Daily Report
One Arrest Made After Theft of Handbag From Rental Scooter Basket [Updated]
Fri, 2019-08-23
Around 12:30pm Friday, August 23rd police officers responded to a report of a theft.
It appears that a female visitor’s handbag was removed from the basket of her rental scooter, which was parked at the Horseshoe Bay beach parking lot.
No weapons were used and there were no reported injuries.
Read MorePolice Respond to Report of Suspicious Activity on Court Street
Wed, 2019-08-21
Around 8:15pm Tuesday, August 20th police received a report of suspicious activity on Court Street in the City of Hamilton.
Officers responded and conducted a search of the immediate area.
However, the report could not be substantiated.
Residents Warned to Remain Vigilant Regarding Telephone Scams
Mon, 2019-08-19
The Bermuda Police Service is once again reminding residents to remain vigilant regarding phone calls, e-mails and other correspondence from unknown persons that attempt to obtain money, personal information and other sensitive data.
A report was received earlier this afternoon (Monday, August 19th) of calls – which disconnect after two rings – received from a telephone number that appears to originate in the African country of Chad.
Marine Safety Advisory: Around the Island Powerboat Race Sunday
Fri, 2019-08-16
The Bermuda Police Service is reminding members of the public that the Around the Island Powerboat Race will take place 2pm Sunday, August 18th.
While the Bermuda Powerboat Association have put safety protocols in place for race participants and members of the public – including discouraging racers from coming too close to shore in the Elbow Beach area – residents that plan to be out on the water this Sunday are advised to avoid the racecourse and to be mindful of their surroundings.
42 Year Old Female Motorcyclist in ICU After Hamilton Parish Crash
Fri, 2019-08-09
Around 12:35am Friday, August 9th police and fellow first responders were dispatched to a reported serious single vehicle motorcycle crash on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish in the vicinity of Shelly Bay MarketPlace.
It appears that the rider involved, said to be a 42 year old Devonshire woman, struck a wall while traveling east on North Shore Road near the junction with Seon Drive.
Driver Unhurt After Car Overturns on Somerset Road Wednesday
Thu, 2019-08-08
Around 2:50pm Wednesday, August 7th police received a report of an overturned car on Somerset Road in Sandys parish near the junction with Cambridge Road.
It now appears that the car involved was being driven west along Somerset Road when it struck a wall and overturned in the vicinity of Somerset MarketPlace.
The driver and sole occupant, said to be a 58 year old Sandys parish man, was not hurt but attended the hospital as a precaution.
17 Year Old Local Male Seriously Injured in Marine Incident Tuesday
Wed, 2019-08-07
Around 6pm Tuesday, August 6th police officers and ambulance personnel responded to a reported marine incident in the Robinson’s Marina, Somerset Bridge area.
It appears that a 17 year old local male on a Jet Ski struck the stern anchor of a moored yacht.
Apparently the injured teen was rescued and brought ashore by the yacht’s captain before being transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment.
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Store Hill Crash Critical in ICU
Tue, 2019-08-06
At last check this morning (August 6th) the 47 year old male rider seriously hurt in a reported single vehicle motorcycle crash that occurred around 8:55pm Monday, August 5th on Store Hill in Smith’s parish was listed in critical condition in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.
Any witnesses are now encouraged to call Constable Gregory Stienlet on the main police telephone number 295-0011 as soon as possible.
Holiday Weekend: Ten Motorists Arrested on Suspicion of Impaired Driving
Mon, 2019-08-05
Ten motorists were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving over the Cup Match holiday weekend, with road sobriety checkpoints conducted in eight parishes from the evening of Thursday, August 1st until the evening of Sunday, August 4th.
There are no road sobriety checkpoints scheduled for this coming weekend.
However, members of the public are urged not to drive, ride or operate a boat under the influence – for their own safety and that of all road users as well as those navigating our waters.
Incident Involving a Man on a Roof in St. George’s Thursday Morning
Fri, 2019-08-02
Around 9:15am Thursday, August 1st police officers responded to a report of a man on the roof at a Wellington Back Road, St. George’s residence.
At first the 24 year old male resident was apparently on the roof naked, which was captured on video and shared via social media.
However, on police arrival he was fully clothed, spoken with and came down from the roof without incident.
