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Road Closure
Fri, 2011-12-02
On Sunday December 4th, the Ministry of Public Works will be closing the out bound lane of Crow Lane to traffic in order to carry out paving works. This will affect the areas between Spurling Hill and Lane Hill exiting the City of Hamilton from 7am – 7pm. Upon completion of the paving and road markings, the road will be re-opened.
Read MoreDecember 2 - Daily Report
Fri, 2011-12-02
Car Collides With 4 Year Old Girl - Around 7pm on Thursday December 1st, police received a report of a collision. It appears that around 6pm a car was travelling on Frog Lane, Devonshire when it collided with a pedestrian. The car then reportedly left the scene. The victim, a four year old Southampton girl, was treated at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for relatively minor injuries and later released. The female driver of the vehicle involved has been identified and inquiries are ongoing. Police are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to contact PC Melesia Iris on 295-0011.
December 1 - Daily Report
Thu, 2011-12-01
Car Overturned in Paget - Around 4:30pm on Wednesday, police attended a reported two vehicle damage only road traffic collision on Berry Hill Road in Paget. It appears that a car was traveling along Berry Hill Road and another car was exiting the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital property when the vehicles collided. As a result one of the cars struck a wall and ended up overturned in the hospital staff parking lot, extensively damaged. The other car involved in the collision received relatively minor damage. In addition, an unoccupied parked car in the staff parking lot was damaged.
November 30 - Daily Report
Wed, 2011-11-30
Arrest Regarding Recent Burglary - A man in his twenties was arrested on Wednesday November 30th on suspicion of burglary. Suspected stolen items were recovered. He is currently being held in custody pending further inquiries.
Members of the public are once again encouraged to report any suspicious activity in their neighbourhoods to the police by contacting 295-0011.
Response to Royal Gazette Article on Alleged Front Street Prostitutes
Wed, 2011-11-30
Acting Commissioner of Police Mike Jackman - In relation to the allegations being leveled in today’s Royal Gazette (Wednesday, November 30th edition), the Bermuda Police Service has not received any reports from members of the public about being approached by females offering sexual favours. Our police officers regularly and proactively patrol in the areas where there is night time economy, in particular throughout the Front Street area.
November 28 - Daily Report
Mon, 2011-11-28
Arrests Regarding Recent Burglaries - Four teenagers were recently arrested in connection with a St. George’s burglary that occurred on Friday November 18th 2011. The young men have since been released on police bail pending further inquiries.
A man in his forties was arrested in connection with a Warwick burglary shortly after it occurred on Saturday November 26th 2011. He remains in custody as a court appearance is anticipated.
November 27 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2011-11-27
Robbery in Sandys Parish - At 11:30pm on Saturday, November 26th police received a report of a robbery in the Rockywold Drive, Woodlawn Road Sandys parish area. It appears that around 11pm the victim, a 16 year old young man from Southampton was riding his auxiliary cycle along Rockywold Drive when he was accosted by a group of unknown young men. The assailants took the teenager’s auxiliary cycle and Blackberry mobile phone before making good their escape. The victim was treated for a minor injury at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and released. The suspects are described as a group of young men wearing hooded tops.
Eighth Road Fatality For 2011
Sun, 2011-11-27
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 41 year old Alexander Monk of Hamilton parish. Around 7:15am on Thursday November 24th, Mr. Monk was seriously injured when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a bus on Middle Road in Southampton in the vicinity of Five Star Island. Mr. Monk sustained head injuries and was transported via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he was subsequently pronounced dead by an on call physician.
Christmas Parade Traffic Advisory
Sun, 2011-11-27
The annual Christmas Parade will take place on Sunday 27th November 2011 from 5pm until approximately 8pm in the City of Hamilton. The parade will proceed along the following route:
From Par-La-Ville Road car park, exiting left onto Church Street, left onto Par-La-Ville Road, along Par-La-Ville Road to Front Street, left onto Front Street, then left onto Court Street and left along Church Street.
Shooting in Southampton, No Injuries Reported
Sat, 2011-11-26
Around 11pm on Saturday, November 26th police responded to a report of gunshots in the Railway Trail, Southampton area. Forensic evidence found suggested that a firearm had been discharged; however no one has reported being injured. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing.
Any witnesses or anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the main police number 295-0011 or the independent, confidential Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-8477.
