Press Releases
General Election 2017 Policing Plan
Fri, 2017-07-14
Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police James Howard – The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) would like to make the public aware of the following in the lead up to the General Election on Tuesday, 18th July 2017 in addition to the role of the police.
Polling stations will be opened at 8.00 a.m. and will close at 8.00 p.m. on Election Day.
Read MoreSudden Death of American Visitor
Thu, 2017-07-13
Around 2:15pm Thursday, July 13th police and first responders were dispatched to a report of an unresponsive man in the water near Horseshoe Bay beach, Southampton.
Details are limited at this time.
However initial information suggests that the man involved, believed to be a 69 year old American visitor, was unconscious when he was brought to shore by members of the public.
Two Motorcyclists Injured in Parsons Lane Collision [Updated]
Sat, 2017-07-08
Around 4:55am Saturday, July 8th police on mobile patrol along Parsons Lane in Devonshire encountered the aftermath of a collision involving two motorcyclists.
Initial indications are that the motorcycles were being ridden in opposite directions and collided head on.
The injured riders, believed to be a 32 year old Devonshire man and a 24 year old Warwick man, were transported via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment of potentially serious injuries.
Car Driver in ICU After Hamilton Parish Crash [Updated]
Fri, 2017-07-07
Around 5:45pm Friday, July 7th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported single vehicle car crash on Harrington Sound Road in Hamilton parish.
Details remain limited.
However, it appears that the crash occurred in the vicinity of the former Harrington Sound Post Office.
Motorcyclist in ICU After Reported Three Vehicle Warwick Collision [Updated]
Fri, 2017-07-07
Around 8:40pm Friday, July 7th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported three vehicle collision on Middle Road in Warwick, near the junction with Tamarind Vale.
It appears that a motorcyclist, believed to be a 27 year old Southampton man, was injured after colliding with two cars.
He was transported via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment and at last check had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit.
Investigation Underway After Domestic Dispute in Devonshire
Tue, 2017-07-04
Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes – Around 8:30pm Sunday, July 2nd police and first responders were dispatched to a reported domestic dispute between a couple at a Devon Spring Road, Devonshire residence.
It appears that a 33 year old Hamilton parish man and his 7 month old son were injured after falling from a second storey window.
Both father and son were transported via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment where they remain. The child’s mother was not injured.
Sudden Death of Quinton Wendell Baxter
Tue, 2017-07-04
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 59 year old Quinton Wendell Baxter and extends condolences to his family.
Around 11:30pm Saturday July 1st Mr. Baxter was found in an unresponsive state and later pronounced dead – despite lifesaving efforts – while an inmate at the Westgate Correctional Facility.
A police led investigation continues regarding the circumstances of Mr. Baxter’s death.
Traffic Advisory: Funeral for Constable Latasha Gibson
Mon, 2017-07-03
On Wednesday 5th July at 1pm a ceremonial police funeral for the late Constable Latasha Gibson will take place at The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity on Church Street in the City of Hamilton.
The motoring public is advised that the following temporary traffic diversions and parking restrictions will be in effect, with police officers assisting in traffic management.
Sudden Death at Westgate Correctional Facility [Updated]
Sun, 2017-07-02
Around 11:30pm Saturday, July 1st police and first responders were dispatched to a report of a male inmate found in an unresponsive state at the Westgate Correctional Facility.
Despite lifesaving efforts by a Corrections officer, the 59 year old man was later pronounced dead.
A police led investigation is currently underway regarding the circumstances.
Advisory: Deceptive Online Employment Advertisement
Wed, 2017-06-28
The Bermuda Police Service was recently made aware of a deceptive online employment advertisement that appeared locally, offering an enticing commission for each sale made.
Detectives from the Organised & Economic Crime Department examined the ad offering temporary employment – for a business supposedly headquartered at 26 Oxford St. Chula Vista United States – as well as an included promotional video and determined that the part time job listing exhibited the characteristics of a pyramid scheme.
