Press Releases
Car Collides With Utility Pole Near Watford Bridge
Thu, 2014-05-15
Around 8:15pm on Thursday, May 15th first responders were dispatched to a reported single vehicle collision on Somerset Road in Sandys parish near Watford Bridge.
It appears that a car collided with a utility pole, resulting in downed power lines across that section of road.
Read MorePolice Search Specific Sandys Parish Areas for Missing Visitor [Updated]
Wed, 2014-05-14
The Bermuda Police Service is currently carrying out searches for missing Canadian visitor 67 year old Mr. William ‘Bill’ Grange in certain neighborhoods in Sandys parish, as a result of persistent sightings in those areas.
The searches started at 9am and will continue until 5pm today. All officers involved are wearing reflective police vests.
Police Partner With Noble Auto for Unique Police Display Vehicles
Tue, 2014-05-13
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva – “The Bermuda Police Service is celebrating 135 years of policing in the community and there is no better way to celebrate that milestone than to highlight the partnership with the public and private high schools of Bermuda and the Bermuda Police Service.
This opportunity allows our skilled and highly trained mechanical staff from the Bermuda Police Service and the trained professionals of Noble Auto with the assistance of various high school students to use a creative and innovative work style and techniques to ultimately create never before seen police vehicle concepts for the 'Police Vehicles Past, Present & Future Convoy’, to be held on October 1st.
Deputy Commissioner Paul Wright Officially Sworn In
Mon, 2014-05-12
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - "Mr. Paul Wright was sworn in this morning as Deputy Commissioner of the Bermuda Police Service by Acting Governor Ginny Ferson. The small ceremony was held at 11:30 am at Government House and was attended by his wife, Mrs. Angela Wright, and Commissioner of Police, Mr. Michael DeSilva.
The Deputy Commissioner's role includes oversight of the Departments of Finance, Human Resources, and Information Management Services.
Volunteers Commended As Search Continues for Missing Visitor
Mon, 2014-05-12
Detective Inspector Mark Clarke – Today marks the 10th day since Mr. William ‘Bill’ Grange went missing from the Cambridge Beaches Resort, Sandys Parish area.
The Bermda Police Service continues to search for him. If anyone fitting the description of Mr. Grange is observed, engage the individual and contact the police immediately.
Members of the Grange family, both close and extended, continue to assist.
Extensive Weekend Searches Fail to Locate Missing Canadian Visitor
Sun, 2014-05-11
Detective Inspector Mark Clarke – Island-wide search efforts resumed at 8am Saturday, May 10th for missing 67 year old Canadian visitor Mr. William ‘Bill’ Grange and continued through Sunday, May 11th.
Members of the Grange family were an integral part of the ongoing search efforts for their loved one, who suffers from short term memory loss and was last seen around 10pm Friday, May 2nd at his vacation accommodation, Cambridge Beaches Resort in Sandys parish.
Reported Emergency Landing of a Military Aircraft Underway [Updated]
Sun, 2014-05-11
All emergency protocols are presently in place at the eastern end of the island, including the closure of the Causeway until further notice, due to the reported emergency landing of a military aircraft. An update will be provided in due course.
Update: The aircraft has landed safely, without incident, and the Causeway is now open.
Weekend Searches for Missing Canadian Visitor Underway
Sat, 2014-05-10
This morning at 8am just under 100 persons embarked on a search for missing Canadian visitor William Grange. Police were accompanied by sister agencies Department of Corrections, H.M. Customs, the Bermuda Regiment and members of the community. The searches will include. West, East and Central areas.
We are also asking the boating community both today and tomorrow to please be vigilant and continue to search the shoreline and look in all boats and marine vessels for the missing 67 year old man.
Investigation Ongoing Into Child Remains
Fri, 2014-05-09
Assistant Commissioner of Police Antoine Daniels - About 11:20am today police received a report of what appeared to be the remains of a lifeless baby discovered near to a grave site on Trinity Church Road in Hamilton Parish. Police attended a short time later and on arrival confirmed that there were remains of a baby in a mummified condition. A medical practitioner attended the scene and confirmed that the body appeared to be of an infant male. A forensic examination was conducted of the scene and a comprehensive search made of the immediate area seeking any additional information that could assist police officers with their initial investigations.
Suspected Child Remains Found in Hamilton Parish
Fri, 2014-05-09
At 11:23am on Friday, May 9th police responded to a report of an incident that took place on Trinity Church Road in Hamilton parish. It appears that a landscaper was working in the area when he came upon what looks like the remains of a young child. The Forensic Support Unit and the Criminal Investigation Unit attended the scene and a full investigation into the incident is underway.
