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Missing Crewman from Bermuda Registered Cruise Ship
Tue, 2009-12-08
The Bermuda Police Service received a report of the missing crewman – Mr. Angelo Faliva - on Friday, 27th November 2009. A ‘Missing Person’ Report has been initiated. Mr. Faliva is an Italian who worked on a Bermuda Registered Cruise liner - Coral Princess - as a First Cook. The Cruise liner was sailing from Aruba to Cartagena, Colombia between November 25th and 26th 2009. Mr. Faliva was last seen alive by a worker between 6am and 6:30am that morning as the ship neared Cartagena. This time coincides with a passenger who is believed to have sighted a person in the water at the rear of the ship.
Read MoreDecember 8 - Weekly Review
Tue, 2009-12-08
The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the motoring public to slow down and to drive as well as ride responsibly on the island’s roads. Additionally, we urge those traveling in cars to use their seatbelts at all times and make sure any children traveling in the vehicle are appropriately restrained. Those traveling on motorcycles should always fasten their helmets and avoid making a third lane.
During the week of Monday, November 30th – Monday, December 7th 2009 there were:
December 7 - Daily Report
Mon, 2009-12-07
Assault - Around 10:30pm on Sunday, Police received a report of an assault. The victim, a 17 year old young man from Warwick, stated that he and another young man were riding a motorcycle along Khyber Pass in Warwick when they were accosted by two young men travelling in a black car in the area of Random Lane. The victim sustained facial injuries and was taken to KEMH via ambulance for treatment. The other individual on the motorcycle was not injured. It appears that the victim knew his assailants. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Court Appearance by Former Probationary Constable Relating to Accessing Child Internet Pornography
Mon, 2009-12-07
On 9th November 2009 the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) announced the establishment of a task force within the Vulnerable Persons Unit to conduct investigations into offences relating to child internet pornography.
We reported that several persons had been identified including a probationary Police Constable who has now been dismissed from the Service. This morning 41 year old Paul Boorman appeared at Magistrates’ Court charged with 15 counts relating to accessing child pornography.
Enquiries into this case and others will continue. The Bermuda Police Service takes the matter very seriously indeed and is committed to taking every opportunity to bring offenders to justice.
Kumi Harford Murder Investigation
Mon, 2009-12-07
Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Wright - The murder of Kumi Harford in the early morning of Saturday 5 December 2009 as he was driving home represents the 23rd confirmed incident involving firearms so far this year. Gun violence in Bermuda has resulted in 14 people being injured so far this year, tragically two of them suffering fatal wounds.
Update - Fatal Shooting on St. Monica’s Road
Mon, 2009-12-07
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 30 year old Kumi Harford of Pembroke. Mr. Harford was shot and killed in the St. Monica's Mission area of Pembroke around 5am Saturday. The investigation into the fatal shooting is ongoing. A press conference to update the media will take place soon.
Local investigators are being assisted by a crime scene examiner and a forensic pathologist from the USA.
There continues to be a high profile Police presence in the area with the Police Mobile Command Unit stationed at the scene and Community Action Team officers conducting house to house inquiries.
December 6 - Weekend Report
Sun, 2009-12-06
Robbery - Around 10:50pm on Friday, Police received a report of a robbery. The victim, a 21 year old Sandys parish man, stated that around 9:45pm that day he was standing next to his Yamaha motorcycle license #BM 724 outside the Warwick Lanes Bowling Alley when he was attached by two unknown men. One of the men reportedly brandished a bladed article. However, the Sandys parish man was not injured. The offenders made good their escape with the victim’s motorcycle via Pearman’s Hill.
Fatal Shooting on St. Monica’s Road
Sat, 2009-12-05
Around 5am today, Police received a report of gunshots in the St. Monica’s Mission area of Pembroke. Units responded along with an ambulance and a 30 year old Pembroke man was discovered suffering from gun shot wounds. He was taken to KEMH where he later died as a result of his injuries. No information as to the identity of the victim will be given until the next of kin has been notified.
December 4 - Daily Report
Fri, 2009-12-04
Assault - Around 9am today, Police received a report of an assault on North Shore Road in Pembroke. Details about what occurred are unclear at this time; however, it appears that the victim, a 39 year old Sandys parish man, was in the C-Mart/‘Ducking Stool’ area when he was attacked by an unknown assailant or assailants with a bladed article. The Sandys parish man sustained injuries to his left arm. He was taken to KEMH via ambulance for treatment. The suspects are described as two men dressed in all black wearing black helmets and riding a black motorcycle. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
December 3 - Daily Report
Thu, 2009-12-03
Burglary - At 10:45am on Wednesday, Police received a report of a burglary at the Bermuda Golf Academy & Driving Range in Southampton. The complainant stated that sometime overnight an unknown culprit gained entry into the mini golf hut on the premises; however, nothing was taken. It appears that the same culprit also gained entry into the nearby East Meets West restaurant; however once again nothing was taken. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
