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Shooting on East Avenue in Southampton
Wed, 2011-12-21
Around 7:05pm on Wednesday, December 21st police received a report of a shooting at an East Avenue, Southampton residence. A 38 year old Southampton man was injured as a result and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. The victim’s injuries are not considered life threatening at this time.
Read MoreRest Homes Receive Serious Crime Unit Donations
Wed, 2011-12-21
This year, the officers in the Serious Crime Unit decided to forego giving and receiving gifts at Christmas time. Instead, support 
staff member Ms. Monique Heyliger identified two worthy causes for some Christmas charity – the Lorraine Rest Home in Warwick, and the Francis Telford Nursing Home in Paget. She worked tirelessly to obtain the monies, prepare the packages, and wrap them up in advance of the donations.
Donations were collected amongst the detectives in the unit, for a total of over $700, in order to provide the residents of these two homes with towels, soaps, wash cloths, bed sheets and other essential items for everyday living.
December 21 - Daily Report
Wed, 2011-12-21
Impaired Driving - Around 2:30pm on Tuesday December 20th, police attended a reported collision on York Street in St. George’s. It appears that a bus was stationary at a bus stop and a motorcycle was travelling along York Street when the collision occurred. There were no reported injuries. The rider of the motorcycle, a 49 year old St. George’s man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of impaired driving and released on police bail. A court appearance is anticipated in due course.
Shooting Victim Airlifted Overseas
Tue, 2011-12-20
The 24 year old gunshot victim injured in the shooting incident outside Gravity Nightclub – North Shore Road, Devonshire in the early hours of Saturday morning – has been airlifted to the United States for specialist surgery.
The young man suffered serious injuries when he was shot multiple times sometime between 3:15am & 3:25am.
Detectives are continuing their investigations into this matter. A number of witnesses have been interviewed and the scene has been forensically examined.
December 20 - Daily Report
Tue, 2011-12-20
Arrests - Around 12:20am on Tuesday December 20th, officers on mobile patrol observed two men on a motorcycle travelling at speed along Ord Road in Paget. As a result, officers attempted to stop the motorcycle and a chase ensued. During the pursuit, the motorcycle fell to the ground and the rider and pillion passenger ran off. Officers conducted a search of the area and subsequently arrested the pillion passenger, an 18 year old Devonshire man in connection with this incident. He has been detained in police custody pending further inquiries. The motorcycle involved was reported stolen in November 2011 and impounded at the scene.
Robbery at Henry VIII Pantry
Mon, 2011-12-19
Around 7:05pm on Monday, December 19th police responded to a reported robbery at Henry VIII Pantry on South Road in Southampton. It appears that an unknown man entered the premises and brandished what is believed to be a firearm. At the time only staff was present in the store. The culprit took a quantity of cash before reportedly making good his escape with an accomplice who was waiting outside. It is believed that both men fled on foot. No one was injured.
December 19 - Daily Report
Mon, 2011-12-19
Impaired Driving - Around 12:30am on Saturday, police attended a reported single vehicle damage only road traffic collision at the junction of South Road and Point Finger Road in Paget. It appears that a car was traveling along Point Finger Road when it collided with a wall at the junction. The driver, a 28 year old Hamilton parish man, was not injured; however the vehicle received extensive front end damage. The driver was subsequently arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. A court appearance is anticipated in due course.
Update: Shooting on North Shore Road in Devonshire
Sun, 2011-12-18
The Serious Crime Unit is investigating the circumstances where a 24 year old Pembroke man was shot multiple times outside the Gravity nightclub, on North Shore Road, Devonshire. The victim suffered injuries to his back, shoulder and arms, and they are considered serious. The shooting occurred sometime between 3:15am and 3:20am Saturday, December 17th.
Investigators have examined the identified crime scene for evidence, and are speaking with area residents and other witnesses.
Shooting on North Shore Road in Devonshire
Sat, 2011-12-17
Around 3:25am on Saturday, December 17th police received reports of gunshots in the North Shore Road, Devonshire area. Officers immediately responded to the scene outside Gravity nightclub near Loyal Hill Pass and found a 24 year old man injured as a result. He was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance. The severity of the victim’s injuries is unknown at this time.
The scene was cordoned off and a full investigation commenced. Traffic was also diverted away from the area but that section of North Shore Road has now been re-opened.
Clearwater Middle School Students Wash Police Vehicles
Fri, 2011-12-16
Between 1:30pm and 3:30pm today, Friday December 16th, students from Clearwater Middle School washed police vehicles at 
Southside Police Station. The six M3 students were joined by their teacher Ms. Jannelle White who organised the activity as a way to show their appreciation and give back to the police during the holiday season. [Click photo to enlarge].
