Serious Assault
Wednesday, August 08,2007
 Police responded to a report of a serious assault that occurred beside Cross Bay Beach, Sonesta Drive, Southampton sometime around 9:00pm on Tuesday 7th August 2007. It is believed there was a crowd of approximately twenty people in the area when the 18 year old victim was struck on the back of the neck with what is believed to be a machete. The strike caused a deep laceration; however, the victim managed to make his way to a nearby residence where the emergency services were alerted.
Death of Diver
Monday, August 06,2007
At 4:15pm on Monday, 4 divers boarded a vessel and traveled approximately 2 miles out to the South West Breakers to go diving. Around 5:35pm the divers surfaced only to discover that their boat had drifted off. The group decided to swim back to shore; however one of the divers, a 58 year old Sandy’s parish woman, ran into difficulty. She was aided by the other 3 divers who managed to make their way back to shore a few minutes before 6pm. The divers managed to summon a resident who lived on the property near the shoreline who subsequently called 911. The paramedics came for the Sandy’s parish woman and rushed her to KEMH via ambulance in an unresponsive state.
Arrests
Wednesday, August 01,2007
At 1:30pm on Thursday, July 26 Police executed a search warrant at a St. Augustine Road, Pembroke residence (near the junction of Parsons Road and Glebe Road). As a result three men, a 19 year old Pembroke man, a 20 year old Devonshire man and a 53 year old Warwick man were arrested and a quantity of suspected narcotics & cash were seized. Inquiries into this matter are ongoing.
New Video Identification System
Monday, July 30,2007
The Bermuda Police Service will be formally introducing the new PROMAT Video Identification process as an additional method of witnesses identifying a suspect as of Wednesday, August 1st. There are a total of 22,000 volunteer images on the system which includes some 470 local Bermudians. This will drastically improve the time taken to organize such a procedure and save Police resources in trying to organize a line-up parade.
Advisory – Washington Street Bus Terminal
Sunday, July 29,2007
The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the motoring public that officers will be monitoring the Washington Street, City of Hamilton Bus Terminal area for any traffic related offences which may occur. This initiative will take place over the next few weeks, particularly during peak traffic periods.
Motorists should be aware that there are parking restrictions on Washington Street and that the street is primarily for the use of Government buses.
Advisory for Mariners
Tuesday, July 17,2007
On Wednesday, July 18, 2007 Works & Engineering will be placing the new bridge section across the Causeway starting at 8am. It is unknown how long the project will take. As such, this area will be closed to marine traffic between Ferry Reach and Castle Harbour as a safety precaution. The Marine Police will monitor the start of the work and the area throughout the day, to ensure all mariners adhere to the safety warning.
Advisory for Mariners
Tuesday, July 17,2007
On Wednesday, July 18, 2007 Works & Engineering will be placing the new bridge section across the Causeway starting at 8am. It is unknown how long the project will take. As such, this area will be closed to marine traffic between Ferry Reach and Castle Harbour as a safety precaution. The Marine Police will monitor the start of the work and the area throughout the day, to ensure all mariners adhere to the safety warning.
Damage Only RTC
Monday, July 16,2007
Around 12:55pm today, Police attended a reported damage only road traffic collision near the junction of Point Pleasant Road and Front Street in the City of Hamilton. Details about how the collision occurred are unclear; however, it appears that a car traveling on Point Pleasant Road accidentally collided with some parked motorcycles/auxiliary cycles resulting in damage only to the vehicles. Apparently the driver of the car was not injured. Therefore no further Police action is anticipated.
Industrial Accident
Friday, July 13,2007
Around 9:40 this morning, Police received a report of an industrial accident at a Mid Ocean Drive, Hamilton parish construction site. It appears that a crane was working in the area when it went down a steep hill and the operator, a 50 year old Pembroke man, was unable to bring it to a stop. The Pembroke man then jumped from the machine, sustaining a fractured right arm & hip. The crane ended up on its side and received moderate damage.
Sudden Death
Wednesday, July 11,2007
At 2:25pm today, Police received a report of a sudden death at John Smith's Bay in Smith's parish. Details about the incident are unclear; however the victim, a 53 year old male visitor to the island, was rushed to KEMH via ambulance from the beach area in an unresponsive state and subsequently pronounced dead at 3:08pm by an on call physician. However, there are no suspicious circumstances. No further information will be released until the next of kin have been notified.
Address by the Commissioner of Police George L. Jackson
Thursday, July 05,2007
Further to my public statement on June 21, 2007 I would like to inform the public that in conjunction with the investigation the Bermuda Police Service has launched into the theft of Police files, the Service has commenced legal proceedings in the Supreme Court of Bermuda in which I sought to establish the principle that confidential Police investigations should be protected from unauthorized disclosure.
The Bermuda Police Service's Response to The Bermuda Sun's 'Omnibus Survey'
Tuesday, June 26,2007
While we are disappointed that the Bermuda Police Service yet again has not been given the specifics of The Sun's Omnibus survey so that we can adequately respond to the concerns levied, the Service is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for everyone living in Bermuda.
Commissioner's Statement on Investigation into BHC Leak
Thursday, June 21,2007
I, the Commissioner of Police, would like to apologize to the public for the theft of documents that were a part of Police investigations and the subsequent concerns that have arisen in the community and the Service. I abhor the conduct of those that were involved.
Death of Tristan Codrington
Saturday, June 09,2007
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 23 year old Tristan Codrington of Sandy's parish who died as a result of a road traffic collision that took place around 11:25pm on Thursday. It appears that a motorcycle was traveling west on Mangrove Bay Road and a car was exiting Somerset Country Squire when the vehicles collided. Tristan, who was the pillion passenger on the cycle, was taken to KEMH via ambulance where he subsequently succumbed to his injuries at 11am on Saturday.
Damage Only RTC
Tuesday, May 29,2007
At 5:35 this morning, Police attended a reported single vehicle damage only road traffic collision on Harrington Sound Road in Hamilton parish near the junction with Harrington Hundreds Road. It appears that a Mazda car was traveling east on Harrington Sound Road when the driver, an 18 year old Hamilton parish man, lost control attempting to negotiate a bend in the road. As a result the car went off the road, colliding with a wooden fence and a wall before overturning and ending up over an embankment. The car was extensively damaged.
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