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Bermuda will be borrowing ideas from anti-gang initiatives in the United States as authorities try to get to grips with the Island's spiralling gun violence.
Methods championed by the Interagency Anti-Gang Task Force yesterday included Brooklyn's Sav...
DATE: Jun 10, 2011
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Crime
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Police are believed to have seized a weapon while making a high-profile series of arrests in St George’s yesterday afternoon.
St George’s West MP Kim Swan said the incident took place in Wellington Slip Road late in the afternoon and was witnessed by...
DATE: Jun 06, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The SPCA yesterday called for stricter laws against owners who mistreat pets after an aggressive pit bull ended up getting shot dead in the street by police.
Chairman Andrew Madeiros said it seems officers had no choice other than to shoot the dog as...
DATE: May 30, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief said victim support is a key part of his agenda as he attended a community get-together for mothers who've lost sons to gang violence.
Movita Martin marked the first anniversary of her son Dekimo Martin's m...
DATE: May 30, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The mother of murder victim Dekimo Martin is tomorrow holding a community get-together to mark the first anniversary of the day he was shot dead.
Movita Martin is hosting “Mothers Against Senseless Killings” at Smith’s Parish Community Field, Devil’s...
DATE: May 27, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Police yesterday urged witnesses to Monday afternoon’s double shooting in Devonshire to come forward. The victims, two men aged 39 and 48, suffered gunshot wounds when they were shot by two men on a dark scooter as they rode a motorcycle along Palmet...
DATE: May 26, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Police will be able to arrest people they suspect are going to breach bail, under amendments passed through the House of Assembly yesterday.
Currently officers only have the power to arrest suspects after they have breached bail and fled the Island b...
DATE: May 22, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Armed officers will be on duty throughout the holiday weekend, with police adopting a zero tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour.
As May 24 preparations get underway, Superintendent Martin Weekes told a press conference officers will be strateg...
DATE: May 20, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Police seized watches, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings in a raid on a home in Pembroke.
Anyone who has had items lost or stolen in recent weeks is encouraged to call the Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011 to arrange a viewing.
DATE: May 04, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Bermuda needs to create a better social contract by creating jobs through a strengthened economy and improved education system,
Shadow National Security Minister Michael Dunkley said yesterday. Senator Dunkley said the only way to tackle gang cultur...
DATE: Apr 19, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
