Press Releases
Three Men Arrested On Suspicion of Drug Importation
Thu, 2011-06-02
Around 4:00p.m. on Wednesday 1st June, 2011 a combined H.M. Customs and Bermuda Police Service team arrested three men in the Shelly Bay, Hamilton Parish area for offences relating to the importation of a significant quantity of controlled drugs.
The arrests were the result of a prolonged investigative effort with partner agencies in the United States. At the time of the arrests, a number of evidential items were seized, including a substantial sum of cash.
Read MoreAdvisory: Counterfeit Cashier’s Cheques & Travellers’ Cheques
Thu, 2011-06-02
The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit has noticed an increase in counterfeit cashier’s cheques and travellers’ cheques locally. The typical fake cashier’s cheque appears to be mailed from the U.K. and claims to be worth $2,750. [Example shown here].
The typical fake travellers’ cheque appears to be from American Express and claims to be worth U.S. $500. [Example shown here].
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Sexual Assault
Sat, 2011-05-28
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm that at 8.25am today, Saturday May 28th 2011 a female reported that while jogging in the area of Paynters Road and Harrington Sound Road in Hamilton Parish she was accosted by a man on a motorcycle. A struggle ensued but she was able to escape and continued jogging east along Harrington Sound Road. On reaching the area near the Walsingham Lane and Harrington Sound Road a short time later, the same male accosted the female jogger again; however this time she received assistance from a passing motorist. The suspect escaped, but a full description of him and the motorcycle he was riding was circulated to all police patrols.
Police Shoot Dog Set Upon Animal Warden
Fri, 2011-05-27
Acting Chief Inspector Calvin Smith - Around 12.30pm today, Friday May 27, 2011 police officers and Government Animal Wardens 
attended a report of dog cruelty in the area of Court and Elliot Streets, Pembroke.
The owner of the dog was located but a confrontation and a foot chase quickly ensued.
The dog was set upon the warden who was attacked violently and a passerby was also attacked in the process.
Police Sergeant Wins Bermuda Day Cycle Race!
Tue, 2011-05-24
Sergeant Darren Glasford won what was arguably one of the closest Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race events in recent history
today! Representing Winner's Edge in the adult male category, Sergeant Glasford crossed the finish line in 26 minutes, 37.3 seconds followed by Damian Sharp (Fast Forward Freight Bicycle Works) in 26 minutes, 37.8 seconds. Rounding out the top men was Wayne Scott (Winner's Edge) in 26 minutes, 37.9 seconds. Junior male cateogry winner Dominque Mayho (Madison) actually finished second overall in a time of 26 minutes, 37.6 seconds.
Police Preparedness
Mon, 2011-05-23
Joint Statement - At the weekly meeting held today, Monday May 23rd, 2011 between the Governor Sir Richard Gozney, the Minister of National Security the Hon. Wayne Perinchief, Senator Jonathan Smith and the senior command of the Bermuda Police Service a high level briefing took place highlighting the extensive preparation for policing tonight as well as for the May 24th Bermuda Day holiday. The briefing emphasized the measures put in place to deal with any potential trouble that may occur.
Confirmed Firearm Incident In Devonshire
Mon, 2011-05-23
Around 12:35pm on Monday, Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident in the Palmetto Road, Devonshire area. A 48 year old man and a 39 year old man received gunshot wounds and were taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment. The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time. Police have cordoned off the scene and an active investigation into this incident is underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 295-0011 or the independent, confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline on 800-8477.
Policing For Bermuda Day
Thu, 2011-05-19
Superintendent Martin Weekes - The Bermuda Police Service takes this opportunity to advise the public on a number of 
matters to ensure a peaceful and safe time during this year’s Bermuda Day holiday weekend; the actual Bermuda Day holiday will of course be celebrated on Tuesday, May 24th.
Police & Department of Corrections Sign MOU
Thu, 2011-05-12
Today the Bermuda Police Service and the Bermuda Department of Corrections signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This
document simply updates an already established agreement between the two services.
In a low key affair, Acting Commissioner Michael Jackman and Commissioner of Corrections Edward Lamb signed the agreement which will take effect today May 12, 2011.
Injury RTC Berry Hill Road, Paget Area
Wed, 2011-05-11
Around 4:20pm on Wednesday, Police and first responders attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury at the junction of Crow Lane (north round-a-bout) and Berry Hill Road in Paget involving a car and an auxiliary cycle. Details about how the collision occurred are unclear at this time; however the auxiliary cycle rider, a 16 year old boy was injured. He sustained arm & leg injuries which are not considered life threatening.
