Topic: Crime
Armed men rob Al La Kebab food stand
Two gun-toting men robbed the Al La Kebab food stand off West Bay Road on Monday evening, injuring one patron and firing one shot in the air.
Bail refused for teen on gun charge
Bail was refused for a teenager who appeared in Summary Court on Wednesday, charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Judge cites ‘public interest’ in burglary sentences
Two young men who pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary were sentenced to two years’ imprisonment last week.
Revolver, cocaine seized in George Town house search
Police arrested five people following a search of a home in George Town on Friday. Two of those arrested were charged and appeared in court on firearms possession charges on Monday.
Man jailed 16 months for defilement
Mark Charles Bodden was sentenced in Grand Court on Tuesday to 16 months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to two counts of defilement.
Woman gets four years for theft
An employee of Progressive Distributors Ltd. was sentenced on Wednesday to four years in prison for theft of $448,447 from the company.
Credit card fraudsters attempted almost 400 ATM withdrawals
Five people who conspired to defraud local banks attempted to use cloned credit cards almost 400 times within a four-day period, Crown counsel Toyin Salako said in Grand Court on Tuesday.
Coroner’s jury deliver unlawful killing, suicide verdicts in couple’s deaths
A coroner’s jury in the inquest into the deaths of Nichelle Anna-Kay Thomas and Devon Roy Campbell on Friday found Ms. Thomas was unlawfully killed and died of multiple chop wounds, while her boyfriend Mr. Campbell committed suicide by hanging himself.
Inquest: Neighbors offered shelter to abused woman
A young woman described as being abused by her boyfriend was given shelter by neighbors the month before she was killed, a coroner’s jury heard this week.
My throat was slashed,’ witness tells Grand Court
A man appeared in Grand Court Tuesday charged with the attempted murder of Blake Christopher Barrell, whose throat was slashed during an incident in downtown George Town on June 16 last year.
Inquest: Police officers tell of domestic incident calls to couple’s home
A coroner’s jury in the inquest into the deaths of Nichelle Anna-Kay Thomas and Devon Roy Campbell heard from three police officers who had responded to calls to the couple’s home on separate occasions.
Visitor beaten, robbed in Seven Mile Beach area
A tourist who was visiting the Cayman Islands for the first time was attacked and robbed near an apartment complex in the Raleigh Quay area early Tuesday.
Convicted killers to get new hearings
All 15 murderers currently serving life without parole at Grand Cayman’s Northward Prison will find out within the next two years when they can be considered for release.
Crime down 8 percent overall in 2015
Crime statistics for 2015 released by police Thursday reflect a drop in crime across most categories in 2015 compared to 2014, including burglaries and robberies, although there was a marked increase in attempted burglaries last year.
Experts examine gun found in package of ganja
Three men charged with conspiracy to import controlled drugs have been updated on the progress of an investigation into the presence of a gun in a package of ganja.
Police: Burglars busted by kitesurfer
A kitesurfer in South Sound helped police track down two burglars Monday, after he spotted the suspects breaking into his home.
Woman admits theft
A woman formerly employed at a jewelry store pleaded guilty on Tuesday to theft of four items, but did not agree with the value attached to them.
Store manager faces deception charges
The former manager of Kirk’s Market appeared in Summary Court on Tuesday on two charges of obtaining by deception.
Ex-Kirk Market GM charged in theft case
The former general manager of Kirk Market on Eastern Avenue has been charged in connection with what police allege was an attempt to obtain property by deception from his employer.
Man pleads not guilty to Rum Point robbery
David McLaughin-Martinez pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges arising from a robbery on Jan. 11 at a home on Rum Point Drive in North Side.
Magistrate sentences burglar to 22 months in prison
Citing a defendant’s guilty plea to one burglary charge and one theft charge and his efforts to deal with his drug addiction, Magistrate Valdis Foldats sentenced James Orville Ebanks to 22 months in prison.
Bail withheld in rape case
A magistrate denied bail Monday to a man charged with rape.
Shots fired, fake gun arrest
Royal Cayman Islands Police officers found three spent shell casings following an early morning call in central George Town Monday.
Construction materials stolen from unfinished high school
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service is investigating the theft of construction materials, including copper wire, from a storage area on the John Gray High School construction site.
Two indecent assaults reported on South Church Street
Two women walking or running along a area frequented by exercisers on South Church Street reported indecent assaults on separate days last week.
Murder trial adjourned: Defense raises point of law
The trial of Justin D’Angelo Ramoon and Osbourne Wilfred Douglas on a charge of murder has been adjourned. They are charged with the murder of Jason Charles Powery, which occurred on the night of Wednesday, July 1, 2015 in George Town. He was 20 at the time and a resident of West Bay.
Home invasion in Bodden Town
Three men armed with knives broke into a Bodden Town home early Wednesday, bound two residents inside and stole jewelry and cash, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service reported.
Man charged with rape, gross indecency with child
A 26-year-old man accused of two counts of rape and six counts of gross indecency with a child is scheduled to appear in Grand Court on Friday following his appearance in Summary Court on Tuesday.
EDITORIAL – Should police pack heat on the beat?
The news that more armed police officers have been put on regular patrol shifts is not cause for alarm, or even concern, but is...
Robber punches 77-year-old Rum Point tourist in face
A man armed with a knife robbed three tourists while they were sitting on their back deck in Rum Point on Monday evening, police reported.
American guns, Jamaican violence, Cayman crime
Blaming other countries for local crime is a rhetorical diversion, not a practical solution.
‘Time of Departure’ proves Schofield is no fluke
Cayman resident, lawyer and novelist Douglas Schofield released his latest book, 'Time of Departure,' in Dec. 2015, and it has already garnered glowing reviews and award nominations.
Vacationing US police officer tackles beach thief
New York police officer Ken Augsbach came to Grand Cayman to take a break from fighting crime. But when he spotted a thief snatch a woman’s purse on the beach, instinct took over.
Bullet hole discovered in shop window
A George Town business owner discovered what was described as a bullet hole in the store’s window as he removed Christmas decorations around 4:30 p.m. Saturday, police said.
A month-by-month roundup of Cayman’s 2015 news stories
Top stories of 2015 in the Cayman Islands
Editorial Year in Review: FIFA, corruption
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Extradition approved for Romanian fugitive
The founder of the Romanian police’s secret service will be sent back to his home country to face jail time for corruption, a court in the Cayman Islands ruled this week.
Two machete woundings reported over Christmas
Emergency services responded to two separate reports of people being injured by machetes over the Christmas holidays.
Cayman business in brief
Record year for Cayman Captive Forum; C and W Business named company of the year; LDM Global appoints director for the Caribbean; Students receive $4,100 scholarship grant
Teen in stable condition after weekend shooting
Police are investigating a West Bay Road shooting after a teenager showed up at the hospital with a gunshot wound early Saturday.
'Tax-onomy': Our potholes and pitfalls
Cayman's image as a "low-tax" or even "tax-free" jurisdiction has been most useful as a marketing tool. Unfortunately, it's not entirely true.
Shotgun stolen in burglary
A 12-gauge Maverick shotgun was stolen in a burglary at a home in East End on Monday, police said.
Cayman gets a 'C' on open data in global rankings
In a global index on open government data the Cayman Islands scored 61, on par with Pakistan and Russia.
Follow in the 'bootsteps' of Puss in Boots this Christmas
Let Puss in Boots lead you on a rollicking, frolicking magical mystery tour, as you try to solve the crime of the missing Christmas tree star.
FIFA scandal: Cayman football in Webb’s shadow
In the United States, the trial of Jeffrey Webb is over before it began. Here in the Cayman Islands, however, the stain of Webb's legacy is only beginning to become apparent.
Cyber risks at top of the list of threats for captives
Cybercrime, hacking and data breaches caused about $450 billion in damages last year, but insurance covered only a fraction of it. Only about $2.5 billion was paid in premiums to insure against computer crime.
Woman wounded at nightclub car park
Police responded early Saturday to multiple fights at the parking lot outside Nectar nightclub. An 18-year-old woman was cut.
Donalds runs for Estella's cause
One of the runners in this weekend’s Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon has entered to raise awareness and funds for the Estella Scott Roberts Foundation.
Premier: Cayman unmoved on beneficial ownership
The Cayman Islands and other U.K. Overseas Territories have agreed to implement centralized registers of beneficial owners of companies or “similarly effective systems” at the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council Meeting this week.
FIFA scandal fits in with Mob Museum's motif
The FIFA corruption scandal, which has links to the Cayman Islands, fits right in with the ranks of notorious mobsters and gangster-hunting “G-men” featured at the Mob Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Police theft: Missing drugs, missing answers
The recent revelation made by Police Commissioner David Baines — that suspected corrupt police officers are under investigation over the theft of $1 million in drugs from the George Town Police Station — could be cause for greater confidence in the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service or, potentially, the reverse.
Hotels help to broaden real estate investment opportunities
The new Margaritaville Beach Resort on Seven Mile Beach is exciting news for both Cayman’s tourism industry and its real estate industry – two sectors of Cayman’s economy which I believe have always been inextricably linked.
New opportunities for filmmakers at CayFilm 2016
The Cayman Film Festival will be back next year and is looking to expand and include new opportunities for local filmmakers to develop their talent.
New police recruits receive graduating certificates
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has added seven new officers to its ranks.
Man killed in car crash
A 21-year-old man was killed early Saturday in a one-car accident on West Bay Road.
Man killed in crash
A 21-year-old man was killed early Saturday in a one-car collision on West Bay Road.
Police make quick arrest in store heist
A man was arrested shortly after a jewelry store robbery Wednesday in Grand Cayman’s main tourist district.
ICCI students explore how technology impacts business
Nine students at the ICCI returned recently from a week in South Florida examining how technology impacts business and society as part of their academic seminar on technology and society.
Jury selection in corruption trial for Canover Watson set for Friday
Jury selection in the corruption trial of Cayman Islands businessman Canover Watson and his former personal assistant Miriam Rodriguez has been pushed back a few days, but was expected to get under way by Friday, according to attorneys involved in the case.
France's test of courage and character
In the aftermath of the bestial attacks on innocents on Paris soil last Friday, France is at war. The very soul of the great Gallic nation – its courage and its character – will be severely tested.
New year's jewelry robbers lose appeals
The appeals against sentence of three men who pleaded guilty last year to the 2014 New Year’s Day robbery of Diamonds International jewelry store were dismissed on Monday.
Police's North Side clinic rescheduled
A Royal Cayman Islands Police Service clinic that was postponed last Friday due to bad weather has been rescheduled to this Friday, Nov. 13.
Changes to prisoners' release take effect Feb. 1
The Cayman Islands Governor’s Office is seeking volunteers to help decide when and how criminals – including those convicted of murder – should be released from prison.
Police raise pay, hold 30 vacancies
Uniformed police officers will get an annual raise of $3,000 to $5,000 under the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service’s adjusted budget, Police Commissioner David Baines told his officers at their all-staff meeting Tuesday.
Police commend officers for bravery, proactive work
Seven police officers, along with the Air Operations Unit and the Drugs and Serious Crime Task Force, received commendations from the Commissioner of Police Tuesday at the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service’s annual all-staff meeting.
Crime prevention program up against funding crisis
There’s an audible intake of breath as officer Anthony Stewart pulls out the black replica pistol. If he did not have the class’s attention before, he does now.
Fourth BritCay robber pleads guilty
The fourth man involved in the 2012 armed robbery of a BritCay courier entered a plea of guilty Friday in Grand Court to the single charge of robbery.
Police seek ganja suspect
The last of four suspects accused of bringing more than 800 pounds of ganja into Cayman aboard a boat that landed in North Side district last month is still being sought by police.
Juvenile justice center write-off: $678,000
The Cayman Islands government has written off nearly $700,000 spent on the partial construction of a juvenile justice center.
Woman critical after stabbing
A woman is in critical condition at the Cayman Islands Hospital following a predawn stabbing Saturday.
50 years ago Bodden Town left out of telephone infrastructure
In 1965, Cable and Wireless' phone service expansion plans only allocated a single phone booth for Bodden Town.
