Fri, 2024-07-12

Around 11:57 p.m. on Thursday, July 11th, 2024, police received a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle at Pepper Hall/Orange Hole Road, St. George’s.

It is understood a male motorcycle rider was travelling east, along Tommy Fox Road, near the junction with Pepper Hall Road, St. George’s, when he lost control of the vehicle and collided with what is believed to be a metal pole.

Officers arrived at the scene to find the victim receiving treatment from EMTs.

He was subsequently transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. At last check he remained in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit receiving treatment for his injuries which are considered life threatening.

Meanwhile, shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 11th, 2024, Police attended a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle near the junction of North Shore Road and Jennings Road, Smiths.

It was reported that two males on a motorcycle were travelling east on North Shore Road in Smiths, when the rider apparently lost control as he tried to negotiate a series of bends and collided with an embankment causing both males to be ejected from the vehicle and onto the roadway.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers found both males lying on the roadway. They were both attended to by EMTs before being transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for further treatment of their injuries which were not thought to be life threatening.

Both incidents are now under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the Roads Policing Unit on, 247-1788 or, the main police number, 295-0011.

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Thu, 2024-07-11

With profound sadness, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm the identities of the four individuals found deceased at a South Terrace, Pembroke home Sunday, 7th July 2024, as:

4-year-old Na-Vii Trimm-Parfitt;

9-year-old Drae-E Trimm-Parfitt;

39-year-old Nicole Parfitt;

40-year-old Ramon Trimm.

The BPS extends our sincere condolences to their families and friends.

Two BPS Family Liaison Officers are providing relevant assistance to the two families of the four deceased individuals.

Autopsies of each deceased will be conducted in due course.

The investigation regarding this tragic incident is ongoing and the BPS thanks those persons that have already cone forward to assist with inquiries.

However, the appeal continues for anyone with any information relating to this matter, even if it seems insignificant, to contact Detective Chief Inspector Derricka Burns on 717-0921 or dburns@bps.bm, as well as Detective Inspector Clifford Roberts on 717-0590 or croberts2@bps.bm.

Information can also be provided through the BPS online community reporting portal, https://portal.police.bm/.

The BPS urges members of our community directly or indirectly affected by this tragedy to reach out to relevant helping agencies for specialist assistance, if necessary.

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Tue, 2024-07-09

Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm Bermuda’s third road fatality of 2024, 64-year-old Marvin Johnson, and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.

As stated in the original witness appeal made by the BPS on Sunday, 14th April 2024, a 64-year-old male understood to have been a pedestrian at the time, was seriously injured sometime between 9:45pm and 10pm Friday, 12th April 2024, when a car travelling along Long Bay Lane Sandys, made a left hand turn onto Nursery Lane and collided with him.

The Sandys parish resident was admitted to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit, where he was later pronounced dead on Monday, 3rd June 2024.

A BPS Family Liaison Officer was then assigned to provide relevant support to Mr. Johnson’s family, which is ongoing.

This road fatality is currently being investigated by the Roads Policing Unit (RPU).

The BPS thanks those persons who have already assisted with inquiries and renews the appeal for any witnesses that have not already come forward, or anyone with relevant information, to contact RPU Constable Kevin Medeiros by calling 717-2402 or e-mailing kmedeiros@bps.bm.

Alternatively, members of the public are encouraged to share any information that they may have with a police officer they’re familiar with, or through the BPS online community reporting portal, https://portal.police.bm/.

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Tue, 2024-07-02

Acting Superintendent Robert Cardwell - "The Bermuda Police Service (BPS), continues to deliver on the Operation Vega initiative. By design, increased traffic enforcement, which is the main thrust of Operation Vega, should lead to a reduction in the number of road traffic collisions.

Sadly, this is not the case currently, with between 4 and 6 collisions being reported daily.

In reality, human error plays a part in most vehicle collisions. Inattention, speeding and driving without due care and attention – all of these contributing factors are avoidable.

A vehicle collision can be devastating and even minor collisions can be costly.

The BPS expects adherence to the law when it comes to driving or riding. This includes complying with traffic signs and signals. Road safety must be taken seriously by all road users and we all must take responsibility for our driving behaviour.

To prevent a crash – slow down, always drive sober, do not drive when stressed or tired, put your phone away, wear your seatbelt and fasten your helmet.

Impaired driving numbers continue to be high.

Those who choose to engage in this dangerous and illegal practice put not only their lives, but also the lives of everyone else on the road at risk.

Without doubt, impaired driving increases the likelihood of a collision.

Changing the impaired driving culture in Bermuda requires all of us to take action. If you have been drinking, do not drive or ride.

In addition, we ask that you take a moment to reflect on your own driving behaviour – did you drive safely, did you adhere to all traffic signs and signals and was your speed appropriate?

The Bermuda Police Service remains steadfast in its mission to make Bermuda safer, including for everyone travelling on our roads.

However, we continue to emphasise that policing is only one factor in the overall topic of road safety."

Impaired Driving 1st and 2nd Quarter Combined:

2021 - 85

2022 - 95

2023 - 143

2024 - 105

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Mon, 2024-07-01

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) continues its investigation into the murder of Ms. Diante Trimm.

Ms. Trimm, a mother of five, succumbed to injuries sustained after she was shot whilst inside her South Terrace, Pembroke residence, around 12:35am on Friday, June 7th, 2024.

We are once again appealing for the public to assist us by providing any information that may progress the investigation.

We are particularly interested in speaking with any residents who may have CCTV footage showing any suspicious activity in the area on the night in question.

It does not matter how insignificant you may think that information to be, if you know something, please contact any of the following officers, Detective Inspector Clifford Roberts on 717-0590 or via email,croberts2@bps.bm or, Detective Sergeant  Anneka Donawa on 717-2250 or email,adonawa@bps.bm.

If you prefer, please call the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477 or use the Bermuda Police Service online community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm.

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Mon, 2024-07-01

Earlier this year, a TV producer from Spun Gold Productions, a TV production company from the UK known for its documentary series on policing, hospitals and fire services as well as inside looks at the Royal Family, visited Bermuda to scope out the possibility of making a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) daytime TV series tentatively titled “Policing Paradise.”

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) have now agreed to the filming of a 15 episode series following the work of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) and its officers, as well as the Royal Bermuda Regiment (RBR) Coastguard.

Film crews arrived in Bermuda at the end of last week and working alongside the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) as well as local production company Method Media Bermuda, began following BPS officers as they attended calls for service this past weekend.

The UK crews will continue to work alongside BPS officers for the next seven weeks, in the lead up to Cup Match. They will be mainly filming “feel good” stories involving our officers and their daily lives policing Bermuda.

This TV programme is designed to show Bermuda, the BPS and the RBR Coastguard in a good light, while encouraging UK citizens to consider visiting the island.

All footage will be thoroughly reviewed by the BPS Senior Leadership Team, before being released for inclusion in the series. Likewise, all proposed episodes will be vetted by the BPS before release for broadcast.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes said: “We encourage the public to help make the film crew welcome while they are here, as they are here to show Bermuda in a positive light.”

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Mon, 2024-07-01

The 18-year-old male injured in a suspected stabbing incident which occurred in Hamilton Parish on Thursday, June 27, 2024, remains listed in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

The investigation into this matter remains ongoing and anyone with information, is asked to contact, Detective Constable, Patrick Jones, of the Criminal Investigations Unit, on, 717-2170 or, via email, pjones@bps.bm.

You may also contact the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477.

Alternatively, you may provide information via the Bermuda Police Service Community Reporting Portal https://portal.police.bm/ or, by speaking with a police officer you know.

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Fri, 2024-06-28

Around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, 27th June 2024, police and emergency medical personnel responded to a report of a three vehicle collision which resulted in injury, involving a car and two motorcycles, on North Shore Road near the junction with Cameron Close, Devonshire.

It was reported that both motorcycles were travelling west along North Shore Road, when the driver of the car which was travelling east made a right hand turn to enter the nearby Terceira’s Service Station and crossed into the westbound lane.

A collision occurred, with one of the motorcycle riders, a 21-year-old male having suffered multiple lacerations and abrasions to both legs. The other rider, a 36-year-old male, suffered a broken left leg. Both men were transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital by ambulance, for further treatment.

The driver of the car, said to be a 45-year-old male, was not reported to have been injured at the time. A 33-year-old female occupant of the vehicle complained of pain to her right arm and hand.

Traffic along North Shore Road was diverted at the junctions with Store Hill and Loyal Hill. The roadway remained closed for an extended period, while the collision scene was processed. We wish to thank the public for their cooperation and patience.

An investigation into this incident is now underway and any witnesses or persons with information are asked to call 211, or the main police number, 295-0011. You may also provide the information via the Bermuda Police Service community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm, or by speaking with a police officer you know.

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Fri, 2024-06-28

Around 5:35 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2024, police and other first responders were dispatched to a Hamilton Parish residence, following reports that a male had been injured during an alleged altercation with another male at that location.

Upon arrival, ambulance personnel immediately commenced treatment on the victim, an 18-year-old male, who was found in an unresponsive state, with an apparent stab wound.

The victim was subsequently transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where at last check, he continued to receive treatment for his injuries, which are considered life-threatening.

An investigation into this matter has begun and a 17-year-old male suspect, is now in custody.

Eyewitnesses or anyone with information, is asked to contact, Detective Constable, Patrick Jones, of the Criminal Investigations Unit, on, 717-2170 or, via email, pjones@bps.bm

You may also contact the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477.

Alternatively, you may provide information via the Bermuda Police Service Community Reporting Portal https://portal.police.bm/, or by speaking with a police officer you know.

Update: Monday, 1st July - The 18-year-old male injured in a suspected stabbing incident which occurred in Hamilton Parish on Thursday, June 27, 2024, remains listed in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

The investigation into this matter remains ongoing and anyone with information, is asked to contact, Detective Constable, Patrick Jones, of the Criminal Investigations Unit, on, 717-2170 or, via email, pjones@bps.bm.

You may also contact the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477.

Alternatively, you may provide information via the Bermuda Police Service Community Reporting Portal https://portal.police.bm/ or, by speaking with a police officer you know.

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Wed, 2024-06-26

Around 7pm Tuesday, 25th June 2024, police and emergency medical personnel responded to a reported four vehicle collision on South Road in Southampton, near the junction with Horseshoe Road.

It now appears that a car being driven in the eastbound lane of South Road first collided with a van, being driven in the opposite direction along South Road, then struck two parked cars, located at the side of the road, near the westbound lane.

Both parked cars were unoccupied at the time.

The driver of the eastbound car, said to be a 36-year-old Pembroke man, was injured. Apparently his male passenger was not hurt.

The driver and passenger of the van, said to be a 44-year-old Pembroke woman and a 49-year-old Sandys parish man respectively, were also injured.

At last check, the injuries sustained by all three individuals were not considered life threatening.

Each of the four vehicles involved were damaged and had to be towed away from the scene, with traffic diversions necessary in the area for approximately two hours.

Inquiries are ongoing and any witnesses are encouraged to call 211.

Alternatively, members of the public with relevant information regarding this collision can share what they know through the Bermuda Police Service community reporting portal https://portal.police.bm/, or by speaking with a police officer they know.

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