Press Releases
Third Quarter Crime Statistics Have Positive Messages
Thu, 2011-11-03
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - Three quarters of the way through the year, the overriding messages from the latest crime statistics are that crime continues to decrease across most categories and total crime has dropped significantly compared to the same period last year.
Read MoreUpdate: Seventh Road Fatality For 2011
Wed, 2011-11-02
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 27 year old Landro Minors of St. George’s. Around 9:45pm on Tuesday, November 1st Mr. Minors was riding a motorcycle along Middle Road in Smith's parish near the junction with Clarendon Road, in the vicinity of Whitney Institute Middle School, when he was seriously injured after colliding with a wall.
Seventh Road Fatality For 2011
Tue, 2011-11-01
Around 9:45pm on Tuesday, November 1st police and paramedics responded to a reported serious single vehicle collision on Middle Road in Smith's parish in the vicinity of Whitney Middle School involving a motorcycle. It appears that the rider, a 27 year old St. George’s man, was seriously injured after colliding with a wall. He was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance where he subsequently succumbed to his injuries. No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified.
Court Appearance Expected For Malcolm Outerbridge Murder
Tue, 2011-11-01
Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro - The Bermuda Police Service continues its’ investigation into the murder of 18 year old Warwick resident Mr. Malcolm Outerbridge. Detectives from the Serious Crime Unit have spoken to many area residents and other witnesses in progressing this case, and are grateful for the assistance received from the public so far.
A fifteen year old Warwick resident will be appearing in court tomorrow, Wednesday 2nd November in connection with this matter. A second man has been bailed.
Two Arrests Made As Warwick Murder Investigation Continues
Sun, 2011-10-30
The Bermuda Police Service can now report the identity of the victim of Friday’s tragic murder as Malcolm Outerbridge, 18 years, of Warwick Parish. The Service’s deepest sympathies are extended to his family and friends. Detectives are still interested in speaking with anyone who may have been in the area of Railway Trail, Bulkhead Drive or Khyber Pass, Warwick, around 12:40pm Friday, October 28th. Witnesses or anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 295-0011 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.
Police Investigate Murder in Warwick
Fri, 2011-10-28
Assistant Commissioner of Police David Mirfield - Around 12:40pm on Friday, police and paramedics responded to a reported assault in the Railway Trail, Bulkhead Drive, Warwick area. When officers and EMTs arrived at the scene, they found a young man who had been seriously injured. The victim, believed to be an 18 year old man, was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance but subsequently succumbed to his injuries.
As a result, this is now being treated as a murder investigation. It is not clear at this time how the young man died; however we do not believe he was shot.
Press Conference: Policing For Halloween
Thu, 2011-10-27
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - Good afternoon. I have called this press conference today to advise the public 
on the proactive policing and enforcement measures the Bermuda Police Service will be taking this weekend in the lead-up to Halloween on Monday. I thought it was important for me to make a public address because there is likely to be some fear in the community arising from the shooting that occurred in Warwick on Monday night, and the four shootings that were reported during the first week of October.
Let me start with a very brief update on the progress of the shootings. You may be aware that we arrested three men in connection with the injury shooting at a North Shore night club on the 8th October: two men have been charged and are remanded in custody. Yesterday we arrested three more people: two men were arrested in connection with Monday’s injury shooting; and one man was arrested in connection with the shooting incident at the South Roundabout on 5th October. That now brings the total number of arrests to nine in connection with these five incidents.
Reporting of Suspected Scam E-mails Encouraged
Thu, 2011-10-27
In response to a recent increase in internet scams, the Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit has created a user friendly method for members of the public who wish to report suspected scam e-mails. As of Monday 24th October 2011, internet fraud may be reported via the new e-mail address: fraud2@bps.bm.
Advisory: Fake Bank E-mail Circulating
Thu, 2011-10-27
The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit would like to warn the public about a fake e-mail claiming to be from Butterfield Bank which is currently circulating, encouraging recipients to click on a link to read a new security message. This link takes the user to a website purporting to be the Butterfield Direct log on for internet banking.
This site asks for the recipient’s user ID and password. When the information is given, the log in fails and it asks the user to sign in a second time, which also fails. The user is then re-directed to the actual Butterfield Bank website; but by that time their user ID and password has been compromised.
Community Safety Workshop
Thu, 2011-10-27
The Bermuda Police Service Crime Prevention Unit will hold a community safety workshop on Sunday, 30th October 2011 from 4pm to 6pm at Southside Police Station in St. David’s.
This workshop will provide information on neighbourhood watches, home security, burglary prevention and counterfeit currency as well as gang awareness. All are welcome to attend.
