Press Releases
Fourth Road Fatality of 2014
Thu, 2014-02-27
Police responded to a report of a serious single vehicle road traffic collision that took place on Crow Lane at 11:24pm on Wednesday night. It appears that a 36 year old Warwick man was traveling east on his motorcycle when he lost control of his cycle and collided into the bus shelter.
The 36 year old man was taken to the hospital where he later was pronounced dead. No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified.
Read MoreReported Missing Juvenile: Darius Usher [Located]
Tue, 2014-02-25
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 16 year old Darius Usher, who has apparently been missing since Wednesday, February 19th.
He is described as brown complexioned of slim build, 6’ tall with an afro. The teenager was last seen wearing blue jeans, a striped shirt and construction type boots.
Police Motorcycle Collision
Fri, 2014-02-21
Police responded to a report of a road traffic collision that took place a few minutes after 12pm today. It appears that an officer was participating in a training course for Police Motorcyclists, when the officer lost control of his cycle and ended up in the marsh area just east of Barnes’ Corner. The officer was transported via ambulance to the hospital with what appears to be non-life threatening chest injuries. Inquiries into this matter are ongoing.
Death of Anthony Edwards
Tue, 2014-02-18
Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 51 year old Anthony Edwards who has succumbed to serious injuries suffered in a road traffic collision on Thursday February 6th at 3pm. Mr. Edwards had been travelling in a westerly direction on his motorcycle when he was involved in a collision with an open-back intermediate truck that was exiting Marley Beach Drive in Southampton Parish.
Police Seeking Cinamin Lovell Grant [Arrested]
Fri, 2014-02-14
The Bermuda Police Service is seeking assistance in locating 22 year old Cinamin Lovell Grant. A warrant has been issued for her arrest after she failed to appear in court to answer a charge of threatening behaviour.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is encouraged to contact the main police telephone number 295-0011 at the earliest opportunity.
CCTV Expansion Plans
Thu, 2014-02-13
Acting Commissioner Mike Jackman - Good morning and thank you for coming. With me is Ian Cook, Chief Operating Officer at BAS Group, Nick Brown, Senior Accounts Manager at CCS Group and George Mensah our Facilities Manager and project lead.
You will be aware that on September 26th 2013, Minister Dunkley gave a press conference announcing that BAS/Serco was the selected vendor to provide the expansion of CCTV.
Residents Invited to Help With Photographic Police Tribute
Wed, 2014-02-12
In October the Bermuda Police Service will celebrate 135 years of policing during Police Week 2014, with several community related events scheduled.
In tribute to the many police officers that have been involved in various aspects of Bermuda life while on duty and in their own personal time, residents are encouraged to submit any photos they may have showing positive police community interaction over the years.
Motorcyclist in ICU After Reported Serious Collision in Warwick
Thu, 2014-02-06
Around 3pm on Thursday, February 6th first responders were dispatched to a reported serious two vehicle collision at the junction of South Road and Marley Beach Drive in Warwick.
It appears that a motorcycle was being ridden along South Road and a truck was exiting Marley Beach Drive when the vehicles collided. The injured motorcyclist, believed to be a 51 year old Warwick man, was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment
2013 Fourth Quarter & Year End Crime Statistics
Thu, 2014-01-30
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - I am pleased to present what amounts to quite a positive year-end report on crime statistics for 2013. The overall picture is the long-term trend of total crime in Bermuda continues to be decreasing, and for the first time in five years, all major crime categories are also on a decreasing trend.
Comparing 2013 with the previous year: total crime is down from 3,990 offences to 3,480 – a reduction of 12.8%. Total crime for the year, and total crime for the 4th quarter of 2013, both stand as the lowest crime rates recorded in the last 14 years. Comparatively, total crime has fallen by 43% since the year 2000.
Reported Missing Juvenile: Ngena Woods [Located]
Tue, 2014-01-28
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 17 year old Ngena Woods, who has apparently been missing since Thursday, January 23rd.
She is described as tall and dark complexioned, weighing around 130 pounds with long black hair. Ngena is known to frequent the Southside Road, St. George’s area.
