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June 28 - Daily Report

Thu, 2012-06-28

Collision - Around 8:45pm on Wednesday June 27th, police responded to a report of a collision on Somerset Road near the junction with Scotts Hill Road in Sandys. It appears that a motorcycle was travelling along Somerset Road when it collided with a parked car. The rider, a 45 year old Sandys man was injured and conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance where he was treated and released. The Sandys man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of impaired driving and later bailed. A court appearance is anticipated in due course.

Reported Serious Collision on Crow Lane

Wed, 2012-06-27

Around 7pm on Wednesday, June 27th police and first responders attended a reported serious single vehicle collision on Crow Lane in Pembroke near the junction with Corkscrew Hill.

It appears that a motorcycle was traveling out of the City of Hamilton along Crow Lane when it collided with a bus stop shelter. As a result the rider, a 25 year old man, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. The extent of his injuries is unknown at this time. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

June 27 - Daily Report

Wed, 2012-06-27

Collision - Around 11:50am on Tuesday June 26th, police and first responders attended a reported collision at the junction of King Street and Elliot Street in Pembroke. It appears that an auxiliary cycle and a car collided at the junction. The rider, a 17 year old Pembroke man was injured and conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance. He was treated and later released. There were no other reported injuries. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing.

June 26 - Daily Report

Tue, 2012-06-26

Collisions - Around 9:20pm on Monday June 25th, police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle collision along South Road in Devonshire. It appears that a motorcycle was travelling along South Road when it lost control and fell to the ground near the junction with Tee Street. The rider, a 32 year old Paget man was injured and conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

Investigation Ongoing Into Murder of Joshua Robinson

Mon, 2012-06-25

Superintendent Antoine Daniels - On behalf of the Bermuda Police Service, I wish to begin by expressing sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of 31 year old Pembroke resident Joshua Robinson, who tragically lost his life on Saturday evening.

As previously reported, at about 5:15pm on Saturday (June 23rd) Joshua Robinson was shot a number of times, while inside Jason’s Barber Shop, located on North Shore Road in Pembroke.

He was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later by an on call medical physician.

June 25 - Daily Report

Mon, 2012-06-25

Impaired Drivers - Around 12:20am on Sunday June 24th, police were on mobile patrol along South Road in Southampton when they noticed a car that was travelling erratically. The officers subsequently stopped the car and approached the driver, a 53 year old Warwick woman, who appeared to be intoxicated. As a result, the Warwick woman was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. She later failed the alco-analyser test and was detained in police custody as a result. A court appearance is anticipated in due course.

Witness Appeal: Man Fatally Shot at Pembroke Barbershop

Sun, 2012-06-24

The investigation into the fatal shooting of a 31 year old man at Jason’s Barber Shop is ongoing. Investigators from the Serious Crime Unit are interested in speaking with anyone who was in the vicinity of North Shore Road, Pembroke from 5:05pm to 5:20pm Saturday, June 23rd.

In particular, detectives would like to speak with anyone that may have seen two males on a motorcycle fleeing the area of Jason’s Barber Shop during this time frame.

Man Fatally Shot at Pembroke Barbershop

Sat, 2012-06-23

Assistant Commissioner of Police David Mirfield - Around 5:20pm on Saturday, June 23rd police responded to reported gunshots at Jason's Barbershop on North Shore Road in Pembroke.

It appears that two men on a motorcycle wearing full face helmets arrived at the location. One of the suspects got off the motorcycle and shot the victim, a 31 year old man, before both men escaped on the motorcycle heading west.

Police Acknowledge Supreme Court Sentencing in Roberts Case

Thu, 2012-06-21

Assistant Commissioner of Police David Mirfield - The Bermuda Police Service welcomes the Supreme Court’s sentencing of Victor Roberts, who admitted to importing a significant quantity of drugs and ammunition into Bermuda in 2011. The contraband was intercepted as a result of the ongoing partnership between law enforcement and partner agencies here and in the U.S.

The sentence of 20 years imprisonment should send a strong deterrent message to those engaged in the importation of drugs and firearms.

June 20 - Daily Report

Wed, 2012-06-20

Collision - Around 7:30am on Wednesday, June 20th police and first responders attended a reported collision on Middle Road in Southampton near the Railway Trail involving a van and a motorcycle. It appears that both vehicles were traveling along Middle Road when they collided. The motorcycle then collided with a wall. The rider of the motorcycle, a 53 year old Sandys parish woman, reportedly received relatively minor injuries. There were no other injuries reported. Both vehicles were damaged, the motorcycle extensively. There were temporary traffic delays in the area as a result. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing.