Mon, 2013-09-23

Around 6:30pm on Sunday, September 22nd police and first responders attended a reported two motorcycle collision on North Shore Road in Pembroke near the junction with The Glebe Road.

Both riders, a 30 year old Smith’s parish man and a 71 year old Pembroke man, were injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. Their injuries did not appear to be life threatening.

The Smith’s parish man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. Inquiries into this collision are ongoing and any witnesses are encouraged to contact PC Denise Downey on 295-0011.

Advisory: Counterfeit U.S. $100 Bills

The Bermuda Police Service is advising businesses and their staff as well as residents to be vigilant regarding counterfeit U.S. $100 notes bearing the serial number HK14858132DK11 currently in circulation.

If counterfeit cash is detected during a transaction, the person receiving the fake money should hold on to it, note the description of the individual who tendered it and contact police immediately.

The public is reminded that it is a criminal offence to pass to another, possess, make or reproduce any counterfeit currency and those caught doing so can expect to be prosecuted. Suspicious circumstances regarding counterfeit currency should be reported directly to the main police number 295-0011 or via the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477.

Weekend Police Activity

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

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

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