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February 17 - Daily Report

Wed, 2010-02-17

Burglary - At 4:30pm on Tuesday, Police received a report of a burglary at a Camp Road, Warwick residence. The complainant stated that sometime between 7:15am and 4:30pm that day, an unknown culprit gained entry into her home while it was unoccupied. The culprit stole a 42” Samsung flat screen TV, a Samsung home theatre system and a quantity of jewelry. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

February 16 - Weekly Review

Tue, 2010-02-16

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, February 8th – Monday, February 15th 2010 there were:

Reports of Men with Guns on Court Street

Mon, 2010-02-15

At 2:25pm today, Police responded to a report of men in possession of firearms in a parking lot on Court Street in Pembroke. This resulted in Police units converging on the location and a number of searches being carried out. As a result, three men are in custody assisting Police with this inquiry however, no firearms were recovered.

February 15 - Daily Report

Mon, 2010-02-15

Marine Advisory - In light of the stormy weather the island has been experiencing recently, the Bermuda Police Service Marine Unit would like to remind all boat owners of the following during the winter months. Hopefully these simple, proactive tips can help reduce damage and or loss of property.

Witness Appeal - Shooting in Sandys parish

Sun, 2010-02-14

Police continue to appeal for witnesses to the shooting that occurred around 2:15am Saturday in the Kitchener Close, Sandys parish area. As a result the victim, a 23 year old Sandys parish man, received gun shot wounds to his body. He is currently in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit at KEMH.

An investigation into the matter is ongoing by officers from the Serious Crime Unit under the direction of Chief Inspector Nick Pedro and a 31 year old Sandys parish man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

February 14 - Weekend Report

Sun, 2010-02-14

Injury RTC - Around 10:50pm on Saturday, Police attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury on Middle Road in Southampton near the junction with Tribe Road #3 involving a taxi and a bus. Details about how the collision occurred remain unclear; however the driver of the taxi, a 50 year old Smith’s parish man, sustained injuries to his chest & ribs. He was taken to KEMH via ambulance for treatment and is currently in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit. The driver of the bus, a 44 year old Sandys parish woman, was not injured. The taxi received extensive front end damage while the bus received moderate rear end damage.

UPDATE: Causeway Bridge, Airport re-opens

Sat, 2010-02-13

From the Government Department of Communication & Information (DCI) - The Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) is advising the public that the process of reopening the Causeway Bridge is underway, and it is expected that traffic should be able to cross the bridge from 8.30 p.m. onward.

However the Chairman of the EMO and Minister of Labour, Home Affairs and Housing, Sen. the Hon. Lt. Col. David Burch is "strongly urging" motorists particularly those on two wheeled vehicles to proceed with caution when traversing the bridge, as winds in the area remain elevated.

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