Reported Robbery
Mon, 2014-02-03
On Friday, January 31st police received a report of a robbery that apparently took place sometime between 11pm and 11:30pm Wednesday, January 29th in the South Road, Lighthouse Road Southampton area. It appears that a 30 year old male walking in that area had his workbag containing personal items stolen by suspects on motorcycles. He was not injured during the incident. Inquiries into this reported robbery are ongoing and any witnesses should contact the Western Criminal Investigation Unit on 234-1010.
Read MoreTraffic Diversion Due to Downed Utility Pole [Updated]
Mon, 2014-02-03
Around 10am on Monday, February 3rd police received a report that a tractor trailer pulled down a utility pole in the South Road, Smith’s parish area near Harrington Hundreds grocery store. As a result, traffic travelling west from the John Smith’s Bay area is being diverted up Harrington Hundreds Road, while traffic travelling east from McGall’s Hill will continue along Knapton Hill. Motorists are advised to be aware of these diversions and to avoid the area if possible until the situation can be rectified.
Traffic Diversion Due to Vehicle Fire [Updated]
Sun, 2014-02-02
Around 8:55am Sunday, February 2nd first responders were dispatched to a reported vehicle fire along North Shore Road in Smith's parish near Bethel AME Church.
Details are limited at this time; however there were no reported injuries and the fire has since been extinguished by the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service.
2013 Fourth Quarter & Year End Crime Statistics
Thu, 2014-01-30
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - I am pleased to present what amounts to quite a positive year-end report on crime statistics for 2013. The overall picture is the long-term trend of total crime in Bermuda continues to be decreasing, and for the first time in five years, all major crime categories are also on a decreasing trend.
Comparing 2013 with the previous year: total crime is down from 3,990 offences to 3,480 – a reduction of 12.8%. Total crime for the year, and total crime for the 4th quarter of 2013, both stand as the lowest crime rates recorded in the last 14 years. Comparatively, total crime has fallen by 43% since the year 2000.
Man Arrested After Theft
Thu, 2014-01-30
Around 1:30pm on Wednesday, January 29th police officers responded to a reported theft at the Marketplace on Church Street in the City of Hamilton.
It appears that a 43 year old Smith’s parish woman’s wallet was removed from her grocery cart while she was shopping in the store. She appealed for help as the suspect, a 42 year old Devonshire man, attempted to flee the scene on foot.
Reported Missing Juvenile: Ngena Woods [Located]
Tue, 2014-01-28
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 17 year old Ngena Woods, who has apparently been missing since Thursday, January 23rd.
She is described as tall and dark complexioned, weighing around 130 pounds with long black hair. Ngena is known to frequent the Southside Road, St. George’s area.
Single Vehicle Car Collision in Devonshire
Tue, 2014-01-28
Around 11:30pm on Monday, January 27th first responders attended a reported single vehicle collision on South Road in Devonshire near the junction with Belmer Drive.
It appears that a car was being driven along South Road when it overturned. The driver, a 24 year old Smith’s parish man, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment.
At last check he was in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit.
Reported Dog Attack
Mon, 2014-01-27
Around 3:30pm on Sunday, January 26th police officers attended a reported dog attack on Texas Road in St. George’s.
It appears that a St. George’s woman and her daughter were walking along Texas Road with two dogs when a Pit Bull Terrier attacked one of their dogs, which apparently died of its injuries at the scene. The mother, daughter and their other dog were not injured.
Notice of Vehicles to be Claimed From Police Impound
Thu, 2014-01-23
The vehicles listed below are presently in the Police Impound at Prospect, Devonshire. The owners of these vehicles may claim them by contacting the Police Impound Office, Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at telephone number 247-1788.
Hampshire Constabulary Bermuda Special Constables Sworn In
Wed, 2014-01-22
Today, Wednesday January 22nd, officers from Hampshire Constabulary became Special Constables for the Bermuda Police Service, enabling them to effectively investigate serious crimes onboard Bermuda registered vessels in Hampshire ports.
A total of 16 staff from the Hampshire Major Investigation Team – 14 detectives and two police staff investigators – were formally sworn in as Special Constables by Commissioner of the Bermuda Police Service Michael DeSilva, at a ceremony also attended by Hampshire Chief Constable Andy Marsh and Hampshire Police & Crime Commissioner Simon Hayes.
