Press Releases
Forfeiture of Monies Suspected of Being Criminal Proceeds
Tue, 2016-11-22
On Tuesday 22nd November, 2016 the Supreme Court ordered the forfeiture of $826,000 seized from a local hotel in March 2015. In a targeted operation, Bermuda Police Officers entered a hotel room to discover the cash secreted in a safe.
The Attorney General’s Chambers, represented by Deputy Solicitor General Shakira Dill Francois, and the Bermuda Police Service, utilized civil powers under the ‘Proceeds of Crime Act’ to restrain, and ultimately recover the monies that had been destined to be taken out of the island as suspected criminal proceeds.
Read MoreReported Missing Person: Kelli Sue Miller [Located]
Sat, 2016-11-12
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 46 year old Kelli Sue Miller.
Ms. Miller is described as Caucasian, 5 feet 2 inches tall weighing approximately 130 pounds, with long straight dark brown hair and brown eyes.
She was apparently last seen around 1:15pm Saturday, November 12th in the Cockburn Road, Sandys parish area wearing a long grey maxi dress with a fleece jacket and black Nike flip flops.
There is concern for the wellbeing of Ms. Miller, who is known to frequent St. George’s and usually travels on foot.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of 46 year old Kelli Sue Miller should contact the main police telephone number 295-0011 at the earliest opportunity.
Response to Media Query Re: Release of John Malcolm White
Thu, 2016-11-10
The below statement is in response to a media query received from the Royal Gazette.
“Matters concerning the public notification of registered sex offenders are the remit of the Minister of Justice who is empowered under the Criminal Code Act 1907 to make disclosures under specific circumstances. The BPS can confirm that it works closely with the Attorney General, the Department of Corrections and others to monitor offenders – ensuring their compliance with the requirements to be registered and more generally to ensure that the list of sex offenders is properly maintained.”
Remembrance Day Parade Traffic Advisory
Thu, 2016-11-10
The motoring public is reminded that certain sections of road will be closed and parking restricted in the City of Hamilton for the Remembrance Day parade Friday, November 11th.
From 10am until 12:30pm Friday the following areas will be closed to vehicular traffic:
Front Street – between Queen Street and King Street.
Response to Media Query Re: Arnold's Somerset Concerns
Wed, 2016-11-09
The below statement is in response to a media query received from the Royal Gazette.
“The Somerset area of the Warren Simmons Community Field has a long-standing history of attracting people to congregate and socialise nearby. The antisocial element of those groups, unfortunately, adversely impacts the community and area businesses. In this way, the area is sadly not the only one across Bermuda that experiences this problem.
Inquiries Continue Regarding Reported Suspicious Incidents
Wed, 2016-11-09
Around 5:15pm on Tuesday, November 8th police officers responded to a reported aggravated burglary at an Orchard Grove, Pembroke residence.
It appears that two unknown men on a motorcycle arrived at the residence, one brandishing what appeared to be a firearm, demanding money.
However, they left empty handed a short time later on the motorcycle they arrived on.
Reported Three Vehicle Collision on St. David’s Road [Updated]
Tue, 2016-11-08
Around 6:10pm on Tuesday, November 8th police officers were dispatched to a reported three vehicle collision on St. David’s Road in St. George’s.
Details remain unclear at this time. However, apparently a motorcyclist struck a car and an ambulance in the vicinity of Southside Police Station.
Man Turns Himself In Regarding Collision With 7 Year Old Boy
Mon, 2016-11-07
A 28 year old man turned himself in to police Saturday afternoon and was arrested in connection with the collision that injured a 7 year old boy crossing North Shore Road, Pembroke in the vicinity of West Pembroke Primary School last Wednesday.
He has since been released on police bail pending further inquiries. The injured boy was discharged from hospital Saturday (November 5th).
Reported Serious Collision on Mullet Bay Road [Updated]
Sat, 2016-11-05
Around 12:15am on Sunday, November 6th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported serious single vehicle motorcycle crash on Mullet Bay Road in St. George’s.
Details remain unclear at this time.
However the motorcyclist, believed to be a 49 year old male Yugoslavian guest worker, was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment of head injuries.
Reported Serious Collision on Parsons Road [Updated]
Sat, 2016-11-05
Around 10:55am on Saturday, November 5th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported serious collision on Parsons Road in Pembroke, near the junction with Rambling Lane, involving a motorcycle and a car.
Details remain unclear at this time. However the motorcyclist, a 29 year old Pembroke man, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance.
