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Bermuda National Heroes Weekend Press Conference

Wed, 2016-06-15

At a press conference held today [15-Jun-2016] at the Hamilton Police Station, Superintendent James Howard along with the Chairwoman of the Bermuda Road Safety Council Mrs. Erica Rance-Mill, the Executive Director of CADA Mr. Anthony Santucci and Mr. Jason Sukdeo President of BDA Heroes Weekend address the media regarding responsible and safe enjoyment of National Heroes Weekend.  

Please click on the link to view the BHW Press Conference video.

Female Motorcyclist Injured in Serious Road Traffic Collision [Updated]

Sat, 2016-06-11

Police and first responders attended a report of an incident that took place on South Road in Paget 200 meters west of Elbow Beach (Public Entrance) at 6:23am Saturday morning.

Details are sketchy at this point but it appears that a 44 year old woman lost control of her motorcycle and went over an embankment.
 
She was assisted by members of the public and the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and subsequently transported to the hospital where she is listed in serious condition.

Male Motorcyclist Injured in Serious Road Traffic Collision [Updated]

Sat, 2016-06-11

Police and first responders attended a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision that took place on North Shore Road in Pembroke, 200 meters east of C-Mart around 5:05am Saturday morning.

It appears that a 42 year old motorcyclist was traveling west on North Shore Road when he lost control of his cycle and collided with a wall.

As a result the man was taken to the hospital where his is being treated for serious head injuries.

Bermuda Police Cadet Programme Recruitment Ends June 30th

Thu, 2016-06-09

The Bermuda Police Service is actively recruiting for our Cadet Programme! To see if you are eligible, please click on the image below.

Shots Fired in Southampton: No One Injured

Sat, 2016-06-04

At around midnight police received several 911 calls of gunshots being heard in the South Road area of Southampton. Upon police arrival, it was forensically confirmed that a firearm was discharged in the parking lot area of Southampton Rangers Sports Club, however it does not appear that anyone was injured.

Police have commenced an investigation into this incident and are appealing for anyone who may have seen two males on a motorcycle wearing dark coloured clothing leaving the incident in a westerly direction to contact the police on 295-0011 or the anonymous and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.

Appeal for Information on the Whereabouts of Jevon Daniels

Thu, 2016-06-02

Today at a press conference held at Hamilton Police Station, Ms. Gloria Daniels along with police appealed to the public for their assistance with locating 35 year-old Jevon Daniels. Mr. Daniels was last seen on 16th May 2016.

Anyone who may have information on the whereabouts of Mr. Daniels should call Sgt. Jason Smith on 247-1218 or the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.

Click the Youtube link to view press conference.

UK Overseas Territories Join Forces with IWF to Fight Online Child Sexual Abuse Imagery

Wed, 2016-06-01

In an historic announcement today, Bermuda launches a dedicated Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) Reporting Portal, to allow web users to report images and videos of child sexual abuse safely and anonymously.

The launch comes as part of an IWF initiative made possible by funding from the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office Cyber Security Capacity Building Programme. It will provide a quick and easy way for citizens to report online images and videos of child sexual abuse, to a safe and anonymous hotline.

A planned roll-out of the IWF Reporting Portal is happening simultaneously in 12 UK Overseas Territories. These include:

Akrotiri and Dhekelia

Anguilla

Ascension Islands

Bermuda

Four Arrested, Suspected Cannabis Seized

Wed, 2016-05-25

A few minutes after 7pm on Wednesday police executed a warrant under the Authority of PACE, at a residence on Henry Vale Road just off of Keith Hall Road in Warwick.

As a result 4 persons (three males and one female) were arrested for possession and cultivation of a substance believed to be cannabis. An active investigation into this matter is now underway.

Arrests in Connection With Patrick Dill Murder, Firearms Warrant

Tue, 2016-05-24

The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that two men have been arrested  and are in police custody in connection with the murder of 26 year old Patrick Dill.

Police are still interested in anyone who may have any information on this incident to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 247-1739295-0011, or the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.

Ongoing Investigation: Murder of Patrick Allan Dill

Mon, 2016-05-23

Acting Detective Chief Inspector Mark Clarke - About 10:45pm Saturday, 21st May 2016, the Bermuda Police Service received multiple 911 calls of report of gunshots in the area of Crossland Lane, Pembroke. 

Shortly thereafter a male attended King Edward Memorial Hospital, in the company of a family member. Despite the best efforts of members of The Emergency Department he succumbed to his wounds.