Press Releases
Sudden Death of American Visitor Thomas Power
Wed, 2017-06-14
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 81 year old Thomas Power and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Mr. Power, said to be from Virginia, got into difficulty while swimming near the beach at Pompano Beach Club in Southampton around 11:40am Tuesday, June 13th.
The American visitor was assisted to shore and CPR was performed.
Read MoreFresh Appeal for Witnesses: Patrick Dill Murder Investigation
Tue, 2017-06-13
The Bermuda Police Service is renewing appeals for information on the circumstances surrounding the death of 26 year old Patrick Dill, which is being treated as a murder investigation.
Patrick Dill was shot outside of his residence on Crossland Lane, Pembroke about 11pm Saturday 21st May 2016.
The investigation is ongoing and information has come to the attention of the investigating officers that there may have been area residents outside at the time of this shooting.
BPS Addresses MP Crockwell Sudden Death Voice Note Allegations
Mon, 2017-06-12
The Bermuda Police Service has verified that a voice note circulating on social media with alleged circumstances of MP Shawn Crockwell’s sudden death did not come from a police officer.
The contents of the voice note are disturbing in that they make sensational and speculative comments about the scene that are not true.
It has been confirmed that the voice on the recording belongs to a member of the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service.
Reported Disturbance at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [Updated]
Sun, 2017-06-11
Around 5pm Sunday, June 11th police officers responded to a reported disturbance at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
Initial information suggests that two men visiting the hospital were involved in an altercation in a public area of the second floor general wing, with one said to have brandished a bladed article.
The 35 year old man and 28 year old man involved were injured and apparently sustained non-life threatening wounds.
Sudden Death of Shawn Crockwell JP MP
Sat, 2017-06-10
The Bermuda Police Service regrets to announce the death of Mr. Shawn Crockwell JP MP.
We extend our sincere condolences to his family, colleagues and friends.
Mr. Crockwell was found in an unresponsive state at a Hamilton parish residence around 4pm today (Saturday, June 10th).
He was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene by the attending doctor.
Advisory Regarding Burglaries at Commercial Premises
Fri, 2017-06-09
Following recent reported burglaries at commercial premises, business owners are reminded to take basic crime prevention steps to minimise the attraction and impact of these acquisitive crimes.
Detective Superintendent Sean Field-Lament of the Crime Division states: “Simple measures such as installing motion activated outside lighting, installing or refreshing existing alarm systems and/or CCTV helps in target hardening of facilities, which can go a long way in deterring criminals from selecting your premises.
Sixth Road Fatality for 2017: Kenneth Simmons
Wed, 2017-06-07
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 46 year old Kenneth Simmons and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Mr. Simmons was seriously injured when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a truck around 11pm Friday, May 19th on Harrington Sound Road in Smith’s parish near Odyssey Drive.
He was initially treated in the Intensive Care Unit at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital before being airlifted overseas for further medical treatment.
Two Injured Men Recovering: Hamilton Harbour Fatal Boat Collision
Sun, 2017-06-04
At last check today, Sunday June 4th, the 69 year old New Zealand man and 26 year old UK man injured in Thursday night’s Hamilton harbour fatal boat collision were in stable condition and continuing to receive treatment at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH).
In due course it is anticipated that the UK man, currently being treated in the Intensive Care Unit, will be airlifted overseas for further medical treatment – while the New Zealand man, who was recently transferred from the Intensive Care Unit to a general ward, is expected to be discharged from KEMH later today.
Investigation Continues: Fatal Boat Collision in Hamilton Harbour
Fri, 2017-06-02
The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that around 10:40pm Thursday 1st June 2017 a 26 year old local male resident was driving a 17 ft. centre console vessel from Front Street Ferry Terminal towards White’s Island.
The boat collided with a 9 ft. Zodiac inflatable carrying three visitors to our island who were thrown overboard.
Fatal Boat Collision in Hamilton Harbour
Fri, 2017-06-02
Around 10:50pm Thursday, June 1st marine police and first responders were dispatched to a reported collision involving vessels in Hamilton harbour.
Details are limited at this time. However, it appears that three smaller boats were involved with four people injured, three men and one woman.
All four were rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance, where the woman was pronounced dead.
