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Single Vehicle Van Crash in Pembroke Causes Power Outage

Sun, 2018-10-07

First responders attended a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision that took place Spanish Point Road Cove Point Lane in Pembroke at around 9pm tonight (Sunday).

It appears that a male driver of a van collided with a utility pole resulting in a power outage in the area.

No one was injured. BELCO is currently in the area and are in the process of restoring power.

Four People Arrested During Road Sobriety Checkpoints

Sun, 2018-10-07

The roadside sobriety initiative continued Saturday night into Sunday morning with 4 persons arrested for impaired driving.

Police are reminding the public if you drink do not drive.

Nine People Arrested During Road Sobriety Checkpoints

Sat, 2018-10-06

Police are reminding the public not to drink and drive. If you must drink always have a designated driver.

Last night as a result of the road sobriety checkpoints 9 people were arrested.

As per public notification the police will continue the checkpoints tonight.

Snake in Sandys Parish

Sat, 2018-10-06

At 6pm on Friday police received a report of a snake outside of a residence in Sandys. The snake was a non venomous juvenile Boa Constrictor.

The snake was later destroyed by a concerned citizen.

Ongoing Witness Appeal Regarding Recent Firearm Incidents

Fri, 2018-10-05

Tuesday night’s shooting on Friswells Road is believed to be gang related. However, detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding that incident.

We would like to thank members of the public for their assistance so far and renew the appeal for anyone with information regarding this latest shooting, which occurred around 10:40pm Tuesday, to come forward.

Man Arrested After Attempted Armed Robbery at Game Time St. George's [Updated]

Thu, 2018-10-04

Police responded to a report of an attempted armed robbery that took place at 1:30pm at Game Time on Water Street in St. George’s, where a man entered the establishment brandishing a bladed article and demanded money.

Staff members wrestled the suspect to the ground but he managed to flee on foot, empty handed.

There were no reported injuries.

Witness Appeal Regarding Tuesday Night’s Firearm Incident

Wed, 2018-10-03

The investigation regarding a confirmed firearm incident that occurred around 10:40pm Tuesday, October 2nd in the Friswells Road, North Terrace Pembroke area continues.

Although several shots were fired, there were no reported injuries and the scene has been processed by the relevant police personnel.

However, the gunfire did cause damage to a car as well as some property damage.

Firearm Incident in the Friswells Road, North Terrace Devonshire Area [Updated]

Wed, 2018-10-03

Police responded to a report of a firearms incident that took place at 10:40pm Tuesday on Friswells Hill Road and North Terrace in Devonshire.

Upon police arrival it was ascertained that a gunman discharged a firearm in the area however, no one was hurt but a car was damaged.

Bermuda Police Service Welcomes Mrs. Fiona Knight

Mon, 2018-10-01

Commissioner of Police Mr. Stephen Corbishley welcomed Mrs. Fiona Knight to the Bermuda Police Service today (October 1st). She will be formally attached to the Vulnerable Persons Unit, where her expertise will be utilised around investigations, vulnerable persons and disclosure matters.

Fiona is a former Detective Sergeant from Cheshire Constabulary in the U.K. with over 30 years of policing experience, having worked in Major Crime/CID and Safeguarding Units.

Her last few years whilst serving in Cheshire was as a Detective Sergeant on the Strategic Public Protection Unit in charge of rape and serious sexual offences, investigating serious sexual offences and maintaining and writing current policies.

Road Sobriety Checkpoints in Effect This Weekend

Mon, 2018-10-01

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) would like to advise the public that the next series of road sobriety checkpoints (as specified in the Official Gazette Notice Friday, September 28th) will be conducted this weekend.

The checkpoints will be in effect in Devonshire and Paget parishes on Friday, October 5th, Saturday, October 6th and Sunday, October 7th.