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Reported Serious Collision on St. Mary’s Road in Warwick [Updated]
Tue, 2019-09-24
Around 9:15pm Tuesday, September 24th police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and ambulance personnel responded to a reported serious two vehicle collision on St. Mary’s Road in Warwick near the junction with Hillview Road involving a car and a motorcyclist.
It appears that the vehicles involved were traveling in opposite directions at the time and early information indicates that the male rider sustained head injuries.
Read MoreServing Police Officer Suspended From Duty
Tue, 2019-09-24
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can confirm that a serving police officer was suspended today in relation to serious allegations that include unlawful access and sharing of police information. This follows the suspension of another police officer for similar behaviour earlier this year.
Commissioner Corbishley states: “Whilst these situations relate to allegations that may or may not be proved, the fact that suspensions have been actioned reflects both the serious nature of matters alleged as well as the necessity to protect the information we possess.
Witnesses Sought Regarding Offensive Graffiti as Inquiries Continue
Tue, 2019-09-24
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of the latest instances of offensive graffiti which apparently appeared overnight at the following locations in Pembroke:
Parsons Road
Happy Valley Road
Angle Street/North Street
BPS Welcomes New Corporate Communications Manager
Mon, 2019-09-23
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) announces that Mr. Gary Moreno will be joining their team from October 7th as the new Corporate Communications Manager.
Mr. Moreno will work alongside Mr. Robin Simmons who has undertaken the role since the departure of Mr. Dwayne Caines earlier this year.
Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley stated:
Sudden Death of 52 Year Old Shaune Simmons
Sun, 2019-09-22
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 52 year old Shaune Simmons and extends sincere condolences to her family and friends.
Police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and ambulance personnel responded to a Cheriton Lane, Pembroke residence around 8:55pm Thursday, September 19th where CPR was being performed on Ms. Simmons by a relative.
Temporary Closure of Somerset Police Station Due to Roof Damage
Fri, 2019-09-20
Due to roof damage sustained during Hurricane Humberto, Somerset Police Station has been closed to the public until further notice and police personnel that were working at that location have been temporarily relocated to the Dockyard Marine & Community Policing office.
Thankfully, no one was hurt.
A full assessment of the damage is taking place and members of the public are advised to avoid the property until the building is fully repaired.
Four Men Arrested in Connection With Confirmed Firearm Incident
Sun, 2019-09-15
Detectives continue to investigate a confirmed firearm incident that occurred around 9:50pm Saturday, September 14th on Court Street in the City of Hamilton, near the junction with Elliot Street – where a lone gunman is understood to have opened fire at a group of men outside Spinning Wheel entertainment complex before fleeing the area.
There were no reported injuries and the scene has been processed by the relevant police personnel.
Confirmed Firearm Incident on Court Street: No Reported Injuries
Sat, 2019-09-14
Around 9:50pm Saturday, September 14th gunshots were fired on Court Street in the City of Hamilton.
Early information suggests that a lone gunman approached a small group of men outside Spinning Wheel nightclub and opened fire.
Forensic evidence at the scene confirms a firearm was discharged.
29 Year Old Male Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Collision With Car
Sat, 2019-09-14
Around 1:45am Saturday, September 14th a reported serious collision occurred at the junction of Cedar Avenue, St. John’s Road and Marsh Folly Road in Pembroke involving a car and a motorcyclist.
Details remain limited at this time.
However, it is understood that the rider involved, said to be a 29 year old Pembroke man, was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment of head injuries and serious injuries to both legs.
Inquiries Into Alleged Inappropriate Behaviour & Assault in Sandys Parish
Fri, 2019-09-13
Around 6:50pm Thursday, September 12th police officers were dispatched to an incident on Somerset Road in Sandys parish in the vicinity of Warren Simmons community field.
On arrival officers conducted inquiries and spoke with the mother of an 11 year old boy, who accused an older man in the area of following her son while making inappropriate comments, as the boy walked from Champs Variety near the junction of Somerset Road and Cambridge Road.
