Counterfeit Currency Advisory

Monday, June 19,2006

The Bermuda Police Service Fraud Unit has recorded an increase in the number of counterfeit BDA $100 notes being passed throughout the island. Businesses and individuals alike are advised to be on the lookout for suspected counterfeit currency in ALL denominations. Currently there are identified counterfeit notes in circulation that bear the following serial numbers -

Identification of Recovered Jewelry

Wednesday, June 14,2006

Arrests

Friday, June 09,2006

A 63 year old Smith's parish man and a 37 year old Hamilton parish man have been arrested and subsequently bailed on suspicion of fraud, false pretences and uttering.

Name Selected for New Police Boat

Wednesday, May 31,2006

Fraud Advisory

Monday, May 29,2006

The Bermuda Police Service Fraud Unit would once again like to warn the public about the dangers of giving out personal banking information to people whose identity they cannot confirm. There has recently been an increase in the number of people in Bermuda who have been contacted with various different schemes intended to obtain personal information.

Police Boat Naming Competition

Thursday, May 18,2006

The Bermuda Police Service is sponsoring a Police Boat Naming Competition for its new Police boat, which is expected to arrive in Bermuda before the end of the year.

Missing Person

Monday, May 15,2006

The Bermuda Police Service is asking for the public's assistance in locating 35 year old Wayne Williams of Devonshire. Mr. Williams is believed to be in the St. George's area and may be driving a white Bermuda Shutters Ltd. van licence #L2699. He is described as a light brown skinned male, approximately 5'6" tall of slim build with close cut hair, facial hair and blue eyes.

Promotion to Superintendent

Thursday, May 11,2006

Superintendent Mike Jackman arrived from Barbados in 1982 and commenced his initial training. On completion of the 16 week course he was posted to the St. George's Police Station and worked there until 1985. He spent the next eight years working in the Traffic Department.

Update: Injury RTC

Wednesday, May 10,2006

Police are appealing for witnesses to a single vehicle road traffic collision resulting in injury on Harbour Road in Paget, near Red Hole which occurred around 8 this morning. It appears that the female driver of a black Renault car was traveling west on Harbour Road when she lost control of the vehicle attempting to negotiate a left hand bend.

Traffic Offences

Thursday, May 04,2006

A specific initiative is underway by the Bermuda Police Service in conjunction with the Transport Control Department (TCD) to enforce the laws regarding vehicles on our roads. On Tuesday, May 2, 2006 the following traffic checks were conducted, resulting in several tickets being issued to motorists.

Changes At The Bermuda International Airport

Wednesday, May 03,2006

The 2006 summer airline schedule shows there will be between 20 and 26 flights each day. This increase in flights and passenger load will put a strain on the parking resources at the Bermuda International Airport (BIA) requiring the parking regulations there to be strictly enforced.

Update - Investigation Into Shooting At Swinging Doors

Tuesday, April 25,2006

A 30 year old Pembroke man has been taken into Police custody and is assisting Police with inquiries into the shooting that took place at the Swinging Doors Nightclub on Court Street in the early hours of Monday morning.

Shootings At Swinging Doors

Monday, April 24,2006

At 2:30 this morning Police responded to a shooting incident which occurred inside the Swinging Doors Nightclub on Court Street. At present the victims are a 26 year old female, a 21 year old male and a 30 year old male all from Pembroke. All of the individuals are being treated at KEMH and their injuries do not appear to be life threatening.

Police Officers Equipped with Incapacitant Spray

Friday, April 21,2006

Following the permission granted by the Minister of Labour, Home Affairs & Public Safety, the Commissioner of Police at 8am today authorized the distribution of the incapacitant spray known as 'Captor' to Police officers trained in its use. So far 247 Police officers (both uniformed and plain-clothed, including members of the Bermuda Reserve Police) have been trained in the use of 'Captor'.

Witness Appeal

Monday, March 27,2006

The Bermuda Police Service is continuing to appeal for any witnesses to the incident that occurred at the Hamilton Marketplace around 4:55pm on Saturday, March 25, 2006 involving a man entering the store brandishing a hatchet and threatening staff (in front of customers) before making good his escape in a white Suzuki jeep.

Fatal RTC

Thursday, March 23,2006

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 20 year old Samuel Fubler of Sandy's parish. Mr. Fubler suffered fatal injuries after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a van and then a wall on Middle Road in Southampton around 9:45pm on Wednesday.

RTC

Wednesday, March 15,2006

At 4:45 this morning, Police attended a reported single vehicle road traffic collision on South Road in Devonshire near the junction with Devon Spring Road. Details about the collision remain unclear; however, a blue Toyota Yaris was extensively damaged and the driver of the car left the scene prior to the arrival of Police.

Notification of Road Closure

Tuesday, March 14,2006

Effective tomorrow, Wednesday March 15, 2006 at 9:30am, Montpelier Road, Devonshire will be open to traffic traveling in a northerly direction only, while trench work continues along Middle Road. There will be barriers equipped with traffic signs in place at the foot of Montpelier Road to direct traffic.

Missing Juvenile

Monday, March 13,2006

Promotions The Bermuda Police Service is proud to announce the promotion of 5 officers.

Thursday, March 09,2006

Promoted to the rank of Sergeant: Jamiko Tucker.