January 23 - Daily Report

Mon, 2012-01-23

Impaired Driver - Around 3:30am on Sunday January 22nd, police officers on mobile patrol along Middle Road, Paget noticed a car that was driving in an erratic manner near the junction with Chapel Road. The driver, a 37 year old Warwick man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving as a result. He subsequently failed the alco-analyser test and was detained in police custody. A court appearance is anticipated in due course.

Court Appearance for Firearm Possession

Mon, 2012-01-23

At 2:20am on Saturday 21st January, 2012, uniform officers arrested an 18 year old male from Pembroke, in Sandys Parish.

The male, Dameko Dublin, was wanted by police in connection with the recovery of an illegal firearm in Devonshire Parish in November of last year. Mr. Dublin appeared in Hamilton Magistrates Court at 10:00am today, charged with Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (Firearm) and Possession of Ammunition.

January 22 - Weekend Report

Sun, 2012-01-22

Missing Juvenile: Leshun Wolffe Found - The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 16 year old Leshun Wolffe. He returned safe and well Sunday afternoon.

Bermuda Reserve Police Promotions

Fri, 2012-01-20

The Commissioner of Police as well as the Commandant of the Reserve Police is pleased to announce the recent promotion of six Reserve Police officers which took place at 4:30pm Friday, January 20th at Police Headquarters in Prospect Devonshire. His Excellency the Governor Sir Richard Gozney and other senior police officers were also on hand for the promotion ceremony.

January 20 - Daily Report

Fri, 2012-01-20

Stolen Vehicle - On Thursday January 19th, police received a report of a vehicle taken without its owner’s consent. It appears that between 12 noon on Friday January 6th and 12 noon on Thursday January 19th a car was taken from outside a Southcote Road, Paget residence. The vehicle is described as a white Mitsubishi Lancer bearing license plate number 18193. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing. Anyone with information or who may know the whereabouts of this car should contact the main police number on 295-0011.

Missing Juvenile: Leshun Wolffe [Located]

Fri, 2012-01-20

The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 16 year old Leshun Wolffe. The teenager was last seen on Thursday, January 19th and is described as dark skinned, approximately 5’5” tall of slim build weighing around 124 pounds. He was last seen wearing light coloured jeans, a light blue and white jersey and black sneakers. This is not the first time he has gone missing.

January 19 - Daily Report

Thu, 2012-01-19

Burglary Advisory - Once again the Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the public to remain vigilant regarding burglaries. Recently there have been a number of burglaries which occurred when suspects gained entry by tampering with and/or removing air conditioning units from windows. The public is advised to secure their air conditioning units and make sure all windows and doors are locked before leaving their homes unattended.

In addition, the public is reminded to secure their cars by locking all doors and windows before leaving their vehicles unattended as we have received reports of vehicle theft in the eastern parishes.

Drug Seizure

Wed, 2012-01-18

The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that as a result of specific information contact was made with the management of Butterfield & Vallis and working in partnership, the Drug Unit seized a quantity of controlled drug. An active investigation is underway which includes American law enforcement agencies. As this is still an open investigation, further details regarding the drug type and quantity will not be released at this time. This seizure represents a reduction in public harm, and is also another example of the significance of working together in partnership with members of the community.

January 18 - Daily Report

Wed, 2012-01-18

Collision - Around 5:40pm on Tuesday January 17th, police received a report of a collision. It appears that a truck was travelling along North Shore Road, Pembroke when a collision occurred with a pedestrian near the junction with Church Lane. The victim, a 12 year old Pembroke boy was conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance and treated for his injuries. He is currently in stable condition on a general ward. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing. Officers have already received reports from several people who were in the area at the time and encourage any other witnesses to contact PC Emmerson Donald on 295-0011.

Robberies

Tue, 2012-01-17

The Bermuda Police Service is investigating a report of an armed robbery which occurred around 11:30pm, Monday 16th January in the area of Redkiln Road, Hamilton Parish. A taxi had just dropped off a fare when, upon leaving, the driver was set upon by four males wearing helmets with visors and brandishing knives. The suspects demanded money and searched the interior of the taxi. Stolen were a cellphone and a quantity of cash. The taxi driver was not injured.