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A man who kicked over a group of motorcycles in a fit of rage was fined yesterday and ordered to pay for the damage he caused.
Shomari Harvey, 34, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to causing wilful damage in an incident on September 17.
He also p...
DATE: Nov 14, 2012
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Crime
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Police have increased the number of armed patrols following a series of firearm incidents.
The latest occurred at around 8.45pm on Tuesday, when officers received reports of gunshots in the Scenic Heights area in Southampton. Forensic officers later ...
DATE: Nov 08, 2012
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Crime
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Shots were fired in Sandys over the weekend in the latest recorded firearms incident, but there have been no reported injuries.
A Police Spokesman said yesterday that at around 1.30am on Saturday officers responded to reports of gunfire in the Greenf...
DATE: Oct 29, 2012
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Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
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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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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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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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