December 12 - Daily Report

Mon, 2011-12-12

Impaired Driver - Around 3:15am on Sunday December 11th, uniformed officers were on duty along Front Street in the City of Hamilton when it appeared that a collision occurred between a rental cycle and a taxi. Afterwards, the rider of the rental cycle rode away in an erratic manner. As a result the rider, a 31 year old Devonshire man, was stopped by police and arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. He subsequently failed the alco-analyser test and was detained in police custody. A court appearance is anticipated in due course.

Police Investigate Gunshot Reports

Sun, 2011-12-11

Around 11pm on Saturday, December 10th two unknown men on a motorcycle were traveling through the Somerset Road, Cambridge Road Sandys parish area when the pillion passenger discharged a firearm in the direction of a group of men standing outside Long Hours Variety store.

Police were on mobile patrol in the vicinity and immediately pursued the suspects who made good their escape traveling east along Somerset Road. The scene was cordoned off and forensic evidence found suggested that a firearm had been discharged; however no one has reported being injured.

MV Guardian Decked Out For Christmas Boat Parade

Sat, 2011-12-10

On Saturday, Decmeber 10th the 2011 Christmas Boat Parade took place in Hamilton harbour with over 70 vessels taking part, including the police boat MV Guardian. Decorated with lights, a Christmas tree, a T3 Motion vehicle and Santa waving from the Birdcage, the MV Guardian was all decked out in the festive spirit thanks to the Marine Unit.

Successful Southside Police Station Community Awareness Day

Fri, 2011-12-09

Students from Clearwater Middle School [pictured, click photo to enlarge] and other members of the public took advantage of Friday's Community Awareness Day at Southside Police Station to learn more about policing and how the community and the Bermuda Police Service can work together to decrease crime.

Investigation into Reported Shooting Incident

Fri, 2011-12-09

The Bermuda Police Service Serious Crime Unit is investigating a reported shooting incident outside the Western Stars (Dandy Town) Football Club in Pembroke. The incident occurred at about 8:45pm Thursday 8th December, 2011.

No one was injured in the incident, however it is believed a firearm was discharged from Bakery Lane into the grounds of Western Stars Club by a gunman on a motorcycle. The gunman then entered St. John’s Road and travelled west on that road.

December 9 - Daily Report

Fri, 2011-12-09

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

Traffic Advisory

The Bermuda Police Service would like for the motoring public to bear in mind the following due to the Christmas Boat Parade, which will be in effect on Saturday December 10 from 6pm – 9pm:

Joint Press Conference: Christmas Crime Prevention Advisory [December 8, 2011]

Chief Inspector Hashim Estwick and Executive Director of CADA Gillian Freelove-Jones address the media regarding policing and public safety during the festive season. [Press Release]

Southside Police Station Community Awareness Day

Thu, 2011-12-08

The Southside Police Station will hold an open house on Friday the 9th of December 2011 from 9am – 4:30pm. This event is open to all members of the public and will provide crime prevention advice as well as interactive displays. Light refreshments will be served.

Joint Press Conference: Christmas Crime Prevention Advisory

Thu, 2011-12-08

Chief Inspector Hashim Estwick – The Bermuda Police Service wants everyone to have a secure and happy holiday season. As we prepare ourselves for the joy of giving and exchanging gifts, let us not forget that criminals are also anxiously awaiting this time of year – as people tend to get distracted and let their guard down. As a result, they become vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime.

December 8 - Daily Report

Thu, 2011-12-08

Impaired Driver - Around 5:10am on Thursday December 8th, police officers were on mobile patrol along Kindley Field Road, St. George’s when they noticed a car that was driving in an erratic manner. The car was caused to stop by police and a 27 year old St. George’s 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.