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Joint Cup Match Press Conference with the Minister of National Security & Commanding Officer of the Bermuda Regiment
Tue, 2012-07-31
Minister of National Security the Hon. Wayne Perinchief - Good morning Commissioner, Commander Officer, Ladies and Gentlemen, 
thank you for joining us.
Like most residents, we are prepared for the 110th Cup Match Classic. No matter which team you are supporting and hoping will triumph over the other in this fierce but friendly rivalry; we can take solace that the men and women of the Bermuda Police Service, Bermuda Regiment, Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and our community partners stand ready to ensure that if needed they will be there by land and by sea.
Read MoreJuly 31 - Daily Report
Tue, 2012-07-31
Update: Reported Serious Collision in Sandys Parish - Around 11:50pm on Monday, July 30th police and first responders attended a reported serious single vehicle collision on Pender Road in Sandys parish. It now appears that the rider of a rental cycle traveling along Pender Road collided with a section of the bridge at the entrance to Dockyard. As a result the rider, a 29 year old Hamilton parish man, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. At last check the victim was in the Intensive Care Unit in critical condition.
Reported Serious Collision in Sandys Parish
Mon, 2012-07-30
Around 11:50pm on Monday, July 30th police and first responders attended a reported serious single vehicle collision on Pender Road in Sandys parish. It appears that a motorcyclist was traveling along Pender Road and collided with a wall. As a result the rider, believed to be a 29 year old Hamilton parish man, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. The extent of his injuries, while potentially serious, is unknown at this time. Inquiries into this collision are ongoing.
Joint Cup Match Press Conference with BRSC & CADA
Mon, 2012-07-30
Acting Chief Inspector Mark Clarke – Good Morning.
Somerset Cricket Club
Officers from the Bermuda Police Service, Bermuda Reserve Police and Bermuda Regiment will be on duty inside and outside the Somerset Cricket Club grounds throughout the two days of play, directing traffic and conducting high visibility patrols.
July 30 - Daily Report
Mon, 2012-07-30
Reported Serious Collision in Pembroke - Around 7:15pm on Sunday, July 29th police and first responders attended a reported serious collision on St. John’s Road in Pembroke near the junction with Langton Hill involving a car and a pedal cycle. It appears that both vehicles were traveling along St. John’s Road when they collided. As a result the pedal cyclist, a 7 year old Pembroke boy, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. As last check the victim was in the Intensive Care Unit in stable condition. There were no other injuries reported.
Search Warrant Results in Drug Seizure, Arrest
Fri, 2012-07-27
On Friday 27th July 2012, officers from the Public Protection Department of the Bermuda Police Service conducted a search warrant at a Sommersall Road, Smith’s parish address. At the residence, officers seized a significant quantity of suspected controlled drugs, which appeared to be under cultivation.
A 38 year old male from Smith’s parish has been arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis.
July 27 - Daily Report
Fri, 2012-07-27
Alleged Assault - Around 10:55pm on Thursday, July 26th police attended a report of an alleged assault in the Horseshoe Road, Horseshoe Lane Southampton area, where a 46 year old Southampton man was found lying on the ground injured.
At last check the victim was being treated at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for his injuries, which are not considered life threatening.
Recruit Foundation Course #74 Passing Out Parade
Thu, 2012-07-26
At 4pm on Thursday, July 26th 2012 the Passing Out Parade for Recruit Foundation Course #74 took place at Police 
Headquarters in Prospect, Devonshire. In attendance at the ceremony were several dignitaries including:
- His Excellency the Governor – Mr. George Fergusson
- Minister of National Security – The Hon. Wayne Perinchief
- Commissioner of Police – Mr. Michael DeSilva
- Permanent Secretary of National Security – Major Marc Telemaque
- Commanding Officer of the Bermuda Regiment – Lt. Col. Brian Gonsalves
- Commissioner of Corrections - Lt. Col. Edward Lamb
- Chief Fire Officer, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service – Mr. Vincent L. Hollinsid
- Commandant, Bermuda Reserve Police – Mr. Jerry Robinson
Fifteen officers were on parade, led by Parade Commander Acting Inspector Lawrence Dean. The newest members of the Bermuda Police Service are:
July 25 - Daily Report
Wed, 2012-07-25
Two Men Arrested, Firearm Seized After Reported Armed Burglary - Around 1am on Tuesday, July 24th police responded to a report of an armed burglary that took place at a Pembroke residence. Reports indicate that a man armed with a bladed article and what was reported as a firearm broke into the dwelling and assaulted one of the occupants, who was subsequently taken to the hospital with a laceration to the shoulder. The victim was treated and later released.
As a result of this incident two Pembroke men were arrested very soon after near the scene and a firearm was seized.
July 24 - Daily Report
Tue, 2012-07-24
Reported Serious Collision in Devonshire - Around 7:55pm on Monday, July 23rd police and first responders attended a reported serious single vehicle collision on North Shore Road in Devonshire in the vicinity of Barkers Hill. It appears that a motorcyclist was traveling along North Shore Road when the collision occurred. The rider, a 19 year old Devonshire man, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. At last check, the victim was in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit.
