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January 3 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2010-01-03
Fatal RTC - The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 21 year old Earl Ingemann of Sandys parish. Mr. Ingemann was a passenger in a car involved in a serious single vehicle road traffic collision on Kindley Field Road in St. George’s in the vicinity of Stone Crusher Corner around 3:35am Friday, January 1st. He sustained serious head & chest injuries and was taken to KEMH before being airlifted overseas for further medical treatment; however he subsequently succumbed to his injuries. The Bermuda Police Service extends sincere condolences to the family & friends of the deceased. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing.
Read MoreUpdate on Surf Warning on South Shore Beaches
Sun, 2010-01-03
From the Government Department of Communication & Information (DCI) - Now that the worst of the stormy weather has passed, the Surf Warning signs that were erected by the Department of Parks at National Parks/Beaches on the South Shore have now been taken down.
However, the public is being urged to use extreme care and caution if in or around the seas in these areas. Cooper’s Island Nature Reserve has also been re-opened for public access.
Weather UPDATE - Gale Warning In Effect Through Today
Sun, 2010-01-03
From the Government Department of Communication & Information (DCI) - Although the worst of the stormy weather has now passed, residents are advised that a Gale Warning remains valid through today, tonight and even into tomorrow morning. The Bermuda Weather Service says the worst conditions predicted for today are west to northwest winds of 35 knots with gusts to 50 knots.
In the early hours of this morning, wind gusts of 45 to 58 knots were reported by Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre (Bermuda Radio) at their hilltop site. Bermuda Maritime Radio has also reported that a number of boats are off their moorings.
Stormy Weather UPDATE - Reminder to Causeway Traffic
Sat, 2010-01-02
From the Government Department of Communication & Information (DCI) - Residents are advised that a Storm Warning remains valid for Bermuda tonight with the predicted occasional sustained winds of 35 knots with gusts to 50 now occurring at exposed elevated locations. This condition is predicted to continue until tomorrow morning. The Causeway is being monitored throughout the night and it will remain open as long as weather conditions permit. Motorists are advised that if tonight’s weather conditions make crossing hazardous, they may experience some brief delays as Causeway traffic is restricted on short notice.
Stormy Weather UPDATE - Storm Warning for Tonight
Sat, 2010-01-02
From the Government Department of Communication & Information (DCI) - As the Island continues to feel the effects of its first winter storm of 2010, the Bermuda Weather Service has advised that a Storm Warning will also be issued for tonight as short periods of sustained winds around 50 knots overnight are expected between 11p.m. and 6a.m. Sunday.
The Causeway will remain open but motorists are advised that they may experience some brief delays on the Causeway as traffic will be restricted on short notice if tonight’s weather conditions warrant.
The Bermuda Weather Service will issue further advisories to the public as necessary.
Stormy Weather UPDATE – The Causeway is Open
Sat, 2010-01-02
From the Government Department of Communication & Information (DCI) - The Causeway was reopened this morning to all motor vehicles. In light of the predicted Storm Force winds that battered the Island and marine areas overnight, the EMO closed the Causeway from at midnight in the interest of public safety. The Causeway was reopened to traffic at 8:15 a.m. this morning.
The Bermuda Weather Service has advised that the Island is still under a Gale Warning for the remainder of the weekend with showers and much colder air today. Further advisories will be issued to the public as necessary.
Damage Only RTC
Fri, 2010-01-01
At 4:30pm today, Police attended a reported damage only road traffic collision on St. John’s Road in Pembroke near the junction with Cemetery Road. It appears that a car was exiting a parking lot in the area when the driver, an 82 year old Southampton woman, lost control and collided with a wall. The vehicle went through the wall, landing partially on a parked car below. The 82 year old woman was not injured; however the car received extensive front end damage. The parked car received moderate front end damage and the wall was also damaged. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
UPDATE on Approaching Stormy Weather
Fri, 2010-01-01
From the Government Department of Communication & Information (DCI) - The Causeway will be closed to all motor vehicles from Midnight tonight until 8:00 a.m. Saturday, 2 January 2010.
The decision was made in the interest of public safety following a meeting by the Emergency Measures Organisation late this afternoon.
January 1 - Daily Report
Fri, 2010-01-01
Firearm Incident in Sandys - Around 12:20am today, Police received a report of gunshots in the Cooks Hill Road, Sandys parish area. A resident of the area stated that she saw an unknown man standing in the road. The suspect, described as approximately 6’ tall and wearing dark coloured clothing, discharged a firearm before leaving the area on foot. No one was injured. Officers attended the scene a short time later and immediately commenced an investigation into the incident.
2009 Police Awards
Thu, 2009-12-31
As the year 2009 comes to an end, the Bermuda Police Service would like to recognize the hard work and dedication of all our Police officers and civilian personnel. It is their professionalism and sense of duty that helps make Bermuda safer.
In particular, we would like to recognize the following officers who were selected by their peers for awards based on their work performance and/or sporting prowess, as well as their community involvement. The awards were presented during the Police Ball which was held at the Fairmont Southampton Princess Resort on Saturday, October 10th 2009 as the culmination of Police Week 2009, celebrating 130 years of policing in Bermuda.
