Press Releases

A man was arrested on Wednesday, 8 February, after driving a stolen vehicle in a reckless manner and attempting to evade police.

At about 12:00PM yesterday, 4 February, officers responded to a report that a man had been found unresponsive in a boat in the waters near the Kimpton resort in West Bay. The man was brought back to shore by a private vessel and later pronounced dead.

The RCIPS is aware that there has been an increase in reports of thefts from vehicles.

During the month of December, 2022, the RCIPS conducted operation Winter Guardian to provide support for the social and economic changes that come with the holiday period annually.

On Saturday, 7 January, a man age 41 of Bodden Town, who was wanted in relation to theft offenses and outstanding warrants, was arrested after attempting to evade police. He was further arrested on drug offenses, after quantities of suspected drugs were found on his person.

As New Year’s Eve approaches, the RCIPS would like to remind the public that Operation Winter Guardian continues and the public can expect to see amplified police presence over the holiday weekend. Officers will be carrying out high visibility patrols at events and areas with large gatherings.

Police are seeking two men involved in a firearm incident, who fled from officers after the vehicle they were travelling in was involved in a collision.

The RCIPS provide policing update on robbery investigations and prevention strategies.

RCIPS’ holiday safety operation, Winter Guardian, commenced on Thursday, 1 December, and sees increased community foot patrols, high visibility mobile patrols and intensified road enforcement operations, supported by road safety education and awareness campaigns.

Police are investigating a number of incidents of thefts from vehicles in recent weeks, and have arrested persons in connection with two such incidents. Police are issuing a reminder to the public about preventing such thefts, and advise against purchasing goods which may be stolen.