Daily Report
August 31 - Weekly Review
Tue, 2010-08-31
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, August 23rd – Monday, August 30th 2010 there were:
Read MoreAugust 30 - Daily Report
Mon, 2010-08-30
Injury RTC - Around 11pm on Saturday, Police received a report of a road traffic collision resulting in injury near the junction of Roberts Avenue and Parsons Road in Devonshire involving two cars. It appears that the cars were traveling in opposite directions on Roberts Avenue when they collided. One car left the scene following the collision and was subsequently located by officers unattended. That vehicle was impounded. The driver of the other car, a 32 year old Hamilton parish woman, sustained a laceration to her right knee while her passenger, a 31 year old Warwick woman, suffered pain to her chest.
August 27 - Daily Report
Fri, 2010-08-27
Burglary - Police responded to a report of a breaking and entering that took place on Harrington Sound Road in Smith's parish. It appears that the complainant left her home secured a few minutes before 8am yesterday morning only to return a few minutes after 5pm to notice that someone gained entry into her home and made off with an undisclosed amount of jewelry.
Police are reminding the public to secure their homes before retiring for the evening and before leaving for the day.
August 26 - Daily Report
Thu, 2010-08-26
Update: Sudden Death - Police can now confirm the death of 40 year old Shane Carlyle Kelly of Old Road in Hamilton Parish. It appears that a few minutes after 7pm Wednesday police responded to a report of a marine incident at Green Bay Road in Hamilton Parish. Members of the community saw a man in the water by the Green Bay dock in a non-responsive state and as a result the emergency services were called. However, the 40 year old Hamilton Parish man was pronounced dead by an on call physician at 8:30pm. Foul play is not suspected in the death of Shane Kelly.
August 25 - Daily Report
Wed, 2010-08-25
Death Announcement - The Bermuda Police Service would like to formally pass on our sympathies to the family of Jacqueline Augustus, the Bermuda Police Service Seamstress.
Her friendly face, warm manner, and commitment to her craft will always be remembered. Ms. Augustus passed away on Sunday afternoon after battling an undisclosed illness.
Again on behalf of the Commissioner of Police and the Bermuda Police Service Family, we extend our sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jacqueline “Jackie” Augustus.
August 24 - Daily Report
Tue, 2010-08-24
Update: Confirmed Firearm Incident in Sandys parish - The 19 year old man who was shot in the firearm incident that took place a few minutes before 4pm yesterday at the junction of Middle Road and Woodlawn Road in Sandys parish was in serious condition in the Intensive Care Unit at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital with injuries to his lower torso. He has now been airlifted overseas for further medical treatment. We are continuing our appeal for witnesses; however it would be remiss of the Service if we did not take this opportunity to thank the public for their response to this incident thus far, as there has been no shortage of individuals coming forward.
August 23 - Daily Report
Mon, 2010-08-23
Robbery - Police responded to a report of a robbery that took place a few minutes after twelve this morning. It appears that a 16 year old boy was traveling on South Road in Smith's parish when he was forced to stop by 2 men on a motorcycle. The boy was threatened by the men with a weapon they then robbed him of his helmet, I-Pod, mobile phone and black leather bag with Real Madrid logo on the front of the bag. The suspects are described as: (suspect 1) a black male between 5'11" and 6 feet tall and (suspect 2) is described as a light complexioned male approximately 5'11" tall.
August 20 - Daily Report
Fri, 2010-08-20
Man Driving Whilst Impaired - Police were on mobile patrol in the area of North Shore Road in Hamilton parish around 3:30am when they came across a male rider on a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed. Police pulled the cyclist over, as officers had reason to believe that he was driving whilst impaired. The man was arrested and taken to Hamilton Police Station where he was given the Alco-analyzer; he subsequently failed the test. He was processed and detained.
The Bermuda Police Service would like to remind the public if you consume alcohol do not drive. Police will be very vigilant for this offence.
August 19 - Daily Report
Thu, 2010-08-19
Man Driving Whilst Impaired - Police were on mobile patrol on Harrington Sound Road and Sommersall Road in Smith's parish at 6:34pm on Wednesday when they came across a male rider on an auxiliary cycle. Police pulled the cyclist over, as officers had reason to believe that he was driving whilst impaired. The man was arrested and taken to Southside Police Station where he was given the Alco-analyzer; he subsequently failed the test. He was processed and detained.
August 18 - Daily Report
Wed, 2010-08-18
Burglary - On Tuesday August 17th police responded to a report of a burglary that took place at the Crawl Hill Gas Station. It appears that approximately 11:30pm a store worker arrived on the premises only to notice the front door glass was smashed and someone had gained unlawful entry onto the property. The suspect(s) stole an undisclosed amount of cigarette cartons (Marlboro and Camels). Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may know of any unauthorized person(s) selling discounted cigarettes to contact police.
