Sat, 2024-11-23

Investigations continue into the firearms incident which occurred in the area of Cedar Heights Lane in Warwick around 9:10PM on Thursday, November 21st, 2024.

Two men, a 53 year old and a 38 year old, both sustained multiple gunshot wounds in that incident and remain in hospital, where they continue to receive treatment for their injuries, which are not considered life-threatening.

It is understood that immediately after the shooting, two persons dressed in dark clothing were seen on a motorcycle speeding in an easterly direction along Harbour Road.

Investigators are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen individuals fitting this description in the area of Cedar Hill, St. Mary’s Road Warwick and Harbour Road, shortly before or after the shooting.

We wish to thank those members of the public who have so far come forward with information on this incident.

We ask that you or anyone with any information please contact Acting Detective Inspector Anneka Donawa on 717-2250 or via email, adonawa@bps.bm.

You may also call the main police number 295-0011, or share the information with a police officer you know.

Alternatively, please provide the information using the police community reporting portal at, https://portal.police.bm or by visiting the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.bm and completing the anonymous crime reporting form. You may also call Crime Stoppers on 800-8477.

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Fri, 2024-11-22

Shortly after 10:00 PM, on Thursday, November 21, 2024 police received a report of a stabbing incident near the Mr. Chicken outlet in Somerset.

Officers were dispatched to the scene and upon arrival, were informed the victim, a male, had been transported to hospital via private vehicle.

Emergency Medical Services dispatch subsequently contact police to report that the injured party was met by ambulance on the way and transferred into their care.

The victim is said to have sustained neck and facial injuries which were not considered life threatening. At last check, he continued to receive treatment at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the main police number, 295-0011 or provide the information to a police officer you’re comfortable speaking with.

You may also share the information via the BPS community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm or by calling the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number 800-8477.

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Thu, 2024-11-21

Around 9:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 21, 2024, Police and emergency medical services responded to a report of gunshots in the area of Cedar Hill, Saint Mary’s Rd., Warwick.

Upon arrival, it was confirmed that two males had sustained gunshot injuries. They were attended to at the scene by EMTs before being transported by ambulance checking Edward VII Memorial Hospital. The extent of their injuries remains unknown at this time.

An investigation into this matter is now underway and anyone with information is asked to contact Acting Detective Chief Inspector, Nidol Barker, on 717-2176 or via email nbarker@bps.bm.

You may also call the main police number, 295-0011 or, the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477.

Alternatively, please share the information with a police officer you know or, by using the police community reporting portal at, https://portal.police.bm.

Update: Saturday, 23rd November - Investigations continue into the firearms incident which occurred in the area of Cedar Heights Lane in Warwick around 9:10PM on Thursday, November 21st, 2024.

Two men, a 53 year old and a 38 year old, both sustained multiple gunshot wounds in that incident and remain in hospital, where they continue to receive treatment for their injuries, which are not considered life-threatening.

It is understood that immediately after the shooting, two persons dressed in dark clothing were seen on a motorcycle speeding in an easterly direction along Harbour Road.

Investigators are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen individuals fitting this description in the area of Cedar Hill, St. Mary’s Road Warwick and Harbour Road, shortly before or after the shooting.

We wish to thank those members of the public who have so far come forward with information on this incident.

We ask that you or anyone with any information please contact Acting Detective Inspector Anneka Donawa on 717-2250 or via email, adonawa@bps.bm.

You may also call the main police number 295-0011, or share the information with a police officer you know.

Alternatively, please provide the information using the police community reporting portal at, https://portal.police.bm or by visiting the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.bm and completing the anonymous crime reporting form. You may also call Crime Stoppers on 800-8477.

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Mon, 2024-11-18

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm the death of 56-year-old Damian Simmons, who was seriously injured in a reported collision involving two motorcycles that occurred around 6:45 P.M. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, on Blue Hole Hill, near the junction with Dolphin Drive, Hamilton Parish.

Mr. Simmons along with the other motorcycle rider, a 45-year-old male, were transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for further treatment.

Sadly, Mr. Simmons subsequently succumbed to his injuries.

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. Simmons.

The investigation into this incident remains ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Milton Hill of the Roads Policing Unit (RPU) on 515-2481 or, via e-mail mjhill@bps.bm. You may also call the RPU office on 247-1788 or, the main police number 295-0011.

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Thu, 2024-11-14

In keeping with ongoing efforts to enhance its capabilities, The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is currently conducting a two week training course focusing on asset confiscation and financial crime investigation.

The course which began on Monday, November 4th and concludes on the Friday, November 15th, is being facilitated by Jason Aldridge and Ian Ball, of the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency.

It was organised by the BPS and is being conducted at its Prospect Headquarters, with officers from the following units involved:

Financial Crime Unit

Drugs Unit

Criminal Investigation Unit

Anti-Corruption Unit

Technology Department

Community Policing Division

Acting Detective Superintendent, Jason Smith, of the Serious Crime Division stated, “This opportunity will result in our officers becoming more adept at investigating the activity of those engaging in financial activity for furtherance of criminal enterprise. This is imperative as the BPS plays a major role in protecting Bermuda’s reputation as a well-respected, financial jurisdiction.”

Mr. Smith added, “Bringing the facilitators to Bermuda has allowed for a much larger officer cohort to benefit from this initiative. This has resulted in significant cost savings, but more importantly, has widened the pool from which to draw as we work to address this aspect of criminal activity."

BACK ROW L to R:

Detective Constable Randy Alexander

Acting Chief Inspector Mark Tomlinson

Inspector Nidol Barker

MIDDLE ROW L to R:

Detective Constable Dawn Hector  

Detective Constable Graeme Bird  

Detective Sergeant Crai-Che Hall

Detective Sergeant Zoenique Williams

Detective Constable Sandra Philips-Bain  

Detective Sergeant Whitney Wilkinson  

Inspector Karema Flood  

Detective Constable Zaakira Lee

SEATED L to R:

Acting Detective Superintendent Jason Smith

Ian Ball - Trainer  

Deputy Commissioner of Police Na’imah Astwood   

Acting Inspector Leroy Mathurin

Jason Aldridge – Trainer

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Tue, 2024-11-12

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) conducted proactive patrols island wide and responded to various calls for service, during the Remembrance Day holiday weekend.

However, there were no major incidents of anti-social behaviour reported.

Of note, from 5pm Friday, 8th November until 5am Tuesday, 12th November 2024, a total of 13 arrests were made for various offences.

In addition, five motorists were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving, with several tickets for traffic infractions also issued.

As we enter the festive season, the BPS once again reminds members of the public to socialise responsibly.

Similarly, all motorists are urged to prioritise the safety of every road user, by not operating a vehicle while intoxicated and by not speeding.

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Sat, 2024-11-09

Around 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, police were despatched to a serious road traffic collision involving two motorcycles on Blue Hole Hill, near the junction with Dolphin Drive, Hamilton Parish.

Officers arrived at the scene to find EMTs already providing assistance to the both riders, a 56-year old male and a 45-year-old male who were lying on the roadway next to their vehicles which were extensively damaged.

The 56-year-old male sustained serious head and other injuries. The 45-year-old male suffered a serious leg injury.

Both men were transported to King Edward the VII Memorial Hospital for further treatment.

Sadly, the 56-year-old male succumbed to his injuries.

The 46-year-old male remains warded at the hospital following surgery.

The collision resulted in significant traffic delays with the roadway closed for approximately two and a half hours while the scene was forensically processed.

An investigation into this incident is now underway and we wish to thank those members of the public who have already come forward to assist.

Anyone else with information is asked to contact Constable Victor Fishington of the Roads Policing Unit (RPU) on 717-0836 or, via e-mail vfishington@bps.bm. You may also call the RPU office on 247-1788 or, the main police number 295-0011.

This marks the 7th fatal road traffic collision for 2024.

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Fri, 2024-11-08

Vital donations of grocery items were officially handed over at the Salvation Army’s North Street Citadel, by members of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS), around 4pm Friday, 8th November 2024.

Responding to a recent urgent appeal by Salvation Army Bermuda for non-perishable, boxed, canned and tinned food supplies to assist local individuals as well as families serviced by their feeding programmes this month, the approximately $4,000 worth of food was contributed by various BPS departments and collected at Hamilton Police Station, since the end of October.

Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons and Deputy Commissioner of Police Na’imah Astwood presented the necessary provisions to Salvation Army Major Darryl Simms, who thanked all members of the BPS who contributed, for their generosity and kindness.

In the photo from left to right: BPS Constable Moya Ogilvie-Milwood, Salvation Army Captain Dennis Maybury, Deputy Commissioner of Police Na’imah Astwood, Salvation Army Major Darryl Simms and Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons.

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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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