Damage Only Paget Collision Involving DPT Bus, Utility Pole & Truck
Thu, 2024-03-14
Around 2:20pm Wednesday, 13th March 2024, a reported collision occurred on Middle Road in Paget, near the junction with Chapel Road.
It appears that a Department of Public Transportation (DPT) bus was being driven in the westbound lane of Middle Road, when an unknown vehicle being driven in the opposite direction caused the bus driver to take evasive action and collide with a utility pole.
Part of the utility pole then struck a truck, which was being driven behind the DPT bus.
The DPT bus, utility pole and truck were damaged.
However, there were no reported injuries.
Traffic was diverted from Middle Road, Paget at the junctions of Manse Road and Chapel Road while BELCO, Digicel and One Communications personnel were at the scene regarding the damaged utility pole.
Normal traffic flow resumed in the area around 4:45pm Wednesday.
Inquiries continue and any witnesses are encouraged to call Constable Conor Perkin on 211 or e-mail cperkin@bps.bm.
Read MoreHit & Run Witness Appeal: Female Pedestrian Hurt
Wed, 2024-03-13
Around 3:00 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, police and EMTs attended a road traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a motorcar, at the junction of Reid and Parliament Streets in the City of Hamilton.
On arrival, it was ascertained that a 30-year-old female was struck by a motorcar while crossing the roadway.
The vehicle was driven by an unidentified male who left the scene.
Officers later located the vehicle, abandoned, along Angle Street, Pembroke.
The victim was transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where she was attended to for injuries which were not considered serious.
She has since been discharged.
An investigation into this hit and run incident is now underway.
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Kori Jackman on 247-1704 or via email kjackman@bps.bm.
RFC 83 Underway: 14 Student Officers Recently Sworn In
Wed, 2024-03-13
One week ago, a swearing-in ceremony for Recruit Foundation Course (RFC) 83 was held at Bermuda Police Service (BPS) Headquarters Training Centre, 1:15pm Wednesday (6th March 2024).
As is tradition, the Commissioner of Police, along with members of the BPS Senior Leadership Team and Training Centre staff, officially inducted the newest recruits.
The 14 student officers of RFC 83 are:
PC 2600 Utsav Bansal
PC 2601 Anasia Barclay
PC 2602 Rachel Benedict
PC 2603 Ashley Berkeley
PC 2605 Chante James
PC 2606 Amoy Johnson-Smith
PC 2607 Tyler Kendall
PC 2608 Holly Lavigne-Smith
PC 2609 Logan Alexander
PC 2610 Dragan Pavkovic
PC 2611 Suraj Nair
PC 2612 Tahirah Simmons
PC 2613 Jah-Kintae Williams
PC 2614 Krislyn Lambert
Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons, the BPS Senior Leadership Team as well as the Training Centre staff, welcome the latest officers-in-training to the BPS family and wish them all the best in their future policing careers.
Seated, left to right: Sergeant Kimberly Cowper, Inspector Derrick Golding, Assistant Commissioner of Police Antoine Daniels, Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons, Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police James Howard, Commissioner’s Staff Officer Charlene Thompson.
Standing front row, left to right: PC 2600 Utsav Bansal, PC 2611 Suraj Nair, PC 2606 Amoy Johnson-Smith, PC 2603 Ashley Berkeley, PC 2614 Krislyn Lambert, PC 2612 Tahirah Simmons, PC 2613 Jah-Kintae Williams, PC 2608 Holly Lavigne-Smith, PC 2605 Chante James, PC 2214 Julia Swan (BPS Training Centre staff) PC 2609 Logan Alexander.
Standing back row, left to right: PC 2607 Tyler Kendall, PC 2602 Rachel Benedict, PC 2601 Anasia Barclay, PC 2152 Shannon Trott (BPS Training Centre staff).
Missing from photo: PC 2610 Dragan Pavkovic.
Truck Hits Trailer Tuesday Morning, Truck Passenger Injures Legs
Wed, 2024-03-13
It now appears that a collision reported around 7am Tuesday, 12th March 2024 on Middle Road in Southampton, near the junction with Granaway Lane, occurred when a light truck driven in the westbound lane collided with the rear of a trailer attached to a heavy truck, which had stopped in the westbound lane.
Police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service as well as ambulance personnel responded.
At the time, the heavy truck and trailer were stationary while a small crane was unloaded into the nearby bus layby.
The passenger of the light truck, said to be a 44-year-old male guest worker, was temporarily trapped in that vehicle before being extricated by firefighters.
It is understood that after transport to hospital via ambulance, he received treatment for injuries to his legs and was later discharged.
No one else was hurt in the collision.
Inquiries are ongoing and any witnesses should call Constable Ryan Swan on 211 or e-mail rswan@bps.bm.
Money Recovered
Tue, 2024-03-12
On Sunday, March 10, 2024, the Bermuda Police Service seized a significant amount of money which was discovered in the area of Church Bay Park, Southampton.
We are currently attempting to identify who the owner may be.
Should you have misplaced any money in the Church Bay Park area of Southampton, please get in touch with Acting Detective Chief Inspector Jason Smith of the Specialist Investigations Department via 717-0864 or email jsmith2@bps.bm.
Inquiries Continue After Southampton Collision Tuesday Morning [Updated]
Tue, 2024-03-12
Inquiries continue regarding a collision that occurred around 7am Tuesday, 12th March 2024 on Middle Road in Southampton, near the junction with Granaway Lane.
Details remain limited at this time. However, it appears that a truck collided with the rear of a trailer, which was being towed by another truck.
Apparently one male was hurt and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment of a leg injury.
An update on his medical condition is anticipated in due course.
Traffic was reduced to one lane for approximately one and a half hours, with delays for morning commuters in the area, until the damaged vehicles could be cleared from the scene.
Any witnesses are encouraged to call 211.
Update: Wednesday, 13th March - It now appears that a collision reported around 7am Tuesday, 12th March 2024 on Middle Road in Southampton, near the junction with Granaway Lane, occurred when a light truck driven in the westbound lane collided with the rear of a trailer attached to a heavy truck, which had stopped in the westbound lane.
Police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service as well as ambulance personnel responded.
At the time, the heavy truck and trailer were stationary while a small crane was unloaded into the nearby bus layby.
The passenger of the light truck, said to be a 44-year-old male guest worker, was temporarily trapped in that vehicle before being extricated by firefighters.
It is understood that after transport to hospital via ambulance, he received treatment for injuries to his legs and was later discharged.
No one else was hurt in the collision.
Inquiries are ongoing and any witnesses should call Constable Ryan Swan on 211 or e-mail rswan@bps.bm.
Commissioner of Police’s Public Appeal After Recent Firearms Incidents
Tue, 2024-03-12
Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons – “The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is appealing for the public to provide any information they may have regarding recent firearms incidents in our community.
When we work together, the evidence of our success is clear.
Information provided by members of the public resulted in arrested suspects and recovered evidence for two recent firearms incidents. Thankfully, neither of these resulted in injury.
Early this past Sunday morning, officers attended a confirmed shooting outside a popular establishment on Court Street, Pembroke. A 38-year-old man sustained multiple gunshot wounds. His injuries are not considered life threatening but he remains in hospital.
No one called the police to report this incident. A police officer on duty at the Hamilton Police Station happened to hear the gunshots and alerted colleagues.
Early indications are that the rapid response by officers and their life-saving actions may well have prevented a more tragic outcome.
It is understandable that residents would feel some unease in light of these brazen acts of criminality.
I wish to assure the public, the Bermuda Police Service remains unrelenting in our efforts at making Bermuda safer.
There is now a heightened presence on the streets with officers from Community Policing redeployed to general patrol duties until the end of April. That redeployment is in addition to stepped up enforcement activity by the Gang Unit, the Police Support Unit, and the Roads Policing Unit.
However, we also need you to do your part by reporting criminal activity that may be taking place in your neighbourhoods, or that you are otherwise aware of.”
Public Urged Not to Circulate Video Clip of Court Street Firearm Incident
Tue, 2024-03-12
The Bermuda police service is aware of a video clip of the firearms incident which occurred on Court Street in the early hours of Sunday, March 10, 2024, now being circulated on social media.
We wish to remind that this matter remains under investigation and sharing these images could hamper that investigation.
Not to mention, the images are quite disturbing and would no doubt be of concern to the victim and those close to him.
We strongly urge that should you receive this video clip, you immediately delete it from your device and not share it on.
Male Motorcyclist Hospitalised After Collision With DPT Bus
Mon, 2024-03-11
Around 9:20am Saturday, 9th March 2024, a reported two vehicle collision occurred on Harrington Sound Road in Hamilton parish, near the junction with Quarry Road.
It appears that a head-on collision involving a motorcyclist and a Department of Public Transportation (DPT) bus in the Shark Hole Hill area, resulted in the rider being temporarily trapped under the front of the bus, while still on the motorcycle.
The injured motorcyclist, understood to be a 29-year-old Pembroke man remained conscious throughout, as passengers from the bus assisted him until he could be extricated and transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment.
At last check he remained hospitalised, with injuries that were considered non-life threatening.
The bus driver and passengers were not hurt. However, both vehicles involved were damaged.
Inquiries continue regarding the circumstances of this collision and any witnesses are encouraged to call Constable Tyler Nelmes on 211, or e-mail tnelmes@bps.bm.
Investigation Underway After Man Shot & Injured on Court Street [Updated]
Sun, 2024-03-10
Police are investigating a confirmed firearms incident which took place in the area of Court Street and Elliott Street outside the Spinning Wheel night club, around 12:15 AM on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
Initial reports indicate one male sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
He was transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and is currently receiving treatment for his injuries.
There were several people in the area when the incident occurred and police are appealing for eyewitness or anyone who may have any information to call the main police number, 295-0011.
Update: Investigations continue into the firearms incident which occurred in the area of Court Street outside the Spinning Wheel night club on Court Street, Pembroke around 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
A 38-year-old man who sustained multiple gunshot wounds in that incident remains in hospital, where he continues to receive treatment for his injuries, which are not considered life-threatening.
Court Street remained closed between Dundonald Street and Elliott Street for approximately four hours after the incident while the scene was forensically processed. Several spent shells were recovered.
It is understood that immediately after the shooting, two men dressed in dark clothing with dark tinted helmets were seen speeding along King Street on a motorcycle that did not have any number plates.
Investigators are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen individuals fitting this description in the area of Court Street and Elliott Street, Pembroke, shortly before or after the shooting.
We wish to thank those members of the public who have so far come forward with information on this incident.
However, we are aware there were several others who would have witnessed what happened and we ask that you or anyone with any information please contact Acting Detective Inspector Anneka Donawa on 717-2250 or via email, adonawa@bps.bm.
You may also call the main police number 295-0011, or share the information with a police officer you know.
Alternatively, please provide the information using the police community reporting portal at, https://portal.police.bm or via the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.bm and completing the anonymous crime reporting form.
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