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August 22 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2010-08-22
Sudden Death - Police can now confirm the death of 31 year old Dennis Shawn Fox of Southampton. Mr. Fox was found in a non-responsive state around 4:30pm on Friday outside a residence on Riviera Crescent in Southampton. He was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he later was pronounced dead.
Foul play is not suspected in the death of Dennis Shawn Fox and the Bermuda Police Service extends our sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Read MoreAugust 20 - Daily Report
Fri, 2010-08-20
Man Driving Whilst Impaired - Police were on mobile patrol in the area of North Shore Road in Hamilton parish around 3:30am when they came across a male rider on a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed. Police pulled the cyclist over, as officers had reason to believe that he was driving whilst impaired. The man was arrested and taken to Hamilton Police Station where he was given the Alco-analyzer; he subsequently failed the test. He was processed and detained.
The Bermuda Police Service would like to remind the public if you consume alcohol do not drive. Police will be very vigilant for this offence.
August 19 - Daily Report
Thu, 2010-08-19
Man Driving Whilst Impaired - Police were on mobile patrol on Harrington Sound Road and Sommersall Road in Smith's parish at 6:34pm on Wednesday when they came across a male rider on an auxiliary cycle. Police pulled the cyclist over, as officers had reason to believe that he was driving whilst impaired. The man was arrested and taken to Southside Police Station where he was given the Alco-analyzer; he subsequently failed the test. He was processed and detained.
August 18 - Daily Report
Wed, 2010-08-18
Burglary - On Tuesday August 17th police responded to a report of a burglary that took place at the Crawl Hill Gas Station. It appears that approximately 11:30pm a store worker arrived on the premises only to notice the front door glass was smashed and someone had gained unlawful entry onto the property. The suspect(s) stole an undisclosed amount of cigarette cartons (Marlboro and Camels). Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may know of any unauthorized person(s) selling discounted cigarettes to contact police.
Joint Press Conference Regarding Code of Conduct
Tue, 2010-08-17
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - In January I published the Annual Policing Plan in which we identified the four areas that we would improve this year: PEOPLE, PARTNERSHIPS, PRIORITIES and PERFORMANCE. In terms of the PEOPLE component, our staff are critical to the mission of Making Bermuda Safer. We are committed to develop all our staff to achieve high standards of competency and performance. The benefit back to the police comes in the form of public trust, confidence, cooperation and support.
August 17 - Daily Report
Tue, 2010-08-17
Threat of Premier - The Bermuda Police Service following the information received by the Premier’s Press Secretary Jamahl Simmons has commenced inquiries into the threat against the Premier, Doctor the Honourable Ewart F. Brown JP MP. The first course of action will be to assess the threat, then identify whether or not any criminal offences have occurred.
August 16 - Daily Report
Mon, 2010-08-16
Man Arrested in Connection with Stolen Dog - At 3:30pm on Saturday, police responded to a report of a breaking and entering that took place on Blue Hole Hill in Hamilton Parish. Upon police arrival it was ascertained that the complainant left her home at 10am only to return at 2pm to discover that someone had gained entry into her dwelling and removed a dog. A 51 year old man has been arrested in connection with this matter and the dog has been returned to its rightful owner.
August 15 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2010-08-15
Burglary - At 3:30pm on Saturday, police responded to a report of a breaking and entering that took place on Blue Hole Hill in Hamilton Parish. Upon police arrival it was ascertained that the complainant left her home at 10am only to return at 2pm to discover that someone had gained entry into her dwelling and removed a dog; however nothing else appeared to be missing.
Meanwhile, on Saturday around 1pm police attended a residence on Poinciana Road in Devonshire. Officers spoke with the complainant who stated that someone gained unlawful entry into his dwelling and stole two televisions. Inquiries into both incidents are underway.
August 13 - Daily Report
Fri, 2010-08-13
Vehicle Fire - Around 5:45am on Friday, Police attended a reported vehicle fire on Foothills Road in Devonshire. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service also attended the scene where a motorcycle was ablaze outside a residence. The fire was subsequently extinguished by Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel. No one was injured; however the motorcycle was extensively damaged. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
Man Arrested in Connection with Murder & Attempted Murder
Thu, 2010-08-12
A 21 year old Pembroke man was arrested at the L.F. Wade International Airport by detectives from the Serious Crime Unit at 8pm on Wednesday 11th August, in connection with the murder of Raymond Rawlins during the early morning hours of Monday, August 9th and the attempted murder of Prince Edness during the early morning hours of Friday, August 6th. The Pembroke man was apprehended in the departure area after checking in for a departing flight. He remains in Police custody while enquiries continue.
