Press Releases
Truck Crashes Over Embankment in Southampton [Updated]
Thu, 2017-03-30
Around 11:30pm Wednesday, March 29th police and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel were dispatched to a reported single vehicle truck crash on South Road in Southampton near the junction with Dolphin Ridge.
Details regarding circumstances of the crash are limited at this time, but the truck involved ended up over an embankment.
Read MoreNPoCC Report on December 2nd 2016 House of Assembly Events
Tue, 2017-03-28
Commissioner of Police Mr. Michael A. DeSilva - His Excellency the Governor today released the report on the police action at the House of Assembly on Friday 2nd December 2016. The report was prepared by Assistant Chief Constable Christopher Shead who is attached to the National Police Coordination Centre (NPoCC) in London. The report contains an independent assessment made by an experienced public order practitioner of the planning, command, and tactics used by the police along with ten recommendations to be considered.
Witnesses to Alleged Indecent Activity Urged to Come Forward
Mon, 2017-03-27
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of rumours circulating about alleged indecent activities at the Kappa Classic football tournament this past weekend.
Members of the public are circulating the name of an alleged suspect, along with his photograph, via social media.
The police would like to point out that the person named was actually incarcerated in the Westgate Correctional Facility at the time of the alleged incident.
Five Men in Custody Regarding Court Street Assault Videos
Thu, 2017-03-23
Acting Detective Chief Inspector Dave Greenidge - Of six suspects identified, five men are now in custody as the investigation into two videos of Court Street assaults circulated on social media continues.
Inquiries indicate that the sixth suspect has already left the jurisdiction.
The five men currently in custody include the man arrested Wednesday afternoon, as well as four other men arrested Thursday morning (March 23rd).
Man Arrested, Additional Suspects Sought: Court Street Assault Videos
Wed, 2017-03-22
Acting Detective Chief Inspector Dave Greenidge - Police have now been made aware of a second video circulating via social media showing another assault in the Court Street, Pembroke area and are actively seeking the suspects involved in both videos.
Members of the public should be assured that these incidents are being taken seriously and the anti-social behaviour displayed will not be tolerated.
Reported Serious Two Vehicle Collision in Sandys Parish [Updated]
Tue, 2017-03-21
Around 12:15pm today (Tuesday, March 21st) police and first responders were dispatched to a reported two vehicle collision in the Scaur Hill, Sandys parish area – apparently involving a motorcycle and a truck.
Details are limited at this time.
However, initial information suggests that the male motorcyclist involved may have sustained serious injuries.
Rider in ICU: Reported Single Vehicle Motorcycle Crash in Pembroke
Thu, 2017-03-16
Around 12:30am today (March 16th) police and first responders were dispatched to a reported single vehicle motorcycle crash on Fairyland Road in Pembroke, near the junction with Fairyland Lane.
It appears that the rider, a 29 year old Pembroke man, was injured after striking a wall.
He was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment and later arrested on suspicion of impaired driving.
Police Acknowledge Sentencing in Rickai Swan Murder Trial
Tue, 2017-03-14
Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sean Field-Lament - The sentence of 35 years sends a clear and unambiguous message that these heinous, cold blooded crimes will not be tolerated by our society.
Members of the public should take solace that perpetrators of these crimes will be held accountable and face the consequences of their actions.
Advisory: Social Media Scams
Mon, 2017-03-13
The Bermuda Police Service would like to remind members of the public to remain vigilant regarding online fraud, in light of a report involving a local resident defrauded by a social media scam.
In the recent reported instance, a local male Facebook user received the following messages from a newly added Facebook friend:
'Are you interested in receiving $700,000.00 Sir' and 'Sir you have been chosen among the Facebook promo 2017 winners to get a cash prize of $700,000,00 each.'
Reported Missing Teenager: India Smith [Located]
Fri, 2017-03-10
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 15 year old India Smith.
Ms. Smith is described as brown complexioned, 5 feet 7 inches tall with short brown hair.
The teenager was apparently last seen around 10:20am Thursday, March 9th in her Berkeley Institute uniform for the school’s sports day at the National Stadium.
There is concern for the wellbeing of Ms. Smith, who usually travels on foot or by bus.
She is also known to frequent the City of Hamilton bus terminal as well as other areas in Pembroke and Devonshire.
