Press Releases
Inquiries Underway Regarding Threatening Video [Updated]
Sun, 2021-04-04
The Bermuda Police Service, (BPS), is aware of a video circulating on social media, in which a male is heard threatening violence against members of the community including police officers.
An investigation to determine the source of the video has begun.
Early indications are the individual seen in the video is currently overseas.
That notwithstanding, the BPS is treating seriously with this matter.
We ask that should you receive the video in question, you not share it on and instead delete it.
Read MoreMarch 30th Shooting at Somers Park Investigation Update
Wed, 2021-03-31
Detective Sergeant Jason Smith (Serious Crime Unit) – “Approximately 2:50pm yesterday afternoon 30th March 2021, the Bermuda Police Service received several 911 calls reporting that there had been a shooting in the area of St. George – in particular this park – which is off of York Street.
Officers responded to the incident, where they later discovered that the victim of the shooting had left in a motorcar and had been taken to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
22-Year-Old Man Shot & Injured Near Somers Garden, St. George’s [Updated]
Tue, 2021-03-30
Around 2:45pm today (Tuesday, March 30th) a firearm incident occurred near Somers Garden in St. George’s.
A 22-year-old Pembroke man was shot multiple times about his body. Apparently he was working in the area at the time he was shot.
The 22-year-old man was transported by private vehicle to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he is receiving treatment for his injuries, which at this time are not believed to be life threatening.
The suspects are described as two men on a dark coloured motorcycle without a licence plate. The rider was wearing a white helmet, while the pillion passenger was described as light brown complexioned with a thick moustache, wearing a black helmet and colourful jacket.
Jahmico Trott Found Guilty of Attempted Murder in Supreme Court
Tue, 2021-03-30
Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, Officer in Charge - Crime Division: "The Bermuda Police Service welcomes the guilty verdict delivered today in the matter of the attempted murder of a man (who cannot be named for legal reasons), in 2019.
Today, a Supreme Court jury found the defendant Jahmico Trott guilty of:
1. Attempted Murder
2. Carrying a Firearm to Commit an Indictable Offence
3. Using a Firearm to Commit an Indictable Offence
4. Intimidating a Witness
Cases of this nature are sadly becoming all too prevalent, but it is the members of the community that come forward to help the Police bring justice in these matters that makes the community safer.
COVID-19 Breaches: Revised Process to Ensure Cases in Court Promptly
Tue, 2021-03-30
Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes – “The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) has recently undertaken a review of persons addressed for COVID regulation breaches following delays in cases appearing before the courts.
A revised process has now been introduced by the BPS directly supervised by a Senior Officer to ensure that files presented to the Department of Public Prosecutions (DPP) contain all evidence to address potential not guilty or guilty pleas by defendants.
Man Arrested in Connection With Immigration Matter
Sun, 2021-03-28
Around 5:30 p.m. today, Sunday 28th March 2021 an individual being sought in connection with an immigration matter was arrested after he was seen in the Parson’s Road, Pembroke, area.
He was handed over to the Department of Corrections and transported to the West Gate Correctional Facility.
It is anticipated he will appear before the Courts tomorrow, Monday 29th March, 2021.
Motorcycle & Car Collide in Warwick, Rider Injured
Sun, 2021-03-28
Around 12:00 noon today, Sunday 28th March, 2021, police received reports of a road traffic collision involving a car and a motorcycle near the junction of Middle Road and Morgan Road, Warwick.
The male motorcyclist sustained head and facial injuries and was left semi-conscious when the bike he was riding in an easterly direction collided with the car which was headed west.
The female driver of the car was uninjured.
Both vehicles were extensively damaged.
Emergency Medical Services personnel attended the scene and transported the motorcyclist to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance, for further treatment to his injuries, which were described as serious.
BPS Aware of Upcoming Peaceful Protest Re: COVID-19 Regulations
Mon, 2021-03-22
The Bermuda Police Service, (BPS) is aware of a WhatsApp message circulating, inviting members of the community to attend a peaceful protest on the grounds of the Cabinet Office, starting at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday 24th March, this coming Wednesday.
Addressing the situation, Martin Weekes, Assistant Commissioner of Police said: “The BPS supports peaceful legal protest, as evidenced by the policing of other large scale marches in the last few years including the Black Lives Matter March last year.
However, we wish to remind the public that the newly announced COVID regulations enacted this past weekend, stipulates that the curfew now commences at 11:00pm to 5am.
Industrial Accident in St. George's
Mon, 2021-03-22
Shortly after 8:00 a.m. today, Monday 22nd March, 2021, police attended a report of an industrial accident in the area of the St. Regis Hotel property in St. George’s.
Reports are a crane was being moved along nearby Barry Road when a mechanical failure occurred, causing it to topple over down an embankment and onto the property.
The crane landed on its side, with the operator trapped inside.
Bermuda Fire and Rescue personnel assisted in extracting the operator, who sustained a non-life threatening leg injury, for which he received attention at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and discharged.
Inquiries Regarding Reported Assault on Bus Operator
Wed, 2021-03-17
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS), is investigating the alleged assault of a Department of Public Transportation bus operator which reportedly occurred around 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday 16th March, 2021, at the junction of St. David’s and Battery Roads, St. George's.
The operator was driving bus 2K802 along Tommy Fox Road when the suspect boarded.
The suspect allegedly became abusive towards children who were on the bus.
The operator stopped the vehicle and asked the suspect to get off.
The suspect is understood to have then punched and kicked the bus operator about the body.
