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June 23 - Daily Report
Thu, 2011-06-23
Assault in Sandys Parish - Around midnight on Thursday, police responded to a reported assault in the vicinity of Woody’s Bar & Restaurant in Sandys parish. The victim, a 35 year old Sandys parish man, sustained several stab wounds and was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening at this time. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact the Somerset Criminal Investigation Unit on 234-1010.
Read MoreJune 22 - Daily Report
Wed, 2011-06-22
Investigation Into Middle Town Lane Burglary - Around 3:45am on Monday, police attended a reported burglary at a Middle Town Lane, Pembroke residence. It appears that an unknown intruder gained entry into the home and was confronted by a male occupant. A struggle ensued and as a result the intruder, a 33 year old man, sustained serious injuries. He was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment where he remains in the Intensive Care Unit in stable condition. The male occupant was also injured; however his injuries did not require hospital treatment. The other occupants in the house at the time were not injured.
June 21 - Daily Report
Tue, 2011-06-21
Disturbance at Horseshoe Bay - Early in the afternoon on Monday police attended Horseshoe Bay beach in Southampton where a local group was holding a public event. The group had obtained an Occasional Liquor Licence from Magistrate’s Court and the event was attracting a growing crowd that caused severe congestion issues at the car park and access road. As the crowd grew throughout the day the organisers’ ability to control the event was tested. By about 7:00 pm the police estimated attendance to be in the thousands and they witnessed several offences of public disorder.
June 20 - Daily Report
Mon, 2011-06-20
Burglary - Around 3:45am on Monday, police attended a reported burglary at a Middle Town Lane, Pembroke residence. Details about what occurred are unclear at this time; however it appears that an unknown intruder gained entry into the home and was confronted by a male occupant. The intruder, a 33 year old man, sustained serious injuries and was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment where he is listed in critical condition. The occupants were not injured. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
June 19 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2011-06-19
Serious RTC in Hamilton Parish - Police and first responders attended a reported serious road traffic collision that took place around 7:45pm on Blue Hole Hill in Hamilton parish involving a motorcycle and a car. It appears that both vehicles were traveling along Blue Hole Hill when they collided. The rider of the motorcycle, a 33 year old man and his pillion passenger, also a 33 year old man, were trapped under the car and had to be extricated by police and members of the public.
June 17 - Daily Report
Fri, 2011-06-17
Visible Police Presence for Holiday Weekend - The Bermuda Police Service will be conducting high visibility patrols throughout the island during this National Heroes Day holiday weekend. We are asking for the public’s co-operation and patience as officers will be conducting stop & searches while monitoring both marine and road traffic activity. Any offences detected will be dealt with promptly and anyone arrested can expect to remain in police custody during the holiday weekend. In addition, impaired driving will not be tolerated; please use a designated driver or other means of transportation if you plan to drink.
June 16 - Daily Report
Thu, 2011-06-16
Injury RTC in Pembroke - Around 8:30pm on Wednesday, police and first responders attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury on St. John’s Road in Pembroke in the vicinity of Point Mart involving two motorcycles. It appears that one motorcycle was traveling along St. John’s Road and the other motorcycle was exiting Point Mart parking lot when they collided. Both riders, a 24 year old Pembroke man and a 33 year old Warwick woman respectively, were injured; however the extent of their injuries is unknown at this time. Both motorcycles were damaged. Traffic was diverted away from the scene for approximately half an hour.
June 15 - Daily Report
Wed, 2011-06-15
Counterfeit Currency Advisory - The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit is aware of counterfeit currency presently in circulation on the island, particularly Bermuda $50 and U.S. $50 notes. Businesses and individuals alike are advised to be vigilant regarding these denominations. We also ask that they take note of the individual or individuals passing the notes.
June 14 - Daily Report
Tue, 2011-06-14
Road Safety Advisory - The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the motoring public to slow down and to drive as well as ride responsibly on the island’s roads. Additionally, we urge those traveling in cars to use their seatbelts at all times and make sure any children traveling in the vehicle are appropriately restrained. Those traveling on motorcycles should always fasten their helmets and avoid making a third lane.
Commissioner & Former Senior Police Officers Honoured
Mon, 2011-06-13
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva [photo] has been awarded the Colonial Police Medal (CPM) for Meritorious Service in the 2011 Queen’s Birthday Honours. Commissioner DeSilva, a Bermudian, joined the Bermuda Police Service as a Police Cadet in 1985 and worked his way through the ranks to become Commissioner of the Bermuda Police Service on Wednesday, December 16th 2009.
