Press Releases
Robbery at Hitching Post in Somerset
Wed, 2011-12-28
Around 8:30am on Wednesday, December 28th police attended a reported robbery at the Hitching Post on Middle Road in Sandys parish. It appears that around 8:10am an unknown group of men gained entry into the premises, brandishing what appeared to be firearms. The culprits made good their escape with a quantity of cash. No one was injured.
Read MoreSudden Death
Sat, 2011-12-24
Around 11:45am on Saturday, December 24th police responded to a reported industrial accident at a Smiths Avenue, Warwick residence. It appears that a landscaper was carrying out work on the property when he received an electrical shock. On police arrival EMTs were already at the scene performing CPR on the victim, an 18 year old Pembroke man. The victim was then taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance, where he was subsequently pronounced dead at 1:20pm by an on call physician. There does not appear to be any suspicious circumstances; however an autopsy is anticipated and inquiries are ongoing.
Two Men Arrested Following East Avenue Shooting
Fri, 2011-12-23
Detectives from the Serious Crime Unit continue to investigate the shooting of a 38 year old man outside his residence on East Avenue, Southampton – during the early hours of the evening on Wednesday 21st December. Two men have been taken into custody regarding this matter – a 26 year old male from Pembroke, and a 22 year old male from Paget parish. These men remain in police custody.
Remembering Former Detective Inspector Milton Marsh CPM
Thu, 2011-12-22
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - On behalf of the officers and staff of The Bermuda Police Service I extend sincere 
condolences to the family of former Detective Inspector Milton Marsh. I had the pleasure to meet Inspector Marsh on his 102nd birthday in February this year as well as some members of his family. I noted how sharp his memory was of his policing career and it was interesting to hear him relate his experiences.
Shooting on East Avenue in Southampton
Wed, 2011-12-21
Around 7:05pm on Wednesday, December 21st police received a report of a shooting at an East Avenue, Southampton residence. A 38 year old Southampton man was injured as a result and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. The victim’s injuries are not considered life threatening at this time.
Rest Homes Receive Serious Crime Unit Donations
Wed, 2011-12-21
This year, the officers in the Serious Crime Unit decided to forego giving and receiving gifts at Christmas time. Instead, support 
staff member Ms. Monique Heyliger identified two worthy causes for some Christmas charity – the Lorraine Rest Home in Warwick, and the Francis Telford Nursing Home in Paget. She worked tirelessly to obtain the monies, prepare the packages, and wrap them up in advance of the donations.
Donations were collected amongst the detectives in the unit, for a total of over $700, in order to provide the residents of these two homes with towels, soaps, wash cloths, bed sheets and other essential items for everyday living.
Shooting Victim Airlifted Overseas
Tue, 2011-12-20
The 24 year old gunshot victim injured in the shooting incident outside Gravity Nightclub – North Shore Road, Devonshire in the early hours of Saturday morning – has been airlifted to the United States for specialist surgery.
The young man suffered serious injuries when he was shot multiple times sometime between 3:15am & 3:25am.
Detectives are continuing their investigations into this matter. A number of witnesses have been interviewed and the scene has been forensically examined.
Robbery at Henry VIII Pantry
Mon, 2011-12-19
Around 7:05pm on Monday, December 19th police responded to a reported robbery at Henry VIII Pantry on South Road in Southampton. It appears that an unknown man entered the premises and brandished what is believed to be a firearm. At the time only staff was present in the store. The culprit took a quantity of cash before reportedly making good his escape with an accomplice who was waiting outside. It is believed that both men fled on foot. No one was injured.
Update: Shooting on North Shore Road in Devonshire
Sun, 2011-12-18
The Serious Crime Unit is investigating the circumstances where a 24 year old Pembroke man was shot multiple times outside the Gravity nightclub, on North Shore Road, Devonshire. The victim suffered injuries to his back, shoulder and arms, and they are considered serious. The shooting occurred sometime between 3:15am and 3:20am Saturday, December 17th.
Investigators have examined the identified crime scene for evidence, and are speaking with area residents and other witnesses.
Shooting on North Shore Road in Devonshire
Sat, 2011-12-17
Around 3:25am on Saturday, December 17th police received reports of gunshots in the North Shore Road, Devonshire area. Officers immediately responded to the scene outside Gravity nightclub near Loyal Hill Pass and found a 24 year old man injured as a result. He was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance. The severity of the victim’s injuries is unknown at this time.
The scene was cordoned off and a full investigation commenced. Traffic was also diverted away from the area but that section of North Shore Road has now been re-opened.
