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One Man Shot & Injured: Nine Beaches (Daniel's Head) Sandys Parish Area

Sat, 2015-11-14

Around 2:40am on Saturday, November 14th police officers responded to a report of gunshots in the area of Nine Beaches (Daniel’s Head) Sandys parish.

It has been confirmed that one male was shot and injured in his lower extremities.

The victim, believed to be a 25 year old Sandys parish man, was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment.

Reported Damage Only Car Collision on Harbour Road

Thu, 2015-11-12

Around 10am on Wednesday, November 11th police officers attended a reported single vehicle damage only collision on Harbour Road in Paget.

Initial details suggested that this incident occurred near the junction with Chapel Road.

However, it has since been confirmed that the car involved collided with walls along both sides of the road near Lower Ferry.

‘Prevent Your Computer from Being Hacked’ Scam

Tue, 2015-11-10

Once again the Bermuda Police Service would like to remind members of the public to remain vigilant regarding phone calls, e-mails and other correspondence from unknown persons that attempt to obtain personal information or other sensitive data.

In the most recent example, reports were received Monday evening (November 9th) of a male person with an accent, calling local residents claiming to be a Microsoft technician or representative from California.

Reported Two Car Collision in Pembroke

Sun, 2015-11-08

Around 1:40am on Sunday, November 8th police officers on mobile patrol came across a two car collision at the junction of Cavendish Road and Lane Hill in Pembroke.

Apparently one car was being driven along Cavendish Road and the other car was being driven along Lane Hill when the vehicles collided at the junction.

Halloween Press Release

Fri, 2015-10-30

The Bermuda Police Service held a press conference today to advise the public on policing plans over the Halloween weekend.

Acting Assistant Commissioner Darrin Simons "We have called this press conference today to advise the public on the policing plans that we have for this weekend, including Halloween on Saturday night. I thought it was important to this share this information in light of the fatal shooting last Friday and the attempted robbery of the cash transit van yesterday afternoon.

Murder of Rickai Duane Swan

Sun, 2015-10-25

Acting Detective Chief Inspector Dave A. Greenidge, Officer in Charge of the Serious Crime Unit - Around 10:42 pm on Friday 23rd October 2015, officers responded to 911 calls and reports of two males being shot at the Southampton Rangers Sports Club. On arrival, officers discovered one injured male laying stationary on the club property.

Emergency Medical Technicians attended the scene and the victim was conveyed to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he was later pronounced dead by an emergency physician. The other victim made his way to the hospital on his own accord.

Update: America's Cup Racing Series

Mon, 2015-10-19

The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank our community partners, The Royal Bermuda Regiment, volunteer marshals and the general public for their cooperation over the weekend as there were no incidents of note, as it relates to the America's Cup Racing Series activities.

American Visitor with Firearm Arrested at Airport

Sun, 2015-10-11

Police responded to a report of a visitor to the island who was found in possession of a firearm at the L.F. Wade International Airport around 12 noon Sunday, October 11th.

The 52 year old Utah man and the weapon were taken into police custody. It should be noted that at no time was the firearm wielded. A full investigation is underway.

Emergency Broadcast Station 100.1fm

Sat, 2015-10-03

Please be advised, the Emergency Broadcast Station will start broadcasting live October 4th at 8am. The station can be found on 100.1fm. News and information will be disseminated at the top and bottom of each hour.