Car Driver Escapes Serious Injury After Rockville Lane Vehicular Incident

Friday, February 21,2025

Around 10:50pm Wednesday, 19th February 2025, a reported vehicular incident occurred in the Rockville Lane, Pembroke area. Police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, as well as ambulance personnel responded. It appears that a car, said to be driven by a 35-year-old Pembroke man, attempted to park at a home located above another home in the Rockville Lane neighbourhood, when the car was inadvertently reversed onto the driveway of the home below. Apparently the driver attempting to park the car was not seriously hurt and was able to exit the vehicle before police arrival. However, he was transported via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for medical assessment, as a precaution. Another car already parked outside the home below where the incident occurred, was also damaged. No other injuries were reported. Any witnesses can call 211.

BPS and BBA Romance Scam Press Release

Thursday, February 20,2025

Please find below the link to a joint statement from the Bermuda Bankers Association (BBA) and the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) in relation to yet another scam. This one is dubbed, “The Romance Scam.”

Three Vehicle Road Traffic Collision in Paget Tuesday Afternoon

Wednesday, February 19,2025

Around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, police attended a multiple vehicle road traffic collision involving three motorcars near the junction of South Road and Middle Road, Paget. Two vehicles, travelling west on South Road, came to a stop at the Paget traffic lights. The third vehicle was travelling east when the driver lost control of the motorcar and collided with one of the other cars, pushing it back onto the car behind it. There were no serious injuries reported. The collision resulted in moderate disruption to the flow of traffic, with diversions put in place until the scene was cleared shortly before 5:00 p.m. The Bermuda Police Service thanks the public for their patience and cooperation while the scene was being processed.

Pedestrian Hospitalised After Collision With Car on Harbour Road Monday

Tuesday, February 18,2025

Inquiries are ongoing after a female pedestrian was hurt in a collision with a car on Harbour Road, Warwick around 8:40am Monday, 17th February 2025. Police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, as well as ambulance personnel responded. It appears that the pedestrian, said to be a 26-year-old Warwick woman, exited Jones Lane and attempted to cross Harbour Road, when the collision occurred with the car, which was being driven in the westbound lane of Harbour Road. She was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment of her injuries, including a leg injury. At last check, she remained hospitalised with apparently non-life threatening injuries. The car driver, said to be a 40-year-old Paget woman, was unhurt. Traffic diversions were in place in the immediate area for approximately one and a half hours, while initial inquiries were conducted at the scene. Any witnesses that have not already come forward, are now encouraged to contact Constable Amoy Johnson-Smith by calling 211, or e-mailing ajohnson-smith@bps.bm.

VPU & DPP Participate in Safety Summit at Harrington Sound Primary

Monday, February 17,2025

The Vulnerable Persons Unit (VPU) of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) and Department of Public Prosecutions (DPP) recently participated in a Safety Summit at the Harrington Sound Primary School. The team spoke with students about safety, both personal and online. Some of the topics addressed included “good touch, bad touch”, use of social media and what is a trusted adult. Detective Inspector Kenten Trott, Officer in Charge of the VPU stated, “Efforts of this kind involving our partner agencies are of significant benefit to our community.” “As part of the mandate of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) to make Bermuda safer, the VPU will continue initiatives of this kind, as we seek to ensure our most vulnerable are educated and aware. This vital information will help people to protect against harm from predators posing as persons who care and equip them with the knowledge of what to do should they find themselves targeted by such individuals.” Acting Senior Crown Counsel, Shaunte Simons-Fox, on behalf of the Department of Public Prosecutions, stated, “Community engagement and education are vital tools in safeguarding our young people.” “The Department of Public Prosecutions remains committed to working alongside our partners, like the Vulnerable Persons Unit, to empower students with the knowledge they need to recognize danger and protect themselves. By fostering these conversations early, we equip children with the confidence to seek help and make safe choices.” Front row (left to right): Shaunte Simons-Fox (Acting Senior Crown Counsel) , Detective Sergeant Joanne Raposo, Detective Constable Leila Bellas, Back row (left to right): Audley Quallo, Crown Counsel, Dr. Suzette Bean (guidance counsellor Harrington Sound School) , and Detective Inspector Kenten Trott.