Press Releases
Truck Crashes Over Embankment in Hamilton Parish [Updated]
Fri, 2017-02-17
Around 2:30pm on Friday, February 17th police and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel responded to a reported collision in Hamilton parish involving a truck.
Details are limited at this time. However, initial information suggests that the truck went over an embankment in the Cottage Hill Road, Abbot’s Crescent area.
Read MoreSudden Death of Stephen Wilson
Thu, 2017-02-16
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 57 year old Stephen Wilson and extends condolences to his family and friends.
Mr. Wilson’s lifeless body was discovered inside a Tommy Fox Road, St. George’s residence around 8:15pm Monday, February 13th.
He was then pronounced dead at the scene by an on call doctor at 10:18pm that day.
Investigation Regarding Recent School Burglaries
Mon, 2017-02-13
The Bermuda Police Service is currently investigating 11 reported school burglaries in the last month, specifically from January 16th to date (February 13th).
The affected schools are:
CedarBridge Academy
Clearwater Middle School
Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy
Search Warrants Executed In Connection With Ongoing Investigation
Sun, 2017-02-12
Police officers from the Organized and Economic Crime Department of the BPS executed search warrants at two medical offices on Saturday 11th February in connection with an ongoing investigation.
The timing of the warrants was intended to minimize the impact on the businesses and their clients.
A number of records were seized during the searches.
Policing Plans for House of Assembly 10th February
Wed, 2017-02-08
In light of information today that indicates public protests may be planned at the House of Assembly on Friday 10th February, the Bermuda Police Service would like to remind the public of the role of the police in these matters. The police have a duty to assist those who wish to exercise their rights to participate in peaceful and lawful protest. Such protest activity must not use, advocate, or incite violence, and it must not break any laws. The police also have a duty to protect the Rule of Law, by ensuring that protestors do not obstruct the rights and responsibilities of other people.
Sudden Death of Ra'Shun Trott
Wed, 2017-02-08
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 34 year old Ra'Shun Trott and extends condolences to his family and friends.
It has now been confirmed that Mr. Trott was discovered in an unresponsive state inside a North Court Avenue, Pembroke residence after what is believed to be an industrial accident around 5:45pm Tuesday, February 7th.
Despite life saving efforts at the scene which continued as he was transported via ambulance to hospital, Ra'Shun was pronounced dead at 6:20pm that day.
Sudden Death in Pembroke
Tue, 2017-02-07
Around 5:45pm on Tuesday, February 7th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported medical emergency at a North Court Avenue, Pembroke residence.
It appears that a 34 year old man was found in an unresponsive state inside the home.
EMTs performed CPR on the man at the scene and then transported him via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
BPS Regrets to Announce Death of Ms. Shanda Scott
Mon, 2017-02-06
The Bermuda Police Service regrets to announce the death of a serving member of our support staff, Ms. Shanda Scott. Shanda tragically passed away on Saturday, 4th February from a medical condition.
Shanda was a reliable, conscientious and skilled member of the finance department team. She is fondly remembered for her obliging nature and energetic approach.
House of Assembly Policing Plan: February 3rd 2017 Onward
Wed, 2017-02-01
Commissioner of Police Mr. Michael A. DeSilva - Most people will be aware that the House of Assembly is scheduled to sit on Friday 3rd February, having been closed since 2nd December last year. I would like to share the policing plan today so that everyone is clear about what to expect on Friday and so that there are no surprises on the day.
I must start by stating there will be no access to the grounds of the House of Assembly by members of the public.
Murder of Jahni Outerbridge
Mon, 2017-01-30
Acting Detective Inspector Kenten Trott - The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the death of Jahni Terrence Kyle Outerbridge as the man who was shot last night at the Mid-Atlantic Boat & Sports Club, North Shore Road, Devonshire.
The death of Jahni is being treated as a murder investigation and on behalf of the Bermuda Police Service we extend our condolences to his family and friends.
