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A mother driving with her daughter says she feared for her safety after a bottle thrown at a motorcyclist narrowly missed her car
DATE: Jan 06, 2023
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Acting Police Superintendent Robert Cardwell reports on “worrying” trend seen in Bermuda’s road users in latest Operation Vega release
DATE: Jan 04, 2023
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
A rider was found to be carrying a knife after he injured his leg when his bike hit a wall following a police chase.
The incident happened on January 1 at about 4.55pm after officers ran laser speed checks on Middle Road near Store Lane in Sandys.
A...
DATE: Jan 03, 2023
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The Bermuda Police Service have “shifted into high gear” for the new year’s weekend, with extra officers on duty across the island.
Superintendent Robert Cardwell said that there had been an increased number of officers on the beat in recent weeks, w...
DATE: Dec 31, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Police have been patrolling commercial properties over the Christmas period as part of a tradition to deter shoplifting.
The officers are regularly hired as extra duty officers by shops and grocery stores around the island, particularly during Chris...
DATE: Dec 30, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The public has been warned to expect high visibility policing over the New Year after “a number” of people were arrested over Christmas for offences including drugs, carrying weapons and suspected drink driving.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Se...
DATE: Dec 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Police have warned the public to be wary of an increase in criminal activity that often accompanies the holiday period.
Martin Weekes, the Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, said that the increase in social and commercial activity over Christmas a...
DATE: Dec 23, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Bermuda Police Service inspector has completed a training course in Jamaica.
Mark Tomlinson took part in the National Police College of Jamaica’s staff and junior command course.
He said: “The course was very challenging but the content and resul...
DATE: Dec 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Stefano Ausenda
A gun was seized by police last week when officers also removed ammunition and about $2,000 of drugs in "intelligence-led“ efforts.
Searches were carried out at a number of locations, mostly in Pembroke, as part of Operation Limelight.
A Bermuda Poli...
DATE: Dec 20, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A police officer who pleaded guilty to intruding on the privacy of a woman has been dismissed by the Bermuda Police Service.
Sean Simons leaves the service with immediate effect after the plea and an internal review process.
Darrin Simons, the Comm...
DATE: Dec 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan