Police Cadet Programme
Thu, 2010-05-13
Joint Press Conference: Minister of Labour, Home Affairs & Housing Lt. Col. David Burch & Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - We would like to bring to the public’s attention some of the successes our young people are earning through the Bermuda Police Service Cadet Programme and our Further Education Programme.
The Police Cadet Programme has been in existence since the early 1960’s and has graduated hundreds of cadets who have gone on to a career in policing or other pursuits in society. We have former Cadets across the entire spectrum including doctors, lawyers and prominent business owners.
Read MoreMay 13 - Daily Report
Thu, 2010-05-13
Robbery - Around 9:10pm on Wednesday, Police received a report of a robbery on Trinity Church Road in Hamilton parish near the junction with North Shore Road. It appears that the complainant, a 48 year old Hamilton parish woman, was riding her motorcycle along Trinity Church Road when she stopped to assist a young female motorcyclist who appeared to be in distress. As the Hamilton parish woman did the so, the young female motorcyclist held the complainant’s motorcycle handlebars while an unknown man appeared from the nearby bushes and took the complainant’s small suitcase. The complainant was allowed to leave the scene afterwards. She was not injured.
May 12 - Daily Report
Wed, 2010-05-12
Injury RTC/Impaired Driving - At 10:10pm on Tuesday, Police attended a reported serious road traffic collision resulting in injury at the junction of Reid Street and King Street in the City of Hamilton involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian. It appears that a car stopped to allow the pedestrian, a 47 year old Pembroke man, to cross the road via the marked pedestrian crossing. As he was doing so a motorcycle traveling up Spurling Hill into the City of Hamilton collided with him. As a result, the pedestrian was thrown on to the sidewalk and the motorcycle collided with a nearby parked motorcycle.
May 11 - Weekly Review
Tue, 2010-05-11
The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the motoring public to slow down and to drive as well as ride responsibly on the island’s roads. Additionally, we urge those traveling in cars to use their seatbelts at all times and make sure any children traveling in the vehicle are appropriately restrained. Those traveling on motorcycles should always fasten their helmets and avoid making a third lane.
During the week of Monday, May 3rd – Monday, May 10th 2010 there were:
May 10 - Daily Report
Mon, 2010-05-10
Disturbance - Around 2:30am on Saturday, Police received a report of a disturbance at The Bistro at The Beach on Front Street in the City of Hamilton. It appears that as several male patrons were leaving the premises, a physical altercation took place between some of them. Officers attended the area and used the deterrent spray ‘Captor’ in an attempt to subdue those involved; however, the men quickly left the scene. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses to this incident or anyone with any information to contact the Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011.
Shooting at Ice Queen
Sat, 2010-05-08
Around 3:50am today, Police received a report of a confirmed firearm incident in the vicinity of Ice Queen in Paget. The victim, a 22 year old Warwick man, was taken to KEMH for treatment of a gunshot wound to his torso. His injury is not believed to be life threatening at this time. The male suspect is described as 5’8” to 6’ tall of slim build. He made good his escape on a motorcycle heading towards the City of Hamilton. Detectives have spoken to a number of witnesses who have given accounts of what happened. However, investigators still need to speak with anyone who has not yet spoken to the Police.
BHB Investigation
Fri, 2010-05-07
Three individuals (a 55 year old Paget man, a 43 year old Paget man and a 39 year old Pembroke man) have been arrested in relation to a complaint made by the Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB).
All three individuals have now been released on Police bail. The BHB’s complaint is the subject of an ongoing investigation and therefore no further information will be released at this time.
May 7 - Daily Report
Fri, 2010-05-07
Injury RTC - Around 8pm on Thursday, Police attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury on North Shore Road in Pembroke near the junction with Spanish Point Road involving a car and a motorcycle. It appears that the vehicles were traveling in opposite directions on North Shore Road when they collided. As a result the motorcycle rider, a 22 year old Devonshire woman, was injured. She was taken to KEMH via ambulance for treatment of her injuries, which appeared to be relatively minor. The driver of the car, a 32 year old Pembroke woman, was not injured. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Arrest & Taser Incident
Thu, 2010-05-06
Around 11am on Monday May 3rd 2010, police officers on Par-La-Ville Road in Pembroke encountered a 53 year old Hamilton parish man whom the officers had occasion to arrest in connection with an outstanding warrant. As they attempted to do so, the man attacked the officers and a violent struggle took place. One officer received minor injuries during the fight at which time he drew his Taser device from its holster and pointed it at the man. The man promptly complied with the directions of the officers and he was safely arrested.
Murder of George Lynch
Thu, 2010-05-06
Acting Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, Officer In Charge of the Serious Crime Division - The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that the victim of last night’s shooting is 40 year old Hamilton Parish resident - Mr. George Lynch.
Our sincere sympathies go out to the wife and family of Mr. Lynch, a Jamaican national who had come to work in Bermuda at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
