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The Bermuda Police Service is asking the public to be cautious of scams after a recent spate of complaints from seniors.
A Police Spokesman said the Financial Crime Unit has received several reports of Bermudians getting “cold calls” from individuals...
DATE: Oct 23, 2012
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Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A woman charged with assaulting her young son with a belt told police that the boy had been causing trouble in school.
While she admitted using the boy’s school belt to discipline him, she said the punishment did not leave any visible injuries.
“[My ...
DATE: Oct 16, 2012
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Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Police today named the victim of a shooting as 42-year-old Michael Steven Phillips.
He was gunned down shortly after 9.30pm yesterday outside the Mid Atlantic Boat Club. The murder is the fourth death caused by the use of a firearm in Bermuda this ye...
DATE: Oct 15, 2012
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Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A 42-year-old man was fatally shot tonight at the Mid-Atlantic Boat Club.
While police were unable to confirm the details of the incident, early reports suggest that two gunmen were involved in the shooting.
Supt James Howard, speaking at the scene,...
DATE: Oct 14, 2012
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Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Police Service is still investigating the disappearance of 41-year-old Rudy Smith.
Speaking yesterday, a Police Spokesman called for the public's assistance.
“Mr Smith, described as brown skinned of slim build, 5'8” tall with close black ...
DATE: Oct 13, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The trial of a man charged with a machete attack ended yesterday after Puisne Judge Carlisle Greaved declared a mistrial.
Ahijah Dill, 27, has denied charges of wounding Miguel Swan with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and having a bladed articl...
DATE: Oct 03, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Youngsters have been left heartbroken after their bikes have been stolen from the Southside racetrack.
Otis Ingham, member and former president of Bermuda Motocross Club, said that five or six bikes have been stolen from the track in the past six wee...
DATE: Sep 22, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
White Hill residents yesterday expressed support for a police crackdown in the area — but those who hang out on the street said they are being unfairly targeted.
The Bermuda Police Service announced yesterday that starting on Saturday, it would be ex...
DATE: Sep 07, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Police are seeking witnesses in connection to a shooting at the Mid Atlantic Boat Club which left a man with superficial injuries.
Around 11pm on Tuesday officers responded to a report of gunshots at the North Shore, Devonshire club.
“It now appears ...
DATE: Sep 06, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Police received a report of two men breaking into the Boaz Island Gas Station on Monday morning.
While it appears the suspects carried out a “tidy search” of the premises, a police spokesman said it is unknown what, if anything, was stolen.
The spoke...
DATE: Aug 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes