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November 16 - Daily Report

Mon, 2009-11-16

Burglary - Around 7:50pm on Sunday, Police received a report of a burglary at a Cedar Hill, Warwick residence. The complainant stated that she was downstairs watching TV when she heard noises in an upstairs room. When she went to investigate, she discovered an unknown man inside the premises. On being seen, the intruder made good his escape on foot. The suspect is described as wearing a red sweat top and a grey hat. It does not appear that anything was taken. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

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November 15 - Weekend Report

Sun, 2009-11-15

Witness Appeal – St. David’s Shooting - Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the shooting which took place outside of Southside Cinema around 11:30pm Friday. The victims, a 26 year old Pembroke man and a 24 year old Warwick woman, remain in hospital. Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening at this time.

Shooting in St. David’s

Sat, 2009-11-14

Around 11:30pm Friday, Police responded to a report of gunshots outside of Southside Cinema in St. George’s. As a result, a 26 year old Pembroke man and a 24 year old Warwick woman are being treated at KEMH for gunshot wounds.

Police have arrested a 28 year old Pembroke man and an 18 year old Devonshire man in connection with this matter. Police have also seized a firearm which may have been used in the incident.

November 13 - Daily Report

Fri, 2009-11-13

Reported Gunshots in Warwick - Around 2am today, Police received a report of what was believed to be a gunshot in the Cedar Hill, Warwick area. Officers attended the scene a short time later and made a thorough search of the vicinity – however, after completing the search and speaking with area residents, nothing was found to substantiate the gunshot report. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

Response to Meridith Case Query

Fri, 2009-11-13

The Meridith case has already been adjudicated before a court of law where a person was charged and acquitted. The Bermuda Police Service is not aware of any fresh evidence in that case; however, anyone who believes they have such evidence that would tend to implicate another individual is strongly encouraged to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 295-0011 or call the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.

Promotion to Inspector

Thu, 2009-11-12

Following the recommendation of the Public Service Commission and the approval of His Excellency the Governor, Sir Richard Gozney KCMG, the Commissioner of Police is pleased to announce the following recent promotion of Sergeant John Clutterbuck to Inspector (Police Support Unit).

November 12 - Daily Report

Thu, 2009-11-12

Damage Only RTC/Impaired Driving - Around 3:40am on Wednesday, Police attended a reported single vehicle damage only road traffic collision on Pitts Bay Road in Pembroke. It appears that a car was traveling north on Pitts Bay Road when the driver, a 25 year old Pembroke woman lost control and collided with a wall, causing the vehicle to overturn. The driver was not injured; her two passengers, a 19 year old Pembroke woman and a 21 year old St. George’s woman were also apparently uninjured, both declining medical attention. The driver was subsequently arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. The car was extensively damaged. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

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