Traffic Advisory: March to Government House
Tue, 2014-07-15
The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the motoring public that highly visible police patrols will be on hand this afternoon to provide safety and security around a scheduled 5:30pm march to Government House.
The stated route is for the group to form up at St. John’s Church in Pembroke and proceed up Langton Hill entering Government House property at the main gate.
Read MoreConfirmed Firearm Incident in Devonshire: No Reported Injuries
Mon, 2014-07-14
Around 12am on Monday, July 14th police officers responded to reported gunshots in the North Shore Road, Devonshire area.
Forensic evidence collected from the scene confirmed that a firearm was discharged in the vicinity of the Mid-Atlantic Boat Club; however there were no reported injuries.
Update: Man Injured After Reported Fall From Truck
Sun, 2014-07-13
At last check the 56 year old man injured after apparently falling off a truck around 10:15am Thursday, July 10th in the Tribe Road #5, Paget area was recovering in stable condition on a general ward at the hospital.
Inquiries into this incident are ongoing and any witnesses that have not yet come forward are encouraged to contact the Hamilton Police Station on 295-0011.
Man Injured After Reported Fall From Truck
Fri, 2014-07-11
Around 10:15am on Thursday, July 10th first responders attended a reported medical emergency in the Tribe Road #5, Paget area.
It appears that the victim, believed to be a 56 year old St. George’s man, was injured after falling off a truck.
He was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment and at last check was in stable condition at the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.
BPS Display at Harbour Nights Well Received
Thu, 2014-07-10
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) has been active in our community for 135 years and at Harbour Nights last night the community saw the BPS revitalize its participation with an exhibition of police vehicles.
Over 50 police personnel (officers, Reserves, Cadets and support staff) came together to highlight the work of the Bermuda Police Service and engage with our community partners.
Ongoing Appeal: 2012 Disappearance & Murder of Mr. Rudolph (Rudy) Smith
Wed, 2014-07-09
Acting Detective Chief Inspector Dave Greenidge, Officer in Charge of the Serious Crime Unit - Wednesday 9th July 2014 marks the second anniversary of the disappearance and murder of Rudy Smith. Officers from the Serious Crime Unit, under the supervision of the Senior Investigating Officer Acting Detective Chief Inspector Greenidge, continue to investigate this matter.
There have been a number of media appeals and pleas for public assistance, both from the police and Rudy’s mother, Mrs. Madeline Rampersad which yielded some positive information.
BPS Vehicles & Personnel to Participate in Harbour Nights Tomorrow
Tue, 2014-07-08
In anticipation of Police Week 2014 this October, members of the public are encouraged to come out to Harbour Nights tomorrow evening Wednesday July 9th to see a variety of police vehicles on display along Front Street in the City of Hamilton, including the police vessel ‘Guardian.’
Advisory: Fraudulent ‘Inheritance’ Letter Circulating
Mon, 2014-07-07
The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit would like to advise the public that a fraudulent ‘inheritance’ letter is currently circulating claiming to be from ‘John Pedro Attorneys.’
Traffic Advisory: Overhanging Tree on Harbour Road [Updated]
Fri, 2014-07-04
Motorists are advised to use extra caution traveling along Harbour Road in the vicinity of Burnt House Hill Drive due to an overhanging tree. The tree is apparently located on a blind bend and therefore the cooperation of the motoring public is encouraged until further notice. Works & Engineering has been made aware of the issue and an update will be provided when the situation has been rectified. Update: The overhanging tree has been cleared and traffic can now travel safely along Harbour Road, Warwick in the area of Burnt House Hill Drive.
Sixth Road Fatality for 2014: Jonathan Burch-DeCosta
Wed, 2014-07-02
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 20 year old Jonathan Burch-DeCosta.
Mr. Burch-DeCosta was initially warded in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a roadside wooden railing around 1:40am Sunday, June 29th along Somerset Road in Sandys parish, in the vicinity of Ely’s Harbour. He subsequently succumbed to his injuries at 7:50pm on Tuesday, July 1st.
