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Bermuda Population Data for DNA Collection Successful
Wed, 2009-07-01
The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for a fantastic response to the appeal for 400 volunteers to anonymously provide samples of their DNA to establish Bermuda population data. The project was so successful that the target was reached by 5 pm today (Wednesday, July 1, 2009). No further samples will be collected. The creation of baseline population data that is specific to Bermuda will greatly benefit the future use of DNA in Bermuda. Once again, thank you to everyone who volunteered.
Read MoreJuly 1 - Daily Report
Wed, 2009-07-01
Fire - Around 2:35 this morning, Police attended a report of a fire at a Court Street, Pembroke business. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service also attended the scene and extinguished the blaze. No one was injured. Suspicious circumstances are suspected. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
Burglary
Investigation into Emerald Financial Group
Wed, 2009-07-01
The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that officers from the Financial Crime Unit arrested a 45 year old woman on Wednesday 1st July 2009 in connection with an active investigation into local investment company Emerald Financial Group. Recognizing that this investigation is likely to generate considerable interest from Emerald Financial Group customers the Bermuda Police Service has consulted with the Registrar of Companies and the Bermuda Monetary
June 30 - Weekly Review
Tue, 2009-06-30
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, June 22nd - Monday June 29th 2009 there were:
Press Conference - Bermuda Population Data for DNA
Tue, 2009-06-30
The Bermuda Police Service in conjunction with the Department of Health is seeking the support of Bermuda residents over the age of 18 years to establish Bermuda Population data to support the future use of DNA in Bermuda.
June 29 - Daily Report
Mon, 2009-06-29
Injury RTC - Around 1:15pm on Sunday, Police attended a reported single vehicle road traffic collision resulting in injury on Paynters Road in Hamilton parish near the junction with Harrington Sound Road. It appears that a rental cycle was traveling west on Paynters Road when the rider, a 38 year old Massachusetts man, lost control and collided with a tree. He sustained a laceration to his left leg and abrasions while his passenger, a 35 year old Massachusetts woman, sustained a fractured left leg and abrasions. The visiting American couple was taken to KEMH via ambulance for treatment. The rental cycle was extensively damaged. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
June 28 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2009-06-28
Disturbance - Around 2:55am on Saturday, Police attended a reported disturbance at Southampton Rangers Sports Club. Details about what occurred remain unclear; however one of the security personnel, a 22 year old Southampton man, received a laceration to his bottom lip. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Assault
June 26 - Daily Report
Fri, 2009-06-26
Burglary - At 4:50pm on Thursday, Police attended a reported burglary at a Rock Garden Lane, Smith’s parish residence. On arrival officers spoke with the complainants who stated that sometime between 8:30am and 4:30pm that day, an unknown culprit gained entry into their home while it was unoccupied. The culprit stole a quantity of cash and jewelry. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Press Conference - Recent Firearms Related Incidents
Fri, 2009-06-26
Superintendent Paul Wright, Officer in Charge of the Serious & Organised Crime Division - So far this year there have been several firearms related reports, with 35 reported firearm incidents, 22 of which have been substantiated. However, there is a highly visible significant Police presence on the streets and their presence has been very well received by the law abiding community. In addition, the Serious Crime Unit has been reinforced and is fully committed to fully investigate every incident.
There have been four incidents this week alone that illustrate the range of firearms incident types:
Shooting at Bluebell Lane, Sandy's parish
Thu, 2009-06-25
Around 1:40am Thursday June 25th, Police received a report of a loud noise heard at a residence on Bluebell Lane in Sandy’s parish. Uniform officers attended and confirmed that a gun shot was fired at a residence however no one was injured.
