Around 11am on Saturday, January 7th police responded to a report of a body found floating in the waters near the Swing Bridge in St. George's. The lifeless body of a man was subsequently located and officers including members of the Marine Unit attended, conducting inquiries at the scene. The investigation into this incident is ongoing and no further information will be released until the next of kin have been notified.
The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their response to the media appeal regarding a large quantity
of suspected stolen jewellery.
In total 137 members of the public attended the Hamilton Police Station between 10am and 2:30pm on Friday, January 6th to view the items, with additional inquiries via e-mail and phone from those who were unable to make today’s viewing.
As a result another time and date will be announced when the jewellery can be viewed by the public.
Impaired Driver - Around 7pm on Thursday January 5th, police responded to a collision on Berry Hill Road near the junction with Point Finger Road in Paget. It appears that two cars were travelling along Berry Hill Road when they collided. There were no injuries reported. One of the drivers, a 51 year old Warwick man, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of impaired driving. He subsequently failed the alco-analyser test and was detained in police custody. A court appearance is anticipated in due course.
A large quantity of suspected stolen jewellery has been recovered after police executed a search warrant in relation to an
ongoing investigation.
Detectives investigating the case are encouraging anyone who may have had jewellery stolen, particularly prior to June 15th 2011, to attend the Hamilton Police Station at 52 Victoria Street in Pembroke to view the recovered items between 10am and 2pm on Friday, January 6th 2012.
Update: Motorists Ticketed During Road Checks - Between 7:15am and 9:15am on Thursday January 5th, police officers monitored traffic in Pembroke for offences under the Road Traffic Act as well as the recently enacted Traffic Offences (Penalties) Amendment Act 2011, which prohibits the use of hand-held mobile phones or other hand-held devices whilst driving.
As a result, this morning officers ticketed 13 people under the new legislation, issued six tickets for seatbelt offences and one ticket for an unfastened helmet.
Motorists Ticketed During Road Checks - Between 7:30am and 9:30am on Wednesday January 4th, police officers monitored traffic in both the western and central parishes for offences under the Road Traffic Act as well as the recent legislation which prohibits the use of hand-held mobile phones or other hand-held devices whilst driving.
As a result, officers ticketed 15 people for using hand-held mobile phones or other hand-held devices whilst driving, issued one ticket for an unfastened helmet and arrested two people for outstanding warrants.
Around 6:55pm on Tuesday, January 3rd police responded to a reported robbery at Flatts Service Station on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish. It appears that an unknown man entered the premises brandishing a bladed article and escaped on foot heading east with a quantity of cash. No one was injured.
Around 3:25pm on Tuesday, January 3rd police responded to a reported incident at a Long Ridge Pass, Devonshire residence. It appears that two men on motorcycles arrived at the home and one of the men gained entry, brandishing what appeared to be a firearm, while the other waited outside.
The intruder briefly confronted a female occupant before leaving the premises. Both suspects left the area on separate motorcycles. No one was injured. Two persons of interest were subsequently arrested in connection with this incident.
The 24 year old gunshot victim that suffered serious injuries after a shooting outside Gravity Nightclub on North Shore Road in Devonshire during the early morning hours of Saturday, 17th December 2011 remains overseas receiving specialised treatment.
Forensic evidence obtained from that scene has been sent overseas for analysis and detectives are working with key witnesses to progress the case.
Overturned Boat - Around 2pm on Monday, January 2nd police responded to a reported overturned powerboat in the waters off East Shore Road in Sandys parish. On arrival officers found the boat ashore and the two men onboard at the time uninjured, having also made it to shore safely.