Press Releases
2015 End of Year Crime Statistics
Fri, 2016-02-12
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - The total crime for 2015 was 3,750 offences. This was spread evenly over the four quarters of the year, with about 937 crimes recorded in each quarter. The total represents an increase of 356 more crimes than 2014. That is approximately 1 additional crime each day and equates to an increase in total crime of about 10.5%. It should be noted that 2014 recorded the lowest total crime rate since the year 2000.
The longer term picture is that the 5-year trend has remained level, and total crime has remained below the 4,000 mark for the 4th consecutive year.
Read MoreReported Armed Robbery
Tue, 2016-02-09
A few minutes after 9pm on Tuesday evening police responded to a report of a robbery at Island Spice Restaurant at Middle Road in Warwick.
Upon police arrival, it was ascertained that two males riding a motorcycle gained entry into the establishment and brandished what appeared to be a firearm and made demands of money.
They were given an undisclosed amount of cash and the two males then left on the motorcycle.
Investigation Into Alleged Misappropriation of Funds
Tue, 2016-01-26
The Bermuda Police Service can confirm it is conducting an active criminal investigation into an allegation of misappropriation of funds amounting to approximately $18 million, resulting from a loan made to Par La Ville Hotel & Residences Ltd. intended to pay costs associated with the building of a hotel and residences at the Par La Ville car park in the City of Hamilton.
A 41 year old male from Smith Parish is assisting the Police in the enquiry, and has been arrested on suspicion of theft.
Woman Injured in Assault [Updated]
Sun, 2016-01-10
At approximately 5:35pm on Sunday police responded to a report of an incident that took place on Sunday in the area of Cedar Park in Devonshire.
Upon police arrival it was ascertained that a 24 year old woman received stab wounds to the face by a 21 year old woman. The victim was taken to the hospital where she is being treated for injuries that do not appear to be life threatening.
Man Shot & Injured on Happy Valley Road [Updated]
Sat, 2016-01-09
Approximately 10:45 pm Police and First Responders attended a report of a firearms incident that took place on Happy Valley Road in Devonshire. Upon police arrival it was ascertained that a 37 year old male was shot outside of a residence resulting in the victim being taken to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.
His condition at this time is unknown. The area has been cordoned off and the area is being processed by officers from the Forensic Support Unit and the Serious Crime Unit.
Reported Serious Two Vehicle Collision in Warwick
Wed, 2016-01-06
At 7.45 p.m. Police and first responders attended a report of a collision that took place at the junction of Middle Road and Cobbs Hill in Warwick. It appears that a man riding a motorcycle with a pillion passenger was travelling west on Middle Road when he collided with a car that was turning south onto Cobbs Hill.
As a result, the rider of the bike was trapped under the car and had to be extricated by the Bermuda Fire Service.
Missing Person Bard Orrell Davis [Located]
Tue, 2016-01-05
Police are asking the public’s assistance in locating 51 year-old Bard Orrell Davis of Hamilton Parish, who was last seen during the week of 21st
December 2015, in the Town of St. George wearing a red shirt and beige pants. He is described as a white male approximately 5’10" tall, weighing approximately 175lbs. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Bard Orrell Davis is asked to contact police on 295-0011.
Update: Mr. Davis has been located. We would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating him.
New Year's Eve Policing
Thu, 2015-12-31
Yesterday Superintendent Darrin Simons of the Community Policing Division udated the media on the policing over the New Years Holiday. See Supt Simons' full statement below
Superintendent Darrin Simons - Over the Christmas holiday there have been a number of significant incidents, a tragic road traffic fatality (7th this year), a shooting, as well as a robbery. It is in this context that I wish to advise the public of the BPS plans to police the New Year's events.
Press Conference: Police Update On Christmas Holiday Weekend Incidents
Tue, 2015-12-29
In a press conference held earlier today, Supt. Sean Field-Lament updated the media on police related incidents, which took place over the Christmas holiday weekend.
At the same press conference, Acting Det. Insp. Jason Smith issued a statement followed by an appeal for witnesses regarding the shooting incident, which took place last night [28-Dec] in the St Monica’s Road Pembroke area. Their full statements can be read below.
Update: Morgan Road Shooting
Tue, 2015-12-22
Sergeant Jason Smith - On the 14th of December 2016, the peace and tranquility in the neighborhood of Morgan Road was interrupted when two males riding on a dark colored motorcycle rode up from Harbour Road and opened fire on eight individuals congregating on a wall outside of a private residence. This resulted in a 17 year old male being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
