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November 13 - Daily Report
Fri, 2009-11-13
Reported Gunshots in Warwick - Around 2am today, Police received a report of what was believed to be a gunshot in the Cedar Hill, Warwick 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 report. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Read MoreResponse to Meridith Case Query
Fri, 2009-11-13
The Meridith case has already been adjudicated before a court of law where a person was charged and acquitted. The Bermuda Police Service is not aware of any fresh evidence in that case; however, anyone who believes they have such evidence that would tend to implicate another individual is strongly encouraged to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 295-0011 or call the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.
Promotion to Inspector
Thu, 2009-11-12
Following the recommendation of the Public Service Commission and the approval of His Excellency the Governor, Sir
Richard Gozney KCMG, the Commissioner of Police is pleased to announce the following recent promotion of Sergeant John Clutterbuck to Inspector (Police Support Unit).
November 12 - Daily Report
Thu, 2009-11-12
Damage Only RTC/Impaired Driving - Around 3:40am on Wednesday, Police attended a reported single vehicle damage only road traffic collision on Pitts Bay Road in Pembroke. It appears that a car was traveling north on Pitts Bay Road when the driver, a 25 year old Pembroke woman lost control and collided with a wall, causing the vehicle to overturn. The driver was not injured; her two passengers, a 19 year old Pembroke woman and a 21 year old St. George’s woman were also apparently uninjured, both declining medical attention. The driver was subsequently arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. The car was extensively damaged. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
November 10 - Weekly Review
Tue, 2009-11-10
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 2nd – Monday, November 9th 2009 there were:
Response to Bowen Verdict
Tue, 2009-11-10
The Bermuda Police Service has noted the public comments that have been made about the Supreme Court ruling in relation to the trial of Roger Bowen. We have received a copy of the Court ruling and have been consulting with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions about our processes.
Repeat Offender Pleads Guilty - Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison
Tue, 2009-11-10
41 year old Neville Woods of St. George’s recently appeared in Supreme Court to face charges relating to two burglaries in the St. George’s area in May of this year. He maintained his innocence regarding the burglaries but eventually pled guilty to receiving stolen property and was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment.
Task Force to Investigate Child Internet Pornography
Tue, 2009-11-10
A special task force has been established within the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) Child Victims Unit to conduct a comprehensive investigation into offences relating to child internet pornography. The task force is targeting all offenders and several persons have been identified, including a probationary Police Constable. The Bermuda Police Service takes this matter very seriously indeed and it will proactively pursue all opportunities to bring offenders to justice. The matter is currently under active investigation. A file will be prepared in due course and sent to the DPP. No further comment will be made regarding this matter at this time.
November 9 - Daily Report
Mon, 2009-11-09
Injury RTC - At 12:15am today, Police attended a reported single vehicle road traffic collision resulting in injury at the junction of Middle Road and Parsons Lane in Devonshire. It appears that a motorcycle was traveling east on Middle Road when the rider, a 23 year old Pembroke man, lost control and collided with a utility pole and a tree. The Pembroke man sustained head injuries as well as two broken ankles and was taken to KEMH via ambulance for treatment. The motorcycle was extensively damaged. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Damage Only RTC
Disturbance at Fort Hamilton
Sun, 2009-11-08
Around 5pm today, Police attended a reported disturbance at Fort Hamilton. Details about what occurred are unclear; however, it appears that an altercation took place between several individuals, with one of them brandishing a bladed article. As a result, a 23 year old Devonshire man was injured. He was taken to KEMH for treatment. A car fleeing the scene collided with a wall near the junction of Happy Valley Road and King Street in Pembroke.
