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Tribute to Former Commissioner of Police Mr. Frederick Bean
Sun, 2018-12-09
Commissioner of Police Mr. Stephen Corbishley – The Bermuda Police Service mourns the loss of former Police Commissioner, Mr. Frederick Colborn "Penny" Bean.
When I received the call last evening alerting me on the passing of our late Commissioner, I immediately began to reflect on all of the powerful sentiments that were expressed to me in the short time I have been on the island about the character of Mr. Bean by serving and former officers.
Read MoreSeven Impaired Motorists Arrested: Friday Night Until Early Sunday
Sun, 2018-12-09
A total of 7 motorists were arrested for impaired driving from Friday night (December 7th) until early Sunday morning (December 9th).
Five impaired drivers were arrested at road sobriety checkpoints from Friday night until early Saturday morning. Another two impaired drivers were arrested at road sobriety checkpoints from Saturday night until early Sunday morning.
Driver & Passenger Unhurt After Harrington Sound Road Car Crash
Fri, 2018-12-07
Around 5:50pm Thursday, December 6th police and fellow first responders attended a reported single vehicle car crash on Harrington Sound Road in Smith’s parish.
It now appears that the car involved was being driven in the eastbound lane of Harrington Sound Road when it struck a wall in the vicinity of Harrington Hundreds Road, damaging the vehicle and the wall.
4th Annual 'B' Watch Central Give a Child a Christmas
Thu, 2018-12-06
This afternoon (Thursday 6th December), ‘B’ Watch Central helped to make Christmas extra special for two primary school students.
This is the 4th year of the community initiative they call “Give a Child a Christmas.” Each year the Watch selects a school from the central parishes and asks the school guidance counselor to identify two students, one male and one female, whose families may need a helping hand during the Christmas holiday.
Seasonal Crime Prevention Message
Thu, 2018-12-06
Acting Superintendent Nicholas Pedro (Crime Division): ‘Tis the season!
Unfortunately for the Bermuda Police Service, criminals will not be taking a break over the festive season.
Between now and the New Year, we will deal with many complaints of burglary, theft, fraud, and other crimes.
Condition Checks on Motorists Involved in Recent Separate Crashes
Wed, 2018-12-05
At last check this morning (December 5th) the 88 year old woman hospitalised after a three vehicle collision on Middle Road in Warwick near the junction with Riddell’s Bay Road around 9am Tuesday, November 20th remained in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit.
Separately, a check of the hospital Monday (December 3rd) confirmed that a motorcyclist hurt after striking a wall in a single vehicle crash on Harrington Sound Road in Hamilton parish around 6:50pm Tuesday, November 27th was no longer in hospital.
Upcoming Road Sobriety Checkpoints in Five Parishes
Mon, 2018-12-03
The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the public that the next series of road sobriety checkpoints (as specified in the Official Gazette Notice Friday, November 30th) will be conducted starting Friday, December 7th.
The checkpoints will be in effect in Hamilton parish, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget and Southampton on Friday, December 7th, Saturday, December 8th and Sunday, December 9th.
2 Arrests, Investigation Continues: Two Firearms Incidents Wednesday Night
Thu, 2018-11-29
Detectives from the Serious Crime Unit are investigating a report of gunshots in the area of Happy Valley Road, Pembroke. At about 8:05pm in the evening of Wednesday 28th November, a 58 year old member of the public was walking on the road, when two males on a motorcycle rode past him and brandished what is believed to be a firearm. The firearm was discharged in the direction of the man, who was not struck. The intended victim was able to run away, pursued by his attackers & was successful in eluding them.
Two Firearms Incidents: St. Mary's Road & Happy Valley Road [Updated]
Wed, 2018-11-28
The Bermuda Police Service responded to two firearm incidents tonight.
The first incident took place on St. Mary’s Road in Warwick at 7:46pm when two men on a motorcycle shot at a residence in the area. No one was injured and the suspects left the scene.
The second incident took place at 8:05pm on Happy Valley Road where two males on a motorcycle opened fire on a male who was walking in the area.
Armed Robbery at Coco Reef Hotel in Paget
Wed, 2018-11-28
The Bermuda Police Service responded to a report of an armed robbery that took place at Coco Reef Hotel at Stonington Circle, Paget at 2:24am this morning.
It appears that two males wearing helmets and brandishing bladed articles entered the hotel and made demands of cash. As a result, the males were given an undisclosed amount of money and they subsequently left the building.
