December 8 - Daily Report
Thu, 2011-12-08
Impaired Driver - Around 5:10am on Thursday December 8th, police officers were on mobile patrol along Kindley Field Road, St. George’s when they noticed a car that was driving in an erratic manner. The car was caused to stop by police and a 27 year old St. George’s man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving as a result. He subsequently failed the alco-analyser test and was detained in police custody. A court appearance is anticipated in due course.
Collision
Around 6:45am on Thursday December 8th, police and first responders attended a reported collision at the junction of South Road and Lagoon Drive, Paget. It appears that a car and a motorcycle were traveling along South Road when they collided in the Botanical Gardens area. Both vehicles were extensively damaged. The rider of the motorcycle, a 50 year old Devonshire man was injured and conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening. The driver of the car, a 35 year old Warwick man, was not injured. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Any witnesses or anyone with any information is encouraged to contact PC Shannon Lawrence on 295-0011.
Arrest
Around 3:10pm on Wednesday, December 7th police arrested a 17 year old Sandys parish man on Front Street near the junction with King Street, Pembroke in relation to an outstanding warrant. During the arrest, an 18 year old Sandys parish man believed to be a friend of the apprehended teen apparently attempted to intervene. However, additional police officers promptly attended the scene and both teenagers were taken into custody without further incident. A police officer received minor injuries while making the initial arrest and was treated at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. A court appearance for both young men is anticipated in due course.
