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Joint Press Conference: Policing for New Year’s Eve
Fri, 2011-12-30
Superintendent Martin Weekes - This year we are pleased to report that the Christmas Holiday period passed with few public
order incidents and for that we wish to thank the public for their support. There was of course one serious incidence of robbery in the western area which the Bermuda Police Service is actively following up and for which I reiterate our request for witnesses.
Read MoreUpdate: Hitching Post Robbery
Thu, 2011-12-29
Acting Chief Inspector Mark Clarke - Detectives from the Somerset Criminal Investigations Unit continue to investigate
the robbery of a local business located at the ‘Hitching Post’ on Middle Road, Sandys about 8:15am on Wednesday 28th December.
Investigations have revealed that four men targeted a cash delivery van; the guards on the van were ambushed by the suspects, some of whom were brandishing firearms. They forced the guards to get the business operators at the location to open the door, where they were able to steal a quantity of cash in bags.
December 29 - Daily Report
Thu, 2011-12-29
Collision in Sandys Parish - Around 9pm on Wednesday, December 28th police and first responders attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury on Malabar Road in Sandys parish in the vicinity of Watford Bridge involving two motorcycles. Details about how the collision occurred are unclear at this time; however the motorcycle riders, two 21 year old Sandys parish men, were injured. Their injuries are not considered life threatening. In addition, both motorcycles were extensively damaged. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 295-0011.
Robbery at Hitching Post in Somerset
Wed, 2011-12-28
Around 8:30am on Wednesday, December 28th police attended a reported robbery at the Hitching Post on Middle Road in Sandys parish. It appears that around 8:10am an unknown group of men gained entry into the premises, brandishing what appeared to be firearms. The culprits made good their escape with a quantity of cash. No one was injured.
December 26 - Daily Report
Mon, 2011-12-26
Update: Sudden Death - The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 18 year old Kevin Gonsalves Ledo of Pembroke. Around 11:45am on Saturday, December 24th police responded to a reported industrial accident at a Smiths Avenue, Warwick residence. It appears that Mr. Ledo was working as a landscaper on the property when he received an electrical shock. He was given CPR by EMTs at the scene before being taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance, where he was subsequently pronounced dead at 1:20pm Saturday by an on call physician.
Sudden Death
Sat, 2011-12-24
Around 11:45am on Saturday, December 24th police responded to a reported industrial accident at a Smiths Avenue, Warwick residence. It appears that a landscaper was carrying out work on the property when he received an electrical shock. On police arrival EMTs were already at the scene performing CPR on the victim, an 18 year old Pembroke man. The victim was then taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance, where he was subsequently pronounced dead at 1:20pm by an on call physician. There does not appear to be any suspicious circumstances; however an autopsy is anticipated and inquiries are ongoing.
Two Men Arrested Following East Avenue Shooting
Fri, 2011-12-23
Detectives from the Serious Crime Unit continue to investigate the shooting of a 38 year old man outside his residence on East Avenue, Southampton – during the early hours of the evening on Wednesday 21st December. Two men have been taken into custody regarding this matter – a 26 year old male from Pembroke, and a 22 year old male from Paget parish. These men remain in police custody.
December 23 - Daily Report
Fri, 2011-12-23
Collision - At 10:30am on Thursday December 22nd, police responded to a reported collision on Queen Street in Pembroke between three vehicles; a motorcycle, a taxi and an SUV. It appears that the motorcycle was travelling along Queen Street when the SUV exited a parking bay and the vehicles collided. As a result, the motorcycle also collided with a taxi parked nearby. The motorcycle was extensively damaged however, the rider of the motorcycle, a 20 year old Southampton man received minor injuries. The SUV and taxi received relatively minor damages. There were no other reported injuries. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing.
December 22 - Daily Report
Thu, 2011-12-22
Impaired Driving - Around 10:30pm on Wednesday December 21st, police officers on mobile patrol observed a motorcycle travelling along Angle Street in Pembroke in an erratic manner. As the motorcycle came to a stop at the junction of Court Street and Angle Street, it fell over. After assisting the rider believed to be a 58 year old Pembroke man, off the ground, officers arrested him on suspicion of impaired driving. He was later released on police bail. A court appearance is anticipated in due course.
Remembering Former Detective Inspector Milton Marsh CPM
Thu, 2011-12-22
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - On behalf of the officers and staff of The Bermuda Police Service I extend sincere 
condolences to the family of former Detective Inspector Milton Marsh. I had the pleasure to meet Inspector Marsh on his 102nd birthday in February this year as well as some members of his family. I noted how sharp his memory was of his policing career and it was interesting to hear him relate his experiences.
