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Update - Confirmed Firearm Incident in Pembroke
Fri, 2010-08-06
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to a confirmed firearm incident that occurred around 1:15am on Friday in the Elliot Street, Pembroke area, where a firearm was discharged at the victim, a 24 year old Pembroke man, who was injured as a result. He was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and remains in a stable condition.
Police are conducting inquiries and have collected forensic evidence from the scene. Investigators are interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity involving individuals or vehicles in the Elliot Street area around 1am on Friday.
Read MoreConfirmed Firearm Incident in Pembroke
Thu, 2010-08-05
Around 1:15am on Friday, Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident in the Court Street/Princess Street, Pembroke area. A 24 year old Pembroke man was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment. At last check he was in stable condition. An active investigation into this incident is underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information about this matter to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 299-8115 or the independent confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline on 800-8477.
Sudden Death
Thu, 2010-08-05
Around 8:30am on Thursday 5th August, Police attended a reported medical emergency at a Pembroke residence. A 62 year old man who resided at that address was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment, where he was pronounced dead at 2:12pm by a doctor. An autopsy will be performed on the deceased in the near future. Foul play is not suspected at this time; however inquiries are being conducted into the circumstances surrounding his death. No further information will be released until the next of kin have been notified. The Bermuda Police Service would like to extend condolences to the family of the deceased.
August 5 - Daily Report
Thu, 2010-08-05
Update: Damage Only RTC - At 9:55am on Wednesday, Police received a report of a damage only road traffic collision at the junction of North Shore Road and My Lord’s Bay Lane in Hamilton parish involving a truck and a car. It appears that the car was traveling west along North Shore Road when the truck exited My Lord’s Bay Lane on to North Shore Road heading in the opposite direction and the vehicles collided. As a result the car received extensive front end damage while the truck received moderate front end damage.
Update - Reported Firearm Incident in Sandys Parish
Wed, 2010-08-04
The Bermuda Police Service Serious Crime Unit is actively seeking witnesses to a firearm incident that occurred at 7.40pm on Sunday 1st August at the shallow water jetty next to the Boaz Island Service Station in Somerset. It is believed that a firearm was discharged at the victim a 31 year old male; thankfully he did not receive any injuries but was clearly shaken by the ordeal. The victim was sat astride a jet ski in the waters next to the jetty and managed to make off following the attack.
August 4 - Daily Report
Wed, 2010-08-04
Damage Only RTC - At 9:55am on Wednesday, Police received a report of a damage only road traffic collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish near the junction with My Lord’s Bay Lane involving a truck and a car. Details about the collision are unclear at the moment; however apparently no one was injured. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Update - Suspicious Circumstances at Penno’s Wharf St. George’s
Wed, 2010-08-04
The Bermuda Police Service took the report of a suspected firearm very seriously and mounted an immediate and significant response involving officers from multiple departments including the Serious Crime Unit, Armed Response Vehicles and the Marine Unit. Extensive enquiries were made and the Bermuda Police Service is satisfied that the presence of a weapon could not be verified. The Bermuda Police Service appreciates the cooperation of all those who were inconvenienced as a result of the operation.
Response to Allegations of Marijuana Smoking at Cup Match
Wed, 2010-08-04
Cup Match was a very well policed event with 150 officers in and around the Somerset Cricket Club grounds over the two days. During that time we received no complaints of cannabis smoking from any member of the public. In addition, senior Police officers were at Cup Match for extended periods and did not observe cannabis smoking taking place. The Bermuda Police Service enforces the law whenever there are breaches and continues to encourage any member of the public who sees or suspects illegal activity taking place to report it to Police immediately.
Suspicious Circumstances at Penno’s Wharf St. George’s
Tue, 2010-08-03
Around 2:50pm on Tuesday, Police received information of the presence of a possible weapon at the cruise ship terminal at Penno’s Wharf in St. George’s. Efforts were made to locate an individual that was believed to be off the cruise ship as well as the item in question. The search resulted in a delay in some passengers being transported back to the cruise ship by the tender. Police inquires are ongoing and further information will be released as the investigation progresses. One individual off the cruise ship is assisting Police with their inquiries.
Internet Fraud Advisory
Tue, 2010-08-03
The Financial Crime Unit of The Bermuda Police Service would like to remind members of the public to be vigilant when making any purchases using the internet.
In the past week the Service has received complaints from members of the public who appear to have been defrauded in such schemes. In two of these cases the victim responded to locally based internet adverts hoping to purchase a puppy from an overseas breeder.
