Topic: Crime
Judge directs jury in police officer’s misconduct trial
A judge on Friday started her directions to a jury in the trial of a police officer alleged to have misused the police computer...
Work permit probe begins at robbery-hit construction site
A probe into allegations of work permit breaches has been launched at a construction site that suffered an armed payroll heist this week.
Construction workers strike after payroll robbery – but bosses stump up late in day
Furious workers at a major construction site on Tuesday downed tools after an armed payroll heist by three masked men meant they did not...
MP, barrister back top lawyer on changes to ganja laws
Chris Saunders, independent MP for Bodden Town West, said he agreed with the view that ganja amnesty bins should be set up at ports of entry.
Court told police officer abused trust to get information on love rival
A police officer on Tuesday denied she had misused the service's records system to gather ammunition for use against a female prison officer love rival in a battle over another member of prison staff.
Police hunt gang who robbed security guard
Police have launched a hunt for a masked gang who robbed a security guard.
Half-million-dollar bank heist case to conclude after 8 years
A judge will on Friday end an eight-year court saga linked to a half-million-dollar raid on a George Town bank.
Family pleads for answers after father-of-two shot to death
Since Jason Johnson's shooting death on Sunday night outside his Bronze Road home there has been one question tormenting his family members: "Why him?"
Police launch hunt for fugitive
Cayman police have launched a manhunt for a 39-year-old man, Mark Anthony Seymour, wanted in connection with violent offences.
Cayman hosts international cyber security conference
Global cyber security experts are set to converge in the Cayman Islands next week for the third annual Security BSides Cayman Islands ("BSides") conference which will take a closer look at growing technology threats and how to handle them.
Police probe drugs link to youngsters’ medical problems
Cayman police have launched an investigation after a young person was found unconscious and rushed to hospital after taking an unknown drug.
Armed men rob West Bay business
Two men armed with "bladed" weapons robbed a West Bay business in the early morning hours on Saturday.
Trafficked Ethiopians among refugees believed to have fled Cayman
Two Ethiopian men smuggled to Cayman by people traffickers have fled the country, it was revealed on Wednesday.
Call for anonymity for sex assault defendants after man cleared in minutes
A top defence lawyer on Thursday called for anonymity in sex assault cases to be extended to defendants as well as alleged victims after a jury cleared her prison officer client in less than three minutes.
Prison officer denies Rum Point sex assault charges
A prison officer charged with an indecent assault on a woman at a popular beach told a jury on Thursday he was innocent of any crime.
Police appeal for witnesses in George Town wounding
One man has been hospitalised following a wounding incident on School Road in George Town on Wednesday afternoon.
Man in custody over Sunday morning knife killing
One man has been killed in stabbing incident in George Town on Sunday morning, police have confirmed.
Man stabbed following business dispute
A Bodden Town man has been arrested following a stabbing incident on Tuesday afternoon.
Case files: Fishermen used as couriers
When police make arrests and seizures in gun or drug import cases, it tends to be the courier rather than the broker that gets caught.
Suspect held in Bodden Town gas station robbery
Police have detained a 21-year-old man following a robbery at Mostyn’s Gas Station on Bodden Town Road on Saturday night.
CITA urges community cooperation in wake of stadium shooting
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association has called on anyone with information related to Sunday's multiple-victim shooting at Ed Bush Stadium to come forward.
Two robbed in stick-up on School Road
Police are searching for a lone suspect who robbed two men an undisclosed sum of money and personal items on Tuesday morning.
Kurt Walton: Police committed to enhancing public safety
In the face of rising gun-related crimes Police Commissioner Kurt Walton has released his strategic policing plan which he says is focused on making the Cayman Islands safer.
Cops to beef up presence in West Bay after shots fired at vehicle, house
Police will increase their presence in West Bay, following a rise in shootings this week, the latest of which occurred Wednesday afternoon.
Opinion: Is Cayman’s ‘safe’ reputation at risk?
Cayman is, for most, a tranquil and serene destination. Yet Cayman also has an underbelly of issues that are perhaps not-often-enough exposed, discussed or resolved.
George Town man held for restaurant break-in
A 31-year-old George Town man was arrested shortly after allegedly breaking into a restaurant along the waterfront on early Friday morning.
Shots fired at George Town address
Police are investigating an incident in which shots were fired at a George Town address early Friday morning.
Tourism association concerned about robbery spike
As Cayman heads into the high winter holiday season, tourism officials say it is imperative local authorities get a handle on the recent spike in robberies.
Police probe shots fired in George Town
Police are investigating reports of shots being fired in George Town near a local bar.
Cayman Crime Stoppers goes digital
Helping to solve crime in Cayman is now at your fingertips. Cayman Crime Stoppers has gone fully digital, introducing a new app and website for people to submit tips instantly via their cellphone, or online.
Armed men invade Bodden Town home
Police are investigating a robbery at a Bodden Town home on Friday night, after two masked men armed with handguns stole jewellery from a male victim.
Police appeal for ‘restraint’ after attacks on officers
Police leaders have called for 'restraint' following an alarming rise in attacks on officers in the line of duty.
Premier promises ‘zero tolerance approach’ amid crime surge
Police and the government are taking a "zero-tolerance approach" to the recent surge in robberies and violent crimes, according to Premier Wanye Panton.
Opposition leader: Now is the time to act on crime
Progressives party leader Roy McTaggart has demanded action be taken to control rising levels of serious crime in the Cayman Islands.
10 guns seized as firearm-related crimes rise
Police have seized 10 firearms so far this year, amid an ongoing spate of armed robberies and gun crime on Grand Cayman.
Issues 2023: Ten top themes to watch over the year ahead
Cayman Compass issues editor James Whittaker looks at some of the key challenges, themes and opportunities facing the islands in the year ahead.
CITA boss eyes busy holiday, urges action on crime
President of the Cayman Islands Tourism Association Troy Leacock has said Cayman's winter season is set to see high visitor numbers, a welcomed relief for the recovering tourism industry.
More CCTV cameras planned to eliminate blind spots
Deputy Police Commissioner Kurt Walton says plans are in the works to add more cameras to the local CCTV network to eliminate blind spots and help police in their crime-detection efforts.
Three robbery incidents in George Town Friday night
Police responded to three to two armed robberies and one attempted robbery in George Town on Friday night.
Deported murder suspect killed in Jamaica
A murder suspect who was extradited from the Cayman Islands in July and escaped police custody in Kingston, Jamaica, last week has been shot and killed by police on Saturday.
Police investigating three separate gun-related incidents
One man is fighting for his life at hospital after receiving multiple gunshot wounds in a shootout on West Bay Road early Saturday morning, according to an RCIPS news release.
Crime ‘the cost of doing business’ in Cayman
Since 1994 brothers Prentice and Stanley Panton have owned and operated the Reflections chain of liquor, food and clothing stores. During that time, they’ve grown their business from a single store with a handful of employees to multiple locations and a staff complement of 75 people.
Lack of crime reporting a concern, says deputy premier
Statistics coming out of the 2021 census have shown that 31.8% of crimes in the 12 months leading up to the population count were not reported to police, a worrying figure for Deputy Premier Chris Saunders.
Leaders urge community to work with the police to curb crime
Cayman's leaders have joined the call for the community to step up and assist the police in its bid to get the recent spike in gun violence under control.
Suspected burglar arrested for West Bay break-in
A 42-year-old man remains in police custody after being arrested in connection with a break-in at a West Bay house on Monday morning.
Number of thefts on the rise, firearm crimes trend upward
Cayman has, so far, logged 42 firearm-enabled crimes in 2021 compared to 30 in 2020, along with a 24% increase in thefts, according to RCIPS statistics as of 8 Nov.
Cops investigate three shootings, no injuries reported
Police confirmed they are investigating three shooting incidents, all of which occurred in the early hours of Monday morning, one in West Bay and two in George Town.
Walton: Time to say ‘enough is enough’ on gun crime
Four out of the seven shooting incidents that have occurred since April, in which two people were killed and 14 wounded, were gang-related, Deputy Police Commissioner Kurt Walton has confirmed.
Suspected drug boat crashes near Ocean Club
A boat, believed to be carrying illegal drugs, was discovered crashed on the ironshore Saturday morning in the vicinity of Ocean Club condos.
Police clampdown after alarming rise in knife crime
In a packed bar, a young man brazenly waves a hunting knife in an image that police warn symbolises an alarming escalation in knife...
Man charged with wounding as murder investigation continues
A 28-year-old man has been charged with wounding in connection with an assault that took place in the early hours of Saturday, shortly before the fatal stabbing of Recordo Lionel Pars at the Strand shopping centre.
Police respond to armed robbery at bus stop
Police have issued an appeal for victims to come forward following a report of a suspected armed robbery at a George Town bus stop on Wednesday night.
Police seize 241 pounds of ganja
Police seized 241 pounds of ganja and detained two suspects, one of whom had attempted to evade arrest, during a police operation on Friday night.
Man stabbed at gas station
A man has been hospitalised in serious but stable condition after an early morning stabbing at a service station on Monday.
It is the second violent...
Man hospitalised after ‘serious assault’
A man has been hospitalised following an assault turned violent at a service station on Shamrock Road Saturday morning.
2019 crime stats: Rise in sex crimes, traffic offences
While Cayman recorded less than a 1% increase in the total number of crimes reported last year compared to 2018, certain offences such as sex crimes and traffic violations were on the rise, according to the latest annual statistics issued by the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.
Shots fired, machete attack in West Bay
A man's hand was "almost severed" in a machete attack in West Bay Thursday morning triggered by rising tensions among gang members, according to Police Commissioner Derek Byrne.
Concerns grow despite drop in domestic violence reports
Local authorities have seen a dip in domestic violence and child abuse reports since the start of Cayman’s shelter-in-place and curfew regulations.
Update: Wanted man Joseph Hurlston arrested
Police are seeking the public's help in locating Joseph Vandell Hurlston.
Cayman Brac man charged with rape
A 24-year-old Cayman Brac resident has been remanded in custody after appearing on rape and other sexual assault related offences on Monday.
Police prepping for spike in domestic violence reports
Police Commissioner Derek Byrne has assured that law and order remains stable in Cayman even as thousands are facing dwindling finances in the wake of the collapse of the tourism industry due to border closures.
BREAKING: Stabbing at Camana Bay
One person sustained non-life threatening injuries after being stabbed Saturday at Camana Bay.
Police are currently on the scene in George Town.
According the RCIPS the...
Police: ‘Public figure’ being investigated in alleged assault on woman
A woman suffered minor injuries early Saturday in an alleged assault involving an individual whom police described as a “public figure”.
Man shot in George Town
One man has been wounded in a suspected shooting in George Town, according to 911 officials.
Man stabbed in Bodden Town
A man has been stabbed in Bodden Town.
12 arrested for gambling
Police arrest 12 people in relation to illegal gambling after executing a search warrant at a bar in George Town.
Three held for GT murder
Police have detained three suspects in connection with the murder of a Sri Lankan man over the weekend.
Weekend stabbings send two to hospital
Two men are left nursing stab wounds following two separate incidents on Saturday in George Town.
A police statement on Monday said the first incident...
Police arrest suspect in jewellery store theft
Police arrested one of two suspects in Monday's jewery store robbery in George Town.
More charges for Blake and Watson
Former Cayman Islands Football Association executives Bruce Blake and Canover Watson returned to court Friday to face two new charges.
Initially, they faced a seven-count...
Man shot in George Town
A man suffered a serious injury after being shot Friday evening in George Town.
EDITORIAL – Please, no more reports on the causes of crime
The tools allotted to the police, the courts and our prisons, unfortunately but realistically, are very crude tools indeed. They are fashioned to deal with malefactors AFTER they have misbehaved.
