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Sudden Death
Thu, 2012-04-05
Around 4.35pm Thursday, April 5th police received a telephone call from Bermuda Radio concerning a missing diver in the waters off of Grotto Bay Hotel. As a result, police divers and a Bermuda Police Service marine vessel attended the area to search for the missing man. 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. Police are not treating this incident as suspicious. No further information will be released until the next of kin has been notified.
Read MoreFour Arrested in Connection With Aggravated Burglary
Thu, 2012-04-05
Superintendent Antoine Daniels - Police are continuing their investigations into the aggravated burglary, which occurred around 8:30pm on Monday 2nd April, 2012, at a private residence located on Middle Road in Devonshire Parish. Three men and one woman have been arrested and remain in police custody. The scene of the incident has been forensically examined and samples seized for forensic analysis.
April 5 - Daily Report
Thu, 2012-04-05
Missing Juvenile: India Burchall [Located] - The Bermuda Police Service is continuing to appeal for the public’s assistance in locating 14 
year old India Burchall. The teenager is described as brown skinned; approximately 5’6” tall of slim build. She was reported missing on Friday, March 30th and apparently has been seen in Southampton and Warwick. Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of 14 year old India Burchall is encouraged to contact the Vulnerable Persons Unit on 295-0011. The public is reminded that harbouring a juvenile is an offence punishable under the law.
April 4 - Daily Report
Wed, 2012-04-04
Confirmed Gunshot Report - Around 8:30pm on Tuesday April 3rd, police responded to reported gunshots in the Union Street, Pembroke area. Although forensic evidence collected confirmed a firearm had been discharged, there were no reported injuries. Inquiries into this matter are ongoing and any 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.
Traffic Advisories: 2012 CARIFTA Games
Tue, 2012-04-03
The 41st CARIFTA Games will be hosted in Bermuda at the National Sports Centre between Friday 6th and Monday 9th April 2012. The following parking restrictions will be in place as of 11am on Friday April 6th until the conclusion of the CARIFTA Games at 10pm on Monday April 9th.
Parking for the general public and spectators will be provided at the following locations:
Witness Appeal: Burglary at Devonshire Residence
Tue, 2012-04-03
Around 8:30pm on Monday, April 2nd, 2012, police responded to a report of aggravated burglary at a residence in Devonshire near the junction of Middle Road and Hermitage Road. It appears that four suspects were involved; one female and three males, all wearing dark colored clothing with hoodies and scarfs covering their faces. One of the men is alleged to have brandished a machete while another had what appeared to be a firearm. The suspects forced their way into the residence and demanded money and jewelry from the occupants.
April 3 - Daily Report
Tue, 2012-04-03
Appeal for Witnesses: Assault - The Bermuda Police Service is investigating a report of an assault that occurred in Devonshire on Monday April 2nd, 2012 around 2:20pm. It appears that a 19 year old Pembroke man was injured as a result of a reported assault in the area. The victim was transferred to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance where he was treated for his injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening.
Assistance is being sought from the public regarding any information relating to the suspects in this case, who are described as two males wearing dark-coloured clothing, travelling on a dark coloured motorcycle.
Reported Assault
Mon, 2012-04-02
Around 2:20pm on Monday April 2nd, police responded to a report of an assault in the vicinity of Devon Point Lane in Devonshire. Details are unclear at this time, but it appears that a 19 year old male was injured and is currently at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital receiving treatment. The suspects are described as two males on a dark-coloured motorcycle, wearing dark clothing. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact the main police number on 295-0011.
April 2 - Daily Report
Mon, 2012-04-02
Impaired Drivers - Around 1:25am on Sunday April 1st, police on mobile patrol on Par-La-Ville Road in the City of Hamilton noticed a motorcycle driving erratically. Officers pursued the motorcycle and caused it to stop along Pitts Bay Road in Pembroke. The rider, a 51 year old St. George’s man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving and detained as a result. A court appearance is anticipated in due course.
March 30 - Daily Report
Fri, 2012-03-30
Collision - Around 12:30am on Friday, March 30th police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle collision at the junction of Somerset Road and Portland Lane in Sandys parish. It appears that a car was traveling along Somerset Road when it overturned and collided with a nearby building. The driver, a 29 year old Paget woman, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment; however her injuries are not believed to be life threatening. The car was extensively damaged as a result. The building was also damaged. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
