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Serious Assault
Sat, 2010-04-17
Around 12 noon today, Police received a report of a serious assault on Middle Road in Sandys parish in the vicinity of Traditions Restaurant. Details about this incident are unclear at the moment; however, it appears that an altercation took place in the bus lay by across from Traditions Restaurant. As a result, a 17 year old Sandys parish man sustained serious stab wounds to his upper body. He was apparently taken to Port Royal Fire Station by a member of the public where he was treated by EMTs before being rushed to KEMH via ambulance. He is currently in critical but stable condition. A 17 year old St. George’s man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Read MoreFatal RTC
Sat, 2010-04-17
Around 1:15am today, Police attended a serious road traffic collision on North Shore Road in Devonshire near the Mid Atlantic Boat Club involving a car and a pedestrian. Details about how the collision occurred are unclear; however, it appears that the male pedestrian was walking along North Shore Road when he was struck by the car, which was traveling west on North Shore Road. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries and was rushed to KEMH via ambulance but subsequently succumbed to those injuries. No further information will be released until the next of kin has been notified; however the identity of the male pedestrian is unknown at this time.
April 16 - Daily Report
Fri, 2010-04-16
Burglary - Around 7:40pm on Thursday, Police received a report of a burglary at a Barrack Hill, St. George’s residence. It appears that sometime between 8:30am and 7:40pm that day, an unknown culprit gained entry into the home while it was unoccupied. The culprit stole a Nintendo Wii video game system and two Wii games. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
April 15 - Daily Report
Thu, 2010-04-15
Damage Only RTC - Around 9:45am on Wednesday, Police attended a reported damage only road traffic collision at the junction of Middle Road and Granaway Heights Road in Southampton involving two cars. It appears that one car was traveling west on Middle Road and the other car was exiting Granaway Heights Road when the vehicles collided. The drivers of the cars, a 38 year old Sandys parish woman and a 42 year old Sandys parish man respectively, were not injured. Both cars received extensive front end damage.
April 14 - Daily Report
Wed, 2010-04-14
Town Hall Meeting for the Western Parishes - A town hall meeting for western parish residents will take place at Port Royal Primary School on Thursday, April 15th starting at 7pm.
Residents of Warwick, Southampton & Sandys parish are invited to attend this forum to discuss the state of affairs in the area for the past six months and to hear the attending Police officers present the policing initiatives for the next six months. Representing the Bermuda Police Service at Thursday’s meeting will be Western Area Commander Chief Inspector Tyrone Smith & officers from the Western Community Action Team.
Update - Overseas Assistance
Wed, 2010-04-14
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - In January I published the annual policing plan for 2010 and made a commitment to Making Bermuda Safer through tackling crime and enhancing public confidence. As the Minister has mentioned, almost all of our efforts lately have been aimed at improving these two areas. We are progressing in the areas where we are short on experience, and we are building more capacity where we are short on staffing. So it is left to me to report on the results of our enquiries for overseas assistance that have met support from Government and endorsement from Government House:
Town Hall Meeting for the Western Parishes
Tue, 2010-04-13
The third in a series of town hall meetings for 2010 will take place at Port Royal Primary School on Thursday, April 15th starting at 7pm.
Residents of the western parishes (Warwick, Southampton & Sandys parish) are invited to attend this forum to discuss the state of affairs in the area for the past six months and to hear the attending Police officers present the policing initiatives for the next six months. Representing the Bermuda Police Service at Thursday’s meeting will be Western Area Commander Chief Inspector Tyrone Smith & officers from the Western Community Action Team.
April 13 - Weekly Review
Tue, 2010-04-13
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, April 5th – Monday, April 12th 2010 there were:
April 12 - Daily Report
Mon, 2010-04-12
Burglary - At 4:15am today, Police received a report of a burglary at a Harbour Road, Warwick residence. It appears that sometime overnight an unknown culprit gained entry into the home. The culprit stole a brown purse containing a digital camera, a quantity of cash and personal items. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
April 11 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2010-04-11
Damage Only RTC - At 5:45am on Saturday, Police attended a reported single vehicle damage only road traffic collision at the junction of Middle Road and Harrington Sound Road in Hamilton parish (in the vicinity of Brightside Guest Apartments). It appears that a car was traveling north on Middle Road when the driver, a 25 year old Hamilton parish man, lost control and collided with a wall. As a result the vehicle overturned; however, the driver was not injured. The car was extensively damaged.
