Wed, 2011-03-09

Impaired Driving - Around 5:55pm on Tuesday, Police on mobile patrol responded to a report of an impaired driver on North Shore Road in Smith’s parish. It appears that a jeep was being driven erratically along North Shore Road near the junction with Jennings Road when it was caused to stop by a member of the public who called Police. A second member of the public also assisted at the scene prior to Police arrival. As officers arrived they observed the driver, a 52 year old Pembroke woman, displayed signs of being intoxicated. She was subsequently arrested on suspicion of impaired driving and detained before being bailed. A court appearance is anticipated in the near future.

Fire

Around 7:55pm on Tuesday, Police responded to a report of a fire in the Riddell’s Bay Road, Warwick area. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service also attended the scene and eventually extinguished the brush fire. Police officers assisted with crowd control as several members of the public were at the location observing the incident. There was no damage to surrounding property and no reported injuries. At this time the cause of the fire is unknown.

Police Motorcycle Training Course Ongoing

The Driver Training Unit is currently conducting a two week Standard Motorcycle Course between 7th – 18th March 2011. The officers on the course will be riding in a group of three and at times riding at high speed.

As usual the Police motorcyclists involved will be easy to identify by their highly reflective Police vests. We are asking all motorists to be mindful of this training and would greatly appreciate their cooperation until the course is completed.

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