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Two Men Convicted For Involvement in North Shore Shooting

Mon, 2012-04-23

Today in the Supreme Court Pelealkhai Williams and Jonathan Dill were convicted as a result of their guilty pleas with regards to their involvement in the shooting of a man outside the Gravity Nightclub on the 8th October 2011.

Williams pleaded guilty to a charge of ‘Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence with a Firearm’ and ‘Wounding with Intent’. Dill pleaded guilty to a charge of ‘Accessory After The Fact to Wounding with Intent’. Both men will be sentenced at a later date.

April 23 - Daily Report

Mon, 2012-04-23

Impaired Drivers - Around 1:25am on Saturday April 21st, police were on mobile patrol in the City of Hamilton when they noticed a car driving erratically near the corner of Court Street and Front Street. Officers stopped the car and approached the driver, a 27 year old Devonshire woman, who appeared to be intoxicated. She was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. She later failed the alco-analyser test and was detained in police custody as a result. A court appearance is anticipated in due course.

April 19 - Daily Report

Thu, 2012-04-19

Burglary Advisory - Once again the Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the public to remain vigilant regarding burglaries. Recently there have been a number of reported daytime burglaries in various parishes throughout the island. As a result, the public is encouraged to make sure all windows and doors are locked before leaving their homes unattended, even for short periods of time.

We also continue to recommend that all residents secure their valuables out of sight, record serial numbers of all items and take pictures of their possessions.

April 18 - Daily Report

Wed, 2012-04-18

Collision - Around 4pm on Tuesday April 17th, police and first responders attended a reported collision at the junction of Malabar Road and Runway Lane in Sandys. It appears that a car and an auxiliary cycle were travelling along Malabar Road when they collided. The rider of the auxiliary cycle, a 16 year old Sandys male was injured and conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment of a leg injury. He was later released. The driver, an 82 year old Sandys man was not injured. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing.

April 17 - Daily Report

Tue, 2012-04-17

Burglary - Around 5:15am on Tuesday, April 17th police responded to a reported burglary at Robinson’s Marina on Somerset Road in Sandys parish. It appears that three unknown suspects gained entry into the service station, removed a quantity of cash and made good their escape. The offenders were wearing helmets at the time. The scene has been forensically examined and inquiries into this incident are ongoing. Detectives are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information regarding this matter to contact the Somerset Criminal Investigation Unit on 234-1010.

Policing for Annual Agricultural Exhibition

Tue, 2012-04-17

Superintendent Martin Weekes - The Bermuda Police Service takes this opportunity to advise the public on a number of matters to ensure a peaceful and safe time during this year’s Agricultural Exhibition which will take place this weekend coming commencing on Thursday 19th April concluding on Saturday 21st April 2012.

April 16 - Daily Report

Mon, 2012-04-16

Update: Reported Serious Collision – Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses with regard to a reported serious single vehicle collision that occurred in the Palmetto Road, Roberts Avenue Devonshire area around 1am on Saturday April 14th. It appears that the victim, a 53 year old Smith’s parish man, was riding a motorcycle through the area when the incident occurred. He was injured and conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. The Smith’s man has since been flown overseas for further medical treatment.

April 15 - Weekend Report

Sun, 2012-04-15

Reported Serious Collision - Around 1am on Saturday, April 14th police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle collision in the Palmetto Road, Roberts Avenue Devonshire area. Details about the incident are unclear at this time; however a damaged motorcycle was found at the scene along with an injured 53 year old Smith’s parish man, believed to be the rider. The victim was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment of his injuries and at last check was in the Intensive Care Unit.

April 13 - Daily Report

Fri, 2012-04-13

Collisions - Around 9:10pm on Thursday April 12th, police and first responders attended a single vehicle collision near the junction of Harbour Road and Warwick Park Road in Warwick. It appears that a motorcycle was travelling along Harbour Road when it collided with a parked Government trailer. The rider, a 48 year old Warwick man was conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for a leg injury. The motorcycle was extensively damaged, however, his injuries are not believed to be life threatening. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Witnesses or anyone with any information are encouraged to contact PC Michael Charlton on 295-0011.

Court Appearance: Man Charged In Reid Street Shooting

Fri, 2012-04-13

A 23 year old Pembroke man appeared in Magistrates Court this morning in relation to a shooting incident that occurred on Reid Street near Shine’s Nightclub at about 3:25am Saturday 24th March, 2012. Fortunately, none one was injured.

A second man has been arrested in connection with this incident and remains in police custody pending further inquiries.

Detectives are still keen to speak with any person that can assist with this investigation in any way.