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Tenth Road Fatality for 2014: Troy Robinson

Tue, 2014-09-30

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 46 year old Troy Robinson and extends condolences to his family and friends.

Mr. Robinson was initially warded in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit after the motorcycle he was riding collided with another motorcyclist around 12:30pm Monday, September 29th along North Shore Road in Hamilton parish, near the junction with Coney Island Road East. He subsequently succumbed to his injuries at 5:29pm Monday.

Reported Serious Collision in Hamilton Parish [Updated]

Mon, 2014-09-29

First responders attended a report of a road traffic collision that took place around 12:30pm Monday, September 29th on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish, 10 metres east of Coney Island.

Details at this time are sketchy, but it appears that two motorcycles were being ridden in opposite directions along North Shore Road when they collided.

Ongoing Witness Appeal: Teen Shot & Injured in Southampton

Tue, 2014-09-23

At last check the 17 year old Warwick male injured in a confirmed firearm incident outside a Riviera Crescent, Southampton residence was in stable condition at the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding this shooting resulting in injury is ongoing. Any witnesses, particularly anyone who may have been in the Riviera Crescent, Southampton area around 10pm Monday, September 22nd and observed two individuals on a motorcycle acting suspiciously, should contact the investigating officer Inspector Dave Greenidge at the Serious Crime Unit on telephone number 247-1739 or 247-1185.

Sudden Death of Mark Whayman

Mon, 2014-09-22

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 53 year old Mark Whayman of St. George’s, who was involved in a reported marine incident that occurred around 11:30pm Sunday, September 21st in the Castle Harbour area.

He was subsequently pronounced dead at 12:25am Monday, September 22nd at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. Circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Whayman are the subject of an ongoing investigation, however foul play is not suspected.

Sudden Death of American Visitor Ruth Birtwell

Fri, 2014-09-19

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 63 year old Ruth Birtwell of Ashford, Connecticut USA and extends condolences to her family and friends.

It appears that on the afternoon of Thursday, September 18th Mrs. Birtwell was in an area of shallow water at Horseshoe Bay when a wave knocked her over.

Advisory Regarding Recent ‘Chain Snatching’ Incidents

Thu, 2014-09-18

The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the public of an increase in reported ‘chain snatching’ incidents.

It appears that the offenders travel by motorcycle and accost lone motorcyclists, before fleeing with the stolen jewellery.

No injuries have been reported.

Second Central Community Action Team Community Clinic Today

Wed, 2014-09-17

The Central Community Action Team will be holding a ‘Meet Your Community Action Team (CAT) Officers’ – Police Community Outreach Clinic today from 12 noon to 4pm at Lindo’s Market in Devonshire.

This initiative is an avenue for members of the public to voice any concerns they may have about ongoing anti-social or criminal activity in their neighborhoods, receive Neighborhood Watch Group information, as well as receive crime prevention information and pamphlets including financial crime prevention tips.

Van Overturns in Pembroke

Tue, 2014-09-16

Around 10:30pm on Monday, September 15th first responders attended a reported single vehicle collision on Marsh Folly Road in Pembroke near the junction with Bishop Spencer Road.

It appears that a van was being driven along Marsh Folly Road when it collided with a curb and overturned. The driver, a 56 year old Hamilton parish woman, sustained minor injuries.

Motorcycle & Car Collide in St. George’s

Mon, 2014-09-15

Around 1pm on Sunday, September 14th first responders attended a reported two vehicle collision at the junction of The Sink Road and Tommy Fox Road in St. George’s.

It appears that a car was being driven along Tommy Fox Road and a motorcycle was being ridden along the same road when the vehicles collided at the junction.

Two Motorcycles Collide in Smith’s Parish

Fri, 2014-09-12

Around midnight on Friday, September 12th first responders were dispatched to a reported two vehicle collision at the junction of Knapton Hill and Harrington Sound Road in Smith’s parish.

It appears that a motorcycle was being ridden along Knapton Hill and another motorcycle was being ridden along Harrington Sound Road when the vehicles collided at the junction.