Press Releases
Confirmed Firearm Incident in Sandys Parish: No Reported Injuries
Tue, 2015-01-13
Around 9:40pm on Tuesday, January 13th police responded to reports of gunshots in the Heath Lane, Sandys parish area off Sound View Road.
Forensic evidence collected at the scene confirmed that a firearm had been discharged; however there have been no reported injuries at this time.
Read MoreSecond Road Fatality for 2015
Mon, 2015-01-12
Around 5:55pm on Monday, January 12th first responders attended a reported serious two vehicle collision on Middle Road in Warwick near the junction with Ord Road.
It appears that a motorcyclist, believed to be a 59 year old Paget man, was riding along Middle Road when he lost control of his vehicle and collided with a car. He apparently succumbed to his injuries at the scene and was subsequently pronounced dead at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
Reported Serious Collision in Warwick
Mon, 2015-01-12
Around 5:55pm on Monday, January 12th first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious two vehicle collision involving a car and a motorcycle at the junction of Middle Road and Ord Road in Warwick.
Traffic diversions are currently in place at the junction of Middle Road and Longford Road as well as the junction of Middle Road and Keith Hall Road until further notice. Further updates to follow.
Royal Anguilla Police Force Sergeant Joins PMR on Secondment
Mon, 2015-01-12
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - I am delighted to welcome Sergeant Chrispen Gumbs of the Royal Anguilla Police Force (RAPF) to the ranks of the Bermuda Police Service – at least for the next two weeks.
Sergeant Gumbs has been seconded to the BPS to shadow the Public and Media Relations (PMR) Unit until 23rd January under the leadership of Mr. Dwayne Caines and his staff.
Central Parishes Community Outreach Clinic Today
Sat, 2015-01-10
The Central Community Action Team will be holding a ‘Meet Your CAT Officers’ – Police Community Outreach Clinic at 12 noon to 4pm today at the Empire Grocery on North Shore Road in Devonshire.
This initiative is an avenue for members of the public to voice their concerns about ongoing anti-social or criminal activity in their neighborhoods, receive Neighborhood Watch Group information as well as receive Crime Prevention information and pamphlets.
Car Goes Over Embankment on South Road in Southampton
Sat, 2015-01-10
At 4:36am on Saturday 10th January 2015, a male driver reported he was driving his car on South Road by Gulf Stream [formerly Tio Pepe] and lost control of the vehicle.
The vehicle subsequently veered off the road, over the embankment towards Horseshoe Beach. The male driver was the only person in the vehicle at the time was unhurt, he remained at the scene for police assistance. Police advise caution in that area for all road users.
Reported Missing Person: Henry Smith [Located]
Fri, 2015-01-09
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public's assistance in locating 84 year old Henry Smith, who was apparently last seen around 3pm Thursday, January 8th and subsequently reported missing at 6:45pm that same day.
Mr. Smith is described as brown complexioned, 5'4" tall, with a bald head and moustache.
BPS Grassroots Social Media Campaign: #drivesafelybdansavealife
Thu, 2015-01-08
The Bermuda Police Service Public and Media Relations Department is starting a spontaneous grassroots social media campaign entitled “#drivesafelybdansavealife”.
During the past few weeks we have seen an increase in road traffic collisions and the goal of this grassroots social media campaign is to start dialogue between road users and highlight the importance of “#drivesafelybdansavealife”.
Limited Edition Police History Book Released
Mon, 2014-12-22
As the final component of celebrations in 2014 recognizing the 135th anniversary of the founding of the Bermuda Police Service, the Service is pleased to announce the pre-publication of a definitive book tracing the history of policing in our island home.
Beginning with the first reference to Constables in Bermuda, during the second Assizes in St. George’s in 1620, the book traces the early years of policing leading up to the establishment of the Bermuda Police Force in 1879 and beyond.
14th Road Traffic Fatality
Sun, 2014-12-21
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 23 year old Shawn Williams of Paget and extends condolences to his family and friends.
Mr. Williams was seriously injured in a road traffic collision on Paynter’s Road near the junction with Harrington Sound Road in Hamilton Parish at 1:33am on Sunday. It appears that he was riding his motorcycle east along Paynter’s Road when he lost control of his cycle and hit a tree. Following the collision Shawn was admitted into the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit, where he remained until his passing a few hours later.
