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BPS Statement Regarding Recruit Linked to UK News Report [Updated]
Thu, 2017-09-28
Acting Commissioner of Police Paul Wright - One of the fourteen new Bermuda Police Service recruits who commenced a Recruit Foundation Course on Monday 11 September 2017 has been linked to a news report in the U.K. that was published on Thursday 28 September 2017. The news report refers to allegations that the officer was engaged in inappropriate behavior with a sixteen year old student at a private school where he was previously employed as a teacher. The matter was investigated by the police in the U.K which found that there was no criminal case to answer. However, the National College for Teaching and Leadership convened a professional conduct panel which recorded its decision on 7th September 2017 that on balance, the allegations that he developed an inappropriate relationship with the student were proven.
Read MoreEleventh Road Fatality for 2017: Kerry Petty
Thu, 2017-09-28
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 38 year old Kerry Petty and extends sincere condolences to her family and friends.
Ms. Petty was seriously injured when the motorcycle she was riding was involved in a collision with a car on Middle Road, Southampton in the area of Five Star Island around 5:48am this morning (September 28th).
She was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance but sadly, later pronounced dead.
Fatal Collision in Southampton
Thu, 2017-09-28
Police and first responders attended a report of a road traffic collision between a car and motorcycle that took place on Middle Road, Southampton in the area of Five Star Island around 5:48am this morning (September 28th).
The motorcyclist involved, believed to be a 38 year Southampton woman, was seriously hurt and rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance – but later succumbed to her injuries.
Police Week 2017
Wed, 2017-09-27
Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes – Good Morning Members of the Media.
Thank you for taking the time to come out to this press conference. It is that time of year where the Bermuda Police Service celebrates 138 years of policing in Bermuda and from Saturday, September 30th until Saturday, October 7th, there will be a number of activities planned to celebrate this milestone
ICU Condition Check
Mon, 2017-09-25
At last check earlier this morning (September 25th) the 25 year old male motorcyclist from Smith’s parish injured in a collision with an unmarked police car around 2:30pm Tuesday, September 19th at the junction of North Shore Road and My Lord’s Bay Road, Hamilton parish was in stable condition in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.
Witnesses have already come forward regarding this matter and their cooperation is greatly appreciated.
ICU Condition Check
Thu, 2017-09-21
At last check earlier this morning (September 21st) the 25 year old male motorcyclist from Smith’s parish injured in a collision with an unmarked police car around 2:30pm Tuesday, September 19th at the junction of North Shore Road and My Lord’s Bay Road, Hamilton parish remained in critical but stable condition in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.
The investigation into this matter continues, with an appeal for any witnesses that have not already come forward to do so at the earliest opportunity.
Motorcyclist in ICU: Tuesday Afternoon Hamilton Parish Collision
Wed, 2017-09-20
A full investigation is underway into the serious collision that occurred around 2:30pm Tuesday at the junction of North Shore Road and My Lord’s Bay Road in Hamilton parish, involving an unmarked police car and a motorcycle.
Both vehicles have been impounded and CCTV footage of the incident is being reviewed as part of the investigation.
At last check earlier this morning (September 20th) the injured motorcyclist, a 25 year old Smith’s parish man, was listed in critical but stable condition in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.
Reported Serious Collision in Hamilton Parish [Updated]
Tue, 2017-09-19
Around 2:30pm today (Tuesday, September 19th) police and first responders were dispatched to a reported serious collision at the junction of North Shore Road and My Lord’s Bay Road in Hamilton parish involving an unmarked police car and a motorcycle.
Initial information suggests that both the car driver and motorcyclist were injured.
The motorcyclist is believed to be more seriously injured and a condition update on the individuals involved will be provided in due course.
Photo of Guns & Ammunition in Engine Block Not From Bermuda
Fri, 2017-09-15
The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a photo circulating on social media that shows an engine block containing a quantity of guns and ammunition.
Apparently it has been suggested that this contraband was discovered in Bermuda.
However, an online image search indicates that the photo is actually from Barbados, after authorities there reportedly seized the items at a Barbados port.
Advisory: Counterfeit U.S. $50 Currency
Wed, 2017-09-13
Residents are advised to be vigilant regarding counterfeit U.S. $50 notes bearing serial number MD36441997A.
One of these counterfeit notes was apparently tendered at the RUBiS Causeway Service Station Tuesday evening. A 54 year old Devonshire man has been arrested in connection with that matter and enquiries continue.
Employees are once again advised that if counterfeit cash is detected during a transaction, the member of staff receiving the fake money should hold on to it, note the description of the individual who tendered it and contact police immediately.
