Press Releases
Person of Interest: Chet Wilmot [Updated]
Thu, 2019-12-05
The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Chet Wilmot.
Mr. Wilmot is wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation.
Mr. Wilmot is between five foot six inches and five foot eight inches tall, light brown complexion and of medium build, weighing about one hundred and sixty pounds.
He has salt and pepper hair worn in a low cut.
Mr. Wilmot is known to frequent the Farm Lane and St. Mary’s Road areas of Warwick.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Chet Wilmot is asked to contact the police Criminal Investigations Unit on 247-1744, the main police line on 295-0011 or the confidential Crime Stoppers number on 800-8477.
Update: Tuesday, December 10th - The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 57 year old Chet Wilmot.
Mr. Wilmot, a person of interest in an ongoing investigation, has made contact with police.
Read MoreSecret Shopper Scam & Money Laundering
Tue, 2019-12-03
The Bermuda Police Service wishes to advise that members of the public who participate in the so called Mystery Shopper Scam may be engaging in money laundering activity. An act that is illegal and could result in jail time and or hefty fines.
Money laundering is defined under sections 43-45 of the Proceeds of Crime Act as the offence of knowingly concealing, or assisting the acquisition of criminal property.
Two Police Officers Arrested & Suspended From Duty
Mon, 2019-12-02
Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley – As you are aware, two police officers have been arrested and suspended pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation.
Details of that investigation cannot be revealed at this time, as the matter may go before the courts.
That notwithstanding, I note that any person subject of a criminal allegation is entitled to defend themselves accordingly and they are innocent until proven otherwise.
Mystery Shopper Scam / Secret Shopper Scam Still Deceiving Residents
Thu, 2019-11-28
The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise residents to be wary of the mystery shopper scam, also known as the secret shopper scam.
Despite previous warnings, members of the public are still being deceived by the offer of easy money.
The scam entices local social media users by offering employment as a mystery / secret shopper that allegedly has the potential to earn thousands of dollars by completing simple tasks – such as purchasing certain items, then reporting back on their shopping experience.
Upcoming Road Sobriety Checkpoints in 7 Parishes
Thu, 2019-11-28
The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the public that the next series of road sobriety checkpoints (as specified in the Official Gazette Notice Wednesday, November 27th) will be conducted starting Friday, December 6th.
The checkpoints will be in effect in Hamilton parish, Smith’s parish, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton on Friday, December 6th, Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th.
Aggravated Burglary at Warwick Home: 64 Year Old Male Resident Stabbed
Wed, 2019-11-20
At approximately 4:25 this morning, Wednesday November 20, 2019, police received a 911 call that a sixty-four year old male was stabbed during a break in at his Westering Lane Warwick residence.
Upon arrival police were informed the victim was asleep in his living room when he was awakened by a noise and found an unknown male in the room with him.
Canadian Man Appears in Magistrates' Court on Fraud Related Charges
Tue, 2019-11-19
Canadian National, Christopher Gosselin McMeel, appeared in Magistrates' Court this morning faced with eight (8) fraud related charges.
Mr. McMeel was charged with one count of possession of equipment used in making false credit cards, as well as seven counts of possession of false credit cards.
These seven counts pertained to seven of the 31 cards, which had inconsistent data on the magnetic strip.
Reported Missing Teen: 14 Year Old Destiny Winters [Located]
Mon, 2019-11-18
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 14 year old Destiny Winters.
The teen was last seen in the Middle Road, Smith’s parish area around 6:30pm Monday, November 18th wearing a grey long sleeved hooded top, black short tights and Nike slippers.
She is described as approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall of medium build, with shoulder length curly hair and is known to frequent the Fentons Drive, Parsons Road, St. Augustine Hill, Middle Town and One Way Deepdale areas of Pembroke.
There is concern for Destiny’s wellbeing and so far efforts by police officers to locate her have been unsuccessful.
Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of 14 year old Destiny Winters is encouraged to call the main police telephone number 295-0011 at the earliest opportunity.
Update: The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 14 year old Destiny Winters.
She was found safe and well this afternoon (Tuesday, November 19th) at the City of Hamilton bus terminal.
Four Officers Promoted: Two to Sergeant & Two to Inspector
Mon, 2019-11-18
The Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley is pleased to announce the promotions of Sergeant Alex Rollin and Sergeant Derek Berry to the rank of Inspector and the promotions of Constable Krishna Singh and Constable Mark Monk to the rank of Sergeant.
All four were promoted by Commissioner Corbishley in front of the Minister of National Security the Hon. Wayne Caines, family, friends and colleagues at a ceremony held in the Police Recreation Club hall, Prospect Devonshire 4:30pm today (November 18th).
15 year old CedarBridge Academy Student Dakahri Bailey's Honesty Saluted
Fri, 2019-11-15
On Saturday evening, 26th October 2019, Acting Sergeant Melvin Best (Community Policing Division) was performing extra duty at Lindo’s Family Foods in Warwick when grocery packer Dakahri Bailey handed over a brown leather wallet which he found in the car park. Acting Sergeant Best contacted the rightful owner who came back to the grocery store a short time later to collect the wallet from the officer. Dakahri’s mother was also informed of her son’s good deed.
