Damage Only RTC/Impaired Driving - At 11:05pm on Tuesday, Police attended a reported damage only road traffic collision on Harbour Road in Paget, near the junction with Manse Road involving four vehicles. It appears that a car was traveling west on Harbour Road when the driver, a 30 year old Devonshire man, lost control. As a result the car collided with a parked car, a parked motorcycle and a parked van as well as the wall of a Harbour Road residence. The westbound car was extensively damaged; however the driver was not injured. The Devonshire man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. All of the parked vehicles were extensively damaged.
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, February 15th – Monday, February 22nd 2010 there were:
Assault - Around 9:10pm on Sunday, Police received a report of an assault. It appears that the victim, a 31 year old St. George’s man, was attacked by a group of unknown men in the area of the Royal Artillery Association (RAA) in St. George’s. The victim sustained injuries to his head and was taken to the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre for medical assistance before being taken to KEMH for further treatment. A 28 year old St. George’s man has been arrested in connection with the incident. Inquiries are underway.
Injury RTC - Around 8:45am on Thursday, Police attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury on Middle Road in Warwick near the junction with Khyber Pass involving an auxiliary cycle and a pedestrian. It appears that the pedestrian, a 30 year old Warwick woman, was walking across the pedestrian crossing on Middle Road and the auxiliary cycle was traveling east on Middle Road when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries as well as injuries to her left wrist and right knee. The auxiliary cycle rider, a 17 year old Hamilton parish woman, sustained lacerations to her right arm & leg. The auxiliary cycle received minor damage.
Injury RTC/Impaired Driving - At 1:55am today, Police attended a reported single vehicle road traffic collision resulting in injury on Knapton Hill in Smith’s parish near the junction with Harrington Hundreds Road. It appears that a car was traveling north on Knapton Hill when the driver, a 24 year old Smith’s parish woman, lost control and collided with a wall. The Smith’s parish woman was apparently injured; however the extent of her injuries is not clear. She was subsequently arrested on suspicion of impaired driving and detained after failing the alco-analyser test. The car received extensive damage to its right side. The wall was also damaged.
Burglary - At 4:30pm on Tuesday, Police received a report of a burglary at a Camp Road, Warwick residence. The complainant stated that sometime between 7:15am and 4:30pm that day, an unknown culprit gained entry into her home while it was unoccupied. The culprit stole a 42” Samsung flat screen TV, a Samsung home theatre system and a quantity of jewelry. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
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, February 8th – Monday, February 15th 2010 there were:
Marine Advisory - In light of the stormy weather the island has been experiencing recently, the Bermuda Police Service Marine Unit would like to remind all boat owners of the following during the winter months. Hopefully these simple, proactive tips can help reduce damage and or loss of property.
Boat Fire - Around 10:30am on Thursday, Police received a report of a boat on fire at the Grotto Bay Beach Resort dock. Officers attended the scene a short time later. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service also attended the scene and eventually extinguished the blaze. The vessel was completely destroyed; however no one was injured. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
Burglary - Around 1:05am today, Police received a report of a burglary at Smatt’s Livery Cycle Ltd. in Southampton (Fairmont Southampton Resort). It appears that sometime Wednesday evening an unknown culprit gained entry into the premises. The culprit stole a quantity of cash. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Around 12:30pm on Wednesday, Police received a report of a burglary at an Anchorage Lane, St. George’s residence. The complainant stated that sometime between 7:40am and 8:10am that day, an unknown culprit gained entry into his home. The culprit stole a black HP laptop computer. Inquiries into this incident are underway.