Seventh Road Fatality of 2024: 56-Year-Old Damian Simmons

Monday, November 18,2024

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm the death of 56-year-old Damian Simmons, who was seriously injured in a reported collision involving two motorcycles that occurred around 6:45 P.M. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, on Blue Hole Hill, near the junction with Dolphin Drive, Hamilton Parish. Mr. Simmons along with the other motorcycle rider, a 45-year-old male, were transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for further treatment. Sadly, Mr. Simmons subsequently succumbed to his injuries. The Bermuda Police Service extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. A BPS Family Liaison Officer has been providing relevant support to the family of Mr. Simmons. The investigation into this incident remains ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Milton Hill of the Roads Policing Unit (RPU) on 515-2481 or, via e-mail mjhill@bps.bm. You may also call the RPU office on 247-1788 or, the main police number 295-0011.

BPS Officers Receive NCA Financial Crime Investigations Training

Thursday, November 14,2024

In keeping with ongoing efforts to enhance its capabilities, The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is currently conducting a two week training course focusing on asset confiscation and financial crime investigation. The course which began on Monday, November 4th and concludes on the Friday, November 15th, is being facilitated by Jason Aldridge and Ian Ball, of the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency. It was organised by the BPS and is being conducted at its Prospect Headquarters, with officers from the following units involved: Financial Crime Unit Drugs Unit Criminal Investigation Unit Anti-Corruption Unit Technology Department Community Policing Division Acting Detective Superintendent, Jason Smith, of the Serious Crime Division stated, “This opportunity will result in our officers becoming more adept at investigating the activity of those engaging in financial activity for furtherance of criminal enterprise. This is imperative as the BPS plays a major role in protecting Bermuda’s reputation as a well-respected, financial jurisdiction.” Mr. Smith added, “Bringing the facilitators to Bermuda has allowed for a much larger officer cohort to benefit from this initiative. This has resulted in significant cost savings, but more importantly, has widened the pool from which to draw as we work to address this aspect of criminal activity." BACK ROW L to R: Detective Constable Randy Alexander Acting Chief Inspector Mark Tomlinson Inspector Nidol Barker MIDDLE ROW L to R: Detective Constable Dawn Hector   Detective Constable Graeme Bird   Detective Sergeant Crai-Che Hall Detective Sergeant Zoenique Williams Detective Constable Sandra Philips-Bain   Detective Sergeant Whitney Wilkinson   Inspector Karema Flood   Detective Constable Zaakira Lee SEATED L to R: Acting Detective Superintendent Jason Smith Ian Ball - Trainer   Deputy Commissioner of Police Na’imah Astwood    Acting Inspector Leroy Mathurin Jason Aldridge – Trainer

Remembrance Day Holiday Weekend Policing Activity Recap

Tuesday, November 12,2024

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) conducted proactive patrols island wide and responded to various calls for service, during the Remembrance Day holiday weekend. However, there were no major incidents of anti-social behaviour reported. Of note, from 5pm Friday, 8th November until 5am Tuesday, 12th November 2024, a total of 13 arrests were made for various offences. In addition, five motorists were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving, with several tickets for traffic infractions also issued. As we enter the festive season, the BPS once again reminds members of the public to socialise responsibly. Similarly, all motorists are urged to prioritise the safety of every road user, by not operating a vehicle while intoxicated and by not speeding.

Witness Appeal: Fatal Collision Involving 2 Motorcycles in Hamilton Parish

Saturday, November 09,2024

Around 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, police were despatched to a serious road traffic collision involving two motorcycles on Blue Hole Hill, near the junction with Dolphin Drive, Hamilton Parish. Officers arrived at the scene to find EMTs already providing assistance to the both riders, a 56-year old male and a 45-year-old male who were lying on the roadway next to their vehicles which were extensively damaged. The 56-year-old male sustained serious head and other injuries. The 45-year-old male suffered a serious leg injury. Both men were transported to King Edward the VII Memorial Hospital for further treatment. Sadly, the 56-year-old male succumbed to his injuries. The 46-year-old male remains warded at the hospital following surgery. The collision resulted in significant traffic delays with the roadway closed for approximately two and a half hours while the scene was forensically processed. An investigation into this incident is now underway and we wish to thank those members of the public who have already come forward to assist. Anyone else with information is asked to contact Constable Victor Fishington of the Roads Policing Unit (RPU) on 717-0836 or, via e-mail vfishington@bps.bm. You may also call the RPU office on 247-1788 or, the main police number 295-0011. This marks the 7th fatal road traffic collision for 2024.

BPS Responds With Vital Donations After Urgent Salvation Army Appeal

Friday, November 08,2024

Vital donations of grocery items were officially handed over at the Salvation Army’s North Street Citadel, by members of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS), around 4pm Friday, 8th November 2024. Responding to a recent urgent appeal by Salvation Army Bermuda for non-perishable, boxed, canned and tinned food supplies to assist local individuals as well as families serviced by their feeding programmes this month, the approximately $4,000 worth of food was contributed by various BPS departments and collected at Hamilton Police Station, since the end of October. Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons and Deputy Commissioner of Police Na’imah Astwood presented the necessary provisions to Salvation Army Major Darryl Simms, who thanked all members of the BPS who contributed, for their generosity and kindness. In the photo from left to right: BPS Constable Moya Ogilvie-Milwood, Salvation Army Captain Dennis Maybury, Deputy Commissioner of Police Na’imah Astwood, Salvation Army Major Darryl Simms and Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons.