CRIME

Drug tests for cops

Police officers will soon be subject to random drug testing as part of a series of anti-corruption measures, Police Commissioner Michael DeSilva told the Bermuda Sun.

Exclusive: UK jails for dangerous criminals?

Dangerous offenders could be sent from Bermuda to Britain after talks between the two countries, the Bermuda Sun can reveal.

Sandys man in court on firearm charges

Romano Mills, 26, denied possession of a firearm and ammunition at the monthly arraignment session on Tuesday. The hearing was three hours long.

Three arrested on suspicion of impaired driving

Police officers arrested three people on suspicion of impaired driving during the weekend as the Selective Traffic Enforcement Programme continues.

Anti-crime camera network to expand

The island's CCTV camera network will be tripled to fight crime, and will be upgraded to include vehicle license plate recognition and high-resolution imagery.
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Measures to stem serious crime; prevention schemes to target teens

Tough new measures to tackle dangerous offenders aim to send a strong message to criminals, while prevention schemes will enter schools. More in Friday's Sun.

Gang ties hard to break on a small island

Police Commissioner Michael DeSilva admitted to Friday's Sun that gang members remain at risk from rivals even after they have been released from prison.

EXCLUSIVE

They know not why they kill

A new generation of gangster has emerged from four years of gunfire, bloodshed and deadly rivalry in Bermuda, according to the Police Commissioner in Friday's Sun.

Plant-thrower given slap on the wrist (update)

Robert Coombs, 59, was given an absolute discharge on Thursday after he admitted throwing his neighbour's potted plant off a dock.

Pitt’s job future still unresolved

Government remains tight-lipped on the future of Assistant Auditor General Tracey Pitt's employment following her reckless driving conviction. More in Wednesday's Sun.
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EXCLUSIVE

Plea deals to beat gangs?

US-style plea-bargains should be explored in Bermuda to help tackle gun crime, Police Commissioner Michael DeSilva to Wednesday's Sun.

Fugitive Ascento captured

Fugitive Howard Ascento was captured on Wednesday morning by a joint Bermuda Police Service and Department of Corrections team.

Man denies harbouring fugitive

Ryan Spencer, 26, on Tuesday denied harbouring fugitive Howard Ascento. He will stand trial in October and was granted bail.

Man jailed for six years for fatal stabbing

Adam Leroy King, 34, was jailed for six years on Friday for fatally stabbing 22-year-old Verneil Richardson in June.

Driver jailed but walks free amid appeal (Update)

Tracey Pitt, 51, was jailed for three months on Friday, but bailed pending the outcome of her appeal, after she was found guilty of injuring twin brothers by driving recklessly.
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The Bermuda Sun bids farewell...

JUL 30, 2014: It marked the end of an era as our printers and collators produced the very last edition of the Bermuda Sun.

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