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2nd Quarter 2011 Crime Statistics
Thu, 2011-07-21
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - Good afternoon. I have called this press conference today to report on 
Bermuda’s crime statistics for the first and second quarters of 2011 which is the period between 1st January and 30th June. We have seen upticks on many of the categories. This is not by itself worrying: the first quarter crime rate was the lowest it has been in years so an increase in the second quarter is not that surprising. It is difficult to see the big picture when comparing month to month or quarter to quarter because the periods are so short. We would be concerned if the numbers continue to rise, but right now the year on year comparisons indicate that the overall crime rate is relatively low in comparison to recent times.
Read MoreUpdate: Significant Quantity of Drugs & Ammunition Seized
Thu, 2011-07-21
Following a joint operation the Bermuda Police Service has intercepted a significant quantity of drugs and ammunition which had been prepared for shipment to Bermuda by container. The shipment of drug in this case will be formally analyzed in due course. Early indications are that the drug and ammunition seized in this case is approximately:
Significant Quantity of Drugs Seized in Warwick
Wed, 2011-07-20
This morning police attended a property in the South Road, Warwick area regarding illegal drug activity. Officers seized a substantial amount of controlled drugs at the location including heroin, cocaine and cannabis. Two men have been arrested in connection with the matter. This is the culmination of a lengthy police investigation into the trafficking of controlled drugs into Bermuda. The investigation is ongoing; however at this stage it is too early to go into any further detail.
July 20 - Daily Report
Wed, 2011-07-20
Missing Juvenile Jahtwon Trott Found - The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 13 year old Jahtwon Trott. The teenager was located during the early hours of this morning safe and well.
Cannabis Plants Seized
After receiving specific information, police attended the Kitchener Close, Sandys parish area this morning and seized a quantity of what are believed to be cannabis plants.
Missing Juvenile: Jahtwon Trott
Tue, 2011-07-19
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 13 year old Jahtwon Trott [pictured, click photo to enlarge]. The teenager was 
last seen at 8:45am on Friday, July 15th attending a summer camp. He is described as light brown skinned, approximately 5’1” or 5’2” tall of slim build, weighing approximately 90 pounds with a short afro and normally wears a red ‘du-rag’ on his head.
Jahtwon was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, blue shorts and black sneakers and is known to frequent the Fentons Drive, Middle Town, St. Augustine Road / St. Augustine Lane areas of Pembroke; reportedly he was seen in the Middle Town / Fentons Drive area over the weekend.
July 19 - Daily Report
Tue, 2011-07-19
Missing Juvenile Santina Harvey Found - The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 17 year old Santina Harvey. Ms. Harvey returned home Monday evening safe and well.
Burglary
Around 2:50am on Tuesday, Police responded to a report of a burglary at a Patience Avenue, Sandys parish residence. It appears that around 2:40am that day an unknown intruder gained entry into the home and was confronted by the male occupant.
July 18 - Daily Report
Mon, 2011-07-18
Missing Juvenile: Santina Harvey - Police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 17 year old Santina Harvey.
Ms. Harvey [pictured, click photo to enlarge] has been in contact with her mother but has not returned home since Friday, July 15th.
July 17 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2011-07-17
Serious Injury RTC in Devonshire - Around 3:30am on Sunday, police responded to a reported serious single vehicle road traffic collision resulting in injury on Montpelier Road in Devonshire near the junction with First Avenue. It appears that a motorcycle was traveling along Montpelier Road when it collided with a wall and a utility pole. The rider, a 26 year old Pembroke man, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. His injuries are reportedly serious but are not believed to be life threatening at this time. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Church Recognizes Police With Award
Fri, 2011-07-15
On Tuesday, 12th July members of the New Genesis Outreach Ministry of Devonshire presented the Bermuda Police Service
with an award. The award was given as part of a 'love revolution' at the church. This month the focus is on honouring public service workers like police officers, firefighters and postal workers.
July 15 - Daily Report
Fri, 2011-07-15
Police Seize Cannabis Plants - Around 2:30pm on Thursday July 14, Police attended the Tudor Hill, Southampton area
after a report of cannabis cultivation. As a result, officers seized a quantity of what is believed to be cannabis plants [pictured right]. Inquiries are ongoing and members of the public are encouraged to report any suspicious activities in the area to the main Police line at 295-0011.
