Press Releases
Update: Million Metre Row Challenge
Sat, 2012-07-14
At 2:35pm on Saturday, July 14th the 10 strong police team reached the 750,000 metre mark, three quarters of the way to completing the Million Metre Row Challenge at Sandys 
360 Sports, Aquatic & Enrichment Centre! The team, made up of Sergeant Derek Berry, Sergeant Kevin Christopher, Detective Constable Sylvester Augustine, Constable Cerepha Bridgeman, Constable Michael Charlton, Detective Constable Tim Harvey, Teena Tyrrell, Constable Latoyia Brunson, Station Duty Officer Vernagine Symonds and Constable Tiffani DeSilva having been rowing continuously since 3pm on Wednesday, July 11th 2012.
Read MoreMissing Person: Rudy Smith
Fri, 2012-07-13
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 40 year old Rudy Smith. Mr. Smith is described
as a brown skinned male of slim build, approximately 5’8” tall with brown eyes, close cut black hair and a goatee.
He was last seen during the evening of Monday, July 9th 2012 at his Pembroke residence; however since then there have been reported sightings of him in and around the City of Hamilton area.
Fifth Road Fatality for 2012
Thu, 2012-07-12
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 22 year old Tumaini Steede of Devonshire. Mr. Steede was seriously injured in a motorcycle collision that occurred around 2:15am on Monday, July 2nd along Palmetto Road in Devonshire near the junction with Aeolia Drive. He was admitted to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit as a result and ultimately succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, July 11th.
The investigation into this fatal collision is ongoing and a Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to Mr. Steede’s family to assist them during this difficult time.
Reported Serious Collision in Warwick
Wed, 2012-07-11
Around 8:45pm on Wednesday, July 11th police and first responders attended a reported serious single vehicle collision on Middle Road in Warwick near the junction with Longford Road. It appears that a motorcyclist was traveling along Middle Road and collided into a roadside embankment. The rider, believed to be a 56 year old Sandys parish man, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. The extent of the victim’s injuries is unknown at this time; however they are thought to be serious. Any witnesses or anyone with any information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact the main police number on 295-0011.
CAT Officers Assist Rockville Crescent Neighbourhood Clean-Up
Wed, 2012-07-11
Community Action Team Sergeant Scott Devine - On Saturday the 7th of July officers from the Central Community Action 
Team, attended a neighbourhood clean-up organized by the Rockville Crescent Neighbourhood Watch Group in Pembroke.
Residents had highlighted a vacant plot of land in the neighbourhood that had been used by people to dump trash on, so residents contacted the Department of Parks who very kindly provided mulch as well as some plants.
Police Team to Row One Million Metres for Charity
Tue, 2012-07-10
Members of the public are encouraged to join police officers and support staff from Somerset Police Station as they row 
one million metres as part of their Community Outreach Programme.
The event is being hosted at the Sandys 360 Sports, Aquatic & Enrichment Centre and starts at 3pm on Wednesday, July 11th 2012, with the ten member police team rowing continuously for three and a half days in order to complete the one million metre distance - which is almost 622 miles!
Update: Fourth Road Fatality for 2012
Sun, 2012-07-08
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 80 year old Don Wildman of Florida U.S.A. Mr. Wildman, a visitor to the island, was seriously injured when the rental cycle he was riding collided with a wooden railing around 10am Saturday, July 7th along South Road in Warwick.
He was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance but tragically was pronounced dead by an on call doctor at 10:25am Saturday.
Inquiries into this fatal collision are ongoing. The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family & friends of Mr. Wildman.
Police Apprehend Absconded Inmate Shane Todd
Sat, 2012-07-07
Police can now confirm fugitive from justice Shane Todd was captured without incident a few minutes after 11am this morning, Saturday July 7th, in the area of Summit View Road in Hamilton Parish.
We would like to thank members of the public for their assistance in this matter. Todd is now at Hamilton Police Station where he will be processed and detained.
A court appearance is expected in the near future.
Fourth Road Fatality for 2012
Sat, 2012-07-07
First responders attended a road traffic collision that took place a few minutes after 10 this morning, Saturday, July 7th.
It appears that an 80 year old man on a livery cycle was traveling west on South Road in the area of South Shore Park in Warwick, when he lost control of his cycle and collided with a wooden railing.
This resulted in the 80 year old tourist from Florida being taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified.
Police Continue To Seek Absconded Inmate
Thu, 2012-07-05
The Bermuda Police Service continues to try and locate 36 year old Shane Todd who recently failed to return to the Prison
Farm at the designated time, while on a work release programme and who presently remains 'Unlawfully at Large.' Acting Chief Inspector Andy Morgan this afternoon commented, “We are grateful to the public for the number of calls with sightings of Mr. Todd within the last 24 hours.
