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Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Birdcage Collision [Updated]
Thu, 2016-02-25
At 1:22am Thursday first responders attended a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision that took place on Front Street at the junction of Queen Street.
Upon police arrival it was ascertained that a 31 year old man on a motorcycle was traveling west on Front Street when it appears that rider lost control of his cycle and collided with the Birdcage.
Read More50 Year Old Male Driver Arrested After Pursuit
Tue, 2016-02-23
Around 12:35pm on Monday, 22nd February Police had reason to stop a male driving a motorcar near the junction of Elliot Street and Princess Street, Pembroke.
The driver, a 50 year old Devonshire man who initially refused to stop for police, led officers on a high-speed chase throughout the North Hamilton area, before he was eventually caused to stop on St. Augustine Hill near the junction with Parsons Road.
Witnesses Intervene in Disturbance at Junction of Court and Angle Street
Sun, 2016-02-21
Police were called to a club on the corner of Court and Angle Street on a report of a disturbance that took place in the early hours of Saturday morning. Upon police arrival it was ascertained that an alteration between three males took place inside the club resulting in all parties being escorted out by security.
Once outside two of the males involved with the scuffle were attacked by the other male's four friends. Members of the public saw the attack and separated both parties.
Three Arrests After Disturbance at Rural Hill Plaza
Fri, 2016-02-19
Police responded to a report of a disturbance at The Rural Hill Plaza outside of Ice Queen in Paget at 3:35am this morning (Friday). Upon police arrival it appears that a group of individuals were involved in an altercation resulting in projectiles being thrown. Three persons were arrested for warrants on the scene and inquiries into incident are ongoing.
19 Year Old Female Driver Seriously Injured in Single Vehicle Car Collision
Wed, 2016-02-17
At 12:15pm on Wednesday, first responders attended a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision that took place on St. John’s Road in Pembroke just 200 meters from the junction with North Shore Road. It appears that a 19 year old woman was driving a car when she lost control of the vehicle and hit a wall on the opposite side of the road. The 19 year old woman has been taken to hospital where she is being treated for head injuries.
Two Men Arrested in Connection With Thefts From ATMs
Tue, 2016-02-16
The Bermuda Police Service has arrested two men in connection with a series of thefts from ATMs in Pembroke and Warwick, over the last few days. The investigation into this matter is ongoing and police would like to speak with anyone with any information that may assist, to please contact the Criminal Investigations Unit on 295-0011 or the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline number at 800-8477.
Reported Robbery at Arnold's Supermarket
Mon, 2016-02-15
At 9:13pm on Monday night police attended a report of a robbery that took place at Arnold's Supermarket on St. John's Road in Pembroke.
Details are still developing but it appears that a male entered the store and forcefully gained access to a cash-register while a cashier was completing a transaction and stole an undisclosed amount of money and then left the scene.
Two Vehicle Collision in Paget
Mon, 2016-02-15
Police and first responders attended a report of a road traffic collision that took place around 4:15pm at the junction of Middle Road in Paget and Valley Road, next to the Rubis Gas Station.
Upon police arrival it was ascertained that a car and a motorcycle collided resulting in the male on the motorcycle being conveyed to the hospital with what appears to be head injuries.
2015 End of Year Crime Statistics
Fri, 2016-02-12
Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - The total crime for 2015 was 3,750 offences. This was spread evenly over the four quarters of the year, with about 937 crimes recorded in each quarter. The total represents an increase of 356 more crimes than 2014. That is approximately 1 additional crime each day and equates to an increase in total crime of about 10.5%. It should be noted that 2014 recorded the lowest total crime rate since the year 2000.
The longer term picture is that the 5-year trend has remained level, and total crime has remained below the 4,000 mark for the 4th consecutive year.
Reported Armed Robbery
Tue, 2016-02-09
A few minutes after 9pm on Tuesday evening police responded to a report of a robbery at Island Spice Restaurant at Middle Road in Warwick.
Upon police arrival, it was ascertained that two males riding a motorcycle gained entry into the establishment and brandished what appeared to be a firearm and made demands of money.
They were given an undisclosed amount of cash and the two males then left on the motorcycle.
