Traffic Advisory: Heightened BPS Road Presence During the Holiday Season
Mon, 2023-12-18
Close to ten thousand dollars in traffic fines issued in Magistrates' Court today.
A number of those fined were for driving unlicensed and uninsured vehicles.
Troublingly, impaired driving also featured among the offences for which fines were issued.
In fact, over this past weekend there were three people arrested and held in custody for driving whilst impaired.
Acting Superintendent, Robert Cardwell of the police Support Unit stated: “We cannot sufficiently stress how dangerous it is for someone to operate a vehicle whilst impaired.”
“By doing so you place not yourself, as well as members of the public, at increased risk of serious injury or, loss of life”
“Not the kind of situation you want to be faced with at any time, but particularly during Christmas. Just don’t do it.”
As a reminder, there will be a heightened police presence on the roads over the coming days and weeks and while we urge compliance, officers will not be treating lightly with anyone choosing to disobey the road traffic laws.
In addition, Roadside Sobriety Checks will be in effect commencing Friday, December 29, 2023, through Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Again, we urge you:
Do not drive if you have been drinking or using mind altering substances, legal or otherwise.
Obey all road traffic signs.
Drive within the speed limit.
Do not use handheld devices while operating a vehicle.
We’re sure you’d much prefer to spend your hard earned money on things you need or, to make loved ones happy for Christmas, than having to pay traffic fines.
So, let’s all work together to make this a safe and enjoyable Christmas season for all.
Read MoreWitness Appeal: Ord Road, Warwick Collision
Mon, 2023-12-18
Around 12:02 a.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023, police received reports of a motorcycle rider found breathing but unresponsive on Ord Road near the junction with Banana Lane, Warwick.
Police and other first responders attended the scene and found the victim, a 31-year-old male going in and out of consciousness.
It is understood he was traveling in a westerly direction along Ord Road, when he collided with a private motorcar.
He was attended to at the scene by EMTs and subsequently transported to King Edward Hospital for treatment for his injuries, which were deemed to be serious.
At last check he was conscious, alert and speaking. He has since been transported overseas for further medical treatment.
An investigation into this matter is now underway and anyone with information is asked to contact Police Constable Dinnell Bean on 515-2413 or, via e-mail at dbean@bps.bm.
You may also speak with a police officer you know or, use the Community Reporting Portal at https://portal.police.bm.
11-Year-Old Boy Struck By Car Last Week Recovering in U.S. Hospital
Thu, 2023-12-14
At last check, an 11-year-old boy seriously hurt after being struck by a car one week ago in Sandys parish, was recovering in a U.S. hospital.
The local student was initially treated at the scene by emergency medical technicians, then admitted into the Intensive Care Unit of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, before being airlifted to the U.S. for further medical care.
The collision occurred around 3:45pm Thursday, 7th December 2023, on Somerset Road, just outside of Somerset Bridge Apartments, when the boy attempted to cross the road after getting off a minibus.
Additional individuals have since come forward to assist with ongoing inquiries and the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) appreciates their cooperation.
As a reminder, the investigating officer Constable Denise Taylor can be contacted on 247-1683 or, via e-mail at dtaylor@bps.bm.
Members of the public with relevant information can also call the main police number 295-0011, speak with a police officer they know, or use the BPS community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm.
Fire at BoatPort in St. George's
Thu, 2023-12-14
Around 3:30 AM on Thursday, December 14 Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and police were dispatched to a report of several boats on fire at the Boatport storage facility on Wellington Slip Road, St. George’s.
Firefighters are working steadily to bring the blaze under control. As a result, a portion of Wellington Slip Road is closed to the public.
Motorist who live in the area are advised to use caution as the road will operate on a two way system.
We are asking that members of public stay away from the area until the fire service deem the area to be safe.
Further updates will be provided by BFRS in due course.
Fatal Shooting: Mary Victoria Road, Devonshire Area
Mon, 2023-12-11
Around 7:48 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023, police received several reports of gunshots in the Mary Victoria Road, Devonshire, area.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that a 53-year-old man had sustained gunshot injuries and immediately commenced life-saving measures.
EMTs attended the scene and continued with life-saving efforts.
The victim was transported via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Acting Detective Chief Inspector Derricka Burns said, “This marks the third firearms related incident in Bermuda this year and the fourth murder overall.”
“Tonight’s tragic incident means yet another family is left to mourn the passing of their loved one as a result of senseless violence.”
“This is a heavily populated neighborhood and we are appealing to residents who may have seen any suspicious activity or persons in the area prior to or, shortly after the incident or, who may have any information no matter how unimportant you may think it to be, to please get in contact with us and help bring those responsible to justice and bring some form of closure to the family of the deceased.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Odessa Philip of the Serious Crime Unit by calling 717-2193, the main police number, 295-0011 or, via e-mail at ophilip@bps.bm.
You may also speak with a police officer you know or use the community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm/.
If you’d prefer to provide the information anonymously, please call the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number, 800-8477.
Suspected Impaired Driving Witness Appeal
Sun, 2023-12-10
Shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Friday, December 8th, 2023, officers were on mobile patrol on North Shore Road, in the vicinity of the Esso service station, Crawl Hill, Hamilton Parish, when they observed a motorcycle traveling in an easterly direction overtake a number of cars and almost collided with traffic traveling in the opposite direction.
Police activated their emergency equipment signalling for the vehicle to stop. The motorcycle rider failed to stop for police and continued traveling along North Shore Road.
Officers monitored the vehicle’s movements from a distance and approached once it came to a stop after having turned onto Summit View Drive.
Officers observed a small child on the back of the motorcycle.
They then engaged the motorcycle rider, a male, at which point they observed signs of impairment.
Demands were made for samples of breath from the rider but he refused and was subsequently arrested for driving while impaired.
A check on the motorcycle revealed it had previously been reported stolen. The male was further arrested for taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent and cautioned.
A relative of the arrested man attended the scene where he became combative and was arrested for conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace.
The child was left safely in the care of another relative.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact, Police Constable, Jordan Basden by calling 211 or, via e-mail at, jordan.basden@bps.bm.
You may also speak with another officer you know or use the community reporting portal at https://portal.police.bm.
Pedestrian Seriously Hurt After Being Struck By Car in Sandys Parish
Fri, 2023-12-08
Around 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, 7th December 2023, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a road traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a car on Somerset Road, Sandys Parish, just outside of Somerset Bridge Apartments.
It was reported that a male student, understood to be an 11-year-old boy, was attempting to cross the roadway after getting off a minibus, when he was struck by a car travelling along the opposite side of the road.
Initially conscious, but suspected to have sustained head injuries, he was attended to at the scene by EMTs and subsequently transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
At last check, he was listed in serious condition in the Intensive Care Unit.
The section of roadway where the collision occurred was closed for approximately three hours with traffic being diverted onto the Railway Trail, while the scene was forensically processed.
We wish to thank the public for their understanding and cooperation during inquiries at the scene. We also thank those witnesses who spoke with police on site.
An investigation into this incident has now commenced and additional witnesses or anyone else with relevant information, is asked to contact Police Constable, Denise Taylor on 247-1683 or, via email at dtaylor@bps.bm.
You may also call the main police number 295-0011 or speak with a police officer you know.
Alternatively, you may provide the information via the community reporting portal at http://portal.police.bm.
The Bermuda Police Service appeals to members of the public not to circulate any video that may have been recorded at this collision scene.
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