Around 11:25am on Wednesday, Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident in the Spanish Point Road, Pembroke area. It appears that a firearm was discharged at a 22 year old Pembroke man. The Pembroke man managed to flee the scene on foot uninjured. The suspects, two men on a motorcycle, made good their escape.
Injury RTC - Around 8:40am on Wednesday, Police responded to a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury on Victoria Street in Pembroke in the vicinity of the Washington Street Bus Terminal involving a bus and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a 67 year old St. George’s man, was injured; however his injuries are not serious. No one on the bus was injured. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
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.
During the week of Monday, November 15th – Monday, November 22nd 2010 there were:
Burglary - Around 3:30am on Monday, Police responded to a report of a burglary at a Pembroke hotel. It appears that around 3:15am an unknown culprit gained entry into a guest room and was confronted by the occupants. The intruder made good his escape after a scuffle with the 67 year old American male visitor in the room. The visitor received minor injuries to his arm; however medical treatment was not required. His wife, a 65 year old American woman, was not injured. The surrounding area was thoroughly searched by officers however the burglar was not located.
Injury RTC - At 3:45am on Saturday, Police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle road traffic collision resulting in injury on Lighthouse Hill in St. George’s near the junction with Great Bay Road. Details about the collision involving a motorcycle are unclear at this time; however the motorcycle rider, a 37 year old Hamilton parish man, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact PC Anthony Thurab at the Southside Police Station on 293-2222.
Damage Only RTC - Around 6:30am on Friday, Police attended a reported single vehicle damage only road traffic collision on Harbour Road in Paget near the junction with Stowe Hill. Details about the collision are unclear at this time; however the car involved received extensive front end damage. The driver, a 34 year old Sandys parish man, was not injured. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Department of Communication and Information Press Statement by the Minister of National Security Senator Lt. Col. the
Hon. David A. Burch - Thank you for joining me this afternoon to witness the hand over to the Bermuda Regiment of this Arctic 24 foot rigid inflatable boat with two Yamaha 200 horse power outboard engines.
The boat is being donated by the Bermuda Police Service with a spare inflatable collar and other spare parts, valued at approximately $50,000.
Theft - At 9:45pm on Tuesday, Police received a report of a theft from an unattended vehicle. It appears that sometime between 5:35pm and 9:30pm that day an unknown culprit gained entry into a car parked on Wesley Street in Pembroke. The culprit stole a quantity of cash. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact the Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011.
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.
During the week of Monday, November 8th – Monday, November 15th 2010 there were:
Damage Only RTC - At 7:15am on Monday, Police attended a reported single vehicle damage only road traffic collision on North Shore Road in Devonshire near the junction with Dock Hill. It appears that a SUV was traveling along North Shore Road when the driver, a 40 year old Smith’s parish man, lost control and collided with a wall. The driver was not injured; however the SUV received extensive front end damage.