Two police officers have been charged with “serious sexual assault and perverting the course of justice” and have been suspended from duty. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that two serving officers have been charged with serious sexual assault and perverting the course of justice. “These officers have not been found guilty […]

A 66-year-old man was “arrested in connection with the investigation into a historical sexual assault matter,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesman said: “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that a 66-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the investigation into a historical sexual assault matter. “It would be inappropriate to provide any […]

Police Constable Jermari Belboda was convicted, in Magistrates’ Court, of sexual assault in relation to an incident which took place in 2018. Stephen Corbishley, Commissioner of Police stated, “PC Belboda remains suspended from duty pending the completion of the disciplinary process, which has been on hold until the resolution of the criminal process.” Related Stories […]

Police responded to a report of a sexual assault yesterday [Sept 20] in the area of Fairylands Road Junction, Pitts Bay Road in Pembroke, and appealing for residents of the area with CCTV cameras, to please review the footage on their devices for any suspicious activity. A police spokesperson said, “At around 7:00 a.m. on […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] held a press conference this afternoon [Sept 23] to provide an update regarding the recent sexual assault. Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank those members of the public and businesses who have come forward to assist us in the investigation of a serious […]

The  police released two images in regards to a serious sexual assault on a 31-year-old woman on Sunday [Sept 20], saying that they “implore anyone who has any information or idea of the identity of this person to make contact with us without delay.” Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro said, “The Bermuda Police Service is today […]

Police Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, Officer in Charge of the Crime Division, today [Sept 26] announced that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the recent sexual assault, with a 37-year-old male taken into custody. Image of the suspect provided by the police: Detective Superintendent Pedro said, “What we have learned so far however, […]

A 38-year-old man was charged today [April 21] in Magistrates Court with serious sexual assault in connection with an incident which took place in September in the Fairylands, Pembroke area. The man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, was granted bail with a number of conditions attached. He was ordered to […]

In recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Women of the One Bermuda Alliance [WOBA] met this month to “discuss critical issues relating to families, women, and children as well as to identify ways to highlight and support the work of three essential charities in Bermuda.” Nicky Gurret, Chair of […]

The police responded to an “aggravated burglary” at a Smiths parish residence today [Oct 19] where the occupants “reported that they were held at knifepoint,” and a “sexual assault is alleged to have taken place,” and the police have “declared this a critical incident.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after noon today, Tuesday 19th October, 2021, […]

A 36-year-old suspect has been arrested in relation to the aggravated burglary and sexual assault at a Smiths Parish residence yesterday [Oct 19], the police have confirmed, adding that the investigation continues and anyone with any information should contact them. A police spokesperson said, “A 36-year-old suspect has been arrested in relation to the aggravated […]

A  20-year-old man was arrested in connection with the aggravated burglary and sexual assault in Smiths on October 19th, marking the second arrest in connection with the matter. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS], would like to thank the public for their continued assistance with the investigation into the aggravated burglary/sexual assault which […]

Zia Chishti — an American businessman who served as the CEO of Bermuda-based Afiniti — has stepped down after a former employee alleged that he sexually assaulted her. The company said, “The Board of Directors of Afiniti, Ltd. announces that Mr. Zia Chishti has stepped down from his role as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and […]

The Court has dismissed an appeal by Jamel Simons, who was convicted of a sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl that took place in 2002. The ruling said, “This is an appeal against Magistrate Mr. Khamisi Tokunbo’s finding of guilt against the Appellant on Information to a charge of sexual assault, contrary to section 323 […]

Ronald Kirkland Simmons, 39, was sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment for sexual assault. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Nicholas Pedro said, “The Bermuda Police Service welcomes the sentence in the Supreme Court today [Tuesday, 4th October 2022], in a case where a man seriously sexually assaulted a woman in Pembroke on 20th September, 2020. “The […]

The court has dismissed an appeal from Ray Charlton against his conviction for intrusion of privacy and sexual assault, with Charlton lodging an appeal claiming “involuntary intoxication”. The ruling noted, “This is an appeal against Magistrate Mr. Craig Attridge’s finding of guilt against the Appellant on Counts 1 and 3 of Information 19CR00139 which consists […]

KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has ordered an "immediate investigation" after a video went viral on social media of a police officer slapping and pulling around a man.

An 18-year-old man is scheduled to make a court appearance on Tuesday, after being charged by the OPP with attempted murder and aggravated assault on a 16-year-old female victim. The charges follow a violent incident in Cobalt, Ont., on Nov 3.

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Attorney General Kathy Jennings applauded several policy changes implemented by the Criminal Justice Council as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen rights for survivors of sexual assault. The new policies establish timelines for the collection, documentation, processing and investigation of assault evidence “kits.” This policy is a result of funding received from the U.S. […]

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On June 30, 2022, Gov. Carney signed into law the Delaware Lethal Firearms Safety Act of 2022 prohibiting the manufacture, sale, offer to sell, transfer, purchase, receipt, possession, or transport of assault weapons in Delaware, subject to certain exceptions.  One such exception to the Act’s ban is for individuals who lawfully possessed, or who had […]

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