Acting Superintendent Sean Field-Lament - The Bermuda Police Service welcomes the Supreme Court’s ruling and sentencing in the Zegelis case, which will hopefully send a strong message and act as a deterrent.
This successful outcome underscores the ongoing partnership between law enforcement agencies both locally and overseas to combat illicit drug activity.
We would also like to acknowledge the hard work of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions that diligently brought this matter to a conclusion.
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 42 year old Misael Guirigay.
Mr. Guirigay, a Philippines national, was discovered in an unresponsive state around 2:30pm on Friday, June 8th at a Southcote Road, Paget residence. He was subsequently pronounced dead at 2:55pm Friday by an on call doctor at the scene. There were no suspicious circumstances reported.
An autopsy was conducted on Monday, June 11th and the findings verified that Mr. Guirigay succumbed due to a pre-existing medical condition.
Police Assist Stalled Driver - Around 4:15pm on Monday June 11th, police were on mobile patrol along South Road, Paget when they noticed a car that was stalled in the road near the junction with Inglewood Lane.
Officers stopped to check on the driver, a 60 year old Hamilton parish woman who told them that the car ran out of gas and stopped in the middle of the street.
Weekend Police Activity - Over the weekend, police officers arrested 24 people for outstanding warrants. Officers also arrested two people on suspicion of impaired driving and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island.
Around 2:30pm on Friday, June 8th police and first responders attended a reported medical emergency at a Southcote Road, Paget residence where a 42 year old man was found in an unresponsive state. He was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene by an on call doctor.
There does not appear to be any suspicious circumstances at this time; however an autopsy is anticipated in due course. No further information regarding the deceased will be given at this time.
At 3:15am on Friday, June 8th 2012, police officers were outside a popular Dockyard night spot when a disturbance took place in the street involving 15-20 persons. Some of those involved were visitors. As a result, additional police units were called to the scene. In the meantime, officers already at the location dispersed the combatants and made one arrest. After interview, that man was released without charge.
At this time the Bermuda Police Service has not received a formal complaint regarding this matter. One male visitor was injured, but he did not require hospital treatment. There were no other injuries reported and no weapons were brandished.
Traffic Advisory: Queen’s Birthday Parade, Saturday June 9th 2012 - A parade celebrating the Official Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen will take place on Front Street in the City of Hamilton at 10am on Saturday 9th, 2012. As a result, the following traffic restrictions will be in place:
Central Community Action Team Sergeant Scott Devine - On Wednesday the 6th of June 2012 officers from the Central Community Action Team
along with our community partners from the Department of Parks attended the Ducking Stool Park, Pembroke area in response to numerous reports of groups gathering, drinking and causing a general disturbance by their anti-social behavior at that location. [Click photo to enlarge].
Collisions - Around 12:50am on Thursday, June 7th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported single vehicle collision on Harbour Road in Paget near the junction with Chapel Road. It appears that a motorcycle was traveling along Harbour Road when it collided with a wall and a utility pole. The rider, a 31 year old Devonshire man, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Missing Juvenile Kawesi Smith Located - The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 16 year old Kawesi Smith. He returned Monday night (June 4th) safe and well.
Burglary Advisory
The Bermuda Police Service continues to encourage the public to report any suspicious activity in their neighbourhoods, following recent reported burglaries throughout the island.