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May 30 - Weekend Report

Sat, 2009-05-30

Fatal RTC - Around 2:30pm on Saturday, Police received a report of a serious road traffic collision on Middle Road in Paget near Eve's Cycles involving a car and a motorcycle. Details about how the collision occured are unclear; however, the male motorcyclist was seriously injured and rushed to KEMH via ambulance, where he subsequently succumbed to his injuries. Inquiries are underway. No further information will be released until the deceased's next of kin have been notified.

This marks the 7th road traffic fatality for 2009.

Press Conference - Policing to Address Violent Crime

Thu, 2009-05-28

Commissioner of Police George Jackson - Once again the peace and quiet we have come to know and expect has been disturbed by criminals who are determined to upset the quality of life on our island. The series of incidents over the 22nd and 23rd May are a grim reminder of the realities we face as we combat an unprecedented level of criminality. Let me extend the Bermuda Police Service's condolences to the family of Kenwandee Robinson who died as a result of the incident on St. Monica’s Road on Friday 22nd May.

E-mail Circulating Regarding Recent Shootings

Tue, 2009-05-26

There has been widespread speculation about who might have played a role in the three shooting incidents, including an email circulating to that effect. However, the Bermuda Police Service has made no formal release regarding any persons of interest in connection with these incidents and will not comment further on matters under active investigation.

May 26 - Weekly Review

Tue, 2009-05-26

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 those traveling on motorcycles to fasten their helmets and avoid making a third lane.

During the week of Monday, May 18th – Monday, May 25th 2009 there were:

May 25 - Daily Report

Mon, 2009-05-25

Robbery - Around 12:45am today, Police received a report of a robbery on Pitts Bay Road in Pembroke. It appears that the victim, a 31 year old Warwick man, was walking along Pitts Bay Road when he was approached by three unknown men who demanded money. The Warwick man pulled out his wallet and one of the men removed a quantity of cash from it. All three suspects then made good their escape on foot towards the Fairmont Hamilton Princess hotel. The victim was not injured. Police arrived on the scene a short time later and a search of the immediate area resulted in the arrest of an 18 year old Warwick man in connection with this matter.

Press Conference Regarding Recent Shooting Incidents

Sat, 2009-05-23

Superintendent James Howard & Chief Inspector Antoine Daniels

Superintendent Howard - Good Afternoon members of the media:

Over the last two days there have been three gun related incidents which has resulted in the loss of one life and four other men in hospital being treated for gunshot wounds.

Shooting on St. Monica’s Road

Fri, 2009-05-22

The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that reports were received of gunshots fired in the St. Monica’s Road, Pembroke area around 2:45pm this afternoon. Police responded with members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Serious Crime Unit (SCU), cordoning off the scene.

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