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Arrest

Sun, 2005-08-14

Around 12:40am on Sunday, a Police Support Unit (PSU) on mobile patrol attended Fentons Drive in Pembroke. The officers arrested an 18 year old Pembroke woman for an outstanding warrant and searched the basket of the motorcycle she was sitting on. The basket contained a sizeable quantity of what is believed to be controlled drugs, which were seized.

Removed Vehicles

Thu, 2005-08-11

The Bermuda Police Service is aware of recent incidents where four wheeled vehicles were removed from garages and thefts from unattended/unlocked vehicles took place, particularly in the Addendum Lane, Pembroke area.

Sudden Death

Mon, 2005-08-08

At 8:30 this morning, Police attended a report of a medical emergency at the junction of Court Street and Elliot Street in Pembroke. The victim, a 68 year old Pembroke man, was found at his Elliot Street residence lying in bed in an unresponsive state and was later pronounced dead at the scene by an on call physician. Foul play has not been ruled out.

AEROSOL CANS AT PUBLIC EVENTS

Thu, 2005-08-04

It has recently been brought to the attention of the Bermuda Police Service (BPS), the developing and dangerous trend of persons projecting fiery streams from various aerosol cans or other apparatus at public events, indoors and outdoors. The BPS is concerned about such practices posing a real threat to public safety.

Counterfeit Currency

Tue, 2005-08-02

The Bermuda Police Service continues to intercept counterfeit currency presently in circulation on the island, particularly Bermuda $50 and $100 notes.

Cup Match 2005

Sun, 2005-07-31

It was a somewhat busy Cup Match period for the Bermuda Police Service, as indicated by the table below (selected categories only); however, there were no major incidents to report during the holiday. The Bermuda Police Service would like to take this opportunity to thank the public for their co-operation during Cup Match 2005.

Inter-Service Sports & Family Fun Day

Tue, 2005-07-19

An Inter-Service Sports and Family Fun Day is scheduled to take place at 10am on Saturday July 23, 2005 at the Police Field in Prospect. Teams from the Bermuda Police Service, Bermuda Regiment, H.M. Customs, H.M. Corrections and Bermuda Fire Service will compete for prizes and team honours in the following disciplines:

Update: Island Wide Power Outage

Wed, 2005-07-13

The Bermuda Police Service is pleased with the public's response to the power outage crisis. There have been no significant incidents as a result of the blackout. We are reminding the public to stay out of the City of Hamilton, unless it is for work purposes or a matter of importance.