Update: Reported Serious Collision
Fri, 2013-11-22
The 47 year old Hamilton parish man and 46 year old Warwick man believed seriously injured in a motorcycle and auxiliary cycle collision around 8:40pm Thursday, November 21st on East Broadway in Pembroke have both been treated and subsequently discharged from hospital.
Initial reports suggested that the two riders had sustained serious injuries in Thursday night’s collision.
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Thu, 2013-11-21
At 8:40pm first responders attended a report of a road traffic collision on East Broadway in the area of the Rubis Gas Station and Blue Waters Anglers Club in Pembroke.
It appears that a cycle was traveling east and another west when it appears that the cycles collided. Both victims were taken to the hospital where both are being treated for what at this point is being described as serious injuries.
Two Car Collision in Devonshire
Thu, 2013-11-21
Around 1:15am on Thursday, November 21st police and first responders attended a reported two car collision on Middle Road in Devonshire near the junction with Christ Church Lane.
It appears that both cars were being driven along Middle Road when they collided. The injured drivers, a 46 year old Pembroke woman and a 49 year old Devonshire man, were taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment.
The Pembroke woman was later discharged. At last check the Devonshire man was still receiving treatment at the hospital.
Update: Four Burglary Suspects Arrested in Warwick
Wed, 2013-11-20
The investigation into a burglary at a Rocklands View, Warwick residence is ongoing, with evidence still being secured at that location. Western Community Action Team officers are also in the neighbourhood to provide reassurance to area residents.
The four male suspects arrested in connection with this matter range in age from 24 to 43 years old. They remain in police custody and a court appearance is anticipated in due course.
Four Burglary Suspects Arrested in Warwick
Tue, 2013-11-19
Acting Inspector Alex Rollin - This morning at about 11am police officers responded to a burglary in progress in the Rockland Crescent and Rockland Estate area of Warwick. On arrival police officers managed to find three persons, who were arrested. A fourth suspect fled from the house and eventually barricaded himself in a house close by.
Officers responded to that residence. They put on a containment around that residence and eventually with the help of a crisis and hostage negotiator the person was brought out of the house and duly arrested.
Bermuda Reserve Police Welcome Nineteen New Constables
Tue, 2013-11-19
At a 7pm Passing Out Ceremony on Thursday, November 14th held in the Prospect Police Recreation Club hall at Police Headquarters Devonshire, 19 men and women officially became Reserve Police Constables.
Dignitaries present at the ceremony included Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva, Deputy Commissioner Mike Jackman, Assistant Commissioner Paul Wright, Acting Commandant Cannoth Roberts, Reserve Superintendent Sandra Beach and Reserve Chief Inspector Arnim Donawa as well as numerous family, friends and colleagues.
Counterfeit Currency Advisory
Tue, 2013-11-19
The Bermuda Police Service has noticed an increase in the number of counterfeit Bermuda $50 notes being reported to police recently.
With the holiday season fast approaching, businesses are asked to remind their staff to be especially vigilant when accepting larger denominations, in particular the old style Bermuda notes.
Often these counterfeit Bermuda $50 notes are being tendered to pay for lower priced items and/or services. Usually the criminals look to target vendors who are busy and may be under pressure to serve quickly, reducing the chances that a fraudulent transaction will be detected.
Weekend Police Activity
Mon, 2013-11-18
Over the weekend, police officers arrested five people on suspicion of impaired driving as the Selective Traffic Enforcement Programme (STEP) continues.
Officers also arrested 16 people for outstanding warrants and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island.
Reported Assault
Sun, 2013-11-17
Around 10am on Saturday, November 16th police officers responded to a reported assault in the Camp Road, Warwick area.
It appears that a 24 year old Southampton man was assaulted by another male brandishing a bladed article. The victim was transported by private vehicle to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries and later discharged.
Inquiries are ongoing and any witnesses or anyone with any information regarding this reported assault is encouraged to contact the Somerset Criminal Investigation Unit on 234-1010 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.
Court Appearances for Remembrance Day Weekend Crimes
Thu, 2013-11-14
Two incidents during the Remembrance Day holiday weekend resulted in the prompt arrest of three suspects, with the accused men appearing in Magistrates’ Court today, Thursday November 14th, to face charges.
The first incident was a reported robbery that occurred around 5:30pm Sunday, November 10th where a 45 year old Paget man was robbed of a quantity of cash and jewellery by a group of men in the North Hamilton area.
