Disturbance/Assault - Around 1:30am on Friday, Police received a report of a disturbance/assault outside The Bistro at The Beach on Front Street in the City of Hamilton. It appears that the victim, a 32 year old Pembroke man, was assaulted by a group of men. As a result he sustained serious injuries and was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. The Pembroke man is currently in the Intensive Care Unit. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact the Hamilton Police Station on 295-0011.

Fatal RTC - Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the fatal road traffic collision that occurred at 6am Wednesday on Berry Hill Road in Paget which claimed the life of 20 year old Geoffrey Burns of Pembroke. The other motorcyclist involved, a 58 year old Hamilton parish man, remains at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and is currently on a general ward. He sustained serious injuries to his right hip, right wrist and a finger on his right hand; however those injuries are not life threatening at this time. Both motorcycles involved were extensively damaged. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing.

Fatal RTC - The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 20 year old Geoffrey Burns of Pembroke. At 6am on Wednesday, Police received a report of a serious road traffic collision on Berry Hill Road in Paget near the Botanical Gardens involving two motorcycles. It appears that the motorcycles were traveling in opposite directions on Berry Hill Road when they collided. Mr. Burns sustained serious injuries and was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance; however, he subsequently succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead by an on call physician at 7am. The other motorcyclist sustained what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries.

Injury RTC - Around 11pm on Saturday, Police received a report of a road traffic collision resulting in injury near the junction of Roberts Avenue and Parsons Road in Devonshire involving two cars. It appears that the cars were traveling in opposite directions on Roberts Avenue when they collided. One car left the scene following the collision and was subsequently located by officers unattended. That vehicle was impounded. The driver of the other car, a 32 year old Hamilton parish woman, sustained a laceration to her right knee while her passenger, a 31 year old Warwick woman, suffered pain to her chest.

Burglary - Police responded to a report of a breaking and entering that took place on Harrington Sound Road in Smith's parish. It appears that the complainant left her home secured a few minutes before 8am yesterday morning only to return a few minutes after 5pm to notice that someone gained entry into her home and made off with an undisclosed amount of jewelry.

Police are reminding the public to secure their homes before retiring for the evening and before leaving for the day.

Update: Sudden Death - Police can now confirm the death of 40 year old Shane Carlyle Kelly of Old Road in Hamilton Parish. It appears that a few minutes after 7pm Wednesday police responded to a report of a marine incident at Green Bay Road in Hamilton Parish. Members of the community saw a man in the water by the Green Bay dock in a non-responsive state and as a result the emergency services were called. However, the 40 year old Hamilton Parish man was pronounced dead by an on call physician at 8:30pm. Foul play is not suspected in the death of Shane Kelly.

Death Announcement - The Bermuda Police Service would like to formally pass on our sympathies to the  family of Jacqueline Augustus, the Bermuda Police Service Seamstress. 

Her friendly face, warm manner, and commitment to her craft will always be remembered. Ms. Augustus passed away on Sunday afternoon after battling an undisclosed illness.

Again on behalf of the Commissioner of Police and the Bermuda Police Service Family, we extend our sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jacqueline “Jackie” Augustus.

Update: Confirmed Firearm Incident in Sandys parish - The 19 year old man who was shot in the firearm incident that took place a few minutes before 4pm yesterday at the junction of Middle Road and Woodlawn Road in Sandys parish was in serious condition in the Intensive Care Unit at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital with injuries to his lower torso. He has now been airlifted overseas for further medical treatment. We are continuing our appeal for witnesses; however it would be remiss of the Service if we did not take this opportunity to thank the public for their response to this incident thus far, as there has been no shortage of individuals coming forward.

Robbery - Police responded to a report of a robbery that took place a few minutes after twelve this morning. It appears that a 16 year old boy was traveling on South Road in Smith's parish when he was forced to stop by 2 men on a motorcycle. The boy was threatened by the men with a weapon they then robbed him of his helmet, I-Pod, mobile phone and black leather bag with Real Madrid logo on the front of the bag. The suspects are described as: (suspect 1) a black male between 5'11" and 6 feet tall and (suspect 2) is described as a light complexioned male approximately 5'11" tall.