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Driver Arrested After Harbour Road Collision
Wed, 2012-02-22
A 44 year old St. George’s man has been arrested after reportedly leaving the scene of a single vehicle collision that occurred around 11am on Wednesday February 22nd along Harbour Road in Paget near the junction with Lovers Lane.
Both the car involved and the utility pole were damaged; however, the driver was not injured. BELCO personnel have rectified the damaged pole and Harbour Road has since been reopened to normal traffic flow. Inquiries into this matter are ongoing.
Read MoreFebruary 22 - Daily Report
Wed, 2012-02-22
Traffic Advisory - Around 11am on Wednesday February 22nd, a single vehicle damage only collision occurred on Harbour Road in Paget near the junction with Lovers Lane. Details about how the collision occurred are unclear at this time, however it appears that a car was travelling along Harbour Road when it collided with a utility pole. There have been no reported injuries as a result. BELCO personnel are currently at the scene to repair or replace the damaged utility pole.
February 21 - Daily Report
Tue, 2012-02-21
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 burglaries reported 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.
In addition, the public is reminded to secure their cars by locking all doors and windows before leaving their vehicles unattended.
2011 Year End Crime Statistics
Tue, 2012-02-21
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - Good afternoon. I have called this press conference today to report on
Bermuda’s crime statistics for the year ending 31st December 2011.
Overview:
2011 saw the lowest recorded crime figures since comparative records began in 2000. With total crimes at 4,371 this is a decrease of -4.5% on 2010, which is an average of about 12 crimes per day. Crimes were reduced in 3 of the 4 major categories:
Drug Seizures
Mon, 2012-02-20
On Thursday 16th February 2012, officers from the Public Protection Department of the Bermuda Police Service conducted a search warrant at a Nantucket Lane, Smith’s address. Significant quantities of suspected illegal drugs were seized, along with other items. As a result, two persons were arrested on suspicion of possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply.
February 20 - Daily Report
Mon, 2012-02-20
Impaired Drivers - Around 3:10am on Sunday February 19th, police were on mobile patrol in the area of Trimingham Hill, Paget when they observed a motorcycle driving erratically. Officers caused the motorcycle to stop and spoke with the rider, who appeared to be intoxicated. The 20 year old Paget man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving and an outstanding warrant. He was detained in police custody after failing the alco-analyser test. A court appearance is anticipated in due course.
February 19 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2012-02-19
Collision - Around 1:55pm on Saturday, February 18th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported single vehicle collision on Mangrove Bay Road in Sandys parish. It appears that a rental cycle was travelling along Mangrove Bay Road when it collided with a sidewalk. As a result the rider, a 52 year old Canadian man and his pillion passenger, a 7 year old Canadian girl, were injured. Both visitors were taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment; however their injuries are not believed to be life threatening. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
February 17 - Daily Report
Fri, 2012-02-17
Attempted Robbery - Around 11pm on Thursday February 16th, police responded to a reported attempted robbery on Middle Road in Devonshire. It appears that a 16 year old male auxiliary cycle rider was accosted by two unknown males on a motorcycle as he travelled along Middle Road near the junction with Brighton Hill Road. As a result, the Devonshire teenager and the auxiliary cycle fell to the ground; however he sustained relatively minor injuries that did not require hospital treatment. Motorists travelling in the area at the time stopped to help the teen.
February 16 - Daily Report
Thu, 2012-02-16
Collision - Around 9:15am on Wednesday February 15th, police and first responders attended a reported collision on Cahow Way in St. George’s between a motorcycle and a parked truck. It appears that the motorcycle was travelling along Cahow Way when it collided with the truck which was parked outside a terminal at the L.F. Wade International Airport. The motorcycle was extensively damaged. The rider, a 21 year old Warwick man was injured and conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. He is currently in stable condition.
February 15 - Daily Report
Wed, 2012-02-15
Collision - Around 5:30pm on Tuesday February 14th, police and first responders attended a reported collision on South Road in Paget. It appears that a motorcycle and a pedal cycle were travelling along South Road when they collided near the junction with Cobbs Hill Road. The motorcycle rider, a 25 year old Warwick man and the pedal cycle rider, a 10 year old Paget boy were both conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment of relatively minor injuries. Both were treated and later released. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
