Inquiries Underway After 104 Cannabis Plants Seized in St. George’s
Mon, 2023-08-14
On Sunday, 13th August 2023, Bermuda Police Service (BPS) officers from the Police Support Unit of the Tactical Operations Division, conducted an exercise targeting illegal cannabis cultivation at a site in the Southside, St. George’s area.
During the exercise, BPS officers uprooted and seized a total of 104 fully grown cannabis plants under the Misuse of Drugs Act. At this time no arrests have been made in connection to this controlled drug seizure.
Inquiries are underway and anyone that has any information that may assist the BPS is asked to call 295-0011, 211 or speak with a police officer they know.
Alternatively, anonymous tips can be provided to the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-8477.
Read MoreInquiries Ongoing Into Recent City of Hamilton Business Burglaries
Fri, 2023-08-11
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can report that over the past several days, a number of business establishments within the City of Hamilton, namely, AF Smith Limited, Walker Arcade Properties, CPR Electronics, Masters Limited, A.S. Coopers Men’s, Crissons Jewellery, and the Restore Shop have been targeted by persons either causing damage to gain entry or, actually breaking and entering into the said premises between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. and stealing electronics or other items of value.
Many of the items, in particular the electronics, are advertised for sale at significantly reduced prices on social media platforms.
The suspects in these matters are seen on CCTV dressed in dark clothing with their identity being concealed and leaving the scene(s) riding a dark coloured cycle.
The BPS is seeking the public’s assisting in helping to identifying the individuals responsible.
If you may have any information or internal / external CCTV that may assist with the investigation please contact Constable 2468 Savoury of the Criminal Investigation Unit at 247-1744 / 295-0011 or email jsavoury@bps.bm.
You may also report your information via Crime Stoppers 800-8477 (TIPS). Additionally, you may tell a police officer whom you may be more comfortable speaking to directly.
Crane Incident on St. John's Road, Pemborke
Mon, 2023-08-07
Around 2:35 p.m. on Monday, August 7th, 2023, police received a report that a heavy construction crane belonging to Island Construction Limited, was traveling west on St. John’s Road, Pembroke, near the junction with Cedar Avenue, when the roadway collapsed.
The crane tumbled down an embankment stopping just short of a storage yard below.
The crane operator appeared uninjured, but was still assessed by EMTs at the scene before being transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for further checks.
There was no damage to any private property or vehicle in the area.
The roadway has now been closed in the area of the collision with traffic blocked from traveling along St. John’s Road toward Saltus Grammar School.
Traffic is blocked at the junction of St. John’s Road and Langton Hill preventing traffic from traveling in the opposite direction.
Carolina Bay Shooting Update
Mon, 2023-08-07
As the investigation continues into that confirmed firearms incident which occurred around 11:13 last evening in the Carolina Bay, George’s Bay Road area, Southampton and left two victims with gunshot wounds, police are appealing for any boat owners whose vessels are moored at the Carolina Bay Marina and have security cameras, to please check those devices for any activity recorded between 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. on Sunday August 6th.
Should you see anything suspicious or anyone acting in a suspicious manner, please get in contact with us by calling Detective Inspector Jason Smith of the Serious Crime Unit on 717-0864 or via email jsmith2@bps.bm.
Meanwhile, at last check the 24-year-old man who was shot in the chest during that incident remains warded in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.
The second victim, a 31-year-old man who was shot in the hand was attended to for his wounds and discharged from hospital.
Officers returned to the scene of last night’s shooting continuing the search for forensic evidence which may help in solving this crime, which thankfully, did not end in death.
A number of spent shells have been recovered at the scene of last night’s shooting and the matter is being progressed thanks to those members of the public who have come forward and provided what information they have.
We however continue to appeal for information as there were several people at the Marina when this incident occurred last night and we want to hear from those people.
Please share that information with Detective Inspector Jason Smith via the methods previously outlined or speak with a police officer you know.
You may also call the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number 800-8477 or, provide the information via the BPS Community Reporting Portal https://portal.police.bm.
Confirmed Firearm Incident: Two Men Shot in Southampton [Updated]
Mon, 2023-08-07
Around 11:13 p.m. on Sunday, August 6th, 2023, police received several reports of gunshots in the Carolina Bay, George’s Bay Road area, Southampton.
Upon the arrival of officers and other first responders at the scene, it was ascertained that two people were injured in the confirmed firearms incident.
One victim was shot in the chest, the other sustained a bullet wound to the hand.
Both victims were attended to at the scene by EMTs before being transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where at last check, they continued to receive treatment for their injuries.
An investigation into this matter has now begun and anyone with information is asked to call the main police number, 295-0011 or, the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477.
You may also share the information with a police officer you know or via the community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm.
Update: As the investigation continues into that confirmed firearms incident which occurred around 11:13 last evening in the Carolina Bay, George’s Bay Road area, Southampton and left two victims with gunshot wounds, police are appealing for any boat owners whose vessels are moored at the Carolina Bay Marina and have security cameras, to please check those devices for any activity recorded between 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. on Sunday August 6th.
Should you see anything suspicious or anyone acting in a suspicious manner, please get in contact with us by calling Detective Inspector Jason Smith of the Serious Crime Unit on 717-0864 or via email jsmith2@bps.bm.
Meanwhile, at last check the 24-year-old man who was shot in the chest during that incident remains warded in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.
The second victim, a 31-year-old man who was shot in the hand was attended to for his wounds and discharged from hospital.
Officers returned to the scene of last night’s shooting continuing the search for forensic evidence which may help in solving this crime, which thankfully, did not end in death.
A number of spent shells have been recovered at the scene of last night’s shooting and the matter is being progressed thanks to those members of the public who have come forward and provided what information they have.
We however continue to appeal for information as there were several people at the Marina when this incident occurred last night and we want to hear from those people.
Please share that information with Detective Inspector Jason Smith via the methods previously outlined or speak with a police officer you know.
You may also call the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number 800-8477 or, provide the information via the BPS Community Reporting Portal https://portal.police.bm.
Reported Drowning of Man in Castle Harbour
Sun, 2023-08-06
Shortly before midnight on Friday, August 4th, police received reports that a 46-year-old male had disappeared under water in Castle Harbour, near Frick’s Point and Castle Island.
The male was said to have been in chest-deep water wading from one group of boats to another, which were part of a raft-up when he went under.
Other boaters in the area were alerted and several persons responded to assist. The Coast Guard was also contacted and attended the scene.
The man’s lifeless body was recovered shortly before 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 5th, in waters in the area of Frick Point, Tucker’s Point, St. George’s.
Death was subsequently confirmed by an on call physician.
Foul play is not suspected.
Sudden Death After Man Suffers Apparent Medical Incident at Shelly Bay
Fri, 2023-08-04
Shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Friday August 4th 2023, police and other first responders were dispatched to Shelly Bay Beach, Hamilton Parish following reports that a male had been pulled out of the water.
Reports are the man was standing in waist deep water when he appeared to have suffered a medical episode and went under water before he was pulled out by nearby individuals who began CPR until the arrival of EMTs who took over.
The 73-year-old victim was subsequently transported by ambulance to King Edward Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Next of kin have been informed.
Foul play is not suspected.
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