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Three Senior Police Officers Promoted

Thu, 2012-07-05

Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva - I am very pleased this afternoon to announce that His Excellency the Governor, Mr. George Fergusson, has approved the recommendation from the Public Service Commission (PSC) for the promotion of three of our senior police officers.

Recruit Foundation Course #74 Charity Fundraiser

Thu, 2012-07-05

Members of the public are encouraged to support the student officers of Recruit Foundation Course #74, who will be holding a charity fundraiser car wash & bake sale at the RUBiS Paget Service Station located at the junction of Middle Road & Valley Road in Paget on Saturday, 7th July 2012, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Every Recruit Foundation Course raises money for the charity of their choice. Once again this year, the student officers have chosen the Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre. Cars will be washed and dried for $20 while motorcycles/auxiliary cycles will be washed and dried for $10, with baked goods also available for purchase on the day.

Police Seek Absconded Inmate

Wed, 2012-07-04

The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the whereabouts of 36 year old Shane Todd. Mr. Todd recently failed to return to the Prison Farm at the designated time while on a work release programme. He is described as brown skinned, approximately 5’8” tall weighing around 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt, blue pants and white high-top sneakers.

Acting Chief Inspector Andy Morgan of the Public Protection Department advises members of the public who may see Mr. Todd to contact the main police number 295-0011 at the earliest opportunity.

Search Warrant Executed at Pembroke Residence Results in Arrest

Tue, 2012-07-03

As a result of specific information received, officers from the Public Protection Department including armed police officers and the Canine Unit executed a search warrant under the Firearms Act & Misuse of Drugs Act at a Sugar Apple Lane, Pembroke residence around 10am on Tuesday, July 3rd. During the operation a male was arrested and inquiries are ongoing.

Update: Third Road Fatality for 2012

Mon, 2012-07-02

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 33 year old Christoph Nagel. Mr. Nagel, a German national and Bermuda resident, sustained serious injuries when the motorcycle he was riding went over an embankment in the South Road, Paynters Road Hamilton parish area around 2am on Sunday, July 1st.

Members of the public quickly came to Mr. Nagel’s assistance and performed CPR before EMTs arrived and continued CPR at the scene. However, despite this and being rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance, he was subsequently pronounced dead at the hospital by an on call doctor at 3am Sunday.

Third Road Fatality for 2012

Sat, 2012-06-30

Around 2am on Sunday, July 1st police and first responders attended a reported serious single vehicle collision in the South Road, Paynters Road Hamilton parish area.

It appears that a motorcycle was traveling along South Road when it went over an embankment. The rider, a 33 year old Paget man, was seriously injured as a result.

The victim was given CPR at the scene before being taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance.

Reported Serious Collision in Southampton

Fri, 2012-06-29

Around 2:30am on Saturday, June 30th police and first responders attended a reported serious single vehicle collision on Middle Road in Southampton. It appears that a motorcycle was traveling along Middle Road when it collided with a roadside embankment. As a result the rider, a 32 year old Southampton man, sustained what are believed to be serious injuries and was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. Traffic was diverted away from the scene at the junction with Lighthouse Road and Church Road while collision investigators conducted inquiries. The investigation into this reported serious collision is ongoing.

Reported Serious Collision on Crow Lane

Wed, 2012-06-27

Around 7pm on Wednesday, June 27th police and first responders attended a reported serious single vehicle collision on Crow Lane in Pembroke near the junction with Corkscrew Hill.

It appears that a motorcycle was traveling out of the City of Hamilton along Crow Lane when it collided with a bus stop shelter. As a result the rider, a 25 year old man, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. The extent of his injuries is unknown at this time. Inquiries into this incident are underway.

Investigation Ongoing Into Murder of Joshua Robinson

Mon, 2012-06-25

Superintendent Antoine Daniels - On behalf of the Bermuda Police Service, I wish to begin by expressing sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of 31 year old Pembroke resident Joshua Robinson, who tragically lost his life on Saturday evening.

As previously reported, at about 5:15pm on Saturday (June 23rd) Joshua Robinson was shot a number of times, while inside Jason’s Barber Shop, located on North Shore Road in Pembroke.

He was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later by an on call medical physician.

Witness Appeal: Man Fatally Shot at Pembroke Barbershop

Sun, 2012-06-24

The investigation into the fatal shooting of a 31 year old man at Jason’s Barber Shop is ongoing. Investigators from the Serious Crime Unit are interested in speaking with anyone who was in the vicinity of North Shore Road, Pembroke from 5:05pm to 5:20pm Saturday, June 23rd.

In particular, detectives would like to speak with anyone that may have seen two males on a motorcycle fleeing the area of Jason’s Barber Shop during this time frame.