Daily Report
Reported Single Vehicle Car Crash in Southampton: Driver Sought
Mon, 2021-01-18
Around 12:10am today, Monday January 18th, police officers responded to a reported single vehicle car crash on Middle Road in Southampton near the junction with Luke’s Pond Road.
On arrival, the car said to be involved in the incident was found unoccupied and extensively damaged.
Initial inquiries suggest that the vehicle was being driven east and struck a wall along Middle Road, Southampton – temporarily preventing traffic flow in either direction.
Read MoreCollision Victim Named as Clevonte Lodge-Bean.
Tue, 2020-11-10
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS), can now identify the victim in the most recent fatal road traffic collision as, Clevonte Lodge-Bean.
Mr. Lodge-Bean succumbed to injuries sustained in a two vehicle collision, which occurred on Somerset Road, Sandy’s in the area of Morgan Hill, shortly before 9:30 a.m. yesterday, Sunday 8th November.
The investigation into Sunday’s incident continues and anyone with information is asked to contact, PC Ward on 247-1504 - direct line or, 717-0540 – mobile.
A Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to assist Mr. Lodge-Bean’s relatives during this difficult time.
The Bermuda Police Service extends its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
Couple Appear in Court for Covid-19 Breaches
Tue, 2020-11-03
A 35- year-old male and a 38-year-old female this morning appeared in Magistrates’ Court charged with Breach of COVID regulations.
The couple from Maryland in the United States arrived at L.F. Wade International Airport On Sunday 1st November and indicated they were here to attend a wedding.
A Port Health nurse outlined the COVD-19 restrictions to them, informed them that they were required to take another COVID-19 test prior to leaving the airport and that they were to remain in quarantine at their hotel until they were informed of their test results by the Health Department.
It was explained to them that the test results would come back between 10 – 24 hours.
Later that day, Health officials conducted an enquiry at the hotel where the couple were staying. It was ascertained that they had left to attend a wedding in St Georges.
Daily Report 6th October 2020
Tue, 2020-10-06
Stabbing.
Shortly before 2:00 a.m. today, Tuesday, 6th October, police received reports of a stabbing incident inside the Royal Naval Dockyard, Sandys.
Upon arrival officers observed a male lying on his back at the entrance to Snorkel Park and bleeding from stab wound to his chest.
The victim, has was conscious and breathing.
He was conveyed via ambulance to King Edward VII for treatment to his injury, which was determined to be non-life-threatening.
Daily Report 20th August 2020
Thu, 2020-08-20
Approximately 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, 19th August, police officers were on mobile patrol in Warwick when they observed plants they believed to be the controlled drug cannabis being grown in flower pots at a Pearman’s Hill, West residence.
Following enquiries, it was determined the plants belonged to a 22-year-old male occupant of the residence.
A search of the occupant’s apartment resulted in the discovery of a quantity of suspected cannabis as well as dug equipment.
The occupant was subsequently arrested and detained.
Daily Report 17-Jul-2020
Mon, 2020-07-20
Confirmed firearms incident.
At approximately 11:15 p.m. on Thursday, 16th July, COMOPS received several 911 calls reporting multiple gunshots heard in the Curving Ave/Rambling Lane, Pembroke area.
Other callers reported the gunshots were heard in the Middle Town area.
Officers attended both locations and discovered forensic evidence in the roadway as well as on a nearby staircase to confirm a firearms had occurred on Middletown Drive, Pembroke.
Officers also conducted house to house enquiries in the area and found projectiles lodged in a fence near that location.
There have been no reports of any injuries.
The scene was processed by officers from the Forensics Unit and an investigation into this incident has been commenced by detectives from the Serious Crime Division.
Anyone with information is asked to call 211, the main police number 295-0011 or, the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number. 800-8477.
Daily Report 15-Jul-2020
Mon, 2020-07-20
Man Arrested for Offensive Weapon
At around 11:20 p.m. on Tuesday, 14th July, police received a report of a male allegedly armed with a knife, causing a disturbance inside a North Hamilton establishment.
Upon police arrival, it was discovered the subject had left the area on a motorcycle, while not wearing a helmet.
A search of the area commenced, and the subject was seen approaching a residence on Middletown Lane, Pembroke, when he lost control of the motorcycle and fell onto the roadway.
Checks indicated that the motorcycle was unlicensed and uninsured.
Officers approached the male and arrested him on suspicion of having an offensive weapon. A subsequent search revealed he had a box cutter in his possession.
He was then arrested for being in possession of an offensive weapon.
Officers also smelt alcohol emanating from the man’s breath and saw that his eyes were glazed. He refused to submit a breath sample when requested to do so.
The suspect was charged with carrying an offensive weapon without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and failing to comply with a demand for a breath test. He was also issued four moving violation tickets for riding an uninsured motorcycle, riding an unlicensed motorcycle, not having a driver’s license and riding without a helmet.
Daily Report 14-Jul-2020
Mon, 2020-07-20
Drug Seizure
More than half a million dollars-worth of suspected illegal drugs seized in joint operation involving the Bermuda Police Service and H.M. Customs.
The protracted exercise dubbed Operation Triton, also resulted in four arrests as well as more than fourteen thousand dollars in cash.
The joint initiative included the police Drugs Unit, Intelligence Department and Gang Targeting Unit, working alongside our HM Customs partners.
Among the items seized were suspected cocaine, cannabis, molly (MDMA) and heroin.
Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, Officer in charge (OIC) Serious Crime, stated:
“The investigation into this significant seizure remains ongoing and as such no further information will be provided at this time.
However, I wish to commend our hard working officers and their colleagues at H.M. Customs for their diligence and use of extensive intelligence gathering and investigative capabilities to prevent the potential threat these items could have posed to the wider community, were they not detected and made it on to the streets.”
Daily Report 13-Jul-2020
Mon, 2020-07-20
Firearms incident
At around 11:20 pm on Friday 10th July, police responded to reports of gunshots in the Rockywold Drive area of Sandys Parish. Police quickly established that two males were seen walking through the area shortly before shouting was heard, followed by what are believed to be three gunshots.
Although all of the circumstances are not totally clear, there appears to have been a confrontation between a number of males. A man was seen running away from the area, followed shortly thereafter by two males speeding away on a motorcycle.
An area resident subsequently reported that what they believed to be a spent round from a discharged firearm had pierced their living room window and was lodged in a wall in their living room.
Officers from the Forensic Support Unit attended the scene and were able to confirm that a firearm had been discharged.
A full investigation has been commenced into this shooting incident which as stated earlier appears to be as a result of feuding between a group of unknown males. Police uniform officers performed reassurance patrols in the area throughout Saturday and Sunday.
Antoine Daniels Assistant Commissioner of Police – Crime – strongly condemned the actions of those responsible for this incident.
Man Fatal Domestic Incident
Wed, 2020-07-08
FIREARMS INCIDENT
Shortly before 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday 7th July, police received reports gunshots heard in the Happy Valley Road area Pembroke.
Not long after they received a call that a 29-year-old-male had been shot in a parking lot just east of Fort Hamilton.
The victim was transported via private vehicle to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where at last check, he was undergoing surgery for his injuries which were not believed to be life threatening.
FATAL DOMESTIC INCIDENT
At around 12:05 a.m. on Wednesday 8th July, police received a report of a domestic incident at a residence on St. Mary’s Road in Warwick.
A second caller reported one of the individuals believed to be involved, was carrying a knife and that another person may have been injured.
As police headed to the scene they observed a male lying bleeding, in the roadway on St. Mary’s Road and requested an ambulance.
The 52-year-old male was transported via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where he was subsequently pronounced dead.
A 26-year-old male was taken into custody in connection with this incident.
