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March 9 - Daily Report
Wed, 2011-03-09
Impaired Driving - Around 5:55pm on Tuesday, Police on mobile patrol responded to a report of an impaired driver on North Shore Road in Smith’s parish. It appears that a jeep was being driven erratically along North Shore Road near the junction with Jennings Road when it was caused to stop by a member of the public who called Police. A second member of the public also assisted at the scene prior to Police arrival. As officers arrived they observed the driver, a 52 year old Pembroke woman, displayed signs of being intoxicated. She was subsequently arrested on suspicion of impaired driving and detained before being bailed. A court appearance is anticipated in the near future.
Read MoreVerify Unsolicited Phone Calls
Tue, 2011-03-08
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of some residents receiving phone calls regarding an alleged electrical usage / hot water heater usage survey. Apparently an unidentified male caller claims that he is conducting a survey of these utilities and needs to arrange a home inspection.
We continue to recommend that members of the public receiving these phone calls or similar phone calls ask for the caller’s name, phone number and credentials to verify if the call is genuine. Any unsubstantiated calls should be reported to Police.
Update – Jahmiko Leshore Murder Investigation
Tue, 2011-03-08
Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro - The investigation into the murder of Jahmiko Leshore continues. To date, 5 persons have been arrested. In addition to the three persons initially arrested, two females aged 21 & 22 respectively have been arrested for Conspiracy to Commit Murder.
As is often with such cases, the persons arrested have been released on Police bail to allow the investigative team to continue to develop evidence in the case, and to receive the results of forensic tests on exhibits sent overseas.
March 8 - Daily Report
Tue, 2011-03-08
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.
Two Plead Guilty To Money Laundering
Mon, 2011-03-07
This morning (7th March 2011) in the Supreme Court of Bermuda, Roger Vincent Cox, a 38 year old Air Conditioning Engineer from St. George’s, pleaded guilty to three offences of Money Laundering. The offences to which he pleaded guilty were identified during the course of a 3 year investigation conducted by members of the Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit. The Court certified that Cox had benefitted from ‘criminal conduct’ in the amount of $2,287,856.91. A Confiscation / Forfeiture order was made in the sum of $1,474,613.82.
March 7 - Daily Report
Mon, 2011-03-07
Confirmed Firearm Incident in Pembroke - Around 1:25am on Monday, March 7th 2011 Police responded to a report of gunshots in the area of St. Monica’s Road and The Glebe Road in Pembroke. Forensic evidence collected from the scene confirmed at least one firearm had been discharged; there were no reported injuries at the scene and subsequent inquiries at the hospital verified that no one had attended with related injuries. An active investigation into this incident is underway.
Runner Collides With Stationary Police Motorcycle
Sun, 2011-03-06
Around 9:45am on Sunday, a 26 year old Devonshire man running in the Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K road race collided with a stationary Police motorcycle that was assisting with traffic control at the junction of Brighton Hill and Watlington Road East in Devonshire. Despite the mishap the runner, apparently uninjured, went on to win the race. Subsequent inquiries with the runner’s family regarding his welfare confirmed that the Devonshire man was all right. The Police motorcycle was not damaged.
March 6 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2011-03-06
Update Fatal RTC: Victim Identified - The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 18 year old Vershon Simmons of Pembroke. Around 9:30pm Saturday, March 5th 2011 Mr. Simmons was riding a motorcycle which was involved in a collision with a car on Harbour Road in Paget near the junction with Cobbs Hill Road. He was seriously injured and rushed to hospital via ambulance; however he later succumbed to his injuries. The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Simmons.
1st Fatal Road Traffic Collision For 2011
Sat, 2011-03-05
Around 9:30pm on Saturday, Police attended a reported serious road traffic collision on Harbour Road in Paget near the junction with Cobbs Hill Road involving a car and a motorcycle. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service also attended the scene. It appears that both vehicles were traveling along Harbour Road when they collided.
March 4 - Daily Report
Fri, 2011-03-04
Robbery - Around 11pm on Thursday, Police responded to a reported robbery at a St. George’s business. It appears that an unknown man entered the premises brandishing what appeared to be a firearm and demanded money. After taking a quantity of cash the thief fled the scene. An individual working in the store at the time was not injured. The suspect is described as a light skinned man approximately 6’ tall; wearing dark coloured long jeans, a dark coloured long sleeved hooded top, dark coloured sneakers and dark coloured sunglasses. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing.
