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Response to Media Queries Regarding MV Guardian
Wed, 2009-12-02
The Bermuda Police Service is entering the Police vessel ‘Guardian’ in the 2009 Christmas Boat Parade as we join with the community in celebrating Bermuda’s 400th anniversary and 130 years of policing in Bermuda. In keeping with the theme for this year’s Police Week – ‘Our Youth … Our Commitment’ – the six student winners of the 2009 Police Week schools poster competition will be invited onboard as our special guests.
Read MoreSeizure of Cannabis Plants
Wed, 2009-12-02
The Eastern Criminal Investigation Unit assisted by the Eastern Community Action Team seized 30 cultivated cannabis plants Tuesday afternoon, which were located on secluded ground adjacent to St. George’s Golf Course.
December 2 - Daily Report
Wed, 2009-12-02
Reported Gunshots in Sandys parish - Around 10:45pm on Tuesday, Police received a report of what was believed to be gunshots in the Long Bay Lane/Daniel’s Head, Sandys parish area. Officers attended the scene a short time later and made a thorough search of the vicinity – however, after completing the search and speaking with area residents, nothing was found to substantiate the gunshot reports. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Update – Injury RTC/Disturbance
Response to Media Query Regarding Southside Shooting Investigation
Tue, 2009-12-01
A 28 year old Pembroke man was one of the men arrested in connection with the shooting outside Southside Cinema on Friday, November 13th 2009. He was subsequently released on Police bail. This simply means that at this stage the 28 year old Pembroke man has not been charged with any crime. When an individual is released on Police bail, there are no restrictions on their ability to travel overseas; however they are bound to reappear at a Police Station on a specified date. Travel restrictions can only be made by a judge/magistrate once a suspect has been placed before the court and charged with an offence.
Appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police & Subsequent Change of Command
Tue, 2009-12-01
The Commissioner of Police is pleased to announce that His Excellency the Governor, Sir Richard Gozney KCMG, has announced the appointment of Assistant Commissioner Michael Jackman as the new Deputy Commissioner of Police with effect from the 16th December, 2009.
December 1 - Weekly Review
Tue, 2009-12-01
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, November 23rd – Monday, November 30th 2009 there were:
Advanced Fee Fraud Advisory
Mon, 2009-11-30
The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit continues to advise members of the public not to respond to unsolicited correspondence (via e-mail, fax, letter or telephone call) which claims to offer an amazing prize or cash reward – only if the ‘lucky winner’ is willing to send an amount of money first to ‘secure the winnings’ or other ‘promising opportunity.’
In the last week alone, the Financial Crime Unit has received four complaints relating to these ‘advanced fee frauds’ where -
November 30 - Daily Report
Mon, 2009-11-30
Burglary - At 10:15am on Sunday, Police received a report of a burglary at Clear Choice Doors, Windows & Glass on Serpentine Road in Pembroke. The complainant stated that sometime between 6:30pm on Saturday and 10am on Sunday, an unknown culprit gained entry into the premises. The culprit stole a quantity of cash. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
November 29 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2009-11-29
Disturbance - At 4am today, Police received a report of a disturbance at Ice Queen in Paget. Officers attended KEMH and spoke with the victim, a 27 year old Warwick man, who stated that earlier he was at Ice Queen when he saw a male friend being attacked by a group of young men. At that time the Warwick man intervened in an attempt to help his friend and was assaulted by some members of the group. The victim sustained stab wounds to his left ear, neck, back and left leg. He was taken to the hospital for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening at this time. The suspects were described as two brown skinned males wearing blue jeans.
November 27 - Daily Report
Fri, 2009-11-27
Robbery - Around 3pm on Thursday, Police received a report of a robbery at Boaz Island Shell Service Station & Marina in Sandys parish. It appears that at 6:50pm on Wednesday, an unknown man entered the service station, brandishing a machete and demanding money. An employee who was inside the premises at the time grabbed a fishing knife which is sold at the service station and chased the offender out of the building. The employee, a 27 year old Pembroke man, was not injured.
