Witness Appeal: Reported Serious Assault & Robbery
Mon, 2012-09-24
The Bermuda Police Service Serious Crime Unit is investigating a serious assault on and robbery of a 33 year old male. This incident occurred about 12:30am on Wednesday 19th September, 2012 at the Beach Bar & Bistro, located at #103 Front Street.
The victim was socializing with friends when he was set upon by a group of men who assaulted him and robbed him of jewelry around his neck. The victim suffered a fractured jaw on both sides of his face. As a result he underwent surgery to repair the injuries at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
Read MoreLorenzo Stovell Murder Investigation [September 24, 2012]
Detective Superintendent James Howard and Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro address the media regarding the investigation into the murder of Lorenzo Stovell.
Investigation Into The Murder of Lorenzo Stovell
Mon, 2012-09-24
Superintendent James Howard - On behalf of the Bermuda Police Service, I wish to begin by expressing sincere condolences
to the family and friends of 24 year old Pembroke resident, Mr. Lorenzo Stovell who tragically lost his life on Sunday evening.
The murder of Mr. Stovell represents the 3rd death caused by the use of a firearm in Bermuda this year. Four persons have been shot and injured (and not died) in 2012.
The Bermuda Police Service recognizes that this incident will undoubtedly impact the local community. We want to reassure the community that the Bermuda Police Service will use all the resources at its disposal to bring the offender or offenders to justice.
24 Year Old Man Fatally Shot in Sandys Parish
Sun, 2012-09-23
Assistant Commissioner of Police David Mirfield – At 11:40pm on Sunday, September 23rd a shooting occurred outside Woody’s Bar on Malabar Road in Sandys parish, in a bus layby. As a result, a 24 year old man was shot and later succumbed to his injuries. The victim was taken from the scene by private transport to Port Royal Fire Station, where he was examined by an on call doctor and pronounced dead at that location.
As such, a murder investigation has been commenced by the Serious Crime Unit.
Supreme Court: Trio Plead Guilty to Armed Burglary
Fri, 2012-09-21
The Bermuda Police Service acknowledges the guilty pleas of Raymond Kidd, Tristan Burgess and Olicie Morgan in Supreme Court earlier today. Puisne Carlisle Greaves accepted the trio’s guilty pleas regarding the men being responsible for committing a series of offences, including aggravated burglary while armed with a firearm, serious sexual assault, assault with intent to commit robbery and the taking of two motor cycles without consent of the owners. These offences all occurred during the month of March this year.
September 20 - Daily Report
Thu, 2012-09-20
St. George’s Police Station Closed For Repairs - The public is advised that the St. George’s Police Station is currently closed for repairs by Works & Engineering. The restoration is anticipated to take six weeks to complete.
During this time policing operations for the East End will continue to operate on a 24 hour basis from Southside Police Station. A phone located on the outside of the St. George’s station will continue to automatically connect the user to the Station Duty Officer at Southside Police Station.
September 19 - Daily Report
Wed, 2012-09-19
Traffic Advisory: Middle Road, Southampton - The motoring public is advised to adhere to the traffic lights erected along Middle Road, Southampton near Waterlot Inn as BELCO performs work to relocate cables in conjunction with Government's road-widening project.
The traffic lights are necessary due to the equipment and trenching in the area. It is anticipated that the traffic lights will remain in place until September 29th.
Update: Eighth Road Fatality for 2012
Wed, 2012-09-19
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 45 year old Aaron Smith of St. George’s.
Around 2:20pm on Tuesday, September 18th Mr. Smith was riding a motorcycle along North Shore Road in Devonshire near the junction with Cable Hill when a collision occurred with a car at the entrance of Terceira's gas station.
Eighth Road Fatality for 2012
Tue, 2012-09-18
Around 2:20pm on Tuesday, September 18th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported serious collision on North Shore Road in Devonshire near the junction with Cable Hill. It appears that a motorcycle and a car were traveling along North Shore Road when they collided at the entrance of Terceira's gas station.
The motorcycle rider, a 45 year old St. George's man, was seriously injured as a result and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance where he later succumbed to his injuries. At this time, it does not appear that the occupants of the car were injured.
Investigation Ongoing: Friswells Road Vehicle Fire
Tue, 2012-09-18
Around 6:20am on Monday, September 17th police and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel attended a reported vehicle fire on Friswells Road in Devonshire. A white Suzuki car was damaged as a result.
The fire is being treated as suspicious and police and Fire Service investigations are ongoing. House-to-house enquiries have been carried out and several items have been seized for forensic examination.
Officers from the Bermuda Police Service Police Support Unit and Community Action Team have been patrolling the general area to provide community reassurance and support
