Industrial Accident - Around 2:55 this morning, Police received a report of an industrial accident at The Royal Gazette. Details about what occurred are unclear; however, it appears that a 29 year old Southampton man working in the production department seriously injured his right hand. The injury is not believed to be life threatening. He was taken to KEMH by co-workers for treatment. The government health & safety officer was notified.
Injury RTC
The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for a fantastic response to the appeal for 400 volunteers to anonymously provide samples of their DNA to establish Bermuda population data. The project was so successful that the target was reached by 5 pm today (Wednesday, July 1, 2009). No further samples will be collected. The creation of baseline population data that is specific to Bermuda will greatly benefit the future use of DNA in Bermuda. Once again, thank you to everyone who volunteered.
Fire - Around 2:35 this morning, Police attended a report of a fire at a Court Street, Pembroke business. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service also attended the scene and extinguished the blaze. No one was injured. Suspicious circumstances are suspected. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
Burglary
The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that officers from the Financial Crime Unit arrested a 45 year old woman on Wednesday 1st July 2009 in connection with an active investigation into local investment company Emerald Financial Group. Recognizing that this investigation is likely to generate considerable interest from Emerald Financial Group customers the Bermuda Police Service has consulted with the Registrar of Companies and the Bermuda Monetary
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, June 22nd - Monday June 29th 2009 there were:
The Bermuda Police Service in conjunction with the Department of Health is seeking the support of Bermuda residents over the age of 18 years to establish Bermuda Population data to support the future use of DNA in Bermuda.
Injury RTC - Around 1:15pm on Sunday, Police attended a reported single vehicle road traffic collision resulting in injury on Paynters Road in Hamilton parish near the junction with Harrington Sound Road. It appears that a rental cycle was traveling west on Paynters Road when the rider, a 38 year old Massachusetts man, lost control and collided with a tree. He sustained a laceration to his left leg and abrasions while his passenger, a 35 year old Massachusetts woman, sustained a fractured left leg and abrasions. The visiting American couple was taken to KEMH via ambulance for treatment. The rental cycle was extensively damaged. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
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