Around 2:20pm on Wednesday, police responded to a confirmed firearm incident at South Round-a-bout near the junction of South Road and Trimingham Road in Paget. Forensic evidence found in the area suggested that a firearm had been discharged; however no one has reported being injured. An active investigation into this incident is underway. Traffic was initially diverted away from the area while investigators examined the scene, but traffic has since been allowed to flow normally.
Despite inclement weather that cancelled the police dynamic displays, the Bermuda Police Service held a Seniors Tea at 12
noon on Tuesday, October 4th as part of the Police Week 2011 celebrations. The event recognizing the island’s senior citizens was well attended and those gathered were served by police staff while enjoying food, music by Mr. Gene Steede and his band, as well as prizes won by correctly answering trivia questions from Station Duty Officer Linda Mienzer.
Each year during Police Week an awards ceremony is held, recognizing police officers, support staff, our community partners
and members of the public for their exemplary actions during the year. This year's event was well attended by dignitaries including H.E. the Governor Sir Richard Gozney, Minister of National Security the Hon. Wayne Perinchief, Lt. Col. Brian Gonsalves, Commanding Officer of the Bermuda Regiment, Lt. Col. Edward Lamb, Commissioner of Corrections and the Police Chaplain Dr. Bishop Duncan.
On Sunday, October 2nd at 10am an inter faith service was held at the Police Recreation Club in Prospect, Devonshire. The
event, designed to recognize the diverse religious beliefs of officers and support staff of the Bermuda Police Service, was well attended by police officers, their families and dignitaries such as the Deputy Governor David Arkley, the Premier, the Hon. Paula Cox, Minister of National Security the Hon. Wayne Perinchief, U.S. Consul General Grace Shelton and Chief Justice Richard Ground.
Police Week 2011 started at 10am on Saturday, October 1st with the Police Gymkhana. The popular community event saw a
good turnout despite the predicted weather with the approach of Hurricane Ophelia. Some young people and their parents even arrived before 10am to get an early start to the festivities.
The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 40 year old Kamilah Muhammad. Ms. Muhammad has been located safe and well.
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 40 year old Kamilah Muhammad. Ms.
Muhammad is described as approximately 5’2” tall, brown skinned of heavy build, weighing around 200 pounds, with red & black hair. She was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt, white pants, a blue jacket and a navy coloured backpack around 6pm Sunday, September 25th.
The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 14 year old Devonte’ Simmons. He returned this evening and is safe and well. However, police are still appealing for anyone with any information regarding the whereabouts of 15 year old Leshun Wolffe to contact the Vulnerable Persons Unit on 295-0011.
Missing Juvenile: Devonte’ Simmons - The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 14 year
old Devonte’ Simmons [pictured right]. The teenager is described as approximately 5’7” tall, brown skinned with a close haircut, weighing 130 pounds. He has both ears pierced and was last seen wearing blue jeans and black sneakers in the North Street, Pembroke area on Friday, September 23rd.
Members of the Eastern Community Action Team took part in the annual Keep Bermuda Beautiful (KBB) Marine Clean-Up
from 9am to 12 noon on Saturday, September 24th. The police officers joined with members of the public and Public Works personnel [click photo to enlarge] to clean up the Tobacco Bay, St. George’s area. Trash was recovered from the shoreline area and also along Coot Pond Road. More photos of the clean-up.