January 29 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2012-01-29
Serious Collision - Around 2:50am on Sunday, January 29th police and first responders attended a reported serious collision on Woodlands Road in Pembroke near the junction with Serpentine Road involving a car and two pedestrians. Details about how the collision occurred are unclear at this time; however, both pedestrians were reportedly seriously injured as a result. The victims, who are apparently twin brothers, were taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. At last check one 35 year old Pembroke man was in fair condition in the Intensive Care Unit while the other 35 year old Pembroke man was undergoing surgery.
Read MoreFire at Graceland Stables
Fri, 2012-01-27
Around 6:30am on Friday, January 27th police attended a reported fire in the Cobbs Hill Road, Paget area and were directed by members of the public to nearby stables along the Railway Trail that were ablaze. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service promptly attended the location as well and actively worked to bring the flames under control.
January 27 - Daily Report
Fri, 2012-01-27
Road Safety Advisory - The Bermuda Police Service would like to remind motorcycle riders that when possible, they should secure their personal belongings in the compartment under the seat of the motorcycle or in a locked basket. In addition, all road users are advised to be aware of their surroundings when travelling throughout the Island, particularly at night. Motorists are encouraged to be vigilant for any suspicious activity or individuals while traveling on the Island’s roads and road users that encounter any suspicious activity are encouraged to contact the main police number on 295-0011 at the earliest opportunity or 911 in an emergency.
January 26 - Daily Report
Thu, 2012-01-26
Attempted Robbery - Around 8:30pm on Wednesday January 25th, police on mobile patrol along Harbour Road were alerted to an attempted robbery in the area of Valley Road in Paget. It appears that a 29 year old Southampton woman was riding a motorcycle along Harbour Road when two unknown men on another motorcycle rode alongside her. The pillion passenger reportedly got off the suspects’ motorcycle and accosted the victim. A struggle ensued, with the assailant attempting to take the woman’s handbag. A passing motorist came to the victim’s assistance, chasing the assailant who fled on foot empty handed.
Man Arrested After Police Pursuit
Wed, 2012-01-25
A 20 year old Sandys parish man has been arrested in connection with the earlier reported shooting incident in the Mount Hill, Overview Hill Pembroke area and the stolen motocross cycle has been recovered.
Out of an abundance of caution, schools in the Somerset area were advised to keep their students inside during the police pursuit of the stolen motorcycle, but those schools shortly returned to normal operation.
January 25 - Daily Report
Wed, 2012-01-25
Collision - Around 8am on Wednesday January 25th, Police responded to a reported collision at the junction of South Road and Brighton Hill Road in Devonshire. It appears that a motorcycle was travelling along South Road when it collided at the junction with a car that was travelling along Brighton Hill. The rider of the motorcycle, an 18 year old Warwick was injured; however his injuries are not believed to be serious. The driver of the car, a 43 year old Devonshire man was not injured. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Police Pursue Firearm Suspects
Wed, 2012-01-25
Around 10:30am on Wednesday, January 25th police responded to a report of gunshots in the Mount Hill, Pembroke area. No one was injured; however the suspects stole a blue motocross cycle from the scene and fled, heading in a westerly direction. Police pursued the suspects into the western parishes and are appealing for any witnesses, anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the Mount Hill area or anyone with any information to contact the main police number 295-0011 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.
Tragedy After Fishing Boat Sinks Off St. David’s Head
Tue, 2012-01-24
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the deaths of 59 year old Mustafa Abdul Hadee of Smith’s parish and 58 year old Mikal Williams of St. George’s parish.
Around 12:20am on Tuesday, January 24th police, including the Marine Unit and first responders, as well as the pilot boat St. David promptly attended a report of a boat sinking in the waters off St. David’s Head, St. George’s with two men onboard.
Vigilant Police Apprehend Suspected Burglar
Tue, 2012-01-24
Around 11am on Monday, January 23rd police were alerted to four men wearing black clothing acting suspiciously around homes in the Schools Drive, Devonshire area. Officers immediately responded to the scene and located the suspects, who attempted to flee on foot. After pursuing the alleged perpetrators through the neighbourhood, a 17 year old Pembroke man was apprehended nearby in possession of suspected stolen property. Inquiries into this matter are ongoing.
January 24 - Daily Report
Tue, 2012-01-24
Collisions - Around 5pm on Monday January 23rd, police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle collision near the junction of Mangrove Bay Road and Ferry Lane in Sandys. It appears that a motorcycle was travelling along Mangrove Bay Road when it collided with a sidewalk. The rider, a 66 year old Sandys man was injured and conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance. At last check he was in stable condition on a general ward. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing.
