision at the junction of Elliot Street and Union Street in the City of Hamilton.
Initial information suggests that a motorcycle and a car were involved and the rider, believed to be a 30 year old Pembroke man, may have sustained serious injuries.
Investigation Regarding Sudden Death of Mr. Wilfred DeGraff
Wed, 2017-10-11
The Bermuda Police Service is investigating the sudden death of Mr. Wilfred DeGraff, 42 years old, of St. George’s Parish. 
Mr. DeGraff was taken to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital on Friday 6th October 2017, and subsequently passed away.
An autopsy has been performed and the results are anticipated by the Police Service.
Enquiries continue regarding the circumstances of Mr. DeGraff’s death and a Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to assist the deceased's family.
Two Injured in Shooting Outside Southampton Rangers Sports Club [Updated]
Fri, 2017-10-06
Police responded to a report of a firearms incident that took place outside of the Southampton Rangers Sports Club at 8:32pm on Friday.
Details are still emerging but it appears that a male on a motorcycle rode into the parking area of the club and discharged a firearm. As a result two individuals, a male and female were shot. Both victims were transported to the hospital where they are being treated for injures that do not appear to be life threatening.
Police Acknowledge Recent Supreme Court Sentencings
Fri, 2017-10-06
Detective Chief Inspector Na’imah Astwood (Serious Crime Department) – The Supreme Court of Bermuda recently delivered lengthy prison sentences for defendants convicted of murder, possession/use of a firearm and aggravated burglary in three separate cases.
On Wednesday (October 4th) Garriko Benjamin was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for using a firearm in the double murder of Haile Outerbridge and Ricco Furbert that occurred on 23rd January 2013.
