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7th Annual Hurricane Fabian Memorial Ride

Tue, 2010-09-07

The 7th Annual Remembrance Ride took place on Sunday 5th September 2010. The Commissioner of Police Michael Desilva was in attendance as well as other members of the Bermuda Police Service family, the Bermuda Long Riders Motorcycle Club and members of the public. The event is held each year to show support for the families and friends of the four lives tragically lost.

September 7 - Weekly Review

Tue, 2010-09-07

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, August 30th – Monday, September 6th 2010 there were:

Arrest

Mon, 2010-09-06

Police can confirm the arrest of a 48 year old Hamilton parish man from the shoreline of the North Shore Road/Coney Island Road, Hamilton parish area on Saturday, September 4th 2010. Around 10:45am that day, several officers from different units attended the scene to assist in his capture, including the Marine Unit. The 48 year old Hamilton parish man was subsequently apprehended for outstanding warrants and attempting to evade arrest. A 43 year old Hamilton parish man was also arrested at the scene in connection with the incident. A court appearance for the 48 year old Hamilton parish man is anticipated in due course.

September 6 - Daily Report

Mon, 2010-09-06

Witness Appeal: Confirmed Firearm Incident in Pembroke - Police continue to appeal for witnesses to the confirmed firearm incident that occurred around midnight on Saturday in the Middle Terrace, Pembroke area. In particular, detectives are interested in speaking with anyone who may have been in the Middle Terrace, Pembroke area between 11:45pm on Friday and 12:15am on Saturday and heard or saw anything suspicious. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 295-0011 or the independent confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline on 800-8477.

Confirmed Firearm Incident in Pembroke

Fri, 2010-09-03

Around midnight on Saturday, Police responded to a report of gunshots in the Middle Terrace, Pembroke area. A 22 year old Pembroke man subsequently attended King Edward VII Memorial Hospital with gunshot wounds to his leg. His injuries are not life threatening; as a result he was treated and released. Inquiries into this incident are 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.

September 3 - Daily Report

Fri, 2010-09-03

Disturbance/Assault - Around 1:30am on Friday, Police received a report of a disturbance/assault outside The Bistro at The Beach on Front Street in the City of Hamilton. It appears that the victim, a 32 year old Pembroke man, was assaulted by a group of men. As a result he sustained serious injuries and was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. The Pembroke man is currently in the Intensive Care Unit. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact the Hamilton Police Station on 295-0011.

September 2 - Daily Report

Thu, 2010-09-02

Fatal RTC - Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the fatal road traffic collision that occurred at 6am Wednesday on Berry Hill Road in Paget which claimed the life of 20 year old Geoffrey Burns of Pembroke. The other motorcyclist involved, a 58 year old Hamilton parish man, remains at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and is currently on a general ward. He sustained serious injuries to his right hip, right wrist and a finger on his right hand; however those injuries are not life threatening at this time. Both motorcycles involved were extensively damaged. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing.

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