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Update: First Road Fatality For 2012
Mon, 2012-02-06
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 48 year old Michael Lancelotta of Rhode Island, U.S.A. Mr. Lancelotta succumbed to injuries sustained after the rental cycle he was riding collided with a water truck around 6pm Sunday, February 5th on Wellington Street in St. George’s in the vicinity of Tiger Bay. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing and police continue to appeal for any witnesses to this collision to contact PC Walter Jackson at the Roads Policing Unit on 295-0011. The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family & friends of Mr. Lancelotta.
Read MoreFebruary 6 - Daily Report
Mon, 2012-02-06
Impaired Drivers - Around 8pm on Sunday February 5th, police were on mobile patrol along Harbour Road in Warwick when they noticed a car driving erratically near the junction with Warwick Park Road. Officers stopped the car and spoke to the driver who appeared to be intoxicated. The 57 year old Southampton man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving and detained in police custody after failing the alco-analyser test. A court appearance is expected in due course.
First Road Fatality For 2012
Sun, 2012-02-05
Around 6pm on Sunday, February 5th police and first responders attended a reported serious collision on Wellington Street in St. George’s in the vicinity of Tiger Bay. It appears that a water truck and a rental cycle were traveling along Wellington Street when the vehicles collided. The rider of the rental cycle, a 48 year old American man, was injured and subsequently succumbed to his injuries. No further information will be released until the next of kin has been notified. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing. Police are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 295-0011.
February 5 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2012-02-05
Stolen Statue Recovered - The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating the Desmond Fountain statue ‘On The Ball.’ The sculpture was recovered in the Paget area around 9pm Friday, February 3rd. Inquiries into this matter are ongoing.
Search Warrant Results in Two Arrests on Drug Charges
Fri, 2012-02-03
Officers from the Public Protection Department of the Bermuda Police Service earlier today executed a search warrant at a residence on Broken Hill Lane in Smith’s parish. A significant quantity of cash, suspected controlled drug and other items were seized. Two men, a 22 year old Smith’s parish man and a 32 year old Smith’s parish man were arrested at the scene, on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply. Enquiries are continuing into this incident.
Stolen Statue
Fri, 2012-02-03
Around 3:45pm on Thursday, February 2nd a theft occurred at a Paget property. It appears that two unknown men removed a 
Desmond Fountain statue known as ‘On The Ball’, escaping in a blue and grey coloured Hyundai car. The bronze sculpture is of a boy sitting on a football. The suspects are described as white, approximately 5’9” tall wearing light grey coloured shirts and blue jeans. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may know the whereabouts of this distinctive sculpture to contact the Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011.
Advisory Regarding Illegal Investment Schemes
Thu, 2012-02-02
The Bermuda Police Service is aware that either ‘Ponzi’ or pyramid schemes may be in operation or being promoted in Bermuda. The Bermuda Police Service is working with its community partners, the Bermuda Monetary Authority and Consumer Affairs to investigate the matter and educate the public on this criminal threat.
A Pyramid scheme is a non-sustainable business model that involves promising participants payment or services, primarily for enrolling other people into the scheme, rather than supplying any real investment or sale of products or services to the public.
Police to Engage & Educate Teens During Open House
Thu, 2012-02-02
The Bermuda Police Service will be holding an open house at Hamilton Police Station from 11am – 4pm on Saturday, February 4th 2012. The event is intended for high school students and will feature interactive presentations, such as:
- An explanation of the recent legislation regarding the use of hand held mobile devices and other electronic devices while riding or driving.
- An informative presentation by the Mirrors programme.
February 2 - Daily Report
Thu, 2012-02-02
Suspected Burglars Arrested in Paget - As a result of a vigilant resident reporting suspicious activity in their neighbouhood, two men, a 39 year old Sandys man and a 36 year old Pembroke man were arrested on suspicion of burglary in the Berry Hill Road, Paget area around 10pm Wednesday February 1st. Both men remain in police custody pending further inquiries.
The Bermuda Police Service continues to encourage members of the public to report any suspicious activity in their neighbourhoods to the police by contacting 295-0011 at the earliest opportunity. The public is reminded that receiving stolen property is an offence punishable under the law.
Suspected Burglars Arrested
Tue, 2012-01-31
Police on mobile patrol throughout Devonshire & Smith’s parish after reported attempted burglaries in the area arrested a 44 year old Hamilton parish man and a 43 year old Smith’s parish man on suspicion of burglary during the early hours of Tuesday morning.
In connection with the arrests, suspected stolen property was recovered and a reportedly stolen motorcycle ridden by one of the suspects was impounded after a brief pursuit. Both men remain in police custody pending further inquiries.
