Sudden Death of Donald Tucker
Mon, 2012-03-19
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 41 year old Donald Tucker of Pembroke. Around 7:10pm on Sunday, March 18th police received a report of a man missing at sea. It appears that two men were out fishing earlier that day in the Cooper’s Island, St. George’s area. One of the men returned to shore safely around 6:30pm; however the other, 41 year old Donald Tucker, was unaccounted for.
As a result, officers from the Marine Police Unit searched the Cooper’s Island area waters for Mr. Tucker and the Maritime Operations Centre appealed for any vessels in the area to assist in locating him.
Read MoreMarch 19 - Daily Report
Mon, 2012-03-19
Collision - Around 10:30pm on Friday, March 16th police and first responders attended a reported two vehicle collision on South Road in Paget in the vicinity of the South Round-a-bout. It appears that two cars collided in the area; as a result both vehicles were extensively damaged. One female driver was injured and treated at the scene while the other, a 51 year old Southampton woman, was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. The injured driver was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for further medical assessment; however her injuries are not believed to be serious. There were no other injuries reported.
Witness Appeal: Robbery at Serpentine Liquors
Mon, 2012-03-19
The Bermuda Police Service is continuing investigations into the armed robbery which occurred at the Serpentine Liquors store located on Serpentine Road, Pembroke, about 4:15pm on Thursday 15th March 2012.
A man entered the store, brandishing what witnesses describe as a firearm, removed an undisclosed amount of cash from the cash register and fled on a motorcycle ridden by another man.
Man Reported Missing At Sea
Sun, 2012-03-18
Around 7:10pm on Sunday, March 18th police received a report of a man missing at sea. There are limited details at this time; however it appears that two men were out fishing earlier in the Cooper’s Island, St. George’s area. One of the men returned to shore safely around 6:30pm; however the other, 41 year old Donald Tucker, is still unaccounted for.
The Marine Police are currently searching the Cooper’s Island area waters for Mr. Tucker and the Maritime Operations Centre Bermuda Radio have appealed for any vessels in the area to assist in locating the missing individual.
March 18 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2012-03-18
Collisions - Around 7:15pm on Saturday, March 17th police and first responders attended a reported collision at the junction of North Shore Road and Stepney Lane in Pembroke involving a motorcycle and a jeep. It appears that both vehicles were traveling along North Shore Road when they collided at the junction. As a result both vehicles were damaged and the rider of the motorcycle, a 58 year old Smith’s parish man, was injured. The victim was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment of his injuries, which are not believed to be serious. There were no other injuries reported. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing.
March 16 - Daily Report
Fri, 2012-03-16
Collision - Around 5pm on Thursday, March 15th police and first responders attended a reported collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish near the junction with East Point Lane, involving two cars and an auxiliary cycle. It appears that all three vehicles were traveling along North Shore Road when they collided. The three vehicles received relatively minor damage. The rider and pillion passenger of the auxiliary cycle, a 19 year old St. George’s woman and a 12 year old St. George’s girl were injured; however their injuries are not believed to be serious. There were no other injuries reported. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing.
Robbery at Serpentine Liquors
Thu, 2012-03-15
Around 4:30pm on Thursday, March 15th police responded to a reported robbery at Serpentine Liquors on Serpentine Road in Pembroke. It appears that two suspects were involved; one brandishing what appeared to be a firearm. Both suspects escaped on a light coloured motorcycle with a quantity of cash. No one was injured.
Officers immediately conducted an area search for the offenders. Officers from the Serious Crime Unit also attended and are continuing inquiries into the incident.
Suspected Burglar Arrested, Suspected Stolen Property Recovered
Thu, 2012-03-15
The Bermuda Police Service would like to commend another vigilant member of the public who reported suspicious activity in their neighbourhood on Wednesday, March 14th. As a result, around 9:30am that day officers promptly responded to a reported burglary at a Horseshoe Road, Southampton residence. Following a search of the surrounding area by officers, a male was arrested on suspicion of burglary. In addition, suspected stolen property was subsequently recovered. The alleged burglar remains in police custody pending further inquiries.
March 15 - Daily Report
Thu, 2012-03-15
Collision - Around 3:15pm on Wednesday, March 14th police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle motorcycle collision in the area of Loyal Hill Pass and Vesey Street in Devonshire. Details about the incident are unclear at this time; however the rider, a 24 year old Pembroke man, was injured and the motorcycle involved was extensively damaged. The victim received treatment for his injuries at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and at last check was in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit. Inquiries are ongoing and any witnesses or anyone with any information is encouraged to contact PC Richard Geraghty on 295-0011.
25 Years for Man Convicted of Attempted Murder, Firearms Offences
Wed, 2012-03-14
The Bermuda Police Service would like to acknowledge the sentence meted out by the Supreme Court today, in respect of Anwar Muhammad who was previously convicted of Attempted Murder & Firearms offences.
The sentence of 25 years (15 years and 10 years respectively, to run consecutively) reflects the serious nature of the gang violence that has been plaguing the Island for the past 3 years.
