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"Two Sandys men arrested after gun is seized"

Two men were arrested yesterday following a police raid at a home on Sound View Road in Sandys that netted a handgun and ammunition. A spokesman said the arrests were made after police officers executed a search warrant. He added: “Working in partner...
Apr 25, 2013
Other

"Gun bounty rewards are worth a try, say residents"

The general consensus on the planned gun bounty rewards to help get guns off the streets of Bermuda is that something is better than doing nothing. The public safety campaign begins next month to promote the reward offer by CrimeStoppers Bermuda for ...
Apr 18, 2013
Other

"Scott: Gun bounty drive requires cash and anonymity"

Shadow Minister of Public Safety Michael Scott has mixed views on the prospects of success for upcoming gun bounty drive by CrimeStoppers Bermuda. While hopeful the programme will be successful, Mr Scott said guaranteed anonymity and the money factor...
Apr 17, 2013
Court

"Man jailed for 12 years for handling gun"

A Pembroke man whose DNA was found on the trigger of a gun has been jailed for 12 years for handling the firearm. Dameko Dublin, 20, was arrested in January 2012 — two months after a loaded Smith & Wesson revolver and five rounds of ammunition were d...
Apr 16, 2013
Other

"Dunkley: The gangster lifestyle is a dead-end street"

Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley has warned that until Bermudians decide to break their silence it’s just a matter of time before the impact of gun violence hits close to home for everyone. Commenting on the latest case of a 19-year-old who was...
Apr 16, 2013
Crime

"Teen shot, lightly injured in Pembroke"

A Pembroke teenager was shot in broad daylight yesterday in the St Augustine Hill area of Pembroke. The injured 19-year-old was treated at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for what were described as superficial injuries to his leg, and released. One...
Apr 15, 2013
Other

"Public Safety Minister announces cash-for-guns scheme"

Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley today announced a new gun bounty initiative, that will offer cash rewards to get firearms off Bermuda’s streets. He would not state exactly how much informants would be paid, only that the pay outs would be sign...
Apr 12, 2013
Court

"Men get 40 years for footballer’s murder"

The murderers of footballer Randy Robinson have been jailed for life — with 40 years before any chance of parole. The unprecedented sentence was hailed by police as a “strong message” that would be heeded by would-be gunmen. Killers Jay Dill, 23, and...
Apr 05, 2013
Crime

"Man arrested following gun seizure"

A 33-year-old man was yesterday arrested in connection with firearms offences. Said a Police spokesman: “A 33-year-old Hamilton Parish man was arrested in connection with the seizure of a firearm and a quantity of ammunition. The suspect remains in p...
Mar 28, 2013
Other

"Shooter: I have to ‘become part of the solution’"

An ex-gangster now serving a 12-year sentence for a 2009 firearm offence said he wants to deter young Bermudians from glorifying crime. “The decision which led to my incarceration is part of the problem plaguing the Island today,” 25-year-old Anthony...
Mar 28, 2013
Editorials

"What message does this send?"

The Court of Appeal made two decisions last week which won’t have escaped the attention of anyone worried about spiralling gun violence in this country. As reported in The Royal Gazette on Friday, 22-year-old armed robber Jaron Roberts had his senten...
Mar 27, 2013
Other

"Armed robber has sentenced slashed"

A St George’s man jailed for 16 years for his part in a spree of robberies has had his sentence reduced by almost one third on appeal. Jaron Roberts, 22, of Great Bay Road, targeted non-Bermudians across three parishes on the night of March 14, 2011,...
Mar 22, 2013
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