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Reported Serious Collision in Warwick

Wed, 2012-07-11

Around 8:45pm on Wednesday, July 11th police and first responders attended a reported serious single vehicle collision on Middle Road in Warwick near the junction with Longford Road. It appears that a motorcyclist was traveling along Middle Road and collided into a roadside embankment. The rider, believed to be a 56 year old Sandys parish man, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. The extent of the victim’s injuries is unknown at this time; however they are thought to be serious. Any witnesses or anyone with any information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact the main police number on 295-0011.

CAT Officers Assist Rockville Crescent Neighbourhood Clean-Up

Wed, 2012-07-11

Community Action Team Sergeant Scott Devine - On Saturday the 7th of July officers from the Central Community Action Team, attended a neighbourhood clean-up organized by the Rockville Crescent Neighbourhood Watch Group in Pembroke.

Residents had highlighted a vacant plot of land in the neighbourhood that had been used by people to dump trash on, so residents contacted the Department of Parks who very kindly provided mulch as well as some plants.

Police Team to Row One Million Metres for Charity

Tue, 2012-07-10

Members of the public are encouraged to join police officers and support staff from Somerset Police Station as they row one million metres as part of their Community Outreach Programme.

The event is being hosted at the Sandys 360 Sports, Aquatic & Enrichment Centre and starts at 3pm on Wednesday, July 11th 2012, with the ten member police team rowing continuously for three and a half days in order to complete the one million metre distance - which is almost 622 miles!

July 9 - Daily Report

Mon, 2012-07-09

Update: Sandys Parish Collision Victim Flown Overseas - Initial information suggested that a motorcycle and a car towing a trailer with a jet ski were traveling along Somerset Road in Sandys parish when a collision occurred on Saturday evening.

However, it now appears that a truck towing a trailer with a jet ski as well as a motorcycle and a car were all traveling along Somerset Road in Sandys parish near the junction with Heydon Gardens around 6:15pm on Saturday, July 7th when the jet ski and trailer were in collision with the car and motorcycle, causing traffic delays in the area.

July 8 - Weekend Report

Sun, 2012-07-08

Collision in Paget - Around 3:55am on Sunday, July 8th police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle collision on South Road in Paget near the junction with Southcote Road. Details are unclear at this time; however it appears that a car was traveling along South Road when it went over an embankment. The occupants reportedly sustained minor injuries as a result. The driver was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. Inquiries into this collision are ongoing.

Update: Fourth Road Fatality for 2012

Sun, 2012-07-08

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 80 year old Don Wildman of Florida U.S.A. Mr. Wildman, a visitor to the island, was seriously injured when the rental cycle he was riding collided with a wooden railing around 10am Saturday, July 7th along South Road in Warwick.

He was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance but tragically was pronounced dead by an on call doctor at 10:25am Saturday.

Inquiries into this fatal collision are ongoing. The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family & friends of Mr. Wildman.

Police Apprehend Absconded Inmate Shane Todd

Sat, 2012-07-07

Police can now confirm fugitive from justice Shane Todd was captured without incident a few minutes after 11am this morning, Saturday July 7th, in the area of Summit View Road in Hamilton Parish.

We would like to thank members of the public for their assistance in this matter. Todd is now at Hamilton Police Station where he will be processed and detained.

A court appearance is expected in the near future.

Fourth Road Fatality for 2012

Sat, 2012-07-07

First responders attended a road traffic collision that took place a few minutes after 10 this morning, Saturday, July 7th.

It appears that an 80 year old man on a livery cycle was traveling west on South Road in the area of South Shore Park in Warwick, when he lost control of his cycle and collided with a wooden railing.

This resulted in the 80 year old tourist from Florida being taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

No further information will be given until the next of kin has been notified.

Police Continue To Seek Absconded Inmate

Thu, 2012-07-05

The Bermuda Police Service continues to try and locate 36 year old Shane Todd who recently failed to return to the Prison Farm at the designated time, while on a work release programme and who presently remains 'Unlawfully at Large.' Acting Chief Inspector Andy Morgan this afternoon commented, “We are grateful to the public for the number of calls with sightings of Mr. Todd within the last 24 hours.

Three Senior Police Officers Promoted

Thu, 2012-07-05

Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - I am very pleased this afternoon to announce that His Excellency the Governor, Mr. George Fergusson, has approved the recommendation from the Public Service Commission (PSC) for the promotion of three of our senior police officers.