Thirteen held on outstanding warrants as officers report safe carnival events but ongoing concerns over impaired driving
Over the National Heroes Day long weekend, the Bermuda Police Service conducted a stepped-up programme of high-visibility policing across the island. This proactive approach resulted in 37 arrests between Friday, June 12 and Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Of these, 13 arrests were for outstanding warrants. Seven individuals were arrested for impaired driving offences, despite widespread public advisories about the deployment of Roadside Sobriety Testing and stop-and-search checkpoints. These arrests included one person who refused to provide a breath sample and another who had care and control of a vehicle while impaired.
Additionally, four people were arrested for possession of bladed articles. Some of these incidents were connected to other offences, such as driving while disqualified in an unlicensed and uninsured vehicle, possession of suspected controlled drugs, and trespassing.
Superintendent Arthur Glasford, Gold Commander for the holiday weekend operations, said: “We can confirm that there were no incidents of note at any of the various social events held over the National Heroes Day holiday weekend, including carnival fetes and reggae shows. Things went off without a hitch, and we are truly grateful to the members of the public for their cooperation with our officers. This ensured a safe and enjoyable time for everyone who attended these events.”
“Bermuda’s drink-driving culture remains a concern, and we will not be deterred in our efforts to reduce road harm through continued high-visibility policing and enforcement. However, the positive change we all want to see will come when individuals take personal responsibility for their actions—before it is too late.”
“I also wish to note that while the number of arrests may appear high when viewed cumulatively over the four-day period, these figures are not unusual when considered on a day-to-day basis. Once again, thank you, Bermuda, for helping to make this National Heroes Day and carnival weekend safe and enjoyable for all.”
The Bermuda Police Service commends the community for its partnership in maintaining public safety and encourages everyone to continue working together to keep our roads and neighbourhoods safe.
Media release supplied by the Bermuda Police Service.
