Tue, 2009-09-22

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, September 14th – Monday, September 21st 2009 there were:

• Reported Injury Collisions = 21
• Reported Damage Only Collisions = 27
• Arrests on Suspicion of Impaired Driving = 6
• Vehicles Reported Taken Without Their Owners’ Consent = 12
• Number of vehicles reported stolen by parish: Smith’s parish = 1, Devonshire = 1, Pembroke = 7, Warwick = 1, Southampton = 1 and Sandys parish = 1.

All of the vehicles removed were either auxiliary cycles or motorcycles. Of the 12 vehicles reported stolen, none were subsequently recovered.

Theft

At 3:50am today, Police received a report of a theft from an unattended vehicle. The complainant stated that she awoke after hearing noises outside and discovered an unknown man exiting her car, which was parked outside her Church Lane, Pembroke home. She confronted the suspect who attempted to flee the scene on foot; however, the 48 year old Devonshire man was arrested by Police as he did so. A black I-Pod video, a Nike watch and a quantity of cash taken from the vehicle were recovered. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

Injury RTC

At 4:05pm on Monday, Police attended a reported road traffic collision on Palmetto Road in Devonshire near the junction with Roberts Avenue. It appears that a van was traveling east on Palmetto Road when a school boy attempted to cross the road. As a result the driver of the van, a 52 year old Hamilton parish man, brought the vehicle to an abrupt stop. Despite this, the van still struck the 6 year old boy. An auxiliary cycle traveling in the same direction behind the van was unable to stop in time and collided with the rear of the van. The pedestrian was taken to KEMH by his mother and was treated for a bruised left wrist. The rider of the auxiliary cycle, a 17 year old woman, was not injured; the driver of the van was also uninjured. The van received relatively minor damage while the auxiliary cycle received moderate front end damage.

Around 7:30pm on Sunday, Police attended a reported single vehicle road traffic collision on Orange Valley Road in Devonshire near the junction with Jubilee Road. It appears that a motorcycle was traveling north on Orange Valley Road when the rider, a 22 year old Devonshire man, lost control and fell to the road. The Devonshire man sustained facial injuries, lacerations to his knees & elbows as well as abrasions to his abdomen. He is believed to have attended KEMH for treatment of his injuries. The motorcycle received front end damage. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

Police Week 2009! October 4th – October 10th

This year’s theme – Our Youth … Our Commitment; there are several community related events taking place during Police Week in keeping with our theme and we encourage all members of the public to come out and participate!

Sunday, October 4, 2009 – Church Service

This non-denominational inter-faith church service at Ruth Seaton James auditorium will be a spiritual experience where officers and the community can join together to give thanks.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 – Police Displays

The Bermuda Police Service puts its best on display for the public with various exhibits showcasing the various the various careers & opportunities available within the Service. To be held at Police Field, Prospect Devonshire.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 – Beat the Retreat

Witness the pomp, pageantry & precision of the Bermuda Police Service as they march on Kings Square in St. George’s with the Bermuda Regiment Band & Corps of Drums as well as the Bermuda Islands Pipe Band. The Commissioner of Police and other dignitaries will be in attendance.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 – Commissioner for a Day

Primary & Middle School students selected as winners of the Police Week 2009 poster competition will be given the opportunity to see what it’s like to be Commissioner of Police for a day.

Saturday, October 10, 2009 – Police Ball

A formal night celebrating 130 years of policing in Bermuda will be held at the Fairmont Southampton Princess Resort.

For more information about these events or any other Police Week 2009 related activities, please contact Police Week 2009 chairwoman Nicole Young on 299-4227, nyoung@bps.bm or click here. 

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