Whilst murderers reman at large, the police have arrested 3 men in connection with shots fired at them 24/08/2024. Read more here. Possibly surprisingly, it is reported that the police officers who were shot at fired back at the suspects as they fled the scene – the first time officers had discharged their weapons at…
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,…
Bermuda’s murder number to date has been reduced by one as, more than a month after the incident, the constabulary reveals a 07/07/2024 death was suicide. The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) had been tight-lipped about 4 deaths in July, providing little information about the event. Then, during a press conference, Assistant Commissioner Antoine Daniels –…
A crime is typically deemed to be “solved” by the police when an arrest has been made and a suspect has been charged with the crime. This is often referred to as a ‘clearance by arrest’. It can be argued a conviction is not necessary for a crime to be considered solved by the police….
Bermudians applying for visas to enter America must notify US authorities of any criminal convictions — even if those convictions are spent. Whilst, in brief, the REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1977 explains how a conviction is spent if: (a) the conviction sentence is excluded from rehabilitation under this Act; (b) 7 years has elapsed since…
Spun Gold Studios are on the islands of Bermuda recording the work of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) and Royal Bermuda Regiment Coastguard (RBRC). The film has apparently been appointed by the BBC – generally known for their professionalism and independent reporting. It remains to be seen what is produced given they will apparently mostly…
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…
Narcotics on the island of Bermuda is big business for some. The extent of the problem can be gauged from what, in the late 90’s, was described as ‘the largest and most serious crimes of conspiracy, drug trafficking, and money laundering ever conducted in the Bermuda Police Service’ (read more here). This matter also indicates…
30 years on and it appears the issuance of search warrants remains in need of attention. The Bermuda Police are to pay $200,000 to police sergeant, Mr Monk, because they unlawfully obtained a search warrant to the officer’s home. At the time, there was an ongoing investigation about a leaked document concerning the divorce of…
In the 1980’s there were three known ‘no go’ areas for a Bermuda bobby assigned to the capital, Hamilton: Court Street Middle Town ‘St Monica’s Mission’ a.k.a. 47th Street Really! On this tiny island the criminals had the upper hand, struck fear into the hearts of locals and seemingly police officers, establishing their own territories….