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Man Arrested for Igniting Firecrackers Illegally
Sat, 2014-12-13
Police can confirm that a 51 year old guest worker is now in police custody as a result of igniting firecrackers in St. George's in the early hours of Friday and Saturday. A court appearance is expected in the near future.
Read MoreUnconfirmed Firearm Incident in St. George’s [Updated]
Fri, 2014-12-12
Around 12:45am on Friday, December 12th police officers responded to reports of gunshots in the Barrack Hill, St. George’s area. A search of the vicinity was conducted; however no forensic evidence was found to substantiate the reports.
Inquiries regarding this incident are ongoing and anyone with any information should contact the main police telephone number 295-0011 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477.
Traffic Advisory: Reported Oil Spill in Knapton Hill Area
Fri, 2014-12-12
Motorists are advised to use extra caution driving and riding in the Knapton Hill, Smith's parish area this morning due to a reported oil spill.
If possible, an alternate route should be taken until the situation can be rectified.
Arrests Made After Police Search Mount Hill, Pembroke Area
Thu, 2014-12-11
Various police units including armed officers conducted search warrants at residences in the Mount Hill, Pembroke area Thursday morning as enquiries continue regarding the murder of Prince Edness and other recent confirmed firearm incidents.
Three persons have been taken into police custody for firearm related offences following this morning’s search. However, a second suspect is still being sought in connection with Sunday night’s murder.
Ongoing Witness Appeal: Recent Confirmed Firearm Incidents
Wed, 2014-12-10
The investigation regarding two confirmed firearm incidents that occurred within the last 24 hours is ongoing.
In the first around 11:15pm Tuesday, December 9th in the Scenic Heights Pass Southampton area, men wearing dark coloured clothing riding two separate motorcycles were apparently involved in a brief confrontation before shots were fired.
Two Confirmed Firearm Incidents Overnight: No Reported Injuries
Wed, 2014-12-10
Police responded to a report of a confirmed firearm incident that took place at 11:15pm on Tuesday night.
Details are sketchy but it appears that suspects were riding separate motorcycles in the area of Scenic Heights Pass, Southampton when a firearm was discharged. Both cycles then left the area one travelling south on Scenic Heights Pass and the other travelling north. At this juncture it does not appear that anyone was injured in this incident.
Clarification: Peter Woolcock Road Fatality
Tue, 2014-12-09
The Bermuda Police Service would like to take this opportunity to clarify the circumstances regarding the death of 88 year old Peter Woolcock.
It was initially reported that pedestrian Mr. Woolcock was struck by a car on Par-La-Ville Road in Pembroke around 10am Thursday, December 4th in the vicinity of the Royal Gazette offices.
Arrest Made in Connection With Prince Edness Murder
Tue, 2014-12-09
In the early hours of this morning, Tuesday, December 9th, the Bermuda Police Service conducted high profile searches in connection with the recent murder of 29 year old Prince Edness.
As a result a 20 year old Southampton man is in police custody and another man is still being sought by police.
Fatal Shooting of Prince Barrington Edness, Sunday 7th December 2014
Mon, 2014-12-08
Acting Commissioner of Police Paul Wright - Last night a very courageous police officer driving a marked police (Jeep) patrol car was shot at as he gave chase to a motorcycle carrying two suspects fleeing from the scene of a murder in which a self-identified gang member was shot dead.
In a few moments you will hear more details on that murder from Acting Assistant Commissioner Howard.
29 Year Old Man Fatally Shot in Southampton
Sun, 2014-12-07
The Bermuda Police Service responded to a report of a firearm incident that took place at 8:30pm Sunday, December 7th on South Avenue in the Sunnyside Park area of Southampton. Upon police arrival it was ascertained that a 29 year old Pembroke man was shot and subsequently died as a result of his injuries.
A full investigation into this incident has commenced. As this investigation is in its infancy no further information will be given until tomorrow Monday, December 8th when senior investigators will give a full update to the media.
