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October 5 - Weekly Review

Tue, 2010-10-05

The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the motoring public to slow down and to drive as well as ride responsibly on the island’s roads. Additionally, we urge those traveling in cars to use their seatbelts at all times and make sure any children traveling in the vehicle are appropriately restrained. Those traveling on motorcycles should always fasten their helmets and avoid making a third lane.

During the week of Monday, September 27th – Monday, October 4th 2010 there were:

October 4 - Daily Report

Mon, 2010-10-04

Confirmed Firearm Incident in Pembroke - Around 10:30am on Monday, Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident on Parsons Road in Pembroke. The victim, a 27 year old Pembroke man, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. An active investigation into this incident is underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 295-0011 or the independent confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline on 800-8477.

October 3 - Weekend Report

Sun, 2010-10-03

Fatal RTC - The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 22 year old Adam Goodwin of Smith’s parish. Around 4:10am on Sunday, Police and first responders attended a report of a serious single vehicle road traffic collision on South Road in Smith’s parish near the junction with St. Mark’s Road. It appears that Mr. Goodwin was riding a motorcycle traveling along South Road when he lost control and collided with a wall. Mr. Goodwin sustained serious injuries and was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he subsequently succumbed to those injuries. He was pronounced dead at 4:32am by an on call physician at the hospital.

Police Week 2010: Inter-Faith Church Service

Sun, 2010-10-03

Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva’s opening remarks at The Cathedral of The Most Holy Trinity, Church Street, City of Hamilton – Good morning everyone; 2010 marks 131 years of official service to the community from the Bermuda Police Service, legislated by the original Police Act of 1879. It is a privilege and an honour to be here this morning with so many of my colleagues who contribute to the proud heritage and strong foundation on which our police service is built.

October 1 - Daily Report

Fri, 2010-10-01

Burglary - Around 8:10am on Thursday, Police received a report of a burglary at St. Peter’s Church in St. George’s. It appears that sometime between 8pm on Wednesday and 8am on Thursday an unknown culprit gained entry into the premises and stole a quantity of cash. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

Around 5:20pm on Thursday, Police received a report of a burglary at an Ord Road, Warwick residence. It appears that sometime between 8:15am and 5pm that day an unknown culprit gained entry into the residence while it was unoccupied. The culprit stole a quantity of cash. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

September 30 - Daily Report

Thu, 2010-09-30

Burglary - Around 3:50pm on Wednesday, Police received a report of a burglary at a Pearman’s Hill, Warwick residence. It appears that sometime during the day an unknown culprit gained entry into the home while it was unoccupied. The culprit stole a quantity of jewelry. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

September 29 - Daily Report

Wed, 2010-09-29

Injury RTC - Around 5:15pm on Tuesday, Police responded to a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision resulting in injury on St. David’s Road in St. George’s involving a Police car. Two officers in the vehicle at the time were injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment; however their injuries were minor and they were subsequently released. The Police car was extensively damaged. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

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