Press Releases
Thefts From Boats
Wed, 2021-08-25
"The Bermuda Police Service along with the Bermuda Coast Guard, are seeking the assistance of the public following a recent spate of thefts from boats. The public are asked to report any persons seen acting suspiciously around bays and in the vicinity of moored boats and report the sale of second hand marine equipment that appears to be of a suspicious nature.
It should be noted that it is an offence to purchase stolen property. The location of the thefts have been island wide however, the Paget, Red Hole and Foot of the Lane areas have been the most targeted areas.
Boat owners are encouraged to remove valuable items from their boat and take precautions where possible to secure removable items. Additionally, punts should be secured to a permanent object with a good quality chain and padlock.
It would also be of assistance to the Police if owners would take a picture of their boat and equipment and note serial numbers and identifying marks to aid in their recovery in the event that property is stolen.
Anyone with information regarding stolen boats or marine equipment, is asked to contact Acting Sgt. Linnell Williams of the Bermuda Coast Guard on 294-0610 or 211. Anonymous information can also be passed through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-623-8477."
Read MoreSudden Death Queen Elizabeth Park
Wed, 2021-08-25
Around 2:15pm on 24th August, 2021, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of an unresponsive, 68 year old female, in the Queen Elizabeth Park, City of Hamilton.
On arrival, medical personnel determined that there were no signs of life present and death was certified at the scene by the Police Medical Doctor.
The scene was cordoned off by police while it was processed by the Forensic Support Unit.
While enquiries into this sudden death continue, foul play is not suspected at this time.
No further information regarding this matter will be given until the next of kin have been informed.
Person of Interest Appeal
Fri, 2021-08-20
The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 19-year-old Zywonde Lema.
Mr. Lema is a light skinned, black male, approximately 5’ 3” in height, slim built, clean shaven and wears his hair in a high top fade.
He is known to frequent the Peat Lane, Pembroke area as well as Cedar Hill in Warwick, and Camp Hill, Southampton.
Mr. Lema is a person of interest to police.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Acting Detective Inspector, Dean Martin, on 717-2074, via e-mail dmartin@bps.bm or, the Serious Crime Unit on 247-1739.
Witness Appeal: Two Motorcycle Collision Near Collector’s Hill
Fri, 2021-08-06
Around 5:50pm Thursday, 5th August 2021 police officers attended a reported two motorcycle collision on South Road in Smith’s parish near Collector’s Hill.
It appears that the rider of a motorcycle travelling east along South Road attempted to turn in to a parking lot near Collector’s Hill Apothecary and was struck from behind by the rider of another motorcycle, causing both vehicles to fall to the ground.
Apparently, the unknown male rider of the second motorcycle spoke briefly to the female rider of the first motorcycle, before riding off.
Social Media Hoax
Thu, 2021-08-05
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a social media post falsely claiming the island will be under a stay at home order from Friday August 6th, to Friday September 2nd due to the spread of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus.
The matter is now under police investigation and we urge that should you receive the misleading message, you delete it and not forward it on.
Again, the information posted is false and you are encouraged to visit www.gov.bm for the latest health updates.
Seventh Road Fatality for 2021: 25-Year-Old Keija Simmons
Thu, 2021-08-05
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm the death of 25-year-old Keija Simmons, Bermuda’s seventh road fatality for 2021, and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Mr. Simmons was seriously injured in a single vehicle motorcycle crash at the top of Scaur Hill on Somerset Road in Sandys parish shortly after midnight Sunday, 1st August 2021.
Despite lifesaving efforts at the scene, which continued as he was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance, Mr. Simmons later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit on Tuesday, 3rd August.
A BPS Family Liaison Officer is providing support to his loved ones at this time.
Constable Dennis Joell is continuing to investigate the circumstances of this fatal collision and members of the public with any relevant information are once again asked to call 717-2221, 211 or the main police number 295-0011. Constable Joell can also be reached via his e-mail djoell@bps.bm.
Two Men Arrested After Altercation Outside Lindo's in Devonshire
Wed, 2021-08-04
Shortly after 5:00 p.m. yesterday, Tuesday 3rd August, police responded to reports of two males fighting in the vicinity of Lindo’s supermarket Devonshire.
One man was reported to be wielding a machete whilst the other was said to be armed with a helmet.
Both men were arrested near the scene and a machete seized.
However, there were no reported injuries.
Police are asking for anyone with information on this incident to please call 211 or the main police number 295-0011.
Jahkobi Smith Murder Witness Appeal
Wed, 2021-08-04
At around 7:15pm on Saturday 29th July, 2017, Jahkobi Smith was fatally stabbed after he was involved in an altercation that took place at the West End Sailboat Club, Sandys. At that time, there was a wake being held for the late Jahcari Francis.
Police and EMTs rendered assistance to Mr. Smith at the scene; however, he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
On this the fourth anniversary of his death, the Bermuda Police Service is once again appealing for any witnesses to please come forward to help us solve this crime and bring closure to the family of Mr. Smith.
We would like to speak with anyone who may have seen something or heard something, particularly, if you were at the West End Sailboat Club or in the general vicinity, around the time of the incident.
Also, anyone knowing the movements of Jahkobi Smith prior to this incident, is urged to contact Acting Detective Inspector Dean Martin of the Serious Crime Unit on 717-2074 / 247-1739.
You can also provide information to us by contacting the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline anonymously on 800-8477. No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court.
Mr. Martin said, “There is someone out there who knows the person or persons responsible for Mr. Smith’s death. We urge you to come forward and speak with us. You have the option of remaining anonymous by using the Crime Stoppers number.
Remember, that with the assistance of the public we have been able to solve a number of recent serious crimes or have been provided information which has allowed us to make significant progress with investigations into historical crimes. Most recently, the arrest of an accused sex offender.
If you have any information on the murder of Jahkobi Smith, please, reach out to us.”
Bail Conditions Reminder
Wed, 2021-08-04
The Bermuda Police Service wishes to remind individuals who have bail conditions to report and sign in at a police station, are required to adhere to that.
There has been an increase in the number of individuals whom have not been reporting to the police station to sign in as instructed.
Failure to do so may be considered a breach of bail conditions and result in an arrest and further prosecution.
Seventh Road Fatality of 2021
Tue, 2021-08-03
A 25-year-old man has succumbed to injuries sustained in a single vehicle motorcycle crash.
The collision occurred on Scaur Hill, Somerset Road, Somerset, shortly after midnight on Sunday 1st August 2021.
Officers were at the time conducting laser checks in the area of the Port Royal Fire Station when they clocked a motorcycle driven by a male at 79KMH, traveling west.
Officers turned on their emergency lights and followed at a distance, due to the speed at which the rider was travelling.
On arrival at the top of Scaur Hill, they observed the rider appeared to lose control and fell off the bike, which was subsequently found to have been stolen.
The injured man was transported via ambulance for treatment to his injuries and warded in the Intensive Care Unit, at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where sadly, he this morning succumbed to his injuries.
Anyone with information on the collision which led to him being in hospital, is asked to call PC Dennis Joell on 717-2221, the main police number, 295-0011 or, 211.
This marks the island’s seventh road fatality so far this year.
