Condition Update/Witness Appeal
The 18-year-old male injured in a suspected stabbing incident which occurred in Hamilton Parish on Thursday, June 27, 2024, remains listed in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. The investigation into this matter remains ongoing and anyone with information, is asked to contact, Detective Constable, Patrick Jones, of the Criminal Investigations Unit, on, 717-2170 or, via email, pjones@bps.bm You may also contact the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477. Alternatively, you may provide information via the Bermuda Police
What Information Can Crime Stoppers Take?
If you want to report a crime but are worried about your details being shared, Crime Stoppers can help. However, you may have some concerns about what information is appropriate to pass on to us. Read on to find out what information we're interested in and how we keep you anonymous. What is Crime Stoppers? Crime Stoppers is a registered charity in Bermuda (no. 410) that collects information about crimes from anonymous reporters. Anyone can use our online form or 24-hour phone line. This information is
Bike Theft in Bermuda: Statistics & Prevention
Bike theft is a widespread and frustrating crime. If you own a motorcycle, you might be concerned about how common the problem is. In this post, we’ll provide some details about bike theft in Bermuda and how you can prevent it. Bermuda bike theft: the facts In 2019, between 584 and 618 bikes were stolen, which is around 50 per month. This dropped slightly in 2020, when 42 motorcycles per month were stolen. The majority of bikes stolen have locks on them. Like many crimes, bike theft has
Firearms incident
Shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, police and other first responders were dispatched to a residence on South Terrace, Pembroke following a report of a female having been found with a gunshot wound. Upon their arrival, officers immediately commenced life saving efforts on the victim who was unresponsive but breathing. She was shortly thereafter transported by ambulance to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where at last check she continued to receive treatment for her injury which is being considered life threatening. An investigation
Beware of Fake Social Media Adverts Using Local Public Personalities
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) reminds residents to be wary of fake social media adverts promising quick financial gains or other offers that sound too good to be true. Often such social media posts or direct messages use the likeness of local public personalities and copy the design of local news outlets, to make their offerings look more legitimate. Many of these fraudulent social media adverts appear as sponsored posts. Here are some quick ways to tell if an enticing social media post or direct message is
Bermuda Day Holiday Weekend Policing Update
Assistant Commissioner of Police Antoine Daniels – “Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the media. I am here to provide a brief overview of the Bermuda Day holiday weekend’s key incidents. I ask you in advance if you can save any questions you may have until the end. I recognise there may be many questions regarding the tragic stabbing death at Horseshoe Bay on Bermuda Day. Please be mindful that an 18 year old man has now been charged before the courts, thus it is limited
What is Classed as Wasting Police Time?
‘Wasting police time’ is a common expression, but what exactly does it mean? The police are frequently stretched in many areas, so each crime and incident they attend should be genuine, to avoid wasting valuable resources. Misuse of police resources can prevent officers from addressing real emergencies and keeping communities safe. Let’s explore some ways people waste police time and resources. What counts as wasting police time? Making false reports A very common way to waste police time is by making a false report. This could include claims about
Knife Crime in Bermuda: What You Need to Know
In recent years, knife crime in Bermuda has noticeably increased. It’s no longer limited to gang culture as there has been a rise in domestic incidents involving a knife since the Covid-19 pandemic. Residents and authorities alike are understandably alarmed by the statistics and how they are impacting the island. Bermuda’s Police Service has consequently stepped up its stop and search strategy in an attempt to deal with the issue. Read on as we shed more light on the current state of knife crime in Bermuda. Causes
Firearms Incident Witness Appeal
Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28th, 2024, police received reports of multiple gunshots heard in the Parson’s Roads, Pembroke, area. Officers immediately responded and were able to confirm a firearm was discharged based on forensic evidence recovered near the junction with Rambling Lane. There was nothing to indicate whether anyone may have been injured and enquiries at King Edward Memorial Hospital confirmed that no individuals attended for treatment for gunshot injuries. The apparent increase in firearms incidents in recent times remains a priority
Attempted Shooting
Police are investigating a confirmed attempted shooting, which took place in the area of Alexandra Road, Devonshire, shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024. The complainant was seated inside a vehicle at the time. However, they thankfully escaped without injury. Police are interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen two persons wearing black clothing, with black helmets leaving Alexandra Road on a black and red motorcycle around the time of the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Acting Detective Sergeant, Dre Wilkinson,
