Body Found Identified as Missing 70-Year-Old Janet Niklaus

Monday, September 09,2024

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm that the lifeless body found near the Vesey Reserve, Southampton, on Saturday, September 7th, 2024, was that of 70-year-old Mrs. Janet Niklaus. Ms. Niklaus was reported missing from her Whale Bay Road, Southampton residence, on Friday, August 30th, 2024. An extensive search for her commenced and lasted several days. We wish to thank those members of the public who so generously gave of their time to assist in the search for Ms. Niklaus. The BPS extends condolences to her family and a Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to assist them during this difficult time. No further information will be provided at this time.

Renewed Witness Appeal: 5th Road Fatality 50-Year-Old Steve Perinchief

Thursday, September 05,2024

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is renewing the witness appeal for anyone that can assist with the ongoing investigation regarding a single vehicle motorcycle collision that claimed the life of 50-year-old Steve Perinchief, Bermuda’s fifth road fatality this year. In particular, members of the public who can confirm Mr. Perinchief’s whereabouts in the hours prior to 9pm Saturday, 24th August 2024, are encouraged to come forward. As a reminder, BPS inquiries indicate that shortly after 9pm that Saturday, Mr. Perinchief was travelling in an easterly direction along Southside Road, St. George’s, when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a curb. Sadly, despite lifesaving efforts, he died in hospital a short time later. Those with relevant information are once again asked to contact Constable Bianca Glasford. She can be reached directly by calling 717-2119, or e-mail bglasford@bps.bm. Alternatively, members of the public are encouraged to share any information that they may have with a police officer they’re familiar with, or through the BPS online community reporting portal, https://portal.police.bm/.

Operation Athelstan: Second Arrest Made

Thursday, September 05,2024

Around 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS), continued Operation Athelstan, which is the BPS response to the police shooting that occurred on Saturday, August 24, 2024. A second man has now been arrested in connection with this firearm incident. A Southampton residence was also searched by police officers, and further items seized. Detective Superintendent Sherwin Joseph, the Senior Investigating Officer for Operation Athelstan stated, “The continued support from the community has been crucial to this investigation.” “I continue to appeal to persons living in the areas of  Random Lane, Lusher Hill, Spice Hill, Pearman’s Hill, Camp Hill, Horseshoe Road, Scenic Heights, South Avenue and Riviera Road, to contact us should you recall any suspicious activity, taking place between 10:00 p.m. on Friday, August 23rd, 2024,  and 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024.” Please check your CCTV cameras for anyone who seemed out of place, whether walking, or on a motorcycle within that time frame. No matter how insignificant you may believe this sighting to be, please contact us. You may contact Detective Superintendent, Sherwin Joseph, on 1-441-717-2158 or at jsherwin@bps.bm. You may also call 211, or share the information with a police officer you know. Anonymous reporting can also be made to portal.police.bm. File uploads can be made via this portal. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be provided through the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline, 800-8477 or their website, www.crimestoppers.bm.

5th Road Traffic Fatality Named [Updated]

Wednesday, August 28,2024

The Bermuda police service can now confirm the death of the 50 year old man, who was seriously injured, in a single vehicle motorcycle collision on Southside Rd., St. George’s on Saturday 24th of August 2024. The victim has been identified as Mr. Steve Perinchief. At the time of the collision, it is believed that Mr. Perinchief was traveling in an easterly direction, when he lost control of his vehicle and collided with what is believed to be a curb. Life-saving efforts were immediately commenced and Mr. Perinchief was conveyed to King Edward Memorial Hospital for further treatment. He succumbed to those injuries a short time later. This marks the 5th road traffic fatality for 2024. The Bermuda Police Service would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Steve Perinchief. Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is asked to call PC Bianca Glasford on 211 or email bglasford@bps.bm. Alternatively, members of the public are encouraged to share any information that they may have with a police officer they’re familiar with, or through the BPS online community reporting portal, https://portal.police.bm/. Update: Thursday, 5th September - Renewed witness appeal.

Police Involved Shooting Incident [Updated]

Wednesday, August 28,2024

Shortly after 12 AM on Saturday 24th of August 2024 police were responding to an incident in the vicinity of Khyber Pass, Warwick. As the officers approached the junction with Quarry Lane, the officers observed two males riding a motorcycle in a southerly direction along Khyber Pass, when the passenger discharged a firearm at police. Officers began pursuit which eventually lead to shots being fired. The suspects made good their escape. Officers are presently searching the area for suspects as well as forensically processing the scene. The length of Khyber Pass has been closed until police release the scene. Witnesses are being asked to contact Detective Chief Inspector Derricka Burns on 2471062 or 7170921. Update: Wednesday, 4th September - Operation Athelstan: Second Arrest Made.