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Two Pedestrians Injured in Devonshire Collision [Update]

Tue, 2015-06-23

First responders attended a report of a road traffic collision that took place at 5:39am in the area of South Road and Vickers Bay Road in Devonshire.

It appears that a truck was travelling west on South Road when the driver lost control of his vehicle and collided with two walkers, a 52 year old woman and a 32 year old man.

American Visitor William Smith Dies in Apparent Drowning

Mon, 2015-06-22

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 62 year old William Smith, a visitor from South Carolina, USA and extends condolences to his family and friends.

It appears that Mr. Smith was snorkeling with a visiting male friend in the east Whale Bay area at the Fairmont Southampton Resort around 1:10pm Sunday, June 21st when he encountered difficulty.

Ongoing Witness Appeal: Ingham’s Vale Pembroke Firearm Incidents

Mon, 2015-06-22

Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes - The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for witnesses to come forward with information that will assist in ongoing enquiries into the discharge of a firearm in the Ingham’s Vale area of North Shore Road, Pembroke.

On two occasions in the last week a number of shots have been fired late at night at an apartment on this residential street. No persons have been hurt in these incidents however the persons who have committed these offences are doing so with a blatant disregard for public safety.

Sudden Death of American Visitor in Apparent Drowning

Sun, 2015-06-21

Around 1:10pm on Sunday, June 21st first responders were dispatched to the apparent drowning of a male visitor at the Fairmont Southampton Resort near Whaler Inn.

It appears that a 62 year old American man was snorkeling in the east Whale Bay area with a visiting male friend when he encountered difficulty.

Gunshots Fired in Ingham's Vale, Pembroke: No Reported Injuries

Sat, 2015-06-20

At 12:50am (Sunday) police responded to reports of gun shots being fired in the Ingham Vale Pembroke area. Upon police arrival it was forensically determined that shots were discharged.

At this juncture it does not appear that anyone was injured. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have any information in relation to this incident to please contact police on 295-0011 or call the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline number on 800-8477.

Sudden Death of Joshua Ball

Sat, 2015-06-20

Bermuda Police can now confirm the death of 23 year old Joshua Ball of Euclid Ave in Pembroke who was found in non-responsive state at his residence at 1:29am Saturday.

An investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mr. Ball's death is underway and the Bermuda Police Service would like to extend our sympathies to the family and friends of Joshua Ball.

Sudden Death in Pembroke

Fri, 2015-06-19

First responders attended a report of an incident that took place at a residence on Euclid Avenue in Pembroke at 1:29am on Saturday morning.

It appears that a 23 year old Pembroke man was found in a non-responsive state behind the residence. The Pembroke man was taken to the hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries.

Two Males Injured in Southampton Collision Friday Night

Fri, 2015-06-19

First responders attended a report of an incident that took place on Friday at 11:23pm on Middle Road in Southampton in the area of Greene's Guest House.

It appear that two males ages 16 and 17 years old were travelling on auxiliary cycles on Middle Road when one of the males lost control of his cycle and collided with a wall outside of a house on the left hand side of the road.

Man Arrested After Reported Scuffle Friday Night

Fri, 2015-06-19

Around 9:35pm on Friday, June 19th first responders were dispatched to an incident on Court Street in Pembroke.

Details are limited at this time; however it appears that a scuffle occurred between two men.

One of the men involved apparently sustained minor injuries while the other was arrested in connection with the incident.

Reported Sudden Death in Warwick

Fri, 2015-06-19

Around 7:20pm on Friday, June 19th first responders were dispatched to a report of an unresponsive male in the St. Mary's Road, Warwick area.

Details remain limited at this time; however the deceased is believed to have been in his 50s.

Detectives along with the Forensic Support Unit attended the scene and inquiries regarding the circumstances of this sudden death are underway.