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….
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…
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…
12/2021, Mr Osagi Bascome, a national level footballer, was murdered. On 18 December 2021, Bascome was stabbed outside a restaurant on St. David’s Island, Bermuda, and later died. He was 23 (source). Read more about the incident here. 01/2024, a jury found Raheem Wray not guilty of the murder at Supreme Court. The murder investigation…