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Weekend Searches for Missing Canadian Visitor Underway
Sat, 2014-05-10
This morning at 8am just under 100 persons embarked on a search for missing Canadian visitor William Grange. Police were accompanied by sister agencies Department of Corrections, H.M. Customs, the Bermuda Regiment and members of the community. The searches will include. West, East and Central areas.
We are also asking the boating community both today and tomorrow to please be vigilant and continue to search the shoreline and look in all boats and marine vessels for the missing 67 year old man.
Read MoreInvestigation Ongoing Into Child Remains
Fri, 2014-05-09
Assistant Commissioner of Police Antoine Daniels - About 11:20am today police received a report of what appeared to be the remains of a lifeless baby discovered near to a grave site on Trinity Church Road in Hamilton Parish. Police attended a short time later and on arrival confirmed that there were remains of a baby in a mummified condition. A medical practitioner attended the scene and confirmed that the body appeared to be of an infant male. A forensic examination was conducted of the scene and a comprehensive search made of the immediate area seeking any additional information that could assist police officers with their initial investigations.
Suspected Child Remains Found in Hamilton Parish
Fri, 2014-05-09
At 11:23am on Friday, May 9th police responded to a report of an incident that took place on Trinity Church Road in Hamilton parish. It appears that a landscaper was working in the area when he came upon what looks like the remains of a young child. The Forensic Support Unit and the Criminal Investigation Unit attended the scene and a full investigation into the incident is underway.
Police Organise Saturday Community Searches for Missing Visitor
Fri, 2014-05-09
Detective Inspector Mark Clarke – Today marks one week since Canadian visitor 67 year old William ‘Bill’ Grange went missing in the Cambridge Beaches, Sandys parish area. As part of the ongoing search efforts, the Bermuda Police Service will be coordinating search groups in the western parishes, central parishes and eastern parishes on Saturday, May 10th.
I am encouraging members of the public, particularly community groups including churches, social groups, sporting bodies, boy scouts and girl guides – to name a few – to come out on Saturday and support these search efforts.
Suspicious Objects Recovered in Somerset
Thu, 2014-05-08
Today, May 8th police responded to a report of suspicious items (believed to be firearms) along with an undisclosed amount of ammunition found in dense foliage in the area of Somerset Long Bay Beach.
The area has been cordoned off while the area is forensically examined.
We anticipate a full update in due course.
Paget Community Clinic This Saturday
Thu, 2014-05-08
The Police Community Clinic for Paget will be held this Saturday 10th May at Modern Mart, South Road, Paget from 2-5pm.
Community Action Team (CAT) officers will be available at the location to meet with members of the public and discuss any concerns they may have.
Attending area residents will also have the opportunity to obtain information on crime prevention as well as advice regarding how to form a Neighbourhood Watch Group.
Appointment of New Deputy Commissioner Paul Wright
Thu, 2014-05-08
Deputy Commissioner of Police Paul Wright - "Naturally I am delighted to have been selected to serve as the new Deputy Commissioner.
It is an important position in terms of guiding the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) forwards, particularly in the areas of professional development for our personnel and improving our service to the community.
Volunteers Boost Search Efforts for Missing Canadian Visitor
Thu, 2014-05-08
Today, coordinated efforts by the Bermuda Regiment, Department of Corrections and H.M. Customs personnel as well as family members and local residents will see in excess of 100 volunteers searching for missing 67 year old Canadian visitor William ‘Bill’ Grange, who was last seen on the evening of Friday, May 2nd at his vacation accommodation, the Cambridge Beaches Resort in Sandys parish.
It is anticipated that more family members will be travelling to the island this week to further assist ongoing search efforts.
Police Welcome Verdict in Stefan Burgess Murder Trial
Wed, 2014-05-07
Officer in Charge of the Serious Crime Department, Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro - The Bermuda Police Service welcomes the verdict in the trial of Mr. Julian Washington for the murder of Mr. Stefan Burgess.
Members of the public will recall that Mr. Burgess was brutally shot & killed by a gunman who had forcibly entered a home on Glebe Road on 8th January, 2012, and another man was also shot and severely injured in the same incident.
Search for Missing Canadian Visitor William Grange Widens
Tue, 2014-05-06
The Bermuda Police Service continues to appeal for the public's assistance in locating 67 year old Canadian visitor William Grange, who was last seen on the evening of Friday, May 2nd in area of the Cambridge Beaches Resort.
He was last seen wearing beige pants, a blue shirt, brown jacket and brown shoes and is described as a Caucasian male, 5'9" tall with white hair, who suffers from short term memory loss.
