Press Releases
Fatal Shooting at Mid-Atlantic Boat Club
Mon, 2017-01-30
Around 11:20pm on Sunday, January 29th police officers responded to a report of gunshots at Mid-Atlantic Boat Club on North Shore Road in Devonshire.
Initial information was that one person was shot and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance.
That individual, believed to be a 31 year old Devonshire man, later succumbed to his injuries.
Read MoreUpdate: Weekend Traffic Advisory for Harbour Road, Paget
Thu, 2017-01-26
Members of the public are reminded that Bermuda Waterworks Limited will continue carrying out emergency repair work to their water main on Harbour Road this weekend.
To facilitate the repairs a section of Harbour Road Paget, between Pomander Road and Lovers Lane, will be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians.
Police officers will assist with traffic management from 2pm until 8pm Saturday (January 28th).
Man Shot & Injured in Cable Hill, Devonshire Area
Thu, 2017-01-26
Around 1:20pm today (Thursday, January 26th) police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the Cable Hill, Devonshire area.
Details are limited at this time.
However, it appears that a 19 year old Devonshire man was shot and injured.
Response to Media Queries Re: Potential Protest February 3rd 2017
Mon, 2017-01-23
The below answer in blue is in response to Royal Gazette questions regarding potential protest action on February 3rd 2017.
January 22, 2017
Q: I am writing a piece about the potential for another protest on February 3. I am looking for comment from the BPS on whether it has any plans to warn potential demonstrators of the offences they could be committing if they attempt to block Parliament? If any plan is in place for this, can you share any details?
Traffic Advisory: Diversions Due to Road Paving in Paget
Sat, 2017-01-21
The motoring public is advised that the Ministry of Public Works is expected to commence road paving Sunday, January 22nd along a section of South Road in Paget from south round-a-bout to Grape Bay Drive.
To facilitate the roadwork, the following traffic diversions will be in effect from 7am Sunday:
Traffic travelling east on South Road from Paget traffic lights will be diverted onto Stowe Hill, then onto The Lane.
Reported Serious Motorcycle Crash on Harrington Sound Road
Thu, 2017-01-19
Around 7:40pm on Thursday, January 19th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported serious single vehicle motorcycle crash on Harrington Sound Road in Smith’s parish, near the junction with Broken Hill Road.
Details remain limited at this time.
However the rider, believed to be a 37 year old Paget man, was injured and taken to the hospital via ambulance for treatment.
First Road Fatality of 2017: Terry Simmons
Thu, 2017-01-19
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 62 year old Terry Simmons of Pembroke and extends condolences to his family and friends.
Mr. Simmons was seriously injured after the motorcycle he was riding apparently struck a wall in a reported single vehicle crash on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish near the junction with Radnor Road around 12:40am Thursday, January 19th.
Fatal Collision on North Shore Road
Thu, 2017-01-19
Around 12:40am today, Thursday January 19th, police and first responders were dispatched to a reported single vehicle motorcycle collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish, near the junction with Radnor Road.
Details remain limited at this time.
However the rider, believed to be a 62 year old man, was injured and taken to hospital via ambulance, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Media Release: Organised & Economic Crime Department
Mon, 2017-01-16
On Friday 13th January, 2017, a mother & son were convicted unanimously by a Supreme Court jury, of offences relating to the importation of heroin, possessing drugs with intent to supply, possessing drug equipment, and possession of criminal proceeds.
Damon Morris (26 years old) and Denise Morris (55 years old) both of Paget Parish, were put on trial on 21st November 2016, and the trial finished with the verdicts on Friday 13th January 2016 after 7 ½ weeks of legal arguments, evidence, & testimony.
BPS Officers Support 2016 BCHC ‘Movember’ Fundraising Efforts
Fri, 2017-01-13
During November 2016 Detective Superintendent Sean Field-Lament as well as a team of seven Constables consisting of Daniel Cole, Anthony Smith, Khalid Pitcher, David McHugh, Ralshon Douglas, Michael Charlton and Christopher Rodrigues grew moustaches in support of the recent Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s ‘Movember’ men’s health awareness campaign.
Combined, the eight men raised a total of $5,225, with Mr. Field-Lament being recognised as the top MoBro fundraiser for contributing $3,670.
