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Court Appearance: Man Charged Regarding Imitation Firearm

Fri, 2012-04-13

An 18 year old Hamilton parish man appeared in Magistrates Court on Thursday, April 12th 2012 charged with possession of an imitation firearm whilst committing an indictable offence. He was not required to plea as it is an indictable offence, which must be tried in the Supreme Court. The defendant is also facing sentencing regarding a credit card theft and a handbag snatch.

As a result, the 18 year old Hamilton parish man has been remanded into custody. He is scheduled to reappear in court later this month for all the aforementioned matters.

April 12 - Daily Report

Thu, 2012-04-12

Collision - Around 2:50pm on Wednesday April 11th, police and first responders attended a reported collision on York Street in St. George’s between a car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a 75 year old St. George’s woman received a leg injury and was conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. Her injuries are not believed to be life threatening. The driver, a 31 year old Warwick man, was not injured. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

Investigation Ongoing: Gunshots Reported at Somerset Cricket Club

Tue, 2012-04-10

Detectives are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the reported gunshots that occurred around 2:45am Friday 6th April 2012 at Somerset Cricket Club in Sandys parish. Initial information suggested one man was injured as a result. It was later confirmed that two men, a 41 year old and an 18 year old were injured; however both received minor wounds. It is not clear at this time if their injuries were as a result of the reported gunshots; and this remains a focal point of the investigation. Both men were treated at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and discharged.

April 10 - Daily Report

Tue, 2012-04-10

Serious Collision: Update - Around 12 noon on Monday April 9th, police responded to a report of a collision between a truck and a livery cycle. It appears that the vehicles were travelling along Malabar Road in Sandys when they collided. The rider, a 46 year old American female visitor, sustained serious leg injuries and was conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. At last check she was in the Intensive Care Unit. It is anticipated that she will be flown overseas for further medical treatment. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing.

Serious Collision

Mon, 2012-04-09

Around 12 noon on Monday April 9th, police responded to a report of a collision between a truck and a livery cycle. It appears that the vehicles were travelling along Malabar Road in Sandys when they collided. The rider, a visitor to the island, sustained serious leg injuries and was conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. The scene of the collision was closed off from traffic for further forensic examination. It has since been re-opened. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

Sudden Death: Update

Mon, 2012-04-09

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 25 year old Ryan Craig. It appears that around 4:35pm on Thursday April 5th, police received a report of a missing diver in the waters off of Grotto Bay Hotel. As a result, police divers and a Bermuda Police Service marine vessel conducted an active search. He was located in the waters a short time later in an unresponsive state and was immediately given first aid while awaiting the arrival of an ambulance. He was conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 6.35pm.

April 9 - Daily Report

Mon, 2012-04-09

Missing Juvenile: Santina Harvey [Located] - The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 17 year old Santina Harvey. The teenager was last seen on Sunday April 8th and is described as brown skinned of slim build, approximately 5’5” tall weighing around 125 pounds.

Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of 17 year old Santina Harvey is encouraged to contact the Vulnerable Persons Unit on 295-0011.

April 8 - Weekend Report

Sun, 2012-04-08

Serious Assault: Update - Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone with any information with regard to the serious assault that occurred on Friday April 6th in the area of Southampton Rangers Sports Club. It appears that around 6:15pm, police responded to a report of a serious assault. As a result of a disturbance, one man was wounded and conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance. His injuries are not considered to be life threatening. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact 295-0011 or the independent, confidential Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-8477.

Serious Assault

Fri, 2012-04-06

Around 6:15pm on Friday April 6th, police responded to a report of a serious assault in the area of Southampton Rangers Sports Club. As a result of a disturbance, one man was wounded and conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact 295-0011 or the independent, confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.

Gunshots Reported at Somerset Cricket Club

Thu, 2012-04-05

Around 2:45am on Friday April 6th, police responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Somerset Cricket Club in Sandys. Officers arrived on scene and conducted an investigation immediately.

One man was injured and conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Witnesses or anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the main police number at 295-0011, or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.