Severe Weather Advisory

Wednesday, February 10,2010

From the Government Department of Communication & Information (DCI) - Public urged to be cautious - The Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) is advising that the Island will experience severe and unsettled weather conditions over the course of tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday.  Late this afternoon, the Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) met to discuss public safety precautions.  Residents are advised that starting late Wednesday morning, wind and rain will steadily increase throughout the day and into the evening.

Shooting in Somerset

Wednesday, February 03,2010

Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro, Serious Crime Unit - Approximately 1:15am on Wednesday 3rd February, 2010 Police Officers responded to a report of gun shots in the Scotts Hill area of Somerset. It was ascertained that a 24 year old male from the Somerset area was travelling on a motorcycle on Scotts Hill Road, Sandys parish when two males on a motorcycle travelling in the opposite direction shot at him. The victim sustained an injury to his right hand. He was treated at King Edward Memorial Hospital and later released. His injury is not considered serious.

Missing Juvenile – Troylene Anderson

Monday, February 01,2010

The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 17 year old Troylene Anderson. The teenager was last seen on Tuesday, January 26th 2010. She is described as 5’5” tall weighing approximately 186 pounds with short curly reddish brown hair and is known to frequent the St. Monica’s Road, Pembroke area. Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of 17 year old Troylene Anderson is encouraged to contact the Vulnerable Persons Unit on 295-0011.

Weekend Weather Advisory

Friday, January 29,2010

From the Government Department of Communication & Information - Public urged to be cautious - The Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) is advising that the Island will experience unsettled weather conditions over the course of this weekend (Saturday and Sunday). It's anticipated that tomorrow wind and rain will increase throughout the day and into the evening. On Sunday, the public can expect to experience the windiest conditions mainly throughout the afternoon and evening.

2009 End of Year Crime Statistics

Friday, January 29,2010

Executive Summary - The long term trend for all crime over the last 10 years (01-Jan-2000 to 31-December-2009) is decreasing. All crime for 2009 is -217 offences lower than 2008 and -787 offences lower than 2000. In comparison to the previous quarter, the fourth quarter is -140 offences lower than the third quarter of 2009; however in comparison to the same period last year, the fourth quarter of 2009 is 10 offences higher than the fourth quarter of 2008. For the full press release, please click here. For additional statistical information, please click here. Download [Adobe Reader].

Arrests

Monday, January 25,2010

There were a total of 29 arrests made over the weekend for various offences – 14 people were arrested for outstanding warrants 2 people were arrested for possession of drug equipment 2 people were arrested for disqualified driving 1 person was arrested for possession of a controlled drug 1 person was arrested for being drunk & incapable 1 person was arrested on suspicion of burglary 1 person was arrested for assault

Arrests for Firearm Offences

Thursday, January 21,2010

On Tuesday, January 19th 2010 Police arrested a 30 year old Southampton man and a 30 year old Pembroke man in connection with the shooting which wounded a 21 year old Pembroke man in the Pembroke Park Lane/St. John’s Road, Pembroke area around 7:15pm Sunday, January 10th. Inquiries into this matter are ongoing.

Policing Plan for 2010

Thursday, January 21,2010

Foreword by Michael A. DeSilva, FCMI Commissioner of Police - The need for police to focus their efforts on front-line operations has never been greater than in recent times. Our community continues to grapple with an escalation in the use of guns and associated gang violence. The impact of these crimes is being felt across all segments of society. The friendly and tranquil Bermuda that we are internationally known for is being threatened by recurring and alarming news of violence. In the autumn of 2009, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) shifted a number of staff to ensure that we have as many officers as possible working directly on community policing and investigating crime.

Injury RTC

Wednesday, January 20,2010

Around 3:20pm today, Police attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury at the junction of Court Street and Dundonald Street in Pembroke involving a car and a pedestrian. It appears that a car was traveling north along Court Street when the driver, a 52 year old St. George’s woman, turned on to Dundonald Street and collided with the pedestrian, a 60 year old Southampton man, who was attempting to cross Dundonald Street. The victim sustained head and back injuries; however he was conscious at the scene. He was taken to KEMH via ambulance for treatment. The driver of the car was not injured. The car received front end damage.

Update – Perry Puckerin Murder Investigation

Thursday, January 14,2010

Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro - The Serious Crime Unit is actively pursuing leads in the investigation into the murder of Perry Mosley Puckerin Jr. A team of officers continues to actively pursue all leads, and three arrests have been made. Two persons have been bailed and one remains in Police custody at this time.

Commissioner DeSilva's Speech to Hamilton Rotary Club

Tuesday, January 12,2010

Commissioner of Police, Michael A. DeSilva - The impact of gang culture and related violence continues to generate fear among communities across Bermuda. The nature of the violence, often committed in neighbourhoods and public places and witnessed by innocent citizens, presents an ongoing challenge to both police and community partners.

Witness Appeal - Pembroke Park Lane/St. John’s Road Shooting

Tuesday, January 12,2010

The Serious Crime Unit is again appealing for witnesses to the shooting of a 21 year old Pembroke man on Sunday evening in the area of Pembroke Park Lane & St. John’s Road in Pembroke. In particular, detectives are interested in speaking with anyone that may have observed the riders of a white motorcycle or scooter that was seen in the areas of East Park Lane, West Park, Pembroke Park, Pembroke Lane, St. John’s Road, and Western Stars Sports Club, that is believed to have been involved in this incident.

Arrest

Tuesday, January 12,2010

Around 2:10pm today, Police arrested a 26 year old Pembroke man on Parsons Road in Pembroke following a stand off in the Spanish Point, Pembroke area. The Pembroke man is a person of interest in an ongoing investigation and was believed to be hiding in a house in the Spanish Point area earlier in the day. Police, including armed officers, attended the residence and eventually entered the premises to find the 26 year old man was not there - but subsequently located him on Parsons Road and took him into Police custody.

Road Closure

Tuesday, January 12,2010

Due to this afternoon's road traffic collision involving a government trash truck and three other vehicles, Middle Road in Southampton between the junction with Church Road and the junction with South Road will be closed to all traffic until further notice. This is to assist Works & Engineering personnel who are cleaning the road of oil and other fluids left by the vehicles involved. It is anticipated that the area of affected road will be re-opened Tuesday morning. In the meantime, motorists are encouraged to heed the traffic diversions in place at the Church Road and South Road junctions.

Injury RTC

Monday, January 11,2010

First responders (Bermuda Police Service, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and Ambulance) attended a multi-vehicle collision that took place at 2:40pm today on Barnes Corner in Southampton. It appears that a government trash truck was traveling east on Middle Road when the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with two cars and a SUV traveling in the opposite direction. The drivers of the three vehicles, two women and a man, escaped with minor injuries. The trash truck had 3 occupants – two escaped injury while the driver was trapped inside the vehicle. It took Fire & Rescue Service personnel around 20 minutes to extricate the individual.

Arrest

Friday, January 08,2010

Around 3:30pm today, Police were on mobile patrol in the area of Flatts Village in Smith’s parish when they came upon a 19 year old Pembroke man who is a person of interest to the Police. Officers attempted to effect an arrest but the Pembroke man managed to elude them, leading Police on a chase through the surrounding area. This resulted in a number of Police officers from different units converging on the location. The individual was taken into Police custody approximately 20 minutes later. The Bermuda Police Service would like to apologize to the public in the area that may have been inconvenienced as a result of this incident.

Police Apprehend Omari Gordon

Thursday, January 07,2010

Superintendent Antoine Daniels & Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro - The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that fugitive Omari Gordon was apprehended at a Sandys parish residence earlier today. Mr. Gordon is suspected of committing a serious & reckless act by discharging a firearm in public during the early hours of Saturday, November 29th 2008, putting several lives at risk. Based on information received from the public, Police were able to locate Mr. Gordon, who is now in Police custody.

Injury RTC in Southampton

Wednesday, January 06,2010

Around 12:30pm today, Police attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury on Middle Road in Southampton near the junction with Rosehill Road. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service also attended the scene. It appears that a car was traveling west on Middle Road while a car and a motorcycle were traveling in the opposite direction when the motorcycle collided with both cars. The rider of the motorcycle, a 20 year old St.

Injury RTC

Wednesday, January 06,2010

At 9:45am today, Police attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury on Langton Hill in Pembroke involving a van and a truck. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service also attended the scene. It appears that the van was traveling north on Langton Hill and the truck was traveling in the opposite direction when the vehicles collided. The driver of the van, a 42 year old Southampton man, reportedly suffered a dislocated hip. He had to be extracted from his vehicle by Fire & Rescue Service personnel using specialized equipment and was taken to KEMH via ambulance for treatment. The driver of the truck, a 41 year old Hamilton parish man, was not injured.

Overseas Assistance

Tuesday, January 05,2010

Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - We are encouraged by the huge dividends being seen as a result of the current enforcement work and community engagement being conducted by the Bermuda Police Service. More offenders are being brought to justice; more information is forthcoming from the public; the community’s confidence in its police service is strengthening and more synergy is developing across Government, public and private sectors engaged in tackling the violence. The increased work of the Bermuda Police Service is, by its very nature, resource intensive and I have indicated since December that we cannot maintain this level of response without a price.