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Advisory: Gold Investment Scheme

Fri, 2014-11-07

The Bermuda Police Service and the Department of Consumer Affairs take this opportunity to advise residents to exercise caution when participating in local investment schemes, particularly when return is promised following the recruitment of others. Both are aware of a gold investment scheme in current operation, which promises the potential investor no upfront costs, yet the gold product is offered far in excess of normal market prices.

Motorcyclist Remains in ICU After Southampton Collision Saturday

Thu, 2014-11-06

Inquiries regarding the serious single vehicle motorcycle collision that occurred around 7:10pm Saturday, November 1st on Middle Road in Southampton near the junction with Lighthouse Road continue.

At last check the injured rider, a 23 year old Smith’s parish man, was in stable condition at the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.

Extradited Murder Accused Appears in Court

Wed, 2014-11-05

30 year old Patrick Newton Stamp appeared in Magistrates’ Court today facing charges regarding the premeditated murder of 20 year old Malcolm Augustus that took place on December 24th 2012 in St. George’s.

Stamp, who is jointly charged with Wolde Gardner, was remanded in custody to reappear at a later date. See a previous report regarding Stamp's extradition proceedings in the UK.

Motorcycle Collision in Warwick

Tue, 2014-11-04

Around 7:35pm on Monday, November 3rd first responders were dispatched to a reported single vehicle motorcycle collision on Harbour Road in Warwick near the junction with Keith Hall Road.

It appears that a motorcyclist riding along Harbour Road was injured after colliding with a wall. The 45 year old St. George’s man was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. At last check he was recovering in stable condition on a general ward.

Police Applaud Continued Reduction in Anti-Social Halloween Activity

Mon, 2014-11-03

The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their cooperation during the Halloween weekend. While there were a few reported incidents involving the throwing of objects, mostly eggs, there were no reported injuries and minimal damage caused.

Negative behavior on Halloween continues to steadily decrease each year and the community as well as our community partners are to be commended for working with the police to create a positive, proactive atmosphere with a zero tolerance approach regarding anti-social behavior.

Ongoing Witness Appeal: Reported Serious Motorcycle Collision

Mon, 2014-11-03

At last check the 23 year old Smith’s parish man injured in a reported serious single vehicle motorcycle collision on Middle Road in Southampton near the junction with Lighthouse Road around 7:10pm Saturday, November 1st was in critical condition at the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.

Inquiries regarding this collision are ongoing and any witnesses that have not yet come forward should contact the main police telephone number 295-0011.

Reported Serious Motorcycle Collision in Southampton

Sun, 2014-11-02

Around 7:10pm on Saturday, November 1st first responders were dispatched to a reported serious single vehicle motorcycle collision on Middle Road in Southampton near the junction with Lighthouse Road.

Details remain unclear at this time; however the injured motorcyclist, a 23 year old Smith’s parish man, was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. At last check he was in the Intensive Care Unit.

Police Continue to Seek Rightful Owners of Impounded Vehicles

Fri, 2014-10-31

Inspector Robert Cardwell, Officer Responsible for Roads Policing - The Police Service has a number of motorcycles and other vehicles in their possession. Members of the public are encouraged to review the list of registration numbers to identify any vehicle that may belong to them.

These vehicles are a combination of recovered reported stolen vehicles and the registered owner is not contactable or has left the island; vehicles taken from collision scenes for safe keeping and have not been collected or the owner has not given the police written permission to dispose of it and vehicles that are not registered such as motor-cross motorcycles and pedal cycles.

Twelfth Road Fatality for 2014: Wayne Dears

Fri, 2014-10-31

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 51 year old Wayne Dears of Hamilton parish and extends condolences to his family and friends.

Mr. Dears was seriously injured in a reported single vehicle motorcycle collision that occurred around 12:10am Thursday, October 16th on South Road in Devonshire near the junction with Tee Street.

Traffic Diversion: Serpentine Road, Pitts Bay Road Pembroke Area [Updated]

Thu, 2014-10-30

Motorists are advised to avoid the Serpentine Road, Pitts Bay Road Pembroke area and use alternative routes until further notice as BELCO personnel work to repair downed electrical wires. An update will be provided as soon as normal traffic flow can resume in the Serpentine Road, Pitts Bay Road area.

Update: 6pm Thursday - The Serpentine Road, Pitts Bay Road and Cemetery Road Pembroke area has since been cleared of downed electrical wires from earlier this afternoon.