Press Releases
Witness Appeal: Reported Armed Robbery of Motorcycle in Warwick
Wed, 2015-02-04
Investigators continue to appeal for witnesses to a reported robbery of a motorcycle from a 33 year old female guest worker riding along South Road in Warwick near Astwood Park that occurred around 11:30am Wednesday, February 4th.
The three male suspects on two dark coloured motorcycles, one brandishing what appeared to be a firearm, were described as wearing dark coloured clothing and dark coloured helmets. The female guest worker was not injured during the incident.
Read MoreTwo Police Motorcyclists Injured in Sandys Parish Collision
Wed, 2015-02-04
Around 1pm on Wednesday, February 4th Roads Policing Unit officers were conducting traffic enforcement activity in the Middle Road, Overplus Lane Sandys parish area when it appears that a male motorcyclist committed a traffic offence and failed to stop for police, resulting in a pursuit.
At some point during the pursuit a collision occurred with the traffic offender and two police motorcyclists. He was later arrested.
Reported Armed Robbery of Motorcycle in Warwick
Wed, 2015-02-04
Around 11:30am on Wednesday, February 4th police officers were dispatched to a reported robbery of a motorcycle.
It appears that the rider, believed to be a female guest worker in her 30s, was robbed of her motorcycle while riding in the South Road Warwick area near Astwood Park by three male suspects on two motorcycles.
One of the suspects apparently brandished what appeared to be a firearm during the incident.
Two Men Injured in Altercation Outside Southampton Residence [Update]
Tue, 2015-02-03
Around 9:10pm on Tuesday, February 3rd first responders were dispatched to a reported burglary at a Middle Road, Southampton residence located off the Railway Trail in the Granaway Heights area.
It appears that an altercation took place outside the premises between an alleged male intruder and two male residents of the home, resulting in the suspect and one of the residents sustaining stab wounds.
Three Vehicle Collision in Hamilton Parish [Update]
Tue, 2015-02-03
Around 7:30pm Tuesday, February 3rd first responders were dispatched to a reported three vehicle road traffic collision that took place on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish near Clearview Guest Apartments.
It appears that a car being driven along the said road collided with two other cars being driven in the opposite direction.
Sudden Death of Richard Perry
Sun, 2015-02-01
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 59 year old Richard Perry of Paget and extends condolences to his family and friends.
Around 11:15pm on Saturday, January 31st first responders were dispatched to a reported fire at a Bostock Hill West, Paget residence.
Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel gained entry into the lower apartment and extricated Mr. Perry, who was unresponsive.
2015 BPS Road Safety Strategy
Tue, 2015-01-20
Commissioner of Police, Michael A. DeSilva: Much has been published in the media recently about the number of road traffic collisions in Bermuda. The reports have included the tragic deaths of 16 motorists in 2014 and 2 in the first month of 2015. They have included observations about the long term effects of serious injuries resulting from collisions, the costs attached to healthcare and insurance, and the high number of collisions relative to the size of our population.
BPS Receives CableVision Community Service Award
Sun, 2015-01-18
On behalf of the Commissioner of Police, the BPS Public & Media Relations Unit is proud to announce that the Bermuda Police Service was recognized ‘for going beyond the call of duty to protect and serve the Island and its people’ with a Community Service Award at last night’s 10th annual CableVision ‘Salute to Service’ banquet.
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva was on hand at the event, themed ‘Service Above Self’, to receive the award at the Fairmont Southampton Resort - along with several other police officers representing various aspects of policing.
Ninth Annual Paul Marsden Memorial Rugby Game Sunday
Fri, 2015-01-16
The 9th Annual Paul Marsden Memorial Rugby game will be taking place this Sunday 18th January 2015 at 3:30pm at National Sports Complex south pitch.
As a reminder Paul Marsden was Police Constable 2206 who tragically died on the rugby field while playing rugby for the Bermuda Police Rugby Club against Mariners RFC on 22nd January 2006.
Official Opening of the BPS Occupational Health Unit (OHU)
Wed, 2015-01-14
Deputy Commissioner of Police Paul Wright - Although policing can be a hugely satisfying and rewarding form of public service, it can also be stressful, exhausting and otherwise challenging for all police officers, reserve police and support staff.
The BPS has made progress in recent years to place more emphasis on wellness support for our staff and today, the official opening of the new Occupational Health Unit (OHU) represents a significant leap forwards in terms of elevating the importance of that support.
