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Traffic Advisory: Overhanging Tree on Harbour Road [Updated]
Fri, 2014-07-04
Motorists are advised to use extra caution traveling along Harbour Road in the vicinity of Burnt House Hill Drive due to an overhanging tree. The tree is apparently located on a blind bend and therefore the cooperation of the motoring public is encouraged until further notice. Works & Engineering has been made aware of the issue and an update will be provided when the situation has been rectified. Update: The overhanging tree has been cleared and traffic can now travel safely along Harbour Road, Warwick in the area of Burnt House Hill Drive.
Read MoreSixth Road Fatality for 2014: Jonathan Burch-DeCosta
Wed, 2014-07-02
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 20 year old Jonathan Burch-DeCosta.
Mr. Burch-DeCosta was initially warded in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a roadside wooden railing around 1:40am Sunday, June 29th along Somerset Road in Sandys parish, in the vicinity of Ely’s Harbour. He subsequently succumbed to his injuries at 7:50pm on Tuesday, July 1st.
Ongoing Witness Appeals for Weekend Collisions
Mon, 2014-06-30
At last check the 20 year old male motorcyclist injured after apparently colliding with a roadside wooden railing around 1:40am Sunday, June 29th on Somerset Road in Sandys parish near the junction with Scaur Hill Drive remained in critical condition at the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.
Inquiries are ongoing and any witnesses to this collision are encouraged to contact the Somerset Police Station on 234-1010.
Sandys Parish Motorcycle Collision Victim in Intensive Care
Sun, 2014-06-29
Around 1:40am on Sunday, June 29th first responders were dispatched to a reported serious single vehicle motorcycle collision on Somerset Road in Sandys parish near the junction with Scaur Hill Drive.
The injured motorcyclist, a 20 year old Smith’s parish man, was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. At last check he was in critical condition at the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.
Governor Presents 350 Donated Trauma Packs to BPS
Wed, 2014-06-25
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - I am pleased to accept the donation of 350 Trauma Packs on behalf of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS). This represents a key objective of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) that was set at our AGM held in Bermuda last year. At that meeting, the Commissioners were moved by the powerful story of St. Croix Chief of Police Christopher Howell who survived multiple gunshot wounds in 2012, thanks to a trauma pack that he was carrying.
Ongoing Witness Appeal: Darrell's Wharf Firearms Incident
Wed, 2014-06-18
Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro, Serious Crime Unit - Investigators continue to probe the shooting that took place at Darrells Wharf at about 7:55pm on Monday 16th June, 2014. Fortunately, there were no injuries or loss of life in this brazen attack.
Appeals for witnesses to this event have been marginally successful for persons coming forward to provide accounts of the incident. We are pleased that some people have been brave enough to come forward and assist in bringing these offenders to justice, however more information is being sought – especially from persons who were on the cruise or the dock at the time of the incident.
Three Arrested in Connection With Confirmed Firearms Incident
Tue, 2014-06-17
Police can now confirm 3 persons have been arrested in connection with the firearms incident that took place yesterday evening at a few minutes before 8pm at Darrell's Wharf in Warwick. It appears that the tour boat Coral Princess was returning from an excursion (local patrons) when a motorcycle appeared with two men. The suspects fired at a jet ski that apparently was following the boat into the dock. No one was injured and police are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have seen two men leaving the scene on a motorcycle.
Confirmed Firearms Incident in Warwick: No Reported Injuries
Mon, 2014-06-16
Police responded to a report of a confirmed firearms incident that took place a few minutes after 8pm at Darrell's Wharf in Warwick. It appears that the tour boat Coral Princess was returning from an excursion (local patrons) when a motorcycle appeared with two men. The suspects fired at a jet ski that apparently was following the boat into the dock. No one was injured and police are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have seen two men leaving the scene on a motorcycle to contact police on 295-0011.
Deputy Commissioner Wright Awarded Overseas Territories Police Medal
Sun, 2014-06-15
The Bermuda Police Service congratulates Deputy Commissioner Paul Wright, who was awarded the Overseas Territories Police Medal (formerly the Colonial Police Medal) for Meritorious Service in the recently released 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Asked for his reaction on receiving such a prestigious award, Deputy Commissioner Wright responded: "Having worked alongside so may talented and dedicated colleagues in the Bermuda Police Service for almost 30 years, I feel very grateful indeed to receive the honour for my own contributions to making Bermuda safer."
BPS Movie Night This Friday at Police Field in Prospect
Wed, 2014-06-11
This Friday, June 13th, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is holding a movie night at Police Field in Prospect, Devonshire featuring the 2013 animated Disney film ‘Frozen’ and the 2014 police themed action comedy ‘Ride Along.’
The general public, especially the surrounding neighbourhoods of Cedar Park Road, Roberts Avenue and Alexandra Road are encouraged to attend this community event, which is one of several lead up activities in anticipation of Police Week 2014 in October.
