Social Media Posts Could Hamper Ongoing Sudden Death Investigation

Sunday, May 11,2025

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is aware of a number of social media posts making allegations in relation to an ongoing police investigation, involving an unresponsive female found near Warwick playground. The BPS is requesting that should you receive these messages or posts, you do not forward them on and instead, delete them from your device. This social media activity could hamper the ongoing investigation, as well as negatively impact any possible future prosecution. Also of concern is the risk to the safety and wellbeing of persons identified. Please allow us to complete our investigations and do not intervene against any persons identified in those posts. Doing so, could result in your arrest and or prosecution.

Sudden Death

Friday, May 09,2025

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm identity of the woman who was found unresponsive in an area near the Warwick Playground as, Honee Smith. Unfortunately, Ms. Smith succumbed to her injuries while receiving treatment at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. Ms. Smith was found shortly after 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025, on a rocky embankment just off the trails near the playground. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and an active investigation into how Ms. Smith came to be in that location is now underway. An autopsy is anticipated in due course. The Bermuda Police Service is once again appealing to members of the public who may have been in the area around the time of the incident and who may have seen a lone female along the trails to make contact with Detective Sergeant Kendy Swainson on, 717-2355 or via e-mail at, kswainson@bps.bm. You may also call 211, the main police number, 295-0011 or, use the community reporting portal at, portal.police.bm. The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family of Ms. Smith. Photo of Honee Smith.

Second Suspect Arrested in Connection With Fatal Sandys Parish Shooting

Thursday, May 08,2025

The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the arrest of a second suspect, a 23-year-old male, in connection with the fatal shooting which took place at the Legends club in Sandys, on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The first suspect arrested, remains in custody while the search continues for two others. We wish to thank those members of the public who have assisted by coming forward and providing information about this incident. Information which has helped us to significantly progress our investigation. Should you have any information regarding the events of last Thursday night, and have not yet reached out to us, we urge you to please do so. No matter how insignificant you may think that information to be. Please contact Acting Detective Superintendent, Jason Smith on, 717-0864 or, via e-mail at, jsmith2@bps.bm. You may also provide the information anonymously, by calling the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477. Another option would be to provide the information via the Community reporting portal at, portal.police.bm. If you’d prefer, speak with a police officer you know. Acting Superintendent Smith stated, “The BPS is also once again appealing for anyone who may have knowledge of the whereabouts of the suspect believed to have been injured during to get in contact with us, in order that we may get them the medical assistance they require. The extent of those injuries is not known, but based on evidence retrieved, it appears to be serious.” “If you know who this person is or, where they might be but prefer not to contact police, then please get them to hospital as soon as is posible.”

Appeal Against Misinformation

Wednesday, May 07,2025

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is aware of rumours circulating in the community, that a suspect believed to have been injured in the shooting incident at the Legends bar, Somerset Road, Sandys, on Thursday, May 1, 2025, has succumbed to their injuries. Our investigations have found no evidence to substantiate these claims. However, we urge that if anyone has been injured that the individual, or those who may be looking after them, contact us so that we might assist in helping that person obtain any medical care they require. Alternatively, the individual should be taken directly to hospital, if their injuries are believed to be serious or life-threatening. We are appealing to the public, should you have any information as to where the injured person is located or who might be assisting them, to please get in contact with Acting Detective Superintendent, (ADS) Jason Smith on, 717-0864 or, via e-mail at, jsmith2@bps.bm. You may also provide the information anonymously by calling the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477. Another option would be to provide the information via the Community reporting portal at, portal.police.bm. Further, we ask that should you have any information about anyone you believe may have been involved in the incident at the Legends bar, that you do not share it on social media, especially with accompanying images. Instead, please get in contact with ADS Smith or, share the information anonymously via Crime Stoppers or, at portal.police.bm. We again wish to thank the public for the assistance provided thus far as we continue to progress our investigations.

Final 4 Sports Cards and Prize Eligibility

Tuesday, May 06,2025

The Bermuda Police Service is happy to announce, the final set of four cards in the 2024-2025 Legends & Superstars sports cards campaign are now out and ready to be collected from any of our officers or police stations. The final set includes: Randy Horton (Football) Legend Andre Lambe (Boxing) Superstar Tyler Butterfield (Triathlon) Superstar Kamau Leverock (Cricket) Superstar Young people who have gathered all 44 collectible sports cards are eligible for special prizes, including a commemorative poster and branded card carrying case. To qualify, please e-mail, sportscards@bps.bm with the following details by 30th June 2025: Youth’s full name Guardian’s full name Youth’s age School Guardian's contact number And a photo with your young person displaying all 44 cards Ten randomly selected young people with full card sets, will be invited to a Police Week, 2025, luncheon with some of the featured local athletes, to be hosted by our gracious sponsors, the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram or X/Twitter for further updates and tag us in your sports card photos!