Press Releases
Investigation Ongoing Into Suspected Firearm Incident
Mon, 2013-03-11
Inquiries are ongoing into the apparent firearm incident that occurred during the early morning hours of Saturday, March 9th injuring a 30 year old man. As previously stated, the victim was treated at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and later released.
Detectives are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen any suspicious vehicles or persons in the Hamilton parish area between North Shore Road, Ducks Puddle Drive, Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club and Swizzle Inn from 1:45am to 2:30am Saturday.
Read MoreSuspected Firearm Incident: One Man Injured
Sat, 2013-03-09
Around 3:45am on Saturday, March 9th police received a report of a 30 year old man at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital with suspected gunshot wounds. The individual was treated for his injuries and later released.
Details regarding this suspected firearm incident are unclear at this time. Inquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, is encouraged to contact the main police number on 295-0011 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.
2012 4th Quarter & Year End Crime Statistics Overview
Tue, 2013-02-26
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - Good afternoon. The first thing I would like to address is the reason for the late arrival of the end of year report that would ordinarily have been released before now. The delay was caused by a computer crash last July where we lost about two weeks of data. Considerable effort went into trying to recover the data both electronically and through paper records but despite our best efforts we were not able to reconcile 100% of everything that was reported in those two weeks. What we have done is ensured that all major and serious crimes and anything to do with gun crime have been accurately reflected in the report. [View full press conference video].
Sudden Death of Infant
Mon, 2013-02-25
Police and first responders attended a reported medical emergency at a dwelling on Southcourt Avenue in Paget at 9:46 this morning.
Upon their arrival it was ascertained that a 4 year old girl was in a non-responsive state.
The infant was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.
No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified and foul play is not suspected in this incident.
Gunshots Fired in Warwick: No Reported Injuries
Sun, 2013-02-24
A few minutes before 8:30pm police responded to reports of gun shots in the Jones Village area of Warwick. Upon police arrival it was forensically confirmed that a firearm was discharged, however no one was injured.
Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen anything or anyone acting suspiciously in the area to contact police on 295-0011 or the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.
Reported Serious Collision in Devonshire
Sun, 2013-02-24
Around 6:15pm on Sunday, February 24th police and first responders attended a reported serious single vehicle motorcycle collision on North Shore Road in Devonshire near the junction with Barkers Hill. The rider, believed to be a 30 year old woman, sustained serious head injuries and was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. Inquiries into this collision are ongoing and any witnesses are encouraged to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 295-0011.
Selective Traffic Enforcement Programme (STEP)
Sun, 2013-02-24
The Bermuda Police Service, along with our partners in the Road Safety Council and the Transport Control Department, seek to combine education, prevention and enforcement to raise awareness of unsafe driving behaviours and habits. While we appreciate that most road users are law abiding citizens, the photographs we are releasing today illustrate there is still some work to do to encourage the motoring public to change some of its bad driving habits.
The Bermuda Police Service has begun to “STEP” up its enforcement of dangerous and unlawful driving on Bermuda’s roads.
Attempted Robbery at Wok Express
Wed, 2013-02-20
A few minutes after 5:30pm today, a male suspect went to the front counter of the Wok Express on Middle Road in Southampton, brandished what is believed to be a firearm and made demands of money. There was a verbal exchange, however the man left the area without anything being taken or anyone hurt.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area or anyone who may have any knowledge of this incident to contact the Western Criminal Investigation Unit on 234-1010.
Drug Seizure
Wed, 2013-02-13
On Saturday the 5th January 2008, the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted an American registered private vessel in the waters off the Bahamas. Onboard they found approximately two thousand pounds of cannabis. Law enforcement agencies are satisfied the shipment was destined for Bermuda.
The occupants of the vessel, a 34 year old Bermudian male and another male whose age and nationality have not been disclosed, were taken to Florida where they have made an initial court appearance and remain in custody.
The investigation is being led by the FBI authorities in Florida, supported by the Bermuda Police Service and other jurisdictions.
Double Murder Investigation Ongoing
Wed, 2013-02-13
Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro - The Bermuda Police Service continues to actively investigate the circumstances of the murders of Mr. Ricco Furbert & Mr. Haile Outerbridge.
Whilst we had hoped to obtain a full range of forensic results by the conclusion of the detention period of both suspects, this was not possible. The Bermuda Police Service is reliant on our overseas forensic partners in this process.
