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Sudden Death of 64 Year Old Randolph Bulford

Tue, 2018-12-25

Police can confirm the death of 64 year old Randolph Bulford who died as a result of a medical incident that took place whilst he was driving his minibus around 1:09pm on Monday December 24th on Somerset Road.

Mr. Bulford was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and was pronounced dead at 2:29pm.

The Bermuda Police Service would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Randolph Bulford.

Man Seriously Hurt in Reported Single Vehicle Motorcycle Crash [Updated]

Tue, 2018-12-25

At 3:10am police and first responders attended a single vehicle road traffic collision that took place on Mullet Bay Road just west of Godet and Young Hardware Store.

Details are still emerging but a 27 year old male was found next to a motorcycle.

The male was taken to the hospital with serious head injuries and the area has been cordoned off while the scene is being processed.

Sudden Death of 64 Year Old Man [Updated]

Mon, 2018-12-24

At 1:10pm today (Monday) police and other first responders attended the scene of a road traffic collision involving a mini bus and a car located at Somerset Road and Mangrove Bay Road, Sandys parish.

It was reported that the driver of the van, a 64 year old man, as a result of a medical incident was rendered unconscious and his van rolled into a car.

EMS personnel arrived on the scene and transported him immediately to King Edward VII Memorial Hopsital via ambulance, however he was pronounced dead at 2pm by a hospital doctor.

Parking Reminder for Residents Attending Elbow Beach Festivities

Mon, 2018-12-24

The Bermuda Police Service recognizes on Christmas Day a number of island residents coverage on Elbow Beach for festive celebrations.

This results in cars and cycles being illegally parked on South Road and surrounding roads causing major traffic delays and safety hazards.

This year officers from the BPS Community Action Team (CAT) will be on hand to facilitate the free flow of traffic. We are asking for the motoring public not to block residents' driveways and entrances to businesses.

Sudden Death of 51 Year Old Selena Minors

Sun, 2018-12-23

The Bermuda Police Service can now formally confirm the death of 51 year old Selena Minors, who was discovered in an unresponsive state at her residence on Cove Valley Lane in St. George's yesterday at 3:58pm.

Death was later medically certified, and an investigation into her death is now underway. A family liaison officer has been appointed to the family and the Bermuda Police Service would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

Sudden Death of 51 Year Old Woman in St. David's [Updated]

Sat, 2018-12-22

Police and first responders attended a report of an incident that took place at a residence on Cove Valley Lane in St. David's at 3:58pm today (Saturday).

Upon police arrival it was noticed a 51 year old female was found in a non-responsive state and pronounced dead.

No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified.

Car Overturns Injuring Elderly Woman

Sat, 2018-12-22

Police and first responders are presently attending a report of an overturned vehicle at the junction of Cobbs Hill and South Road.

Details are still unfolding but it appears that an elderly female was driving her car when she lost control, resulting in the car overturning.

Traffic is being diverted while the scene is being processed and the condition of the elderly female is unknown at this time.

Upcoming Road Sobriety Checkpoints: December 28th – January 1st

Fri, 2018-12-21

The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the public that following the road sobriety checkpoints this weekend (December 21st until December 23rd), the next series of road sobriety checkpoints (as specified in the Official Gazette Notice Friday, December 14th) will be conducted starting Friday, December 28th.

The checkpoints will be in effect in Hamilton parish, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton on Friday, December 28th, Saturday, December 29th, Sunday, December 30th, Monday, December 31st and Tuesday, January 1st 2019.

Search Warrants Executed: 3 Firearms & Large Quantity of Drugs Seized

Fri, 2018-12-21

Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley – The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that officers executed several search warrants in the Curving Avenue, Pembroke area Wednesday, December 19th and Thursday, December 20th.

In total 3 firearms and a large quantity of drugs was recovered.

This represents a significant firearms recovery with three firearms and just under $1 million dollars’ worth of drugs being taken off Bermuda’s streets.

Man Arrested After Altercation in the Spanish Point, Pembroke Area

Wed, 2018-12-19

Around 2:30pm Tuesday, December 18th police officers were dispatched to a reported assault in the Spanish Point, Pembroke area.

It appears that a 26 year old Pembroke man and a 38 year old Pembroke man (neighbours) had an altercation on a path between Stovell Bay Road and North Cote West over the flying of a kite, with the older man brandishing a bladed article.