High Speed Chase
Tue, 2005-12-27
Around 3:20 this morning, Police on Middle Road in Southampton (near Port Royal) observed a green car traveling east at a high speed. Another Police unit pursued the vehicle with its emergency lights and siren activated, but the car refused to stop. During the pursuit the offending vehicle drove with its lights off and reached speeds of 100 km/h. The car finally came to a stop at a Scenic Heights, Southampton residence where the driver and passenger exited the vehicle and made good their escape. The car was subsequently seized and taken to the Police impound yard. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Weekend Activity
Over the Christmas weekend (from 5pm Friday, December 23 - 7am Wednesday, December 28, 2005) there were 6 people arrested on suspicion of impaired driving and 6 incidents of breaking and entering. There were also 20 damage only road traffic collisions and 8 road traffic collisions resulting in injury. The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their co-operation over the Christmas period which saw no major incidents reported. We are asking for the public's continued support for the upcoming New Year's celebrations, so that the festivities can be enjoyed safely by everyone.
Advisory
The Bermuda Police Service is reminding motocross riders that it is against the law to ride on the Pembroke dump. It is dangerous and not a suitable location for motocross riding. We are especially urging parents of juvenile motocross riders to do their part to discourage motocross riding in the area.
Media Note
The Bermuda Police Service will be holding a press conference tomorrow (Thursday, December 29, 2005) at 1pm in the Media Relations Office regarding New Year's activities. The Bermuda Police Service will also be holding a Career Fair on Thursday at the Police Recreation Club (PRC) in Prospect. The Career Fair is open from 11:30am - 2:30pm and 5pm - 8pm, featuring officers from various departments of the Police Service as well as information on the many opportunities available within the organization.
