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5th Road Fatality of 2023

Sun, 2023-05-14

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm that the 30-year-old male found unconscious on the roadway just west of the junction of Trinity Church Road and North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish, around 3:15 this morning has succumbed to his injuries.

This matter is now being investigated as a suspected hit and run fatal road traffic collision and marks the island’s fifth road traffic fatality for this year.

Residents who may have heard or seen any suspicious activity in the area either before or shortly after the time of the collision, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, are urged to please contact the Investigating Officer, Police Constable, Deforest Evans, on 717-0860 or, via e-mail, devans@bps.bm.

You may also call the main police number 295-0011 or, the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477. If you’re more comfortable doing so, please share the information with a police officer you know.

We are also appealing for anyone who resides in the area and has security cameras installed, to please check your devices for any activity between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 3:15 a.m. today and report anything unusual or suspicious by contacting Constable Evans or using any of the other means provided above.

Suspected Hit and Run Collision [Updated]

Sun, 2023-05-14

At approximately 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 14th, 2023, police received a 911 report of an unresponsive person lying in the roadway, just west of the junction of North Shore Road and Trinity Church Road, Hamilton Parish.

Upon arrival officers found the person, a thirty year old male, remained unresponsive. He bore head and facial injuries and was having difficulty breathing.

He was transported to hospital by ambulance.

It is believed the male may have been the victim of a hit and run collision.

An investigation into this matter has commenced and anyone with information is asked to contact Police Sergeant Nigel Gittens by calling 717-2182 or, via e-mail, ngittens@bps.bm.

Update: The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm that the 30-year-old male found unconscious on the roadway just west of the junction of Trinity Church Road and North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish, around 3:15 this morning has succumbed to his injuries.

This matter is now being investigated as a suspected hit and run fatal road traffic collision and marks the island’s fifth road traffic fatality for this year.

Residents who may have heard or seen any suspicious activity in the area either before or shortly after the time of the collision, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, are urged to please contact the Investigating Officer, Police Constable, Deforest Evans, on 717-0860 or, via e-mail, devans@bps.bm.

You may also call the main police number 295-0011 or, the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477. If you’re more comfortable doing so, please share the information with a police officer you know.

We are also appealing for anyone who resides in the area and has security cameras installed, to please check your devices for any activity between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 3:15 a.m. today and report anything unusual or suspicious by contacting Constable Evans or using any of the other means provided above.

Reported Serious Two Vehicle Collision in Devonshire

Sat, 2023-05-13

Around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 13th, 2023, Police and EMS personnel were dispatched to a reported two vehicle road traffic collision involving a motor car and a motorcycle at the junction of Palmetto Road and Parsons Lane, Devonshire.

It was reported that the female motorcycle rider was traveling west along Palmetto Road when she collided with the motorcar which was exiting Parsons Lane making a right hand turn, east onto Palmetto Road.

The motorcycle rider sustained head and facial injuries, but remained conscious and alert while being attended to at the scene by EMTs. She was subsequently transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

The motorcycle was extensively damaged while the motorcar was left with damage to the right rear.

The female driver and the other two occupants of the motorcar were not reported to be injured.

Traffic diversions were implemented while the scene was forensically processed.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have information on it, is asked to contact Constable Taye Lambe on 515-2565 or via e-mail tlambe@bps.bm.

Reported Serious Single Vehicle Car Crash in Warwick

Sat, 2023-05-13

Around 10:05 p.m. on Friday, May 12 th, 2023, police received a report of an overturned car near the junction of Frith Estate Road and South Road, Warwick.

It appears the 30-year-old male driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a boundary wall, which resulted in the vehicle being flipped onto its roof.

The driver suffered a minor injury to the nose.

He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of driving whilst impaired.

Traffic was restricted to one lane for a short period while the scene was cleared.

Anyone with information on this collision is asked to contact Sergeant Anthony Smith on 717-2362 or, via e-mail asmith@bps.bm.

Detective Constable McKeon Stevens to Attend U.S. Secret Service Training

Fri, 2023-05-12

On May 11, 2023, U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette met with Detective Constable McKeon Stevens of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) to congratulate him on his selection by the U.S. Consulate to attend a United States Secret Service training in Washington D.C. next week.

The United States government is fully funding Detective Constable Stevens to participate in this U.S. Secret Service training opportunity, which will strengthen existing relationships between the United States and Bermuda.  “I am excited about this new opportunity and look forward to the experience,” said DC Stevens, an 18-year veteran of the Bermuda Police Service.

U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette has prioritized further deepening the already strong security partnership with Bermuda during her tenure.  “I am honored to congratulate DC McKeon Stevens on his selection for this training opportunity with security counterparts from across the United States and around the world.

We were delighted the U.S. Secret Service opened enrollment to an officer from Bermuda.  This course is yet another demonstration of our commitment to working collaboratively with Bermuda to confront security challenges and to strengthen the special U.S.-Bermuda relationship,” said the U.S. Consul General.

“The U.S. Secret Service is an active participant in the global law enforcement community and joins in-stride with our partners’ efforts on any opportunity to achieve the highest levels of public safety and security,” said U.S. Secret Service New York Field Office Special Agent in Charge Patrick J. Freaney.

“The invaluable information exchange and sharing of best practices amongst the Secret Service and local law enforcement leaders from around the world serves to only benefit the global collective, and I am grateful to the Bermuda Police Service for their partnership.”

The selection of Detective Constable Stevens, who is part of Bermuda’s Special Branch Intelligence Division, was affirmed and supported by Detective Superintendent Sean Field Lament, the officer in charge of the Specialist Investigations Division with the BPS.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Antoine Daniels took the opportunity to; “thank U.S Consul General Karen Grissette for affording a member of the BPS a place on the prestigious United States Secret Service training Seminar due to be held in Washington D.C next week.

He also extended his congratulations to Constable McKeon Stevens on his selection and the unique opportunity to enhance his skills and knowledge.

This will not only improve our partnership working, but additionally the interoperability across law enforcement agencies, particularly when U.S dignitaries are visiting the island.”

Two Motorcyclists Seriously Injured in Southampton Collision

Tue, 2023-05-09

Around 10:40pm on Tuesday 9th May, 2023, police and other emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene of a serious collision on Middle Road Southampton near Scenic Heights Road.

Reports suggest that two men, both traveling on motorcycles were involved in a collision, resulting in serious injury to both riders.

The men were taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment of what has been described as life threatening injuries.

The road has been temporarily closed, while Traffic Accident Investigators process the scene. Traffic diversions have been put in place at Camp Hill Road and Scenic Heights Road.

The roads were reopened for normal traffic flow, shortly after 1am.

Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is asked to call PC Imani Scott on 211 or email iscott@bps.bm.

Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Van in Hamilton Parish

Mon, 2023-05-08

Shortly after 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 8th, 2023, police received a report that a female pedestrian had been struck by a van while on the crosswalk near the entrance to the Grotto Bay Hotel, Blue Hole Hill, Hamilton Parish and was unresponsive.

Police and EMTs were dispatched to the scene.

While being attended to the victim, who sustained a laceration to the back of her head, regained consciousness.

She was subsequently transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for further treatment to her injuries which are considered serious.

Traffic was restricted to one lane, for a time, while the collision scene was forensically processed.

An investigation into this matter has now commenced and anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Cecilia Wales via e-mail cwales@bps.bm.

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