Press Releases
First Road Fatality for 2021
Mon, 2021-01-04
At 8:55am on Monday, 4th January 2021 police attended the scene of a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle which occurred on Middle Road, Southampton near Jews Bay.
On arrival an unconscious 28-year-old male was found lying in the road. CPR was commenced and the male rider was conveyed by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where regrettably he succumbed to his injuries.
Read MoreInvestigation Into Social Event That Breached COVID-19 Regulations
Sat, 2021-01-02
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) has received reports of a social event attended by a significant number of individuals and which is said to have taken place at a location in Pembroke Parish last evening. Attendees were also reportedly not wearing masks nor practicing social distancing.
These are all offences under the current COVID-19 regulations.
New Year’s Holiday Policing
Wed, 2020-12-30
With the Christmas holiday weekend marred by the shooting of a man on Court Street, in which, thankfully, there was no loss of life or serious injury, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is now shifting focus to the upcoming New Year’s holiday weekend, planning police operations to Make Bermuda Safer.
To that end Martin Weekes, Assistant Commissioner of Police, advised the public of some of the policing measures being implemented over the next few days, as we enter into 2021.
Commissioner Corbishley’s Christmas Message
Thu, 2020-12-24
Dear Community,
Well, it’s Christmas! Even though it’s been a year the likes of which we would all agree hasn’t been seen before, nor would we want to experience again.
However, it is the time of year when I hope all of us can spend some time with family, friends and loved ones, to enjoy some merriment and festive cheer.
I do recognise however that some of us may find this season difficult for any number of reasons. Many partner organisations, including the Bermuda Police Service (BPS), are there to help, so if anyone does feel vulnerable they can pick up the phone to speak with someone who cares and can help.
Driver Rescued After Her Car Goes Overboard at Night
Wed, 2020-12-23
Shortly before 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday 22nd December, 2020, police received a report from on-duty Coast Guard personnel that a motorcar had crashed through the wooden barriers across from the West End Sailboat Club and landed in the sea.
Upon arrival, three officers entered the water and moved to extract the driver, a twenty-eight-year old female from the vehicle.
Sexually Explicit Viral Video Under Investigation by VPU
Tue, 2020-12-22
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS), is aware of a video being circulated on social media depicting sexually explicit scenes, which appears to have been recorded on one of Bermuda’s beaches – although this has not been confirmed.
Section 197 of the Criminal Code Act 1907 states: “Any person who wilfully and without lawful excuse does any indecent act in any public place is guilty of a summary offence and is liable to imprisonment for five years.”
Curfew Breaches
Mon, 2020-12-21
Despite an advisory put out to the public that the Bermuda Police Service (BPS), was beginning curfew checks as of last Friday, the 18th of December, a total of ten individuals were this past weekend found to be in breach of curfew regulations.
One person was found to be in breach on two occasions.
The curfew checks were carried out at different locations across the island as part of efforts recently announced by Government to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Residents Warned About Another Social Media Scam Involving Gift Cards
Mon, 2020-12-21
Residents are advised to ignore a social media scam offering a $30,000 grant that requires payment of certain “fees” to receive the supposed funding.
One incident of this nature was reported to police over the weekend, where an unsuspecting resident was contacted on Facebook messenger by an unknown person offering a $30,000 grant cheque.
Starting December 7th Residents Encouraged to Call 211 or Use BPS Community Portal to Make Reports
Mon, 2020-12-07
In light of the recent uptick in positive COVID-19 cases, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) advises the public to avoid visiting police stations to make reports unless absolutely necessary starting today, Monday December 7th, 2020.
Exceptions include victims of abuse attending a police station to make a report or receive assistance and individuals on bail – who are still required to report to a police station as specified in their bail conditions.
Residents Reminded of Vehicle Theft Prevention Tips
Thu, 2020-12-03
With several thefts of and from vehicles in recent weeks, the Bermuda Police Service is reminding residents of the following vehicle theft prevention tips.
Always lock unattended vehicles
Fuelling up or popping back into your house to get something are perfect examples of how easy it is to turn your back for a moment and forget your vehicle is unsecured.
