Reported Incident at Hamilton Parish Sports Club - Around 8pm on Saturday, August 18th police officers attended a reported incident at a Hamilton parish sports club. It appears that an altercation took place between several men; however there were no reported injuries. Inquiries are ongoing and any witnesses or anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Southside Police Station on 293-2222.
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 23 year old Alexander Gosselin, a guest worker from Canada, who died after being found in a non-responsive state at a residence on Morgan’s Hill in Sandys at 12:26pm Friday afternoon.
It appears that a resident of the house entered and found Mr. Gosselin in a collapsed state in a room in the dwelling. An on call doctor attended the residence and pronounced him dead at 1:15pm Friday.
Foul play is not suspected and the Bermuda Police Service extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
Police responded to a report of a non-responsive male found in a residence on Morgan's Hill in Sandys at 12:26pm this afternoon. It appears that a resident of the house entered and found a male in a collapsed state. An on call doctor attended the residence and pronounced the man dead at 1:15pm. An investigation into the matter has commenced and foul play has not been ruled out.
The investigation is being led by Acting Inspector Berry from Somerest Police Station. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with any information to call 234-1010. No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified.
Counterfeit Currency - Around 1:40pm yesterday, police responded to an incident of counterfeit currency at the 24 hour Esso Tigermarket. An individual attempted to use a counterfeit $100 bill with the serial number D/I 019625. With an increase in the circulation of counterfeit currency recently, police would like to remind the public that it is a criminal offence to pass to another, possess, make or reproduce any counterfeit currency, punishable by up to five years in prison. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing and anyone with any information about incidents where counterfeit currency is being circulated is encouraged to contact the Financial Crime Unit on 295-0011.
Road Traffic Collision - Police responded to a report of a single vehicle collision that happened this morning around 2:30am on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish near the junction of Radnor Road. It appears that a female car driver lost control of the vehicle causing it to overturn and hit a utility pole. The driver sustained minor injuries and electricity was being restored to all affected residents. Police are appealing for any witnesses of this collision to contact 295-0011.
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 59 year old Jaha Mallory of Sandys parish who died after being involved in a road traffic collision that took place last Friday at 4:38pm. An autopsy will be conducted in the near future to determine the exact cause of Mr. Mallory's death. The Bermuda Police Service extends its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Mallory. Inquiries are ongoing and police are appealing for witnesses to this collision or anyone who may have seen Mr. Mallory up to an hour before the time of the incident to contact PC James Eli at the Roads Policing Unit on 247-1788.
Near Drowning - At approximately 3:40pm on Sunday police and first responders were dispatched to Admiralty House Beach after receiving a report of a medical emergency involving a 3 year old child. It appears that the child was taken out of the water after almost drowning from swallowing sea water. The 3 year old boy was breathing however he was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for further treatment and presently is in the Intensive Care Unit where he is listed in stable condition.
The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the members of the public who performed CPR on the boy.
Marine Advisory: Boat Race - With the Round the Island boat race taking place this Sunday, the Marine Police would like to caution anyone who may be a participant or spectator of the event to act as safely as possible. If you plan to venture out on a boat, please make sure to have all necessary safety equipment and gear onboard your vessel. Be mindful of the 5-knot no wake zones, and also of swimmers who may be in the water. We also ask that spectators both on land and in the water keep a safe distance from the race course to avoid interfering with the race or being struck.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Antoine Daniels - Today the Bermuda Police Service is taking an unfamiliar position of
officially classifying the disappearance of 41 year-old Pembroke man Mr. Rudy Lamar Smith as a murder.
Mr. Smith was last seen alive about 7pm on Monday 9th July 2012, walking in the area of One-Way Deepdale in Pembroke parish.
After not being seen or spoken to for a number of days, a missing persons report was made to police.
Officers immediately commenced investigations in an effort to trace Mr. Smith’s most recent movements with a view to locating him and establishing if he was in any harm or distress.
Serious Collision - Police responded to a report of a serious road traffic collision that took place on St. John's Road in Pembroke shortly before 8am this morning, involving a 39 year old Pembroke man and a 30 year old Warwick man. It appears that the two men were travelling along St. John's Road on their motorcycles when they somehow collided. As a result, both men were taken to the hospital. One of the men received minor injuries however the other is being treated for serious head injuries.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to contact PC Robert Butterfield on 295-0011.