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Read More2 More Arrests Made: Part of Recent Firearms, Ammunition, Drugs Seizure
Thu, 2024-10-03
Around 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, a 29-year-old male wanted in connection with the recent seizure of two firearms along with a quantity of controlled drugs and ammunition, turned himself into police custody at Hamilton Police Station.
Another male has also since been arrested in relation to this matter, making it five suspects arrested as part of this operation.
Detective Chief Inspector, Jason Smith, of the Specialist Crime Unit, stated: “The Bermuda Police Service is unwavering in its commitment to rid the island of guns and gang activity. We remain committed to our mandate of making Bermuda safer and are resolute in the pursuit of justice to ensure that those responsible for breaking the law and causing disruption to civility are held accountable.”
Phishing Scam Advisory
Wed, 2024-10-02
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of members of the public receiving phone-calls from someone purporting to be a member of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) or claiming to represent the organisation, then attempting to obtain personal information from the call recipient.
This is yet another phishing scam.
We have been informed that:
• Caller’s ID displayed Bermuda Police Service with the BPS crest.
• Some calls were from phone number +92320 9853 029 with her BPS crest.
• Some calls were from an unknown number with BPS crest.
• Caller claims to be a police officer
• Caller refuses to provide police badge number
• Caller has a Caribbean accent.
Please be advised that BPS officers, will at no time contact you requesting personal information over the phone.
You will instead be asked to attend a police station at a specific time and date to be spoken with.
Should a BPS officer contact you they will identify themselves by their rank, badge number, name, and department.
We urge that should you receive any such calls from persons claiming to be BPS officers, you challenge them by asking that they provide their name and badge number should they refuse to provide that information, immediately hang up, and contact the BPS by calling 211 or 295-0011 to make a report.
Should the caller provide a name or badge number and continue to ask for personal details, inform them that you would prefer to attend a police station and speak with an officer there, then hang up and again, contact us by calling 211 or, 295-0011 and report the matter.
Two Firearms, Ammunition, Drugs Seized: Three Suspects Arrested
Tue, 2024-10-01
On Monday September 30th officers from the Specialist Investigations Unit, and Task Force conducted an operation that resulted in the arrests of three suspects – a 35-year-old male, a 19-year-old male and a 27-year-old-male. A fourth suspect, a 29-year-old male, is being sought in connection with this matter.
During the operation, officers seized two firearms, a quantity of ammunition as well as a large quantity of controlled drugs, with a street value of over $700,000.
Detective Chief Inspector Jason Smith of the Specialist Investigations Unit, stated: “The seizure of these two firearms brings to fourteen the number of these deadly weapons taken off the street by police in a 10 month period. This seizure of these two firearms as well as ammunition and illegal drugs is quite significant and would have prevented severe injury or, loss of life.”
“It is also testament to the commitment and determination of officers of your Bermuda Police Service, as well as our colleagues at sister agency, Bermuda Customs Department, to protecting our community against the dangers posed by individuals who choose to become involved in illicit and criminal activity.”
Convictions for these offences carry a minimum sentence of ten years for the firearms and ammunition and a maximum life sentence for drugs possession.
Court appearances in relation to this matter are anticipated in due course.
Operation Vega Q3 2024 Update
Tue, 2024-10-01
Acting Superintendent Robert Cardwell, Tactical Support Division - By design, it was hoped that increased traffic enforcement through Operation Vega, would have had an impact on road traffic collisions (RTCs) and reduced the number of traffic offences.
However, this has not proven to be the case, with between 4 and 6 RTCs being reported daily and reported traffic offences increasing.
The majority of RTCs are single vehicle, followed by RTCs involving two or more vehicles. The causes of collisions are often avoidable. Unfortunately, most vehicle collisions are due to unsafe driving and riding habits like inattention, speeding and driving without due care and attention. Lower speeds mean fewer collisions while reaction times are increased, if traveling at a lower speed.
Impaired driving is also a significant cause of collisions. Impaired driving numbers continue at a high rate. Individuals who engage in this practice risk not only their own lives, but the lives of every other road user as well. The culture of impaired driving in Bermuda is an unfortunate situation that policing alone will not get rid of. If you have been drinking, do not drive or ride. Road safety must be taken seriously and all road users must take responsibility for their driving behaviour.
Cellular phone use while driving remains a common offence. Using a cellular phone while operating a vehicle is a distraction and the signs are clear when a person does this. These include suddenly swerving, travelling at a very low rate of speed and disobeying traffic signs and signals. If you are driving, put the phone down. This is a simple undertaking. If your phone rings and you must answer the call, pull over to the side of the road in a safe place to take the call.
The Bermuda Police Service remains steadfast in its mission to make Bermuda safer. This includes on the roads. To prevent a collision slow down, always drive sober, do not drive when stressed or tired, put your phone down and please wear your seatbelt and fasten your helmet.
Renewed Vehicle Theft Advisory
Tue, 2024-10-01
In recent weeks, there have been a number of reports of cars being stolen from locations across the island.
Prevention and deterrence are the best advice for all motor vehicle owners to adhere in order to not become a victim of vehicular theft.
The Bermuda Police Services advises that you implement, where possible, the following measures to prevent against falling victim to vehicle theft.
Keeping your doors locked is the first step in deterring a thief. It's good to get into the habit of double-checking that your vehicle's windows and doors are closed before leaving your car unattended.
Never leave your keys in the ignition and also, do not leave your car running, even if you're just going into a store for a quick errand. A running vehicle may be an easy target for a thief, especially if it is unattended or unlocked.
Keep your windows closed completely. A thief can simply reach into your car through an open window taking what they can reach or unlocking the door to gain full access to your vehicle and everything in it.
If you can, avoid parking in areas that are poorly lit or places that are not immediately seen by passers-by. Parking under a light and in a well-trafficked area, may be deter a thief if they know they can easily be seen.
It is recommended that you install an audible alarm system, if your car did not come with one. The noise emitted by an audible alarm if someone attempts to enter the vehicle, often the car's horn, attracts attention that may chase off a potential thief.
If your car is stolen, contact the police immediately.
MOTORCYCLES:
Motorcycles are most frequently taken from car parks around the City of Hamilton but also from residential neighbourhoods.
Typically, motorcycles are stolen for joy riding, stripping of their parts or in some instances, engaging in criminal activity.
Again, always remove keys from the ignition, even if you intend on being away from your bike for only a short time.
Remember to always use a secondary lock, that is, in addition to the handlebar lock.
Where possible, the secondary lock should be used to attach the motorcycle to a fixed object.
Three Vehicle Paget Collision Witness Appeal
Thu, 2024-09-26
Shortly after 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, police, Bermuda Fire and Rescue along with Emergency Medical Services, attended a serious road traffic collision involving a motor car and two motorcycles near the junction of Ord Road and Norden Lane, Paget.
Reports indicate the motorcar driven by a 64-year-old female, exited a private driveway and made a right turn to head east along Ord Road when a collision occurred with a motorcycle ridden by a 28-year-old male traveling in the opposite direction.
The motorcycle rider then collided with a utility pole and sustained non-life-threatening injuries, to the right side of his body.
A second motorcycle ridden by a 20-year-old male also struck the motorcar resulting in minor damage to both vehicles.
Neither the motorcar driver nor the rider of the second motorcycle appeared to have been injured.
The roadway was closed to vehicular traffic for approximately two hours while the collision scene was processed.
The Bermuda Police Service wishes to thank the public for their patience and cooperation during this temporary road closure.
An investigation into this incident is now underway and anyone with information is asked to contact Police Constable Jonathan Wood on 515-2157 or, via email, jwood@bps.bm. You may also call the main police number 295-0011 or, the non-emergency reporting number, 211.
Renewed Witness Appeal: Quarry Hill Road, Warwick Firearm Incident
Thu, 2024-09-26
The Bermuda Police Service wishes to thank those members of the public who have so far come forward in relation to the firearms incident which occurred on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Quarry Hill Road Warwick and which left a 48-year-old male with gunshot wounds.
While a suspect has been arrested, the investigation into that matter remains ongoing and we continue to appeal for anyone with information to get in contact with us.
We urge you to do so by calling the investigating officer Detective Sergeant, Anneka Donawa, on 717-2250 or via email, adonawa@bps.bm. You may also contact Detective Chief Inspector, Derricka Burns, on 717-0921 or via email, dburns@bps.bm.
Alternatively, call 211 or, the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477. Of course, if you’d prefer, please share the information with a police officer you know, or, get the information to us by using the community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm.
Rider Hurt in Tractor Trailer Truck Collision Remains Hospitalised
Wed, 2024-09-25
The rider of a motorcycle involved in a collision with a tractor trailer truck around 9am Monday, 23rd September 2024, at the junction of Middle Road and South Road in Southampton, remains hospitalised.
The injured man, believed to be a 67-year-old Sandys parish resident, is understood to be recovering with non-life threatening injuries.
Inquiries regarding this collision continue.
Any witnesses that have not already come forward, are now encouraged to call Constable Jamieko Smith on 211, or e-mail jamieko.smith@bps.bm.
Alternatively, members of the public with relevant information can share it through the Bermuda Police Service community reporting portal https://portal.police.bm, or by speaking with a police officer they know.
Separate Witness Appeals: Reported Armed Robbery & Reported Stabbing
Tue, 2024-09-24
Reported Armed Robbery
Around 10:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024, police responded to a reported armed robbery at Mr. Chicken Express on Watlington Road East, Devonshire.
On arrival officers were informed that a man had forced his way into the establishment through a back door and brandished a knife before removing a draw containing a quantity of cash from the cash register.
The suspect made good his escape on a black motorcycle. He was last seen at the junction of Upland Street and Middle Road, where he made a right turn and rode off in an easterly direction.
The suspect is described as a dark-skinned male, approximately 6’ 4” in height, slim built, wearing dark coloured clothing and a black helmet with a dark visor.
An investigation into this matter is now underway and anyone with information or who may have been in the area of Watlington Road East, Upland Street or Middle Road, Devonshire, between the hours of 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Friday September 20, 2024 and witnessed any suspicious persons or suspicious activity, to please contact Detective Constable Zaakira Lee, of the Criminal Investigations Unit, on 515-2551 or, via email, zlee@bps.bm. You may also contact Acting Detective Sergeant Assad Akle on 515–2547 or aakle@bps.bm.
If you’d prefer, please call 211, the main police number, 295-0011 or, the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477.
Alternatively, you are encouraged to provide the information by speaking with a police officer you know or, via the police community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm.
Reported Stabbing
Shortly after 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024, Police attended a report of a male at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH), seeking treatment for an apparent stab wound.
On arrival, officers spoke with the 25-year-old victim who stated that sometime between 9:00 pm and 9:15 p.m. on the said date, he was in the area of Glebe Road, Pembroke, when he was assaulted by a group of individuals.
During the incident, he suffered an injury to his upper torso and was transported to KEMH, where he was attended to for his injury which was deemed non-life-threatening. At last check he remained at the hospital under observation, on a general ward.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the main police number, 295-0011 or 211.
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