Press Releases
Death of 88 Year Old Taxi Driver [Updated]
Sat, 2016-09-10
At about 9:30pm on Friday September 9th first responders were dispatched to Barnes Corner in Southampton, to a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a taxi.
Details are sketchy but it appears that the taxi driver was traveling east on Middle Road in Southampton when the driver, a 88 year old man lost control of his vehicle resulting in the taxi overturning.
Read MoreTenth Road Fatality of 2016: 50 Year Old Anthony Williams
Mon, 2016-09-05
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 50 year old Anthony Williams of Southampton and extends condolences to his family and friends.
Mr. Williams was seriously injured around 12:30am Sunday, September 4th when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a taxi being driven in the opposite direction on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish, near the junction with Harlem Heights Road.
He was later pronounced dead at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
Motorcyclist Critical After Lane Hill Crash
Sun, 2016-09-04
First responders attended a report of a road traffic collision that took place at 2:30am on Saturday. It appears that a 36 year old man was traveling up Lane Hill in Devonshire on his motorcycle when he lost control of his cycle and collided with the curve at the junction of Cavendish Road.
The man was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he presently is listed in critical condition.
Rider Fatally Injured in Collision With Taxi
Sun, 2016-09-04
At approximately 12:05am on Sunday September 4th, police and first responders received a report of a road traffic collision that took place between a motorcycle and a taxi on North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish (just east of Harlem Heights).
It appears the male rider who was travelling in a westerly direction overtook traffic and collided with the taxi travelling in the opposite direction.
Reported Two Vehicle Collision in Paget
Sat, 2016-09-03
At around 8:20pm first responders attended a report of road traffic collision that took place at the junction of Middle Road and Chapel Road in Paget.
Details at this point are unclear but it appears that a water truck and a car collided.
As a result the driver of the car, a 27 year old man was taken to the hospital and his injuries at this time are unknown.
Appeal for Witnesses After Cars Vandalised in City of Hamilton [Updated]
Thu, 2016-09-01
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of three incidents of willful damage that apparently took place sometime today (Thursday, September 1st) between 9am and 1pm.
Details are limited at this time, but initial information suggests that three cars were vandalised at Dellwood Middle School, 11 cars at Elliot Street parking lot (on the corner of Brunswick Street and Dundonald Street) and four cars at Par-La-Ville parking lot – all with what is believed to be white paint.
Press Conference: Shooting Death of Jason Mello
Mon, 2016-08-22
Today [22-August-2016] Acting Detective Superintendent Nicolas Pedro and Acting Chief Inspector Mark Clarke held a press conference to discuss the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Jason Mello.
(For full press conference footage, click the YouTube link)
Acting Detective Superintendent Nicolas Pedro - At about 7:41PM on Friday 19th August 2016 – Police Officers responded to a report of gunshots on Bandroom Lane, Pembroke.
Confirmation: Death of Dennikia Lambert, 8th Road Fatality of 2016
Thu, 2016-07-28
Police can now confirm the death of 14 year old Dennikia Lambert, who died as a result of a road traffic collision that took place at 8pm on Wednesday evening at Dock Hill and Palmetto Road in Devonshire. Death was certified at 8:20pm by a hospital doctor.
A Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to the family and an investigation into this fatality has commenced. Any witnesses to the collision are asked to contact PC Eli on 295-0011.
BPS Cup Match Press Release
Tue, 2016-07-26
Superintendent Sean Field-Lament - It is that time of year again when Bermuda celebrates its national heritage with the fine traditions and events surrounding the much anticipated Annual Cup Match holiday. Cup Match is a time for us to come together and celebrate who we are as a community.
As such during this time of celebration, The Bermuda Police Service is reminding the public, whether on land or sea, to be safe and act responsibly.
Please, carefully consider your options and the consequences. If you intend to consume alcohol- Please Be Sensible –do not make the mistake of driving vehicles or vessels whilst impaired. Remember- poor choices can have long term ramifications.
Traffic on Front Street Returns to Normal After Fire
Sat, 2016-07-23
As a result of Thursday morning's fire on Front Street, in the City of Hamilton, the front of the Ann Cartwright DeCouto Building has been secured and no entry and danger signs have been placed prominently on the property.
Front Street is now open to all traffic and a temporary sidewalk placed on the northern edge.
