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August 29 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2010-08-29
Marine Incident - At 3:29pm on Saturday, police responded to a marine incident that took place at Somerset Long Bay Beach in Sandys parish. It appears that a 35 year old Paget man (contract worker) was kite surfing along the shoreline around Somerset Long Bay when he apparently lost control of his kite-board and was dragged onto the rocks resulting in the Paget man suffering hand, leg and severe head injuries. He was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance where he was listed in critical condition. The most recent information is that the 35 year old Paget man has been airlifted off of the island for further medical care.
Read MoreAugust 27 - Daily Report
Fri, 2010-08-27
Burglary - Police responded to a report of a breaking and entering that took place on Harrington Sound Road in Smith's parish. It appears that the complainant left her home secured a few minutes before 8am yesterday morning only to return a few minutes after 5pm to notice that someone gained entry into her home and made off with an undisclosed amount of jewelry.
Police are reminding the public to secure their homes before retiring for the evening and before leaving for the day.
August 26 - Daily Report
Thu, 2010-08-26
Update: Sudden Death - Police can now confirm the death of 40 year old Shane Carlyle Kelly of Old Road in Hamilton Parish. It appears that a few minutes after 7pm Wednesday police responded to a report of a marine incident at Green Bay Road in Hamilton Parish. Members of the community saw a man in the water by the Green Bay dock in a non-responsive state and as a result the emergency services were called. However, the 40 year old Hamilton Parish man was pronounced dead by an on call physician at 8:30pm. Foul play is not suspected in the death of Shane Kelly.
Sudden Death
Wed, 2010-08-25
A few minutes after 7pm Wednesday, police responded to a report of a marine incident at Green Bay Road in Hamilton Parish. It appears that members of the community saw a man in a non-responsive state in the waters off of Green Bay dock. The 40 year old Hamilton Parish man was subsequently pronounced dead by an on call physician at 8:30pm. No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified. Foul play is not suspected.
Confirmed Firearm Incident on Crane Lane
Wed, 2010-08-25
A few minutes before 3pm today, a 29 year old Pembroke man checked himself into the hospital with a gun shot wound to his body. The 29 year old man’s injuries appear to be non-life threatening. Police were alerted and were told the shooting took place in the St. Monica's Mission area. It was later established that the shooting took place on Crane Lane in Devonshire.
Confirmed Firearm Incident
Wed, 2010-08-25
A few minutes before 3pm today, a 29 year old Pembroke man checked himself into the hospital with a gun shot wound to his body. Police were alerted and were told the shooting took place in the St. Monica's Mission area. Police presently are in the process of establishing the shooting scene. The 29 year old man's injuries appear to be non-life threatening. There is a heavy police presence currently in the area as officers try to establish the location of the shooting. Police are asking anyone who may have seen anything suspicious to contact police on 295-0011.
August 25 - Daily Report
Wed, 2010-08-25
Death Announcement - The Bermuda Police Service would like to formally pass on our sympathies to the family of Jacqueline Augustus, the Bermuda Police Service Seamstress.
Her friendly face, warm manner, and commitment to her craft will always be remembered. Ms. Augustus passed away on Sunday afternoon after battling an undisclosed illness.
Again on behalf of the Commissioner of Police and the Bermuda Police Service Family, we extend our sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jacqueline “Jackie” Augustus.
August 24 - Daily Report
Tue, 2010-08-24
Update: Confirmed Firearm Incident in Sandys parish - The 19 year old man who was shot in the firearm incident that took place a few minutes before 4pm yesterday at the junction of Middle Road and Woodlawn Road in Sandys parish was in serious condition in the Intensive Care Unit at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital with injuries to his lower torso. He has now been airlifted overseas for further medical treatment. We are continuing our appeal for witnesses; however it would be remiss of the Service if we did not take this opportunity to thank the public for their response to this incident thus far, as there has been no shortage of individuals coming forward.
Confirmed Firearm Incident in Sandys Parish
Mon, 2010-08-23
Police responded to a report of a confirmed firearm incident that took place at 3:45 this afternoon at the junction of Middle Road and Woodlawn Road in Sandys parish. It appears that a man traveling on a motorcycle in the aforementioned area was shot. The 19 year old man was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he is currently being treated for his injuries.
Presently the area around the shooting has been cordoned off and traffIc has been diverted to the Railway Trail. We are thanking the public in advance for their cooperation in this matter.
August 23 - Daily Report
Mon, 2010-08-23
Robbery - Police responded to a report of a robbery that took place a few minutes after twelve this morning. It appears that a 16 year old boy was traveling on South Road in Smith's parish when he was forced to stop by 2 men on a motorcycle. The boy was threatened by the men with a weapon they then robbed him of his helmet, I-Pod, mobile phone and black leather bag with Real Madrid logo on the front of the bag. The suspects are described as: (suspect 1) a black male between 5'11" and 6 feet tall and (suspect 2) is described as a light complexioned male approximately 5'11" tall.
