Sudden Death/Fatal RTC - Police responded to a report of an incident that took place on Saturday May 7th 2011 at approximately 4:26pm on the property of the Rosewood Tucker’s Point Club. It appears that 73 year old Jean Stanley of Virginia was travelling as a passenger in a golf cart when she fell from the golf cart, sustaining head injuries. As a result Ms. Stanley was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance; however she subsequently succumbed to her injuries. A full investigation into this incident has commenced and the Bermuda Police Service extends our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased.
Injury RTC in Smith's Parish - At 11am on Friday, Police attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury on North Shore Road in Smith’s parish near the junction with Cameron Close involving a motorcycle and a car. It appears that both vehicles were traveling along North Shore Road when they collided. The rider of the motorcycle, a 25 year old Pembroke man, sustained facial injuries; however he declined medical treatment from EMTs at the scene. The driver of the car, a 22 year old Sandys parish woman, was not injured. Both vehicles were extensively damaged.
Man Arrested in Connection With Suspicious Death of Denise Evans-Wilkinson - On Tuesday 3rd May 2011, officers from the Serious Crime Unit arrested a 46 year old Pembroke man on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody while investigators continue to pursue various lines of inquiry, but he has not been formally charged with any offences.
Damage Only RTC on Harbour Road - At 10:10am on Tuesday, Police attended a reported single vehicle damage only road traffic collision on Harbour Road in Warwick near the junction with Tamarind Vale. It appears that a jeep was traveling along Harbour Road when it overturned and collided with a wall. The vehicle and a section of the wall were extensively damaged; however the driver, a 53 year old Sandys parish woman, was not injured.
Missing Person: Alfred Smith - The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 88 year old
Alfred Smith (pictured). Mr. Smith was last seen at 10am on Sunday, May 1st 2011 at the bus stop outside the Warwick Bowl. It is believed that he intended to catch the bus to Somerset. Mr. Smith is described as 5’7” tall of dark complexion with light brown eyes wearing a beige hat, rainbow coloured striped shirt and brown pants. He is known to frequent the Cambridge Road, Sandys parish area.
Sudden Death - Around 2pm on Friday, Police responded to a report of a body in the waters off the Mill Point Road, Pembroke area. The unidentified lifeless body of a black female wearing a medical bracelet for diabetes was recovered and a full investigation into this incident is underway. No further information will be released until the next of kin has been notified. Detectives are attempting to identify the deceased and appeal for anyone who may have a missing family member or friend or anyone with any information to contact the main police number 295-0011 or the independent confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline on 800-8477.
Misleading E-mail / BlackBerry Message Circulating - The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a misleading e-mail / BlackBerry Messenger communication currently circulating locally. The message titled "Police warning - not a joke - What has it come to!" basically states that police are warning members of the public especially women not to stop their vehicle if they see something unusual at the side of the road such as an infant car seat with a blanket draped over it as it is a 'gang initiation', designed to lure the driver out of the vehicle.
Weekend Police Activity - The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their cooperation over the Easter weekend. There were no major incidents reported.
Officers conducted 313 stop and searches at various locations from Friday, April 22nd through Sunday, April 24th, arresting 38 people for a variety of offences and issuing 44 traffic tickets.
Internet Fraud Advisory - Once again the Bermuda Police Service would like to remind members of the public about online scams and fraudulent e-mails. We are still receiving numerous reports of these scams and reiterate that the public should remain vigilant regarding any unsolicited correspondence.
The internet is a worldwide network and as a result scammers can find out information about persons online. They then use this information to perpetrate their schemes.
Witness Appeal: David Clarke Murder Investigation - The team investigating the murder of David Clarke is interested in speaking with anyone that may have seen the riders of a white scooter or motorcycle, with one or more of the persons on the bike wearing a red scarf. These persons would have been in the North Shore Road / Long Ridge Pass / Lookout Lane (Tribe Road #2), Devonshire area.