Press Releases
Police Organise Saturday Community Searches for Missing Visitor
Fri, 2014-05-09
Detective Inspector Mark Clarke – Today marks one week since Canadian visitor 67 year old William ‘Bill’ Grange went missing in the Cambridge Beaches, Sandys parish area. As part of the ongoing search efforts, the Bermuda Police Service will be coordinating search groups in the western parishes, central parishes and eastern parishes on Saturday, May 10th.
I am encouraging members of the public, particularly community groups including churches, social groups, sporting bodies, boy scouts and girl guides – to name a few – to come out on Saturday and support these search efforts.
Read MoreSuspicious Objects Recovered in Somerset
Thu, 2014-05-08
Today, May 8th police responded to a report of suspicious items (believed to be firearms) along with an undisclosed amount of ammunition found in dense foliage in the area of Somerset Long Bay Beach.
The area has been cordoned off while the area is forensically examined.
We anticipate a full update in due course.
Appointment of New Deputy Commissioner Paul Wright
Thu, 2014-05-08
Deputy Commissioner of Police Paul Wright - "Naturally I am delighted to have been selected to serve as the new Deputy Commissioner.
It is an important position in terms of guiding the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) forwards, particularly in the areas of professional development for our personnel and improving our service to the community.
Volunteers Boost Search Efforts for Missing Canadian Visitor
Thu, 2014-05-08
Today, coordinated efforts by the Bermuda Regiment, Department of Corrections and H.M. Customs personnel as well as family members and local residents will see in excess of 100 volunteers searching for missing 67 year old Canadian visitor William ‘Bill’ Grange, who was last seen on the evening of Friday, May 2nd at his vacation accommodation, the Cambridge Beaches Resort in Sandys parish.
It is anticipated that more family members will be travelling to the island this week to further assist ongoing search efforts.
Police Welcome Verdict in Stefan Burgess Murder Trial
Wed, 2014-05-07
Officer in Charge of the Serious Crime Department, Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro - The Bermuda Police Service welcomes the verdict in the trial of Mr. Julian Washington for the murder of Mr. Stefan Burgess.
Members of the public will recall that Mr. Burgess was brutally shot & killed by a gunman who had forcibly entered a home on Glebe Road on 8th January, 2012, and another man was also shot and severely injured in the same incident.
Reported Missing Person: Alvon Brangman [Located]
Mon, 2014-05-05
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 47 year old Alvon Brangman, who was reported missing this morning (Monday, May 5th).
Mr. Brangman is described as a black male, 5’11” tall, clean shaven with a short haircut. He also reportedly walks with a limp and typically travels by bus or on foot.
Update: Ongoing Search for Reported Missing Visitor William Grange
Mon, 2014-05-05
Detective Inspector Mark Clarke - Good Day. The Bermuda Police Service continues to appeal for the public's assistance in locating 67 year old Canadian visitor William Grange who was last seen on Friday evening in area of the Cambridge Beach resort. We are concerned for his safety and have mobilized two additional search teams. Searches of the Cambridge Beaches Resort property as well as the surrounding Sandys parish area have proved unsuccessful to date.
Sudden Death of 51 Year Old Woman
Sat, 2014-05-03
Police responded to a report of a 51 year old woman's lifeless body being found in a residence on Laffan Street at 5:55 this morning. Initial observations do not suggest that foul play was a factor, however police will await the final results from an autopsy. The next of kin has been notified and the Bermuda Police Service offers our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
Reported Missing Person: William Grange
Sat, 2014-05-03
The Bermuda Police Service is asking for the public's assistance in locating visitor to the island 67 year old William Grange who was visiting from Ontario Canada but staying at Cambridge Beaches. He is described as a white male, 5'9" tall with white hair. He was last seen wearing beige pants, a blue shirt, brown jacket and brown shoes. He suffers from short term memory loss.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 295-0011.
Two Arrests Made After Man Injured in Reported Shooting
Wed, 2014-04-30
Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police James Howard – Good afternoon members of the media. In a few moments I will ask Acting Detective Chief Inspector Dave Greenidge to give you an update in relation to the investigation of a shooting that injured a man in the Cove Valley area of St. David’s.
He is currently detained at the hospital receiving treatment for his injuries. His injuries do not appear to be life threatening.
