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November 14 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2010-11-14
Robbery - Around 12:50am on Sunday, Police responded to a report of a robbery. It appears that around 12:35am the victim, a 34 year old taxi driver from Sandys parish took four unknown men to Seawall Drive in Sandys parish. Once at that location the taxi driver was accosted by the four passengers. They took the victim’s cellular phone before fleeing the scene. The taxi driver was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. Two of the suspects, an 18 year old Warwick man and a 20 year old Sandys parish man were subsequently arrested in connection with this incident. Inquiries are ongoing.
Read MoreRobbery
Fri, 2010-11-12
Around 4:45pm on Friday, Police responded to a reported robbery that took place in the Transport Control Department (TCD) parking lot in Pembroke. It appears that a security guard was accosted by an unknown man who took a bag containing a quantity of cash and attempted to make good his escape. The suspect was apprehended and the surrounding area was searched by Police to locate the bag and its contents. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing. Any witnesses or anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011.
November 12 - Daily Report
Fri, 2010-11-12
Update: Sudden Death - The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 39 year old David Mutch of Sandys parish. Mr. Mutch’s body was found by family members inside his Wreck Road, Sandys parish residence around 11:10am on Thursday. He was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene by an on call physician at 1:30pm. An autopsy is anticipated; however foul play is not suspected. The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family & friends of the deceased.
Sudden Death
Thu, 2010-11-11
Around 11:10am on Thursday, Police responded to a report of a sudden death at a Wreck Road, Sandys parish residence. The lifeless body of a 39 year old Sandys parish man was found inside the home. Inquiries into this incident are underway. No further information will be released until the next of kin has been notified.
November 10 - Daily Report
Wed, 2010-11-10
Injury RTC - Around 9:30pm on Tuesday, Police attended a reported single vehicle road traffic collision resulting in injury on Twin Lane Drive in Pembroke. It appears that a car was traveling along Twin Lane Drive when the driver, a 64 year old Pembroke man, lost control and collided with a wall. The Pembroke man was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment and later released. He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. The car received extensive front end damage. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Confirmed Firearm Incident in Pembroke
Tue, 2010-11-09
Around 2:40pm on Tuesday, Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident in the Fentons Drive, Pembroke area. Forensic evidence found suggested that a firearm had been discharged; however no one has reported being injured. An active investigation into this incident is underway.
Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 295-0011. An anonymous call can also be made to the independent, confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline at 800-8477.
November 9 - Weekly Review
Tue, 2010-11-09
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 1st – Monday, November 8th 2010 there were:
Update - Sudden Death of Olympia Marie Corrent
Tue, 2010-11-09
A post mortem was carried out on the body of Ms. Olympia Corrent this morning by a certified physician who reported that death was as a result of natural causes.
Update - Arrest of Airline Passenger
Tue, 2010-11-09
About 6:30 p.m. on Friday 5th November 2010, a Thomson Airways flight from Manchester, England to the Dominican Republic with 278 passengers and nine crew onboard, diverted to Bermuda as a result of a disruptive female passenger. The passenger was said to have been involved in a loud argument with her husband and later became abusive to other passengers and crew who were trying to calm her down. Efforts were made to restrain her, during which she is alleged to have assaulted a crew member. She was eventually restrained by crew and passengers for the remainder of the flight.
Firearm Recovered
Tue, 2010-11-09
Around 7:45am on Tuesday, Police recovered a handgun in the Cobbs Hill Road, Paget area. It has been forensically recovered and will be examined against all outstanding crime scenes. An active investigation into this incident is underway.
