Press Releases
Halloween Press Release
Fri, 2015-10-30
The Bermuda Police Service held a press conference today to advise the public on policing plans over the Halloween weekend.
Acting Assistant Commissioner Darrin Simons "We have called this press conference today to advise the public on the policing plans that we have for this weekend, including Halloween on Saturday night. I thought it was important to this share this information in light of the fatal shooting last Friday and the attempted robbery of the cash transit van yesterday afternoon.
Read MoreMurder of Rickai Duane Swan
Sun, 2015-10-25
Acting Detective Chief Inspector Dave A. Greenidge, Officer in Charge of the Serious Crime Unit - Around 10:42 pm on Friday 23rd October 2015, officers responded to 911 calls and reports of two males being shot at the Southampton Rangers Sports Club. On arrival, officers discovered one injured male laying stationary on the club property.
Emergency Medical Technicians attended the scene and the victim was conveyed to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he was later pronounced dead by an emergency physician. The other victim made his way to the hospital on his own accord.
Press Conference: Jonathan Darrell Murder Investigation
Mon, 2015-08-24
Bermuda Service held a press conference at the Rural Hill Plaza in Paget, where Mr Johnathan Darrell was fatally wounded.
Supt. Sean Field-Lament- "On behalf of the Bermuda Police Service, I would like to express our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Jonathan Darrell. Our thoughts are with them during these very difficult times. The Bermuda Police Service has launched an investigation into the untimely death of Mr. Darrell which is spearheaded by the Serious Crime Unit (SCU) under the direction of Acting Inspector Jason Smith and a family liaison officer has been assigned to the family of the deceased to help them manage and cope with the process. This marks the second murder for 2015 and already officers are following some promising lines of inquiry.
Press Conference: Rubis Around the Island Powerboat Race
Fri, 2015-08-07
Inspector Robert W. Cardwell - The Bermuda Police Service is once again pleased to partner with the Bermuda Power Boat Association to ensure the safety of participants and the boating public for the Round-the-Island Powerboat Race that is scheduled for this coming Sunday – 9th August. The Bermuda Police Service will be working closely with the Bermuda Powerboat Association executive members and their race course Marshalls.
The participants in the race have skills in racing powerboats which they have been rehearsing throughout the season with regular meets at the Ferry Reach. The round-the-island powerboat race offers excitement to the boating public, but it is necessary to ensure that all mariners take steps to assist us with safety.
BPS Welcomes Wendell Ballantyne
Thu, 2015-08-06
The Bermuda Police Service would like to welcome Sergeant Wendell Ballantyne of Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Forensic Unit, who has been seconded to the ranks of the Bermuda Police Service, from August 1st 2015 until August 31st, 2015.
Sexual Act at Cup Match
Sat, 2015-08-01
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a video clip currently circulating on social media purporting to show two persons engaging in sexual activity in public at Cup Match. The BPS are looking into the matter and would ask anyone that can assist us with this inquiry to contact Inspector Mark Clarke on 717-0282 or mclarke@bps.bm.
The public is reminded that offenses under the Telecommunications Act are committed even when only sharing material such as this and the public are asked not to pass on this material but to delete it on receipt.
Reported Stabbing: 18 Year Old Male Treated & Discharged From Hospital
Sat, 2015-08-01
Police responded to a report of an incident that took place at Tiger Bay in St. George's around 2am. It appears that after the concert a fight ensued in the area of the gate resulting in an 18 year old male being taken to the hospital for a minor stab wound. The 18 year old male was subsequently treated and released from the hospital. Police are appealing for witnesses to this incident to contact police on 295-0011. It should be noted that the concert for the most part was uneventful with most of the 3,000 plus attendees conducting themselves responsibly.
Reported Missing Person: Stefan Dunn [Located]
Sat, 2015-08-01
Police are asking the public’s assistance in locating 42 year old Stefan Dunn of Sandys, who was last seen on Thursday at 11am in the area of Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. He is described as a white male 5’8" tall, blonde hair, blue eyes. At the time of his disappearance he was wearing a checkered blue and white jacket, tan pants, and a button up shirt. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Stefan Dunn is asked to contact police on 295-0011.
Press Release: Policing Over Cup Match Weekend 2015
Tue, 2015-07-28
Detective Superintendent of Police James Howard - Well, it is Cup Match time in Bermuda. It is a time to reflect, remember and celebrate who we are as a community. The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) wishes to take this opportunity to advise the public on a number of matters, to ensure a safe time for all during this year’s Cup Match holiday weekend.
Reported Serious Collision in Warwick
Sun, 2015-07-26
At 6:50pm on Sunday, first responders attended a report of a collision that took place on South Road in Warwick, just adjacent to Warwick Long Bay.
It appears that a 28 year old Pembroke man was traveling on a livery cycle when he collided with a car that was traveling in the opposite direction.
As a result that man was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he presently is being treated for injuries that are classified as life threatening.
