Tue, 2024-11-05

The eagerly anticipated next set of Bermuda Police Service (BPS) Bermuda Sports Superstars Cards are now officially released!

This month’s set of six Superstars (three women and three men), features (in no particular order):

The late Marco Warren (Football)
Ebonie Cox (Golf)
BPS Constable Dennis Joell (Bowling)
Caitlin Conyers (Cycling)
Bernard Wade III (Archery)
Talia Iris (Martial Arts)

Officially launched 1st October 2024, the first set of six highlighted three Legends and three Superstars.

Produced in partnership with Hamilton Princess, these sports cards are scheduled to be released in limited batches monthly, until all 44 are available in May 2025.

Our youth are encouraged to actively seek out police officers throughout the island for an opportunity to receive one of the latest collectible cards!

Students may also collect one of the 12 inspiring sports cards released to date at any police station (Hamilton, Somerset and Southside).

Follow BPS social media (Facebook, Instagram & Twitter/X) to see which local sporting heroes are next!

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Tue, 2024-11-05

Commissioner of Police, Darrin Simons - "The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) has released its Official Statistics Report for 2021, highlighting key crime trends and patterns over the year. The report reveals a total of 3,165 recorded offences — a decrease of 4% compared to 2020 - and the lowest number since records began in 2000.

Key Findings:

Crimes Against the Person, decreased from 639 offences in 2020 to 579 in 2021.

Total property crimes dropped from 1,741 to 1,735.

There were 7 recorded murders, with 3 involving bladed articles, and 3 involving firearms.

Traffic collisions totalled 1,263, with 17 fatalities. One of the highest number recorded.

While total crime was reduced, the Covid-19 regulations that were in effect throughout the year, limited gatherings and social activities, and so impacted crime patterns.

While the report aims to provide timely and objective information, it was delayed due to the necessity to support core policing services and functions. This required reallocating resources from backend functions to respond to calls for service and enforce Covid-19 measures. Although the BPS continues to enhance its Intelligence Led Policing capabilities, the immediate need was to maintain service delivery during the pandemic.

The Official Statistics Report 2021, is accurate, objective and provides a snapshot of the crime that occurred, but it is regrettably not timely, given the 2.5-year delay. It should have been produced in April 2022. Officers routinely access the real-time crime data to make deployment decisions in the moment. This data needs to settle and undergo a rigorous review process before it is released to the public. The data that report summarizes was used to support focused resource deployment at operational and tactical levels in 2021, even prior to the report's promulgation.

Given this context, the report is useful in setting out what happened from a crime perspective and identifying the BPS's response to the pandemic along with the challenges facing our community. It demonstrates our commitment to transparency and openness in our operations.

Ultimately, the Official Statistics Report 2021, serves as a final point on how the BPS records, manages, and reports its activities.

Analysis and Future Direction:

As your Commissioner of Police, I believe this report is both encouraging and revealing of our challenges. It captures the immense pressure the BPS faced during the pandemic while demonstrating our commitment to community safety from internal and external threats. The report affirms that, despite exceptional circumstances, we rearranged our limited resources to sustain frontline service, reinforcing our pledge to keep Bermuda safe. However, we continue to face various threats and internal concerns regarding capacity and capability.

For detailed statistics and more information, we encourage the community to review the complete report available on our website.

Thank you for your continued support."

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Mon, 2024-11-04

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm the death of 19-year-old Damitri Edwards, who was seriously injured in a reported two vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a truck, that occurred around 8:10 A.M. on Friday, November 1, 2024, near the junction of Lolly’s Well Road and Harrington Sound Road, Smith’s.

Despite all lifesaving efforts, Damitri was later that day pronounced dead, at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

The Bermuda Police Service extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.

A BPS Family Liaison Officer has been providing relevant support to the family of Mr. Edwards.

The investigation into this matter continues and any witnesses who have not already come forward, or persons with pertinent knowledge about the circumstances of this fatal collision, are encouraged to contact Constable Asaph Rawlins of the Roads Policing Unit on 717-2123,  247-1788 or, via e-mail at, arawlins@bps.bm.

Alternatively, please share any information that you may have with a police officer you’re familiar with.

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Mon, 2024-11-04

Shortly after 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, November 3, 2024, police attended a road traffic collision involving two motorcycles, near the junction of Parson’s Road and Crossland Lane, Pembroke.

Officers arrived at the scene to find a 57-year-old male with head and facial injuries.

However, they were informed the second motorcycle had already left the area.

Officers immediately rendered first aid to the victim who was reportedly unresponsive for a period of time.

He was subsequently transported by ambulance to King Edward Memorial Hospital for further treatment.

The male is said to have left the hospital having checked himself out.

Enquiries into this incident are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call the main police number, 295-0011 or 211.

You may also provide information via the BPS community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm.

Suspicious Car Fire

Around 9:40 a.m. on Sunday, November 3, 2024, Police along with Bermuda Fire and Rescue Services responded to a report of a car on fire, in the parking lot at the junction of Elliott Street and Union Street, Pembroke.

Upon their arrival, officers were informed a male wearing a black face mask was seen running away from the location.

Fortunately, the vehicle did not become fully engulfed and was only left with minor damage.

However, there were items recovered at the scene to suggest the fire was maliciously set.

An investigation into this incident has since begun and anyone with information is asked to contact Police Constable Quincy Fevriere by calling the main police number 295-0011 or via email, qfevriere@bps.bm.

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Fri, 2024-11-01

Around 8:10 this morning, Friday, November 1, 2024, police officers were dispatched to a two vehicle road traffic collision involving a truck and a motorcycle, near the junction of Harrington Sound Road and Lolly’s Well Road, Smith’s.

It was reported the truck driver was exiting the driveway of a nearby residence on Lolly’s Well Road, when the two vehicles became involved in a collision.

Upon arrival, officers were informed the motorcycle rider, a 19-year-old-male, had been transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital by ambulance.

Officers attended the hospital and were informed the male had sustained serious injuries and was undergoing surgery.

Sadly, the young man succumbed to his injuries during surgery.

An investigation into this incident has now commenced and anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have any information on the circumstances involved, is asked to call Police Constable, Asaf Rawlins on, 717-2123 or, via e-mail at, arawlins@bps.bm.

You may also call the main police number 295-0011.

This marks the 6th road fatality this year.

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Thu, 2024-10-31

Around 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, police and other first responders, attended a serious single vehicle road traffic collision involving an SUV, at the Rubis service station on East Broadway.

Upon arrival it was observed that the SUV had crashed into the building.

The collision resulted in the wall near the cashier’s station being pushed in trapping a female employee inside.

Bermuda Fire and Rescue personnel used hydraulic rescue equipment to free the employee.

She was attended to at the scene by EMTs and subsequently transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment to an injured leg.

A female who was seated in the front passenger seat of the SUV complained of chest pains following the collision.

She was also attended to by EMT’s and transported by ambulance to hospital for further treatment. 

At last check, both women had been attended to and discharged.

The male driver of the SUV did not appear to be injured.

An investigation into this collision is now underway and anyone with information is asked to call the main police number 295-0011 or the non-emergency reporting number 211.

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Wed, 2024-10-30

The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the death of 44-year-old Angelito Manila.

Mr. Manila, a guest worker from the Philippines, succumbed to injuries sustained during a medical emergency which occurred at Elbow Beach, Paget, around 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

Police received several reports of a swimmer in distress on the public side of Elbow Beach.

Members of the public assisted with removing Mr. Manila from the water and brought him onto the beach where life saving measures had commenced.

EMTs arrived shortly thereafter and continued life-saving efforts as he was transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

Sadly Manila was pronounced dead on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024.

The BPS has appointed a Family Liaison Officer to assist the relatives of Mr. Manila, during this difficult time.

The BPS extends its condolences to his family and loved ones.

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Wed, 2024-10-30

The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that two male suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Ethan Arruda.

Mr. Arruda died after he sustained a stab wound to the chest. He had reportedly attended a party at a residence on Devonshire Bay Road, Devonshire, where approximately 100 people were gathered.

We wish to thank those members of the public who have so far come forward and provided information to assist with the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Arruda.

However, as stated, there were around 100 people at the party Mr. Arruda reportedly attended and we continue to appeal for anyone with information to get in contact with Detective Inspector, Clifford Roberts by calling 717-0590 or via email croberts2@bps.bm.

We are also once again urging anyone who may have in their possession recorded video or any other images from that party, to please get in contact with us.

If you’re more comfortable doing so we urge you to call the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number 800-8477 or use the BPS community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm.

You may also share the information with a police officer you know.

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Sun, 2024-10-27

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS), is seeking the public’s assistance with the investigation into a stabbing incident which occurred at a residence on Devonshire Bay Road, Devinshire, shortly after 12:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

The incident resulted in a 17-year-old male being taken to hospital with life threatening injuries.

Sadly the young man has now succumbed to his injuries.

There were several young people at the residence at the time of this incident and we are appealing for anyone with information, no matter how insignificant you think it might be, to please contact Detective Inspector Clifford on 717-0590or, via email, croberts2@bps.bm.

You may also call the Criminal Investigations Unit at 247-1739, or call the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477.

Alternatively, you are encouraged to share the information with a police officer you know or, use the BPS Community Reporting Portal at https://portal.police.bm.

Update: Wednesday, 30th October - The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that two male suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Ethan Arruda.

Mr. Arruda died after he sustained a stab wound to the chest. He had reportedly attended a party at a residence on Devonshire Bay Road, Devonshire, where approximately 100 people were gathered.

We wish to thank those members of the public who have so far come forward and provided information to assist with the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Arruda.

However, as stated, there were around 100 people at the party Mr. Arruda reportedly attended and we continue to appeal for anyone with information to get in contact with Detective Inspector, Clifford Roberts by calling 717-0590 or via email croberts2@bps.bm.

We are also once again urging anyone who may have in their possession recorded video or any other images from that party, to please get in contact with us.

If you’re more comfortable doing so we urge you to call the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number 800-8477 or use the BPS community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm.

You may also share the information with a police officer you know.

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