Category: Crime
BPS Confirm That Police Sergeant Arrested
A targeted operation resulted in the “arrest of a Police Sergeant, seven associates, the recovery of a firearm with ammunition, and a very significant quantity of drugs,” the police confirmed today, adding that “the arrests were made in connection with an ongoing investigation that includes corruption.” Police Commissioner Darrin... Read more of this article
Police Renew Appeal: Murder Of Erin Richardson
Erin Lee Richardson was fatally shot ten years ago, on April, 23 2014, and the police are renewing their appeal to members of the public who may have any information on the matter to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “Ten years have passed since the murder of Erin Lee Richardson. “Mr. Richardson, 28, was shot multiple times... Read more of this article
Six People Arrested For Impaired Driving
Six people were arrested for driving whilst impaired over the weekend with at least two of them involved in road traffic collisions. A police spokesperson said, “Troublingly, six people were arrested for driving whilst impaired over the weekend with at least two of them involved in road traffic collisions. “One person recorded a minimum... Read more of this article
Shooting In Smith’s, No One Injured
The police confirmed that there was a shooting this weekend in Smith’s, and “there were no reports anyone was injured.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2024, Police received reports of gunshots heard in the Church Dale, Devil’s Hole area, Smith’s. “Officers were dispatched... Read more of this article
BPS Appeal For Info: Jordan Outerbridge Murder
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] continues its active investigation into the 2021 murder of Jordan Outerbridge, appealing to the public for any relevant information that could lead to the apprehension of the perpetrators. A police spokesperson said, “Three years ago, around 10:30pm Tuesday, 6th April 2021, Jordan Outerbridge was fatally shot on... Read more of this article
Police Renew Appeal: Murder Of Che Jennings
The police have renewed their appeal for anyone with any information about the murder of Che Jennings – who was fatally shot in April 2022 — to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “Che Jennings was 24-years-old at the time he was fatally shot in the parking lot of Warwick Workmen’s Club, Thursday 7th April 2022 around 8:30pm, following... Read more of this article
Police Renew Appeal: Murder Of Laje Franklin
The police have renewed their appeal for anyone with any information about the murder of Laje Franklin – who was fatally shot in April 2022 — to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “Two years ago, a passer-by found 18-year-old Laje Franklin’s lifeless body lying near the roundabout on the roadway leading to Clearwater Beach,... Read more of this article
Jan 1-March 31: 39 Arrested For Impaired Driving
The Bermuda Police Service released the latest figures from Operation Vega, indicating that from January 1st until March 31st, 2024, 39 motorists were arrested for impaired driving. Statistics Impaired Driver Arrests: Full Year 2021 – 170 Full Year 2022 – 229 Full Year 2023 – 265 First 3 Months 2024 – 39 A police spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Police On Stolen Motorcycle & Visitors’ Handbag
Police inquiries are underway regarding two separate incidents of reported thefts, a stolen motorcycle on Middle Road and a visitors’ handbag stolen on Somerset Road in Sandys on Tuesday [April 2]. Stolen Motorcycle A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 2nd April 2024, police received a report of a motorcycle theft on Middle... Read more of this article
Police On Easter Holiday Policing, Crimes & More
Over the holiday weekend, 158 tickets were issued for traffic offences, the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] wish to take this opportunity to thank the public, for working with us to prevent any major incidents over the Easter holiday period. “There were numerous social events spread across... Read more of this article
Lyrico Steede: Documentary To Air In UK
A British television documentary is set to air focusing on the methods used by detectives to catch the killers of Bermudian teenager Lyrico Steede. He was murdered after being lured to a park in the Bulwell area of Nottingham by a 16-year-old girl before a group of men – all under 19 at the time – attacked and fatally stabbed the 17-year-old on... Read more of this article
Police: Suspect Arrested For Vehicle Tampering
Police responded to reports of a male allegedly tampering with vehicles at the Bull’s Head Car Park and “arrested a male fitting the description of the suspect.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Police receive reports of male allegedly tampering with vehicles at the Bull’s Head Car... Read more of this article
Police Investigating Gunshots In Pembroke
Police received reports of “multiple gunshots heard in the area of West Park Lane, Pembroke,” units were dispatched to the location to carry out checks and it “was reported that a bullet was found inside a residence in the area of Ingham Vale, Pembroke.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:10 pm on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024,... Read more of this article
Silver Hyundai Accent Car Reported Stolen
[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they are “seeking the public’s assistance in locating a reported stolen car, described as a silver Hyundai Accent, with licence plate 39293. A police spokesperson said, “Apparently the vehicle was last seen outside a South Road, Paget home around 6:20pm Monday, 11th March 2024. So far, efforts... Read more of this article
Women’s Resource Centre On Justice, Sentencing
The Women’s Resource Centre said they are “encouraged by the sentencing of Kamal Worrell and are grateful to see all the parts of the judicial system come together to advocate on behalf of Chavelle Dillon-Burgess.” Juanae Crockwell, Executive Director of the Women’s Resource Centre, said, “While there is truly no justice for this crime,... Read more of this article
Two Men Injured, Police Appeal For Information
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing to witnesses who may have information about a disturbance that took place at Ocean View Golf Course on March 10. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2024, police officers were dispatched to a disturbance involving several individuals, two of whom were allegedly armed... Read more of this article
