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Police Appeal for Public’s Assistance in Locating Stolen Car [Located]

Thu, 2018-01-11

The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating a reported stolen car.

The vehicle, described as a grey Peugeot 307 bearing license plate 47913, was apparently last seen around 8:20pm Monday, January 8th in the parking lot of Serpentine Liquors on Serpentine Road in Pembroke.

Motorcyclist Hurt in Hamilton Parish Crash Discharged From Hospital

Thu, 2018-01-04

At last check earlier today (January 4th) the 31 year old Warwick man injured when the motorcycle he was riding apparently struck a wall along North Shore Road, Hamilton parish in the vicinity of Francis Patton Primary School around 8:25pm Monday, January 1st had since been discharged from the hospital after initially receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit.

Inquiries continue and any witnesses that have not already come forward are asked to contact the main police telephone number 295-0011.

Update on Incidents at Fairmont Southampton

Tue, 2018-01-02

Police can confirm that three men remain in police custody as a result of the incidents that took place at the Fairmont Southampton Resort and a 23 year old man is listed in stable condition in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit after being assaulted.

Police have also recovered a quantity of jewellery and other personal items from individuals who were robbed.

Anti-Social Activity at Fairmont Southampton [Added Clarification]

Mon, 2018-01-01

At 2:52am, police were called to the Fairmont Southampton on a report of suspicious activity in a room of the hotel. Upon police arrival, they noticed a large crowd assembled in the room, loud music and the smell of marijuana.

Police whilst at the hotel, noticed a considerable amount of broken glass in the lobby of the hotel. It was ascertained that prior to the police arrival, a disturbance occurred that saw a number of males involved in a melee where projectiles were thrown.

Policing Over New Year's Weekend

Fri, 2017-12-29

The Bermuda Police Service will be highly visible over the long New Year’s weekend and specifically New Year’s Eve (NYE) with a view to prevent incidents of antisocial behavior around the many functions and events that are planned.

On NYE, officers will be deployed in the Town of St. George as well the Hamilton City Centre in particular.

Taxi Driver Arrested on Suspicion of Impaired Driving

Thu, 2017-12-28

Police responded to a report of a collision that took place at 8:57pm Wednesday, December 27th on North Shore Road in Devonshire. It appears that a taxi driver lost control of his vehicle and collided with a wall.

As a result of the incident the driver of the taxi, a 74 year old man, was arrested for suspicion of driving whilst impaired and an investigation into this incident is now underway.

No Significant Incidents Over Christmas Holiday Period

Wed, 2017-12-27

Over the holiday period there were no significant calls for police service. We would like to thank the public for their cooperation and we will continue to work with the public and our community partners to ensure the New Year’s period is the same.

During the Christmas period 48 persons were arrested for various offences. Ten persons were arrested for DUI and 50 tickets were issued for a range of matters including drugs, theft and traffic matters.

Motorcyclist Arrested for Traffic Offences

Fri, 2017-12-22

At 7:05 this morning, Friday, December 22, 2017, police were on patrol along Kindley Field Road, St. George’s when they saw a motorcyclist commit a traffic offence. The officers attempted to stop the cycle, however the rider increased speed taking police on a chase along Kindley Field Road.

The motorcyclist circled the roundabout outside the LF Wade airport and weaved in and out traffic then mounted a sidewalk and continued west over the wrong side of the Bailey Bridge onto The Causeway.

Bulgarian Convicted of Money Laundering Offences Extradited from UK, Sent to Westgate

Thu, 2017-12-21

In April 2016, a 39 year old Bulgarian National was convicted at the Supreme Court for Theft, Attempted Theft and Money Laundering offences and was sentenced to 4 months imprisonment along with a Bulgarian accomplice.

The offences related to over 300 transactions carried out at ATMs using cloned bank cards when almost $20,000 was stolen. Due to the light sentence imposed by the Supreme Court, the Office of the DPP appealed the sentence which was duly increased to 2 years by the Appeals Court.

BPS Confirm the Death of Anthony Brown

Wed, 2017-12-20

Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 51 year-old Anthony Brown of Pembroke parish who died as a result of a serious road traffic collision that took place on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish at 2:55pm on Tuesday, December 19, 2017.

It appears that Mr. Brown was traveling east on North Shore Road when he collided with a van that was turning into the ESSO Tigermart.  He subsequently was taken the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.