Police Week 2012: Commissioner for a Day Winners
Fri, 2012-10-12
On Wednesday, October 10th as part of Police Week 2012, nine students from various schools were ‘Commissioners for a 
Day’ after submitting winning entries to the annual short essay and artwork competition held by the Bermuda Police Service. The competition was open to all public and private primary, middle and senior schools across the island. This year’s Police Week theme is ‘Building Partnerships for a Safer Community’ and the primary school students were asked to produce police related artwork, while the middle and senior schools students were asked to write a short essay. [Click photo to enlarge].
Read MoreOctober 12 - Daily Report
Fri, 2012-10-12
Damage Only Collision in Hamilton Parish - Around 5:30pm on Thursday, October 11th police responded to a report of a single vehicle damage only collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish near the junction with Cottage Hill Road. It appears that a car was being driven along North Shore Road when it collided with a wall and overturned. The vehicle received damage to multiple areas as a result and the driver, a 42 year old man, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. There were no reported injuries. Inquiries into this collision are ongoing.
Investigation Ongoing Into the Disappearance of Rudolph Smith
Fri, 2012-10-12
The murder inquiry regarding the disappearance of 41 year-old Mr. Rudolph (Rudy) Lamar Smith is ongoing. Mr. Smith, described as brown skinned of slim build, 5’8” tall with close black hair, brown eyes and a goatee, was last seen alive around 7pm Monday July 9th 2012, walking in the area of One-Way Deepdale in Pembroke parish.
Investigators continue to urge anyone that may have any information about the last movements or whereabouts of Mr. Smith, whether they believe it to be important or not, to contact the Serious Crime Unit on telephone number 247-1739 or the confidential and anonymous Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-8477.
Search Warrant Executed & Man Arrested
Thu, 2012-10-11
Around 3:45pm on Thursday, October 11th police officers executed a search warrant at a North Street, Pembroke residence in relation to an ongoing investigation. As a result, one male was arrested at that location. Inquiries into the matter are ongoing.
October 11 - Daily Report
Thu, 2012-10-11
Reported Gunshots in St. Monica’s Road Area - Around 10:40pm on Wednesday, October 10th police responded to reports of gunshots in the St. Monica’s Road, Pembroke area. After an initial search of the area, no evidence was found to substantiate the reports. In addition, there were no reported injuries. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing and anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area or who may have any information is encouraged to contact the main police number on 295-0011 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.
October 9 - Daily Report
Tue, 2012-10-09
Reported Serious Collision in Devonshire - Around 12:45pm on Tuesday, October 9th police and first responders attended a reported serious two vehicle collision on North Shore Road in Devonshire near Barkers Hill. Details are unclear at this time; however it appears that a car and a motorcycle collided at that location.
The motorcycle rider, believed to be a 47 year old Hamilton parish man, was seriously injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment.
October 8 - Daily Report
Mon, 2012-10-08
Update: Sudden Death - The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 36 year old Micah Hollis of Southampton. Around 6pm on Friday, October 5th police and first responders attended a reported medical emergency at a Homestead Lane, Southampton residence, where Mr. Hollis was found in an unresponsive state. CPR was performed on Mr. Hollis at the scene and continued as he was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance; however he was subsequently pronounced dead at 6:32pm by an on call doctor. There does not appear to be any suspicious circumstances; however an autopsy is anticipated in due course.
October 7 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2012-10-07
Reported Collision in Southampton - Around 11pm on Friday, October 5th police attended a reported single vehicle collision on Middle Road in Southampton. It appears that a taxi was being driven along Middle Road when it collided with a wall and overturned. The taxi driver, a 52 year old Sandys parish man, reportedly sustained a minor arm injury as a result. There were no other injuries reported and apparently there were no other occupants in the vehicle at the time. The taxi received damage to multiple areas. Inquiries into this collision are ongoing.
October 4 - Daily Report
Thu, 2012-10-04
Investigation Underway Into Specific Allegation - The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a specific allegation made by a member of the public during Magistrates’ Court proceedings on Wednesday, October 3rd regarding a police employee. As a result, an investigation into the allegation is underway.
Safety Advice for Pedestrians
Members of the pubic who walk or run along Bermuda’s roads, particularly during the hours of darkness, are reminded to wear the appropriate safety gear e.g. reflective clothing and or light coloured clothing.
Section 110A Authority Reinstated: White Hill, Sandys Parish
Thu, 2012-10-04
Acting Chief Inspector Robert W. Cardwell - The Bermuda Police Service is announcing that the authority to disperse 
groups in the area commonly referred to as White Hill in Sandys Parish, specifically: Middle Road between Spring Benny Road and Farmstead Lane; Spring Benny Lane, Spring Benny Drive, Spring Benny Road, White Hill View, Rockywold Drive, Rockywold Road, Butterfield Lane, Woodlawn Road, Fairhaven Lane, White Hill Lane, Farmstead Lane and any public place contiguous to any of these roads, has been re-issued under the authority of Acting Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell, the current Western Area Commander.
The period of this ‘Authority’ shall be between 8am on Saturday, 6th October, 2012 and 11:59pm on Friday, 19th October, 2012. It is necessary to exercise these powers to combat incidents of playing loud music, using offensive language, distributing illegal drugs, consuming alcohol in public and other criminal offences suffered within this community including burglary, theft, robbery, and the willful damage of private property that have caused residents to feel intimidated, harassed, alarmed and distressed by the congregation of groups.
