Press Releases
Update: Significant Quantity of Drugs & Ammunition Seized
Thu, 2011-07-21
Following a joint operation the Bermuda Police Service has intercepted a significant quantity of drugs and ammunition which had been prepared for shipment to Bermuda by container. The shipment of drug in this case will be formally analyzed in due course. Early indications are that the drug and ammunition seized in this case is approximately:
Read MoreSignificant Quantity of Drugs Seized in Warwick
Wed, 2011-07-20
This morning police attended a property in the South Road, Warwick area regarding illegal drug activity. Officers seized a substantial amount of controlled drugs at the location including heroin, cocaine and cannabis. Two men have been arrested in connection with the matter. This is the culmination of a lengthy police investigation into the trafficking of controlled drugs into Bermuda. The investigation is ongoing; however at this stage it is too early to go into any further detail.
Missing Juvenile: Jahtwon Trott
Tue, 2011-07-19
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 13 year old Jahtwon Trott [pictured, click photo to enlarge]. The teenager was 
last seen at 8:45am on Friday, July 15th attending a summer camp. He is described as light brown skinned, approximately 5’1” or 5’2” tall of slim build, weighing approximately 90 pounds with a short afro and normally wears a red ‘du-rag’ on his head.
Jahtwon was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, blue shorts and black sneakers and is known to frequent the Fentons Drive, Middle Town, St. Augustine Road / St. Augustine Lane areas of Pembroke; reportedly he was seen in the Middle Town / Fentons Drive area over the weekend.
Church Recognizes Police With Award
Fri, 2011-07-15
On Tuesday, 12th July members of the New Genesis Outreach Ministry of Devonshire presented the Bermuda Police Service
with an award. The award was given as part of a 'love revolution' at the church. This month the focus is on honouring public service workers like police officers, firefighters and postal workers.
Bermuda Police Service Host Senior UKCOT Police Officers
Thu, 2011-07-14
The United Kingdom Caribbean Overseas Territories (UKCOT) and Bermuda often collaborate to find joint training 
opportunities in order to reduce costs and share best practices. The Bermuda Police Service was pleased this week to be able to host three senior police officers from Montserrat and Anguilla who joined a number of Bermuda Police Service officers to take part in a Firearms Incident Commanders Course held between 11th and 15th July at Police Headquarters in Prospect.
On Thursday (14th July) the officers were invited to Government House by His Excellency Sir Richard Gozney. The Governor met Mr. Steve Foster, Commissioner of the Royal Montserrat Police Force; Superintendent Charles Thompson, also from Montserrat; and Superintendent Elliott Forbes of the Royal Anguilla Police Force. Also in attendance at Government House were Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva, Deputy Commissioner Mike Jackman, Assistant Commissioner Paul Wright and Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of National Security, Mr. Marc Telemaque. [Click photo to enlarge].
“Planking” Advisory
Mon, 2011-07-11
The Commissioner sent a personal email today to each member of the Bermuda Police Service. He expressed disappointment of having been shown photographs this weekend of police officers in uniform in staged, uncomplimentary poses. He acknowledged that similar photographs of members of the public are appearing on social networks such as Facebook, but stated that the practice has no place in the Bermuda Police Service. The Police Code of Conduct requires members to conduct themselves at all times in a professional manner and with professional decorum. The Commissioner has instructed that enquiries are made and the officers involved are held accountable for their actions.
Sudden Death of Bilal Furqan
Wed, 2011-07-06
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 41 year old Bilal Furqan who died as a result of a cliff jumping incident that took place at Admiralty House Park. The circumstances are that first responders attended an incident that took place at Admiralty House Park beach area at 5:37pm on Saturday, July 2nd. It appears that Mr. Furqan was jumping off the rocks into the water when he was knocked unconscious. As a result he was pulled to the beach by family members and members of the public. An off duty EMT and nurse began to perform CPR and they managed to get Mr. Furqan breathing, however he remained unconscious. The pair continued CPR until the paramedics arrived.
Attempted Murder Investigation: Serious Crime Unit Witness Appeal
Tue, 2011-07-05
The Bermuda Police Service is continuing its investigations into a shooting which occurred on Court Street, Pembroke at about 11:28pm on Monday 4th July, 2011.
In this incident, a 26 year old female and 23 year old male - both from Devonshire, received injuries. The female victim’s injuries required surgery and she is recuperating in the Intensive Care Unit at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. The male victim’s injuries were more superficial in nature.
Sudden Death
Tue, 2011-07-05
At 5:20 pm on Friday 1st July police & ambulance staff responded to a 911 call from an elderly woman who reported that she needed medical assistance. Dispatchers ascertained that the woman was somewhere near 'Horizons' in Paget, but they could not determine her name or address before the call terminated. They were unable to re-contact the caller or trace the telephone number.
Shooting on Court Street
Mon, 2011-07-04
Police responded to a report of a confirmed firearm incident that took place at 11:28pm on Monday on Court Street in Pembroke outside of Swinging Doors.
It appears that men traveling on a motorcycle shot at a group of individuals congregated outside of Swinging Doors, resulting in a 26 year old woman being shot. She has been conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where she is being treated for her injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.
