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Fourth Road Fatality of 2014

Thu, 2014-02-27

Police responded to a report of a serious single vehicle road traffic collision that took place on Crow Lane at 11:24pm on Wednesday night. It appears that a 36 year old Warwick man was traveling east on his motorcycle when he lost control of his cycle and collided into the bus shelter.

The 36 year old man was taken to the hospital where he later was pronounced dead. No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified.

Reported Missing Juvenile: Darius Usher [Located]

Tue, 2014-02-25

The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 16 year old Darius Usher, who has apparently been missing since Wednesday, February 19th.

He is described as brown complexioned of slim build, 6’ tall with an afro. The teenager was last seen wearing blue jeans, a striped shirt and construction type boots.

Weekend Police Activity

Mon, 2014-02-24

Over the weekend, police officers arrested one person on suspicion of impaired driving as the Selective Traffic Enforcement Programme (STEP) continues.

Officers also arrested 5 people for outstanding warrants and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island.

Police Motorcycle Collision

Fri, 2014-02-21

Police responded to a report of a road traffic collision that took place a few minutes after 12pm today. It appears that an officer was participating in a training course for Police Motorcyclists, when the officer lost control of his cycle and ended up in the marsh area just east of Barnes’ Corner. The officer was transported via ambulance to the hospital with what appears to be non-life threatening chest injuries. Inquiries into this matter are ongoing.

2 Men In a Serious Road Traffic Collision and Missing Woman Found

Fri, 2014-02-21

Serious Road Traffic Collision - At approximately 3:52am Friday morning, first responders attended a report of a two vehicle road traffic collision that took place near the junction of Harbour Road and Valley Road in Paget. Details are sketchy however it appears that the collision took place involving a taxi and a motorcycle with two passengers, a 20 year old man and a 19 year old man. The 19 year old man is in guarded condition with head injuries and the 20 year man sustained a broken leg.

Missing Woman: 48 Year Old Marybeth Sherwin [Located]

Thu, 2014-02-20

The Bermuda Police Service is still seeking the public’s assistance in locating g missing vulnerable person, 48 year old Marybeth Sherwin. She is described as a white female, small framed 5’6" tall 120 pounds and she was last seen on Sunday February 16th catching the ferry to Darrell’s Wharf.  Police have received information on her movements however, we  are still trying to locate her. Also anyone who may have seen Marybeth’s Green Suzuki Wagon R license plate number 05252 or knows her whereabouts, please contact police on 295-0011 immediately.

Police Donate $16,764.86 to the Bermuda Hospital Charitable Trust "This Is Why it Matters"

Wed, 2014-02-19

The Bermuda Police Service today donated a cheque of $16,764.86 to the Bermuda Hospital Charitable Trust’s, “This is Why it Matters” Campaign.

The money was raised through a series of events such as, Denim Days, car parking at police field, social events at the Police Recreation Club and a fundraiser at the Police Ball.

Death of Anthony Edwards

Tue, 2014-02-18

Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 51 year old Anthony Edwards who has succumbed to serious injuries suffered in a road traffic collision on Thursday February 6th at 3pm. Mr. Edwards had been travelling in a westerly direction on his motorcycle when he was involved in a collision with an open-back intermediate truck that was exiting Marley Beach Drive in Southampton Parish.

Man in Collision Checks Himself Out of Hospital

Tue, 2014-02-18

Police responded to a report of a road traffic collision that took place at 8.29pm on Monday evening on Cox's Hill Road in Pembroke. It appears that a 59  year old Smith's man was traveling west on a motorcycle, when he collided with a van that was parked in the westbound carriageway.

The Smith's man was then taken to the hospital with head injuries. The 59 year old man later that evening signed a release form and checked out of the hospital. Inquiries into the matter are ongoing.

Commissioner's Town Hall Meeting On February 20th at 6pm at Somerset Primary

Mon, 2014-02-17

Town Hall Meeting This Thursday - The Bermuda Police Service will host a Commissioner's Town Hall Meeting on Thursday February 20th  at Somerset Primary starting at 6pm.