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Marine Police Re-Emphasize Responsible Boat Operation
Wed, 2014-09-17
Following this past weekend’s search and rescue effort involving an overdue vessel, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) Marine Unit, Bermuda Radio and the Bermuda Water Safety Council wish to remind local mariners that the responsible operation of a watercraft includes having the required safety and communications equipment onboard before leaving any dock or mooring.
Inspector Robert Cardwell, Officer Responsible for the Marine Unit stated: “I can confirm that the BPS Marine Unit was involved in this search, working together and coordinating efforts to recover the overdue vessel with Bermuda Radio.
Read MoreSecond Central Community Action Team Community Clinic Today
Wed, 2014-09-17
The Central Community Action Team will be holding a ‘Meet Your Community Action Team (CAT) Officers’ – Police Community Outreach Clinic today from 12 noon to 4pm at Lindo’s Market in Devonshire.
This initiative is an avenue for members of the public to voice any concerns they may have about ongoing anti-social or criminal activity in their neighborhoods, receive Neighborhood Watch Group information, as well as receive crime prevention information and pamphlets including financial crime prevention tips.
Eastern Community Action Team Community Clinic Tomorrow
Tue, 2014-09-16
The Eastern Community Action Team (ECAT) will again be holding a Police Community Clinic on Wednesday 17th September from 10:00am – 12:00pm and again from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at the Shelly Bay Marketplace, Hamilton parish.
The objective is similar to previous clinics:
To solicit concerns about ongoing anti-social or criminal activity in neighborhoods.
Van Overturns in Pembroke
Tue, 2014-09-16
Around 10:30pm on Monday, September 15th first responders attended a reported single vehicle collision on Marsh Folly Road in Pembroke near the junction with Bishop Spencer Road.
It appears that a van was being driven along Marsh Folly Road when it collided with a curb and overturned. The driver, a 56 year old Hamilton parish woman, sustained minor injuries.
Motorcycle & Car Collide in St. George’s
Mon, 2014-09-15
Around 1pm on Sunday, September 14th first responders attended a reported two vehicle collision at the junction of The Sink Road and Tommy Fox Road in St. George’s.
It appears that a car was being driven along Tommy Fox Road and a motorcycle was being ridden along the same road when the vehicles collided at the junction.
Recruit Foundation Course #76 Passing Out Parade
Fri, 2014-09-12
At 5:45pm on Thursday, September 11th 2014 the Passing Out Parade for Recruit Foundation Course #76 took place at Police Headquarters in Prospect, Devonshire. In attendance at the ceremony were several dignitaries including:
Two Motorcycles Collide in Smith’s Parish
Fri, 2014-09-12
Around midnight on Friday, September 12th first responders were dispatched to a reported two vehicle collision at the junction of Knapton Hill and Harrington Sound Road in Smith’s parish.
It appears that a motorcycle was being ridden along Knapton Hill and another motorcycle was being ridden along Harrington Sound Road when the vehicles collided at the junction.
Traffic Advisory: Delays Due to Southampton Collision [Updated]
Fri, 2014-09-12
There are currently traffic delays along a section of Middle Road, Southampton in the vicinity of Five Star Island, due to a reported two vehicle collision. Initial information suggests that a van and a large truck were involved.
Apparently the collision resulted in non-life threatening injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and to take alternate routes if possible. More details will be provided as they become available.
Motorcycle & Truck Collide in Southampton
Thu, 2014-09-11
Around 6:50am on Thursday, September 11th first responders were dispatched to a reported collision at the junction of Middle Road and Camp Hill in Southampton.
It appears that a motorcycle was being ridden along Middle Road when a truck exited Camp Hill and the vehicles collided.
The motorcyclist, a 31 year old Warwick man, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment.
Arrest Made in Connection with Reported Ord Road Assault
Wed, 2014-09-10
The Bermuda Police Service is investigating the circumstances surrounding a 16 year old male who was apparently in an altercation in the Ord Road Paget area on Monday afternoon, resulting in the 16 year old male being taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where he is now in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit.
A 31 year old Pembroke woman is currently in police custody assisting with enquiries.
