Press Releases
Witness Appeal
Sun, 2007-03-11
The Juvenile & Domestic Crime Unit is currently investigating an incident that occurred around 3:45pm Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at a bus stop near the Southampton Glebe Primary School on Middle Road in Southampton, where an unknown man touched a 9 year old girl's leg as she waited for the bus. The suspect then fled the scene on foot. We are interested in speaking with a light skinned female believed to be in her late twenties or early thirties, who was out exercising in the area at the time.
Read MoreRoad Safety Advisory
Sun, 2007-02-18
In light of the 4 fatal road traffic collisions so far this year, the Bermuda Police Service continues to urge motorists to slow down and drive with care, caution and courtesy on our roads. One road death a year is one too many. The four lives lost so far this year are a tragic reminder that Bermuda's roads can be dangerous and unforgiving if sensible driving practices are not adhered to. This is especially true for motorcycle riders.
4th Road Traffic Death for 2007
Fri, 2007-02-16
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 29 year old David Roberts of Devonshire who died as a result of a road traffic collision at 6:20am today on Parsons Road in Pembroke, adjacent to the Pembroke Rest Home. It appears that the 29 year old man was traveling east on Parsons Road when he lost control of his motorcycle, hit the nearside curb and landed in the road. This resulted in the Devonshire man being rushed to KEMH where he was later pronounced dead by an on call physician. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have seen the collision to please contact PC Asaph Rawlins at the Traffic Enforcement Unit on 299-4265 or 515-9999.
3rd Road Traffic Death for 2007
Fri, 2007-02-09
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 30 year old Dennis Soares of Paget who died as a result of a serious road traffic collision that occurred around 6:45pm Friday on Middle Road in Devonshire near the junction with Tee Street. It appears that the 30 year old Paget man was riding his motorcycle east on Middle Road when he lost control and collided with a vehicle traveling west. This resulted in Mr. Soares being catapulted into the air and then landing under a car that was also traveling in a westerly direction. The 30 year old Paget man was rushed to KEMH where he was later pronounced dead by an on call physician.
Fatal RTC
Thu, 2007-02-08
At 6:45pm on Friday, Police responded to a reported serious road traffic collision on Middle Road in Devonshire near the junction with Tee Street. It appears that a 30 year old Paget man was riding his motorcycle east on Middle Road when he lost control and collided with a vehicle traveling west. This resulted in the Paget man being catapulted into the air and then landing under a car that was also traveling in a westerly direction. The 30 year old Paget man was rushed to KEMH where he was later pronounced dead by an on call physician. No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified.
Missing Juvenile
Tue, 2007-02-06
The Bermuda Police Service is asking for the public's assistance in locating 17 year old Ashley Simons of Sandy's parish. She was last seen over the weekend in the City of Hamilton. She is described as 5'4" tall, dark skinned of slim build with a short hair style.
Police are asking for anyone who may know the whereabouts of Ashley Simons to contact WDC Tankard at the Juvenile & Domestic Crime Unit on 299-4477. The Bermuda Police Service would like to remind the public that it is an offence to harbour a juvenile.
