Press Releases
Road Traffic Offences
Tue, 2020-08-25
The BPS can report that last week saw Traffic offenders contribute just over eighteen thousand dollars to the government coffers after appearing in Magistrates Court.
Offenders who appeared before the Courts incurred fines for a slew of traffic offences including driving whilst impaired, driving unlicensed and uninsured vehicles, and no driver’s license.
Speeding Fines were also heavily represented, with excessive speeds recorded, ranging from 61Kmph, to 82Kmph.
Reflecting on these figures, Inspector Charlene Thompson, the officer in charge of the Roads Policing Unit, (RPU), said: “Officers from the Roads Policing Unit are not happy handing out tickets or bringing people to court. We would much prefer to be handing out rewards for safe driving, as we have with our bottled water campaign, which was started last weekend”.
Read MoreRoad Traffic Offences
Tue, 2020-08-25
The BPS can report that last week saw Traffic offenders contribute just over eighteen thousand dollars to the government coffers after appearing in Magistrates Court.
Offenders who appeared before the Courts incurred fines for a slew of traffic offences including driving whilst impaired, driving unlicensed and uninsured vehicles, and no driver’s license.
Speeding Fines were also heavily represented, with excessive speeds recorded, ranging from 61Kmph, to 82Kmph.
Reflecting on these figures, Inspector Charlene Thompson, the officer in charge of the Roads Policing Unit, (RPU), said: “Officers from the Roads Policing Unit are not happy handing out tickets or bringing people to court. We would much prefer to be handing out rewards for safe driving, as we have with our bottled water campaign, which was started last weekend”.
COVID-19 Emergency Powers
Wed, 2020-08-12
As of 5th August 2020, the Bermuda Police Service has been granted an additional power under the Public Health (COVID-19 Emergency Powers) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020. This section reads:
(3A) A police officer of the rank of superintendent or above may, upon reasonable belief that a contravention of these Regulations has occurred on a
licensed premises, order any licensed person, his servant or his agent carrying on business at the licensed premises, to close the licensed premises for a period not exceeding 24 hours.
In the interest of transparency, we would like to notify the public of this section of law and that we will be addressing such breaches accordingly.
Burglary Prevention
Wed, 2020-08-12
Following recent reports of burglaries and prowlers at residential premises, home owners are reminded to observe a few basic crime prevention measures, in order to minimise the attraction and impact of these acquisitive crimes.
Detective Sergeant Clifford Roberts of the BPS Crime Division stated: “Simple measures such as ensuring the locks on your windows and other access points are properly installed and functioning, outdoor lighting is properly secured and in good working order.
installing motion activated outside lighting, installing or refreshing existing alarm systems and/or CCTV helps in target hardening your property and can certainly go a long way in deterring criminals from selecting your premises.
Man Stabbed on Union Street, Pembroke
Wed, 2020-08-12
Around 10:00 a.m on Sunday, 9th August, a passersby observed a male, with what appeared to be stab wounds on Union Street in Pembroke.
The 60-year-old male was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, via private car and was admitted for treatment to multiple stab wounds.
However, his injuries were deemed to be non-life threatening.
Based on information received in relation to this incident, police attended a Pembroke property to conduct enquiries and subsequently arrested a 69-year-old male who is now assisting with the investigation into this matter.
Any member of the public who may have been in the area of Union Street, Pembroke, around 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, 9th August and may have witnessed two males involved in a dispute, is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Unit, (CIU), on 247-1744 or, the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number at 800-8477.
Traffic Stop Social Media Post
Mon, 2020-07-20
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a social media post, accompanied by a video clip, alleging wrongdoing on the part of officers during a traffic stop on Friday 17TH July.
The video clip and the account of the events given in that social media post, do not depict the full details of what transpired during that traffic stop.
The driver of the vehicle has not lodged a formal complaint against the officers involved and the Bermuda Police Service has made a number of attempts to speak with that person to bring resolution to the situation and we continue to do so.
A BPS spokesperson did reach that person by phone, to arrange a meeting with Commissioner Stephen Corbishley but, was told it would not be until next week, that the individual may be able to meet to discuss the situation.
The BPS has reviewed footage from the bodycams worn by the officers during the traffic stop and determined that the officers followed proper protocol during the execution of their duties whilst responding to a report of a vehicle being driven in an erratic manner.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Mon, 2020-07-20
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
In recent days, you would have seen a number of individuals appear before the courts charged with serious offences involving violence. Included among them a 25 year old man charged with Murder and firearms offences in connection with the murder of Ronniko Burchall on the 29th December 2018.
The same man is suspected and has been additionally charged with using a firearm in an attempt to murder another man in St George’s Parish on Saturday, 13th June, 2020 and has been remanded into custody pending next court appearance.
Antoine Daniels, Assistant Commissioner of Police stated:
Sudden Death of Roger Richardson
Mon, 2020-07-20
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 57 year old Mr. Roger Richardson and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Mr. Richardson was found in an unresponsive state at an industrial site at Khyber Pass in Warwick, shortly after 10:30 a.m. yesterday, Monday, 13th July.
He was pronounced dead by an on call physician a short time later.
Foul play is not suspected.
Officer Suspended
Mon, 2020-07-20
OFFICER SUSPENDED
Yesterday, an officer was suspended in relation to ongoing discipline matters. Because the investigation is on-going no further details or names will be released.
Darrin Simons, Deputy Commissioner of Police said:
“Please be reminded suspension is never a finding of guilt. Rather, having regard to; the nature of the allegation, consideration of restricted duties, the need for an effective investigation and, the public’s interest, is the appropriate course of action in the circumstances.”
Death of Lavonte Williams
Mon, 2020-06-29
The Bermuda Police Service can now identify the victim in yesterday’s fatal marine incident as Lavonte Williams.
Mr. Williams was thrown from his jet-ski while out on the Great Sound at about 7:00 p.m. on Sunday 28th June.
He was taken by boat to the dock at Jews Bay, where a waiting ambulance conveyed him to the King Edward the VII memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
A Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to assist the family of the deceased during this difficult time.
The Bermuda Police Service extends its sincerest condolences to the relatives of Mr. Williams.
