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An internet scam cost a local man thousands of dollars and almost cost him his job.
The victim, who asked not to be named, said he was a phone call away from quitting to take his dream job a job he learned at the last moment did not exist.
“Nothing w...
DATE: Jun 07, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Police Service has issued a public warning following an increase in fake cashier’s and travellers’ cheques.
The typical counterfeit cashier’s cheque found appears to be mailed from the UK and claims to be worth $2,750.
The fake traveller...
DATE: Jun 03, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
This year’s Bermuda Day came and went without any major incidents or serious injuries, according to the Bermuda Police Service.
A spokesman said yesterday that despite a few “minor disputes,” the holiday passed largely without incident, with officers...
DATE: May 26, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An early morning fight on Front Street left one man injured and three arrested, but two have since been cautioned and released.
Pictures taken of the area show crowds of people outside a row of popular Hamilton nightspots as the incident took place.
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DATE: May 26, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Two men were treated for gunshot wounds at King Edward VII Memorial (KEMH), following a double shooting in Devonshire on Monday afternoon.
Police said yesterday that they were investigating the shooting which left two men aged, 39 and 48, with gunsho...
DATE: May 25, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Bermuda Police Service is warning the public about Internet scams on online classifieds websites.
A Police spokesman said: “If the person is not selling locally or if an overseas person requests to purchase items posted on a local online classifi...
DATE: May 18, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Anti-violence group Stand Up Bermuda has launched its own website, and will host a peace walk next month.
The walk, called the “Stand Up for Change Peace Rally,” is scheduled to be held on June 26, with members walking from Dockyard and St George’s, ...
DATE: May 18, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Police Service and the Department of Corrections have signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday, updating an established agreement.
The agreement, which took effect yesterday ensures that the two groups share ideas regarding risk ass...
DATE: May 13, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Members of the Central Community Action Team met with the public yesterday with hopes of forming Neighbourhood Watch teams in Pembroke.
The officers, along with area MP Michael Weeks and National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief called for the resi...
DATE: May 13, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Residents have been warned to keep car doors locked and windows shut while driving by one person allegedly chased at high speed by an unknown motorist.
The warning comes after police reported a pair of men on a motorcycle robbed several motorcyclists...
DATE: Apr 04, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
