Press Releases
Driver Arrested After Reported Single Car Collision in Devonshire
Sat, 2016-03-19
Police and first responders attended a report of road traffic collision that took place on North Shore Road in Devonshire, 200 meters east of Barkers Hill at 6:27pm on Saturday.
It appears that a female was traveling west on North Shore Road when she lost control of her car and made contact with the wooden guard rail.
The woman was assisted out of her car by a man who lived in the area and she escaped with minor injuries to her body.
Read MoreRumours of Military Assistance for Current Civil Protest Unfounded
Tue, 2016-03-15
Assistant Commissioner of Police Antoine Daniels - "Currently there are a number of rumours circulating throughout the Bermuda community, electronic and social that suggest overseas military assistance has been summoned to assist the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) during this period of civil protest and demonstrations.
These rumours are not true as the BPS overarching principle of policing public protests is to facilitate free speech while protecting the rights of everyone.
Students Involved in Fight
Mon, 2016-03-07
At 3:49pm on Monday March 7th police received a report of a large group of students fighting in the area of the round-a-bout of Palmetto Road and Dock Hill Devonshire. The fight involved combatants using helmets, sticks and rocks. Upon police arrival the students dispersed in the area and the identity of those involved are unknown at this point. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with any information to contact police on 295-0011.
COP Press Release: East Broadway Protesting
Tue, 2016-03-01
This afternoon [1-Mar-16] Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva issued a press release regarding the East Broadway protesting that took place this morning. Mr. DeSilva also reminded protestors and organizers that their actions must be lawful and they must not intrude on the rights of others.
Commisioner of Police Michael DeSilva - Members of the public will be aware of protest activity that took place this morning. Around 6:30 am approximately 30 persons gathered near the junction of East Broadway and Lane Hill and commenced a protest. Police officers arrived shortly after and were immediately concerned that the protestors were standing across the road and had blocked both lanes entering the City of Hamilton.
Second Road Fatality for 2016
Mon, 2016-02-29
Police can now confirm the death of a 21 year old Warwick man who died as a result of a road traffic collision that took place today (Monday, February 29th). No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified.
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Two Vehicle Collision [Updated]
Mon, 2016-02-29
At 2:38pm today [29-Feb] first responders attended a report of a road traffic collision that took place at the junction of Harvey & Ord Road in Paget. Upon police arrival it was ascertained that a 21 year old Warwick man was travelling west on Ord Road when he collided with a truck turning onto Harvey Road. As a result the 21 year old man was taken to KEMH, where his condition has been listed as serious.
First Road Fatality for 2016
Thu, 2016-02-25
A 31 year old male guest worker has died as a result of the road traffic collision that took place at 1:22am this morning. No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified. This marks the first road fatality for 2016.
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Birdcage Collision [Updated]
Thu, 2016-02-25
At 1:22am Thursday first responders attended a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision that took place on Front Street at the junction of Queen Street.
Upon police arrival it was ascertained that a 31 year old man on a motorcycle was traveling west on Front Street when it appears that rider lost control of his cycle and collided with the Birdcage.
Two Men Arrested in Connection With Thefts From ATMs
Tue, 2016-02-16
The Bermuda Police Service has arrested two men in connection with a series of thefts from ATMs in Pembroke and Warwick, over the last few days. The investigation into this matter is ongoing and police would like to speak with anyone with any information that may assist, to please contact the Criminal Investigations Unit on 295-0011 or the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline number at 800-8477.
Reported Robbery at Arnold's Supermarket
Mon, 2016-02-15
At 9:13pm on Monday night police attended a report of a robbery that took place at Arnold's Supermarket on St. John's Road in Pembroke.
Details are still developing but it appears that a male entered the store and forcefully gained access to a cash-register while a cashier was completing a transaction and stole an undisclosed amount of money and then left the scene.
