Reported Serious Motorcycle Collision - Around 12:55am on Thursday, June 27th police and first responders attended a reported serious single vehicle motorcycle collision at the North Round-a-bout in Pembroke. It appears that a motorcycle was being ridden along Crow Lane when it collided with the round-a-bout. The rider, a 35 year old Paget man, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. At last check the victim was in the Intensive Care Unit. The motorcycle was extensively damaged. Inquiries into this collision are ongoing and any witnesses are encouraged to contact PC Caleb Jn Pierre on 295-0011.
Gunshots in Sandys Parish, No Reported Injuries - Around midnight on Wednesday, June 26th police officers responded to a report of gunshots in the Valley Lane, Sandys parish area. Forensic evidence confirmed a firearm was discharged; however there were no reported injuries. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing and any witnesses or anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Somerset Criminal Investigation Unit on 234-1010 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.
Sudden Death of Dr. James Martin - The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 79 year old Dr. James Martin. Dr. Martin’s lifeless body was found floating in the waters of the Great Sound near Agar’s Island around 5:30pm Monday, June 24th by a kayaker.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding Dr. Martin’s death is ongoing; however at this time there does not appear to be any suspicious circumstances. A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to Dr. Martin’s family to assist them at this tragic time.
Attempted Theft of Jet Ski - Around 3:30pm on Saturday, June 22nd police officers responded to a report of an attempted Jet Ski theft in Sandys parish in the vicinity of RUBiS Boaz Island Service Station.
It appears that four males in a small motorboat attempted to remove a Jet Ski from the shoreline outside the service station but were unsuccessful. The suspects then made good their escape via the small motorboat they arrived in.
Utility Pole Damaged in Collision - Around 9am on Thursday, June 20th police responded to an incident on the corner of Court Street and Reid Street in Pembroke where a tractor trailer struck a street utility pole, knocking it from its foundation.
As a safety precaution, the area was cordoned off and traffic was diverted until police officers and BELCO workers were able to neutralize the situation and repair the damage.
No one was injured and normal traffic flow resumed as of 9:15am.
Firearm Seized, Two Men Arrested - Around 3:30pm on Tuesday, June 18th police officers on mobile patrol in the Broome Street, Sandys parish area encountered two men on a motorcycle acting in a suspicious manner.
The officers caused the motorcycle to stop and the two individuals were searched. During the search a firearm was detected and seized. As a result, both men were arrested.
Update: Reported Serious Collision in Devonshire - At last check the 19 year old Pembroke man seriously injured when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a truck around 3:30pm Monday, June 17th on South Road in Devonshire near the junction with Devon Heights Road remains in critical condition at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.
Inquiries into this collision are ongoing and any witnesses are encouraged to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 295-0011.
Traffic Advisory: Queen’s Birthday Parade - The motoring public is advised that the following traffic restrictions will be in place to facilitate the Queen’s Birthday Parade along Front Street in the City of Hamilton on Saturday, June 15th 2013.
Road Closures
The following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic between 9am and 12 noon:
Three Vehicle Collision on the Causeway - Around 11am on Monday, June 10th police and first responders attended a reported three vehicle collision on the Causeway in St. George’s.
It appears that a car, a truck and a motorcycle collided. The car driver, a 60 year old Pembroke man, was apparently not injured but was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for medical assessment.
Sandys Parish Community Meeting Well Attended - On Thursday the 30th of May at the St. James Anglican Church,
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About 80 area residents attended and heard presentations on the forming of Neighbourhood Watch Groups by the Community Action Team officers followed by a short input on crime prevention and home security by a crime prevention expert.