January 14 - Daily Report
Mon, 2013-01-14
Update: Sudden Death of Diver - The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 55 year old Paul Latham of New Hampshire, USA. Mr. Latham, a visitor to the island, was diving with two other individuals in the waters off of Castle Harbour in St. George's around 1:30pm Sunday, January 13th when he came into difficulty and began a rapid ascent to the surface.
Mr. Latham was placed aboard a private dive vessel which was met and escorted by a marine police vessel to Ordnance Island. A waiting ambulance transported the victim to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 2:42pm by an on call doctor.
A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to Mr. Latham’s family to assist them at this tragic time. The investigation into this sudden death is ongoing and the Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family & friends of Mr. Latham.
Weekend Police Activity
Over the weekend, police officers arrested eight people on suspicion of impaired driving and patrols will continue to be vigilant regarding intoxicated drivers on the island’s roads.
Officers also arrested 15 people for outstanding warrants and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island.
