Burglary - Around 12:45pm on Friday, Police received a report of a burglary at a Bow Lane, Southampton residence. The complainant stated that sometime between 8:30am and 12:30pm that day, an unknown culprit gained entry into the home while it was unoccupied. The culprit stole a PlayStation 3 video game system and a Dell laptop computer. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Police responded to reports of gun shots fired at Woody's Restaurant on Malabar Road in Sandys parish at 12:35am today. Upon Police arrival it was ascertained that a 34 year old Sandys parish man was outside of Woody's Restaurant when he was shot. As a result, he was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he died as a result of his injuries. No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified. An investigation into this incident is underway.
Fatal RTC - The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 28 year old Katrina Flood of Pembroke. It appears that around 3:30am Saturday June 5th she was riding a motorcycle traveling east on Crow Lane in Paget near the junction with Corkscrew Hill when she lost control. As a result Ms. Flood sustained serious head and internal injuries. She was pronounced dead at 12:30am Saturday June 12th by an on call physician at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family & friends of Ms. Flood.
A motorcyclist critically injured in a serious single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred around 3:30am Saturday, June 5th on Crow Lane (East Broadway) in Paget near the junction with Corkscrew Hill has succumbed to her injuries. The 28 year old Pembroke woman was pronounced dead at 12:30am today by an on call physician at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. No further information will be released until the next of kin have been notified.
Update: Removed Vehicle Located - At 10:40am today, Police located a missing blue Mitsubishi Pajero jeep in the Spanish Point, Pembroke area. The vehicle was returned to its rightful owner. It had been reported stolen from Harrington Sound Road in Smith’s parish, near the junction with Lolly’s Well Road on the evening of Saturday, June 5th.
The public is advised that the following traffic restrictions will be in place:
Road Closure between 4:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Burglary - Around 12:10am today, Police responded to a report of a burglary that took place at a residence in the Ord Road/Cobbs Hill Road, Warwick area. Upon Police arrival the complainants stated that unknown culprits gained entry into their home and brandished what appeared to be a firearm. The intruders assaulted the two men inside before making good their escape empty handed. The two victims were taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment of their injuries (which were not gunshot related) and subsequently released. We want to reassure the community that this was not a random occurrence.
Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro, Officer In Charge of the Serious Crime Unit - The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that Mr. Jahmel Glen Blakeney has been arrested in New York, USA, on charges of Attempted Murder and Firearms offences that occurred in Bermuda.
The arrest is in relation to the attempted murder of Ms. Renee Kuchler and Mr. Shaki Minors, who were shot multiple times as they left a movie cinema at Southside, St. George’s on Friday 13th November, 2009. Mr. Blakeney was arrested at the time of the offence and later bailed while forensic evidence was processed.
Damage Only RTC - Around 6:50am today, Police received a report of a single vehicle damage only road traffic collision on Harbour Road in Paget near the junction with Valley Road. Details about how the collision occurred are unclear at this time; however, it appears that a car traveling along Harbour Road collided with a wall, ending up over the embankment. The driver was apparently uninjured; the car received front end damage. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
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, May 31st – Monday, June 7th 2010 there were: