Traffic Advisories

Friday, February 24,2006

The Minister of Works and Engineering and Housing wishes to inform motorists of the temporary closure of the lane heading out of the City of Hamilton on Spurling Hill, Pembroke on Sunday, February 26, 2006 between 7am and 6pm. The closure is necessary in order to facilitate the resurfacing of Crow Lane.

Investment Scam

Thursday, February 23,2006

The Bermuda Police Service Fraud Unit is aware of a new investment scam that is currently in circulation around the island. The letter, which appears to be from a European country, encourages the recipient to invest in teak plantations through the 'Prime Forestry Group' of Switzerland.

Police Notice Pattern of Breaking & Entering in Warwick & Paget

Tuesday, February 21,2006

The Bermuda Police Service has noticed a pattern of housebreaks in Warwick. There have been 4 housebreaks in Warwick this month, three of which occurred in the Keith Hall Road area during the afternoon of Valentine's Day and one the following evening at a nearby Harbour Road, Warwick residence.

The Death of Former Police Commissioner Lennett (Lenny) Edwards QPM, CPM

Sunday, February 12,2006

The Bermuda Police Service is saddened by the death of former Commissioner of Police Lennett Edwards QPM, CPM. Mr. Edwards served as Commissioner of Police from 1992 - 1995, a post that he held with distinction. He was well respected as an officer and a friend.

Fatal RTC

Friday, February 10,2006

Witness Appeal

Thursday, February 09,2006

Police are investigating a road traffic collision that took place around 7:45pm on Friday, May 6, 2005 involving two Police vehicles (unmarked cars) and a motorcycle carrying two people, west of the entrance to A1 on Middle Road in Paget. The two Police vehicles were traveling west (emergency) and the motorcycle entered the westbound lane from a private entrance.

Lottery Scam

Wednesday, February 08,2006

The Bermuda Police Service Fraud Unit is aware of a new lottery scam that is currently in circulation around the island. The letter, which appears to be from a European country, claims that the recipient has won a cash prize and must provide personal information (including copies of a passport and/or driver's license) as well as banking details in order to receive their winnings.

Sudden Death - Witness Appeal

Monday, February 06,2006

The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for anyone who may have seen 59 year old Franklyn Belboda of Warwick or the vehicle he was traveling in, a grey Mitsubishi taxi license #T1810 in the last 48 hours, to contact Chief Inspector Andrew Boyce or Sergeant Robert Cardwell of the Serious Crime Unit on 299-4315 or the main Police number 295-0011.

Opening of New Bus Terminal

Monday, January 30,2006

The new bus terminal will officially open for operation on Thursday. In the meantime, bus operators are making test runs through the terminal from Victoria Street to Church Street in the City of Hamilton. Washington Street is not a through way and should only be used by motorists doing business on the street. It should not be used as a shortcut from Victoria Street to Church Street.

Death of PC Paul Marsden

Monday, January 23,2006

It is with a great sense of regret that the Bermuda Police Service announces the death of our colleague and friend, Police Constable Paul Marsden.

Promoted to Sergeant

Thursday, January 12,2006

The Bermuda Police Service is proud to announce the promotion of 7 officers to the rank of Sergeant:

Credit Card Fraud

Thursday, December 22,2005

The Bermuda Police Service wishes to inform local businesses of a current fraudulent practice that is being perpetrated by individuals from overseas. A local business has been faxed photocopies of credit cards accompanied by an overseas passport photo identification, with a request to purchase a high value item.

Sudden Death

Wednesday, December 21,2005

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 53 year old Michael Eugene Smith of Pembroke. Mr. Smith was found in an unresponsive state at 6 this morning at a Hill Crescent, Pembroke residence and was pronounced dead a short time later. He was last seen alive at 1pm on Tuesday, December 20, 2005. Police are appealing for anyone who may have information on Mr.

Medical Emergency

Thursday, December 08,2005

At 1:40pm today, Police attended a report of a medical emergency on Church Street in Pembroke near the junction with Dismont Drive. On arrival a man was found in an unresponsive state, lying on the ground near the entrance of the temporary bus terminal. CPR was performed on the unresponsive man before he was rushed to KEMH via ambulance.

Damage Only RTC

Wednesday, December 07,2005

At 8:10am on Tuesday, Police received a report of a damage only road traffic collision on Middle Road in Sandy's parish near the junction with Farmstead Lane. It appears that around 7:15am a white truck and a silver car were traveling west on Middle Road when a dark coloured motorcycle traveling in the opposite direction behind a bus overtook the bus, colliding with one of the truck's mirrors.

Advertisement in Today's Royal Gazette (Page 5)

Tuesday, December 06,2005

It is not the practtice of the Bermuda Police Service to respond to anonymous letters or advertisements. We would invite the individual(s) that have written the advertisement on page 5 in today's daily to formally put their concerns in writing and they will be addressed accordingly.

Sexual Assault Investigation Continues

Monday, December 05,2005

There was one reported sexual assault, one reported attempted sexual assault and a report of a prowler (suspicious circumstances) over the weekend.

Incapacitant Spray - Bermuda Police Association Chairman Detective Constable Carl Neblett

Friday, December 02,2005

Injury RTC

Monday, November 28,2005

At 5:30pm on Sunday, Police attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury on Church Street in Pembroke near the junction with Parliament Street involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian.

Sexual Assault Investigation

Thursday, November 03,2005

The Bermuda Police Service is currently conducting inquiries into a series of sexual assaults in Southampton, Warwick and Paget which we believe may be linked. In the past several months, women have reported to the Police that they have been awoken during the early morning hours by a male who has assaulted them.