The 19 year old male motorcyclist that was involved in a police pursuit and arrested after riding the wrong way up Stowe Hill in Paget around 12:55pm Friday, May 31st – resulting in a collision with another motorcyclist and a car – has been released on police bail pending an upcoming court appearance.
At last check this morning (June 3rd) the other motorcyclist involved, said to be a 40 year old Devonshire man and his female pillion passenger, said to be a 34 year old St. George’s woman, had both been treated and discharged from hospital.
Around 9:20am today (May 31st) police and fellow first responders were dispatched to a reported collision involving two trucks on North Shore Road in Smith’s parish.
It appears that the vehicles collided in the St. James Court area of Flatts.
Apparently one man sustained a leg injury and was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment.
Around 3pm Monday, May 27th the theft of a Dunkley & Pioneer Dairies Limited truck was reported to police.
It appears that two staff members were making deliveries on Reid Street in the City of Hamilton when the unattended truck – which was understood to have been parked near Washington Lane – was removed.
The stolen truck was later recovered by police unoccupied in the Riviera Road, Southampton area.
Seven people were hurt when two cars being driven in opposite directions collided on South Road in Paget near the junction with Southcote Road around 10:10pm Sunday (May 26th).
The driver of the westbound car, said to be a 34 year old Southampton man, was treated at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and later discharged.
He was also arrested on suspicion of impaired driving.
Around 8pm Thursday, May 23rd police and fellow first responders were dispatched to a reported single vehicle car crash on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish, near the junction with Cottage Hill Road.
It appears that the car was being driven in the eastbound lane of North Shore Road when it struck a wall and overturned, damaging a section of the wall.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Antoine Daniels – The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is aware of a short video clip circulating on social media that shows a teenaged male senior school student being assaulted by other young men.
It appears that the video was taken Thursday, May 16th at Bulls Head car park in the City of Hamilton.
The victim’s family has made initial contact with police and the BPS is progressing the investigation into this matter.
Around 11:30am today (May 21st), police officers responded to a reported attempted armed robbery at Belvin’s Variety in Flatts.
It appears that a lone male suspect entered the store brandishing a bladed article and demanded money.
However, he left empty handed and no injuries were sustained by staff.
Around 11:30pm Sunday, May 19th police officers responded to a report of a gunshot on Harbour Road in Paget, in the vicinity of Manse Road.
It was subsequently confirmed that a firearm was discharged in the area. However, there have been no injuries reported.
An investigation is now underway and any witnesses or members of the public that may have seen any suspicious activity in the Harbour Road, Manse Road Paget area after 11pm Sunday – in particular any individuals seen on motorcycles – are urged to call the Serious Crime Unit on 247-1739.
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a social media post that describes an incident involving a man verbally harassing a teenage girl at the bus terminal in the City of Hamilton around 4pm Thursday, May 16th.
Thankfully, a member of the public stepped in and challenged the man’s actions, causing him to run off.
The suspect is described as dark complexioned, with a bald head and is believed to be in his early 50s or 60s.
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm that most services have been restored – including 911 and 295-0011 – after a power outage incident around 6am Wednesday, May 15th.
On initial inspection there does not appear to be any data loss and full system restoration is anticipated by Monday, May 20th.