Gun Crime is too serious to ignore
Bermuda Crime Stoppers will launch their latest anti-crime campaign on Monday 27 thJuly 2020, highlighting the need for the public to get involved to address the ‘gunproblem’ that has continued to destroy families within our community over the lastfew years.We would like to remind the public of our Reward structure for anonymousinformation. Callers are eligible to receive: Up to $3,000 for information that leads to an arrest or seizure of illegaldrugs, or stolen property, or other unlawful acts within the community Up to $5,000
Stabbing incident
Shortly before 11:20 p.m. on Sunday, 12th July, police received a call from a security officer at KEMH. The officer stated that an injured male had been dropped off at the hospital by three other males who then left. The victim bore multiple stab wounds to the upper torso. His injuries were however, considered life threatening. Investigations into this incident are ongoing.
Firearms incident
At around 11:20 pm on Friday 10th July, police responded to reports of gunshots in the Rocky Wold Drive area of Sandys Parish. Police quickly established that two males were seen walking through the area shortly before shouting was heard, followed by what are believed to be three gunshots. Although all of the circumstances are not totally clear, there appears to have been a confrontation between a number of males. A man was seen running away from the area, followed shortly thereafter by two males
Machete Attack
A 32-year-old mother of two, suffered life threatening injuries around 10:50pm during an unprovoked machete attack lastFriday night 19th June, at a private residence on Cedar Hill in Warwick, The group of men responsible for committing this senseless and brutal attack on anunarmed woman remain at large, however the investigation is being actively progressedby the BPS Serious Crime Unit who are seeking to hear from anyone who has anyinformation, no matter if you believe it to be insignificant to please make contact withDetective Sergeant Dean
Murder Victim Joshua Rowse
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 22-year-old Joshua Rowse. Mr. Rowse passed away at the King Edward the VII Memorial Hospital, after he fell victim to a brutal knife attack on Sunday 13th June, 2020, outside the Rubis Service Station on the South Shore Road in Warwick. Four men have now been taken into custody in connection with what is being investigated as the murder of Joshua Rowse. However, investigators would still like to hear from and speak with anyone who may have
Crime Stoppers Bermuda Offering $3,000 Reward
Crime Stoppers Bermuda is offering a reward of up to $3,000 for information regarding Chavelle Dillon-Burgess’ whereabouts. A spokesperson said, “The family and friends of Chavelle Dillon-Burgess have been torn apart over the last month, not knowing the whereabouts of this 27-year-old mother, whose birthday was earlier this week. “Search groups from the community and Bermuda Police Service are actively working to try to locate Chavelle, but over the last few weeks no one has seen this young mother. Her whereabouts are now of major concern to
Coughing Incident
By now, the public is aware of the abhorrent actions of a member of the public which resulted in four members of the Bermuda Police Service having to be quarantined as a precaution to ensure they have not contracted the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). It all stemmed from the arrest of an individual who deliberately coughed on two officers during an arrest for drink driving. The suspect who was also in breach of Shelter in Place Orders, claimed at the time, that he had tested positive
Non Emergency Contact Launch
In order to provide faster and more efficient service to the community, the Bermuda Police Service is implementing a new reporting hotline, “211”. The new “211” number is meant to be used when contacting us for non-emergency situations. These include but are not limited to: Reporting a crime/issue that does not require an immediate emergency response You need to report a situation/crime but you or someone else are not in immediate danger. You wish to speak with your Parish Constable. You wish to provide information about a crime. The introduction of
Southside Police Station was not closed due to COVID-19.
The Bermuda Police Service wishes to clarify erroneous information recently published, suggesting the Southside Police Station was closed as a result of a police officer being diagnosed with Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) An officer was diagnosed with COVID-19. However, the officer’s last working day with the BPS was on March 11th. That officer then proceeded on a period of leave. The officer did not show symptoms and was not diagnosed with COVID-19, until fifteen days after leaving the service. Resources were shifted at the Southside Police Station and staff
CONFIRMED FIREARMS INCIDENT
A thirty-five year old man was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound to his left arm, following a firearms incident in Pembroke Parish. The incident occurred at around 11:00pm on Tuesday 24th March, at the junction of Two Way Deepdale and Parsons Road. The victim was conveyed to the King Edward the Seventh Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment to his injuries which are not considered to be life threatening. Quick action by police officers resulted in a person of interest in connection with this incident