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March 27 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2011-03-27
Witness Appeal: Confirmed Firearm Incidents - Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the recent confirmed firearm incidents in Pembroke:
- The first took place at the junction of Cedar Avenue & Laffan Street around 10:20pm on Friday, March 25th
- The second took place on Rambling Lane around 11:50pm on Friday, March 25th
- The third took place in the area of Rambling Lane around 1:30pm on Saturday, March 26th
Read MoreConfirmed Firearm Incident in the Rambling Lane Area
Sat, 2011-03-26
Around 1:30pm on Saturday, March 26th 2011 police responded to a report of gunshots in the Rambling Lane, Pembroke area. There have been no reported injuries. At the time of the report, plain-clothed officers from the Forensic Support Unit and the Serious Crime Unit were in the area processing the scene of the earlier firearm incident and heard the shots. Police remain at the scene and are continuing inquires into both incidents. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 295-0011 or the independent, confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline on 800-8477.
Shooting on Rambling Lane
Fri, 2011-03-25
Around 11:50pm on Friday, March 25th 2011 Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident on Rambling Lane in Pembroke. Details are unclear at this time; however, it appears that a 16 year old male was shot and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance where his condition at this point is unknown. Police are appealing for anyone that may have any information about this incident or may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the Rambling Lane, Parsons Road, Curving Avenue Pembroke area to please contact Police on 295-0011 or the independent confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline on 800-8477.
Confirmed Firearm Incident in Pembroke
Fri, 2011-03-25
Around 10:20pm on Friday, March 25th 2011 Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident at the junction of Cedar Avenue & Laffan Street in Pembroke. Details are unclear at this time; however there have been no reported injuries. An active investigation into this incident is underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact the Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011 or the independent, confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline on 800-8477.
March 25 - Daily Report
Fri, 2011-03-25
Update: Officer Injured After Pursuit - The officer injured following a pursuit in the North Hamilton area around 3:30am on Thursday, March 24th is recovering on a general ward at the hospital. Inquiries into the incident are ongoing and anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011 or the independent, confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline on 800-8477.
Police & Students Tackle Graffiti In Warwick
Thu, 2011-03-24
Around 2pm today officers from the Western (Parishes) Community Action Team and students from T. N. Tatem Middle School 
selected two bus passenger shelters on Middle Road in Warwick to clean up after graffiti appeared on them recently. The students and PC Donville Yarde alongside PC Valerius Jean Louis painted over the graffiti in the bus passenger shelters as well as graffiti on a nearby wall in the vicinity of the Belmont Hills Golf Resort & Spa. They were supervised by Sergeant Michelle Simons.
Internet Scams Advisory
Thu, 2011-03-24
Once again the Bermuda Police Service would like to remind members of the public about online scams and phishing e-mails as it has come to our attention that members of the public are still being deceived. The scam artists are becoming more sophisticated with their operations and the public must remain vigilant. The various forms of such scams are as follows:
March 24 - Daily Report
Thu, 2011-03-24
Officer Injured After Pursuit - Around 3:30am on Thursday, March 24th 2011 Police were on mobile patrol along Court Street in Pembroke when they encountered a motorcycle at the junction with Dundonald Street. The officers attempted to stop the motorcycle to speak with the rider; however despite the use of the Police vehicle’s emergency equipment the motorcyclist failed to stop. A brief vehicle and foot pursuit took place before the motorcycle rider was intercepted outside a Middletown Lane residence. At that location the suspect apparently pushed one of the officers causing him to fall before fleeing the scene.
Police & Students Clean Up Parsons Bay
Wed, 2011-03-23
Between 1:30pm and 3pm today officers from the Western (Parishes) Community Action Team as well as teachers/students 
from the Lagoon Park Pre-School and Bermuda High School for Girls cleaned up the Parsons Bay, Sandys parish area and placed blue bird boxes. Members of the West End Development Corporation also assisted in hauling away some of the larger debris. The Police officers pictured are PC Donville Yarde, PC Valerius Jean Louis and PC Cerepha Bridgeman [more photos].
March 22 - Daily Report
Tue, 2011-03-22
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.
