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Reported & Confirmed Firearm Incident in Pembroke

Mon, 2010-11-01

Around 8pm on Monday, Police responded to a reported firearm incident in the Marsh Folly Road/Bernard Park, Pembroke area. On arrival officers conducted a thorough search of the scene; however, nothing was found to substantiate the report at that time and no one has reported being injured.

Update - Confirmed Firearm Incident in Sandys Parish

Mon, 2010-11-01

Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro, Officer In Charge of the Serious Crime Unit – Detectives in the Serious Crime Unit are actively investigating the shooting of a 19 year old male who had disembarked a public bus that made a stop at the White Hill Field at 6:30pm Monday. The bus had been travelling towards the City of Hamilton.

The victim sustained injuries which are believed to be non-life threatening. He is currently in treatment at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

Confirmed Firearm Incident in Sandys Parish

Mon, 2010-11-01

Around 6:35pm on Monday, Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident that took place in the White Hill, Sandys parish area. A 19 year old Sandys parish man was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment.

An active investigation into this incident is underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information about this incident to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 295-0011. Alternatively, witnesses or anyone with any information are encouraged to call the independent, confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline at 800-8477.

Missing Juvenile – Katrina Every

Mon, 2010-11-01

The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 17 year old Katrina Every. Ms. Every was last seen at her North Shore Road, Devonshire residence which is in the vicinity of the Mid-Atlantic Boat Club around 11:30pm on Friday, October 29th 2010.

Two Men Sentenced for Separate Firearm Offences

Mon, 2010-11-01

Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro, Officer in Charge of the Serious Crime Unit - The Bermuda Police Service would like to acknowledge the significant sentence handed down today in the Supreme Court regarding Mr. Anthony Swan. Mr. Swan was convicted of firing multiple shots at persons with a firearm at a busy location on Court Street, Hamilton on 16th December, 2009. Fortunately, no members of the public were harmed during this incident, which clearly traumatized many members of our community.

November 1 - Daily Report

Mon, 2010-11-01

Burglary - Around 4am on Sunday, Police received a report of a burglary at a North Hill, Pembroke residence. It appears that sometime between midnight and 3:55am that day, an unknown culprit gained entry into the home while it was unoccupied. The culprit stole a handbag containing a quantity of cash and personal items. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

BPS Praise Community for Safe Halloween

Mon, 2010-11-01

As promised, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS), supported by the Bermuda Reserve Police were out in large numbers during the course of the Halloween weekend. Although the weekend was busy, the number of Halloween-related disorder incidents was notably less than anticipated making this one of the quietest Halloween events in many years.

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