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Another Bermuda Police First?
It is reported that, during a weapons check 15/09/2024, a BPS armed officer has accidentally discharged his weapon giving rise to an investigation (read more here). Apparently no one was injured and no damage was caused to property This occurring just weeks after the reports of the first time BPS officers had fired upon suspects…
‘Up To’ $5,000 Reward For A Firearm – Derisory?
05/2024: Following a spate of shootings, Crime Stoppers reminds people that they are offering a reward of ’up to’ $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction, or the seizure of a firearm. It is not known whether, since the appeal/reward was introduced some 3 years ago, any payments have been made but…
More Shots Fired!
Thursday September 12th, a man was hospitalised after being shot in Warwick. Read more here. The extnt of his injuries have yet to be disclosed Anyone with information about the shooting incident, please call Detective Sergeant Anneka Donawa on 717-2250. Friday, September 13th, acting upon information received, police attended a residence in Warwick and recovered…
Bermuda’s Wild West
The island’s (still) notorious Court Street that commences (or ends – subject to your perception) at Front Street where cruise ships dock, sees yet another firearms incident. This time multiple gunshots result in a single victim, with a leg injury. The National Security Minister Renee Ming is claimed to have said it was “regrettable” and…
Shooting at Police Officers
Astoundingly, the islands criminals, more generally associated with shooting one another, are prepared to fire upon uniformed officers! Taking their shots from a moving motorcycle the two men made their escape. Read more here. Witnesses are urged to call Detective Chief Inspector Derricka Burns on 247-1062 or 717-0921. Ben Smith, the Shadow Minister of National Security,…
Toy Guns – Panic, Potential Arrest or More Severe Consequences.
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) has issued an urgent warning concerning the public display of realistic toy guns. There are significant risks associated with carrying toy guns that resemble real firearms. Read more here. The FIREARMS ACT 1973 can be found here. It is not explained how such a realistic gun came into the possession…
