Press Releases
Reported Serious Motorcycle Crash in Smith’s Parish [Updated]
Fri, 2016-11-04
Around 10pm on Friday, November 4th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported serious single vehicle motorcycle crash on North Shore Road in Smith’s parish near the junction with Jennings Road.
Details remain unclear at this time. However, it appears that the male motorcyclist involved crashed into a roadside wooden fence.
Read MoreCollision Near West Pembroke Primary School [Updated]
Wed, 2016-11-02
Around 4:40pm on Wednesday, November 2nd police and first responders were dispatched to a reported collision involving a motorcyclist and a child on North Shore Road in Pembroke near the junction with Princess Estate Road.
It appears that an 8 year old boy was crossing the road in the vicinity of West Pembroke Primary School when he was struck.
Apparently the male motorcyclist involved stopped and initially spoke with the child before riding off.
Reported Attempted Armed Robbery at Point Mart
Tue, 2016-11-01
At 12:45pm today (Tuesday, November 1st) police attended a report of an attempted armed robbery that took place at Point Mart on St. John’s Road in Pembroke.
It appears that a male entered the premises, brandished what was believed to be a firearm and made demands of money.
At the time there were patrons in the store as well as employees. However, no injuries were reported.
Van Overboard
Sat, 2016-10-29
This morning, police responded to a report of a van found in the water off of Mangrove Bay Road, in Sandys. It appears that the driver of the van lost control of his vehicle and landed in the water.
As a result a 41 year old man has been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Police have commenced an investigation into this incident and any witnesses are asked to contact police on 295-0011.
Collision on Marsh Folly Road [Updated]
Fri, 2016-10-28
Police and first responders attended a report of a road traffic collision that took place at 8:53pm on Marsh Folly Road in Pembroke.
It appears that a motorcycle rider was traveling west on Marsh Folly Road when the male rider collided with a car that was traveling in the opposition direction.
The rider of the cycle was taken to the hospital where his condition is believed to be serious.
Commissioner Addresses Media Query Re: Police Escorts for Sports Teams
Thu, 2016-10-27
The below statement issued on Tuesday evening is in response to a media query received from the Royal Gazette earlier that night (October 25th).
Commissioner of Police Michael A. DeSilva - "The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) continues to work collaboratively with the Bermuda Football Association (BFA) and sports clubs in support of improving security measures, and our goal is to help make sports clubs safe places for the public to attend. We are engaged in a meeting tonight (Tuesday, October 25th) to advance this specific objective.
Policing for Halloween
Thu, 2016-10-27
Good Day, my name is Acting Superintendent Steve Donnelly and this press conference has been called to discuss the upcoming Halloween 
celebrations.
Halloween is fast approaching and on Monday, October 31st children and adults alike, dress up in costumes and enjoy a host of activities across the island. Children will be going door to door to collect candy and many adults will gather at private Halloween functions across the island during the weekend prior to Monday.
Safety Tips for Halloween
Tue, 2016-10-25
With Halloween next Monday, the Bermuda Police Service would like to remind the public of the following safety tips.
Tips for Children:
Carry a flashlight.
Always walk, never run across the street.
Response: Violence at Somerset Cricket Club After Sunday's Football Game
Mon, 2016-10-24
Assistant Commissioner Martin Weekes - "On Sunday, October 23, 2016, a scheduled football game took place at Somerset Cricket Club between Dandy Town and Somerset Trojans. The Bermuda Police Service deployed a number of officers including Armed resources based on requests from the BFA including concerns around some members of the visiting team and officers maintained a consistent presence at the field for the duration of the game. The Somerset Cricket Club is responsible for security at all scheduled games. Security for this game did not include the hiring of Extra Duty Police Officers.
Murder of 19 Year Old Isaiah Furbert
Wed, 2016-10-19
Acting Detective Chief Inspector Mark Clarke - Police can now confirm the death of 19 year old Isaiah Furbert who died as a result of a firearm 
incident that took place at 10pm Tuesday on Upland Street in Devonshire.
Details of the incident are very unclear but Mr. Furbert was shot at a residence on Upland Street and was subsequently taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 10:24 pm.
On behalf of the Bermuda Police Service we would first like to send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Isaiah.
