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Demarcvjai Williams, Marco Salema 2nd & 3rd Road Fatalities of 2018 [Updated]

Sat, 2018-03-17

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the deaths of 29 year old Mr. Demarcvjai Williams as well as 34 year old Mr. Marco Salema – the second and third road fatalities of 2018 – and extends sincere condolences to their respective families and friends.

It appears that the fatal collision involving the two men occurred around 9:30pm Friday, March 16th as Mr. Williams was riding a motorcycle in the eastbound lane of Marsh Folly Road, Pembroke and Mr. Salema was riding a motorcycle in the opposite direction.

Sudden Death of Mr. Anthony Easton

Sat, 2018-03-17

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 58 year old Mr. Anthony Easton and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.

He was found deceased in a Morgan Road, Warwick apartment Friday night (March 16th).

The relevant police personnel as well as an on call doctor attended and processed the scene.

Joint Statement: Fire in Devonshire [Updated]

Sat, 2018-03-17

Lieutenant Russann Francis, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service - The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Emergency Dispatch Center received a call for a brush fire at 0820hrs in the marsh near the Island Construction grounds. 

On arrival we found a large area of brush on fire and spreading due to heavy winds. 

We are currently fighting the fire and will provide updates shortly.

Sudden Death in Warwick [Updated]

Sat, 2018-03-17

Police responded to a report of an incident that took place on Morgan Road in Warwick a few minutes after 11pm on Friday night.

Details are still emerging but it appears that a 58 year old man was found dead in his apartment.

Officers from the Forensic Support Unit are processing the scene and officers from the Serious Crime Unit have been mobilized.

Double Road Fatality on Marsh Folly Road [Updated]

Sat, 2018-03-17

At 9:40pm (Friday, March 16th), first responders attended a report of a road traffic collision that took place on Marsh Folly Road next to the Marsh Folly dump in Pembroke.

Details are still emerging but it appears that a male on a motorcycle was traveling east and collided with another male motorcyclist traveling in the opposite direction.

Reported Serious Single Vehicle Car Crash in Smith’s Parish [Updated]

Mon, 2018-03-12

Around 10:20pm Monday, March 12th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported serious single vehicle car crash on Middle Road in Smith’s parish in the vicinity of Flatts Post Office.

Details are limited at this time. However, initial information suggests that the vehicle overturned and that as many as five people have been injured.

Traffic diversions are in effect in the area until further notice.

Renewed Scam Advisory: Beware of Deceptive ‘Computer Assistance’ Calls

Sat, 2018-03-10

Once again the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) would like to remind members of the public – especially senior citizens – to remain vigilant regarding phone calls, e-mails and other correspondence from unknown persons that attempt to obtain personal information or other sensitive data.

The BPS Organised and Economic Crime Department (OECD) has yet again received reports from local residents of telephone calls from unknown persons claiming to represent global technology companies such as Microsoft and Apple, as well as local communications companies Logic and North Rock.

Reported Missing Person: Randolph Hollis [Located]

Fri, 2018-03-09

The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 67 year old Randolph Hollis.

Mr. Hollis is described as brown complexioned, with ‘salt & pepper’ coloured hair.

He was last seen in the Church Lane, Pembroke area around 11am Thursday, March 8th.

It is unclear what clothing he was wearing at that time.

Mr. Hollis is known to frequent the Harlem Heights Road, Hamilton parish area and usually travels on foot or by bus.

Sudden Death of Mr. Howard Charles

Thu, 2018-03-08

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 69 year old Mr. Howard Charles and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Mr. Charles was seriously injured in an incident that occurred around 3:20pm today (March 8th) on Brighton Hill Road in Devonshire involving the carriage he was driving, pulled by two horses.

He was rushed to hospital via ambulance but sadly, later pronounced dead.

Reported Serious Horse & Carriage Incident in Devonshire [Updated]

Thu, 2018-03-08

Around 3:20pm today (March 8th) police and first responders were dispatched to a reported serious incident involving a carriage pulled by two horses that occurred on Brighton Hill Road in Devonshire, near the junction with Middle Road.

It appears that no other vehicles were involved.

The male carriage driver was injured and transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance.