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Flight Diversion

Thu, 2018-04-05

Police responded to a report of an unruly passenger onboard a flight that was on route from London Gatwick to Cancun Mexico. It appears that a 39 year old male British National was arrested and removed from the plane for being extremely intoxicated and unruly.

The suspect was assessed by on scene medical personnel but refused any kind of medical attention but was extremely unruly and whilst in custody threw himself to the ground and struck his head on the floor, sustaining what appears to be a minor self-inflicted head injury.

Investigations Into Separate Collisions in Hamilton Parish & Devonshire

Mon, 2018-04-02

At 8pm on Saturday 31st March it appears that a private motor car was travelling east along North Shore Road near the junction with Somers Hill Road in Hamilton Parish when it was overtaken by a police car who was attempting to stop another vehicle. As a result, the driver of the private car pulled to the nearside and made contact with the barrier fence causing minor damage to their car. No one was injured and the police vehicle was not damaged. An investigation into the collision is now underway and anyone who may have seen the collision is asked to contact police on 295-0011.

Autopsy Results: Investigation Into the Death of Mark Dombroski

Thu, 2018-03-22

Superintendent Sean Field Lament – Good Afternoon Ladies & Gentlemen,

Thank you for joining us once again for the latest investigative update on the death of 19 year old Mark Dombroski.

Before I begin, I would like to repeat our condolences to the Dombroski family and we empathise with them at this difficult time.

I can report that on Wednesday, March 21st 2018 an independent forensic pathologist Dr. Christopher Milroy of Ottawa, Canada arrived on island and conducted a formal autopsy of the deceased.

Sudden Death of 3 Month Old Boy Roman Edwards-Easton

Wed, 2018-03-21

Chief Inspector Na’imah Astwood – Separately, the Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the sudden death of 3 month old Roman Edwards-Easton and extends sincere condolences to the Edwards and Easton families.

An investigation regarding the circumstances of the infant boy’s death continues. An overseas forensic pathologist is currently in Bermuda and will perform an autopsy.

Anyone with any information regarding the sudden death of 3 month old Roman Edwards-Easton is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Renay Rock on 717-0996.

Investigation Into the Death of 30 Year Old Mr. Dejon Simmons

Wed, 2018-03-21

Chief Inspector Na’imah Astwood – Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 30 year old Dejon Simmons and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Mr. Simmons was seriously injured in an altercation with another man on Front Street around 3:15am Sunday, March 18th.

He was rushed via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where he remained in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit until his death this morning.

Update on Investigation Into Death of 19 Year Old Mark Dombroski

Tue, 2018-03-20

Superintendent Sean Field-Lament – Good Afternoon.

Firstly let me reiterate on behalf of the Bermuda Police Service our sincere condolences to the family & friends of Mark Dombroski.

The Bermuda Police Service is progressing the investigation into the death of Mark, a visiting 19 year old American college freshman.

A team of investigators is actively continuing their inquiries into the circumstances of Mark’s death.

5:30pm Press Conference: BPS Confirm Death of 19 Year Old Mark Dombroski

Mon, 2018-03-19

Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police James Howard – It is with sadness that the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm the death of 19 year old Mark Dombroski of Pennsylvania U.S.A. and we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Dombroski family.

His body was found in the moat at Fort Prospect, which is located between Mary Victoria Road and Police Headquarters in Devonshire.

The area has been cordoned off and the scene will be processed by officers from the Forensic Support Unit. An autopsy is anticipated in due course.

1pm Press Conference Regarding Missing 19 Year Old Mark Dombroski

Mon, 2018-03-19

Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police James Howard – Good Afternoon Members of the Media & Public,

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is conducting a full investigation into the disappearance of 19 year old American visitor Mark Dombroski. Mark is a freshman student at St. Joseph’s University in Pennsylvania U.S.A.

Mark, is a member of St. Joseph’s University rugby team, that came to the island on Thursday, March 15th to compete in the 2018 Ariel Re Bermuda International 7s Rugby Tournament. There were 20 teams, both local and overseas, competing.

The tournament finished on Saturday afternoon (March 17th). It then appears that Mark along with friends and family went out to socialise.

The last time he was seen by his family and friends was a few minutes after 12am Sunday, March 18th at The Dog House (a local restaurant and bar) on Front Street in the City of Hamilton.

Appeal Continues for Missing American Visitor 19 Year Old Mark Dombroski

Sun, 2018-03-18

The appeal continues regarding missing American visitor 19 year old Mark Dombroski. He is still missing and there is concern for his wellbeing.

Please click the poster below to enlarge.

Reported Missing 19 Year Old American Visitor Mark Dombroski

Sun, 2018-03-18

Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating 19 year old Mark Dombroski, of Pennsylvania who is a visitor to the island on a Rugby Tour with St. Joseph’s University.

He was last seen at The Dog House on Front Street at 12am this morning. He is due to leave the island today.

Description – Caucasian of small build, 6 feet tall with close cut blonde hair and apparently last seen wearing a green T-shirt.

Here is a second photo of 19 year old Mark Dombroski.

Here is a third photo of 19 year old Mark Dombroski.

Here is a fourth, more recent, photo of 19 year old Mark Dombroski.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Mark Dombroski please contact police on 295-0011.