Burglary - Around 6:20am on Monday, Police received a report of a burglary at the East Broadway Shell Service Station in Pembroke. It appears that sometime between 10pm on Sunday and 6am on Monday, an unknown culprit gained entry into the premises. The culprit stole a quantity of cigarettes. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Around 8:40pm on Sunday, Police received a report of a burglary at Miles Market in Pembroke. It appears that around 8:30pm that day an unknown culprit gained entry into the premises and stole a quantity of bottled alcoholic beverages. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Injury RTC - Around 10:20am on Friday, Police and first responders attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury on Parsons Road in Pembroke. Details about the collision are unclear at this time; however a pedal cycle and a motorcycle were involved. The male pedal cyclist and the female motorcyclist were both injured and apparently taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. The road was temporarily closed off while inquiries into the incident were being conducted but it has now been re-opened. A further update will be given when more information is available.
Confirmed Firearm Incident in Pembroke - Around 9pm on Wednesday, Police responded to a reported firearm incident in the Crane Lane area of North Shore Road, Pembroke. It appears that two men on a motorcycle confronted and discharged a firearm at another man who was on foot in the area. There were no reported injuries. However, upon arrival in the area Police Officers arrested a 30 year old man in connection with the matter and a quantity of suspected controlled drugs was seized. Evidence was also found to confirm that a firearm had been discharged. An active investigation into this incident is underway.
Damage Only RTC - Around 6:05am on Wednesday, Police responded to a reported single vehicle damage only collision on South Road in Paget in the vicinity of the Coral Beach Club. It appears that a car was traveling along South Road when the driver, a 39 year old Southampton man, lost control. As a result the vehicle went over an embankment. The driver was not injured; however the car received moderate damage.
The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the motoring public to slow down and to drive as well as ride responsibly on the island’s roads. Additionally, we urge those traveling in cars to use their seatbelts at all times and make sure any children traveling in the vehicle are appropriately restrained. Those traveling on motorcycles should always fasten their helmets and avoid making a third lane.
During the week of Monday, November 29th – Monday, December 6th 2010 there were:
Update: Sudden Death - The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 35 year old Hugh Melwood, a Jamaican national. Mr. Melwood was found in an unresponsive state inside a Union Street, Pembroke residence around 5:40am on Saturday and subsequently pronounced dead at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. Inquiries into this matter are ongoing and an autopsy is anticipated in due course.
Burglary - Around 5:25am on Friday, Police received a report of a burglary at a Friswells Road, Devonshire residence. It appears that an unknown culprit brandishing a bladed article gained entry into the home and was confronted by the occupant. The intruder then left the premises empty handed. The occupant was not injured. The suspect is described as a light skinned man, approximately 5’9” – 6’ tall wearing a light coloured tracksuit. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Man Recaptured After Briefly Escaping Custody - It appears that around 1:30pm on Wednesday, a 19 year old Devonshire man was being processed at Hamilton Police Station when the teenager allegedly assaulted a Police officer and fled the premises on foot. The Devonshire man was quickly located by Police and taken back into custody. The Police officer was not injured. A court appearance for the 19 year old Devonshire man is anticipated in due course.
Attempted Handbag Snatch - Around 6:15pm on Tuesday, Police received a report of an attempted handbag snatch. It appears that the victim, a 41 year old Pembroke woman, was walking along Parliament Street in Pembroke near the junction with Church Street around 5:25pm that day when she was accosted by an unknown man. The suspect attempted to take the Pembroke woman’s purse but fled on foot empty handed after she refused to let go of her handbag and male members of the public in the area came to her assistance. The victim suffered a minor injury to her finger as a result.
The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the motoring public to slow down and to drive as well as ride responsibly on the island’s roads. Additionally, we urge those traveling in cars to use their seatbelts at all times and make sure any children traveling in the vehicle are appropriately restrained. Those traveling on motorcycles should always fasten their helmets and avoid making a third lane.
During the week of Monday, November 22nd – Monday, November 29th 2010 there were: