Topic: Police
Police chief Walton warns ‘no breaks for Jake brakes’ truck drivers
Cayman's police chief has thrown his weight behind a bid to stamp out noise nuisance for overuse of 'jake brakes' - engine brakes fitted to diesel trucks
Commissioner Walton promises West Bay community police boost
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service concluded its series of community engagements with a meeting in West Bay on 4 June, with Commissioner of...
Coast Guard and police helicopter seize alleged drugs
The Coast Guard has arrested two men for alleged ganja smuggling after they were alerted to a suspicious boat in Cayman waters by a police helicopter
Food truck worker injured as he fights off armed thieves
A hero food truck worker fought off two armed and masked men who tried to steal his e-bike despite being left bleeding from a head wound
Man arrested after stabbing near turtle centre
A 47-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing near the Cayman Turtle Centre that left another man in critical condition in hospital
Road rules warning after police car and civilian vehicle in collision
Police have warned road users they must give way to emergency vehicles using their lights and sirens after a collision involving a police car and another vehicle
‘Significant’ Crime Stoppers reward could be offered in double armed robbery case
The head of Cayman Crime Stoppers said a reward could be offered after the armed robberies of two takeaway food restaurants on successive nights
Police release image of suspect in two armed robberies
Police have released an image of a man wanted in connection with two armed robberies at takeaway restaurants
Police to crack down on Sister Islands driving offences after two car crashes in...
Police have warned Sister Island residents they will clamp down on driving offences after two crashes in a single day on Cayman Brac
Jewellery store owner calls for more police protection after robbery
At a glance
• The owner of Rocky's Diamond Gallery is appealing to the police commissioner and governor for regular police foot patrols following a...
Areas hit by smoke from dump fire targeted for health checks
The government is to carry out health checks in areas affected by clouds of smoke billowing from Cayman's massive dump fire
Cayman Brac man arrested after burglary
A 49-year-old man has been arrested on Cayman Brac in connection with a burglary at business on the sister island
George Town police making a move
Cayman's central police station is on the move, the service has announced.
Nearly 800 traffic offenders caught in Operation Clyro so far
Police say that they have so far caught 794 drivers breaking the law in the latest road safety drive, with offences including speeding, unlicensed vehicles and having illegal tint on car windows.
Two arrested after police recover drugs and ammunition
A man and a woman have been arrested after a police raid on their home is alleged to have netted ganja, ammunition and two spear guns
Police say public should be vigilant after parking lot robberies
Police have warned the public not to let down their guard after a good Samaritan was robbed of a gold chain when he tried to help a man who said his car had a flat tyre
Drink drivers slipping through the net
Rogue motorists may be getting away with drink-driving because of gaps in legislation and enforcement, a Compass open records investigation shows.
Man arrested in connection with multiple burglaries in George Town
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a string of burglaries in Cayman's capital
50 years ago: CIG to buy shares in Turtle Farm; CUC’s new manager; politics...
The top article on the front page of the Caymanian Compass on 18 March 1976 was news from the United Kingdom on the nomination of ministers to take the place of Harold Wilson, Labour Party leader and prime minister of Great Britain.
All-terrain vehicle seized after alleged traffic violations
Police have impounded an all-terrain vehicle after complaints of two drivers performing stunts on public roads in George Town.
The ATV was later traced with...
Suspected poachers caught in inter-agency operation
The Cayman Islands Coast Guard coordinated an operation with Department of Environment officers and Royal Cayman Islands Police Service officers that resulted in the arrest of two men on suspicion of several poaching-related charges
Few e-bikes legal as Sunday enforcement looms
Just over ten e-bikes have been registered and insured in line with a law that comes into force on Sunday, Cayman's police chief has revealed
Food delivery scooters stolen just yards from police station
Thieves targeted a food delivery company based just yards from a major police station and escaped with two scooters and helmets after they smashed security cameras
Man stabbed to death in alleged early hours street brawl
A man was stabbed to death after an early morning street fight in George Town, causing the temporary closure of Mary Street.
Government plan to amend ‘bicycle’ definition and legalise some registration fees
The government has amended the legal definition of bicycles in a bid clear up confusion over plans impose licence and registration fees for some battery-assisted machines
Digital abuse is making the web a ‘Wild West’ for women and girls
The digital world has become like the “wild west,” amid a torrent of new crime trends highlighted in a campaign against gender-based violence.
Assault suspect flees police, crashes vehicle
Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a domestic incident and who later fled the scene of a crash on Saturday,...
Police search for driver who crashed near a school and fled
Police are searching for the driver of a car that struck a pole at a pedestrian crossing then hit a fence and trees at a primary school
Cyclist hurt in hit-and-run
Police are searching for the driver of a white vehicle after a cyclist was knocked off their bike in a hit-and-run at a roundabout.
Food truck targeted in George Town burglary
About $2,000 worth of damage has been caused and cash stolen in an early hours raid on an Indian street food truck in George Town
Visible policing led to success of Winter Guardian campaign, says RCIPS
Police hailed the success of its Winter Guardian campaign over the recent festive season saying that they hoped the reduction in crimes would continue...
Police ask public to look out for five rings stolen over Christmas break
Police are asking for the public’s help with finding jewellery stolen from a private home during the festive break.
2025 Year in Review: Cayman aims for zero road fatalities by 2038
Cayman is hoping it will get to the end of 2025 with the death toll on the roads still at the six recorded by the start of December
Man, 36, found dead off West Bay Road
Police have launched an inquiry after the body of a 36-year-old George Town man was found on West Bay Road next to the former Margaritaville Hotel
Two more charged over tourist robbery on Seven Mile Beach
Police have charged two more men in connection with the robbery of a tourist on Seven Mile Beach earlier this month.
Chamber raising reward money for information on recent crimes
The Chamber of Commerce is raising reward funds for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the culprits of recent robberies.
Police arrest man wanted for robbery
Henry was arrested on "suspicion of robbery in relation to a recent robbery incident, as well as in relation to prior theft and assault offenses."
US tourist dies in suspected drowning incident
Police are investigating the death of a 34-year-old American tourist who was found submerged in the sea off North West Point Road, West Bay on 6 Dec.
Police hunt machete-wielding robber
Police have launched a manhunt after a machete-wielding masked fan robbed a convenience store
Police car on training exercise involved in crash
A police car with its lights and siren on has been in collision with a pick-up truck
Judge lambasts police over search warrant failures
A judge has ordered the Cayman police service to pay a lawyer $95,000 after it ruled it was liable for his costs in a legal battle over a search warrant after a judicial review
Police investigate alleged attempted murder
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an alleged attempted murder with a machete over the weekend.
Police seek armed robbers after string of hold-ups
Police are searching for armed robbers following a string of incidents over the long weekend.
Cayman reckons with mounting pedestrian collisions, some fatal
Two fatal pedestrian crashes within weeks of each other have intensified concern over pedestrian safety on Cayman’s busiest roads.
Man killed in single-vehicle Brac crash named
A man has died after his car crashed in Cayman Brac, police said on Monday morning.
Two tourists die in separate snorkelling incidents
Two elderly US tourists have died in the space of four days after they got into difficulties on snorkelling trips.
Three charged with string of violent robberies
Two men and a teenager have been charged in connection with three violent robberies in the George Town area.
Man arrested after armed raid on George Town store
A gunman fired a shot into the ceiling of a business during a raid on a jewellery store in George Town on Wednesday.
Police saw 7% rise in crime and solved 43% of cases
The RCIPS's detection rates indicate that 43% of crimes committed in the Cayman Islands last year were solved.
Police appeal to public over body found in burning car
Police have appealed to the public to stop spreading unfounded rumours after a body was found in a burning car.
Man suffers ‘serious’ injury outside George Town bar
A man suffered "serious but non-life threatening" injuries after he was attacked outside a bar on Wednesday, police said on Friday.
Fresh appeal on stadium mass shooting as first anniversary passes
A fresh appeal for information on a mass shooting at a football match that happened just over a year ago was made on Monday.
Police probe death of 64-year-old man
Police have launched an investigation into the death of a 64-year-old man who was found at his home on Monday.
Police uncover cockfighting, gambling in eastern districts
Police last week recovered more than 40 birds believed to be part of an illegal cockfighting ring in Bodden Town.
UK cop’s book recalls tales of policing in ‘90s Cayman
A UK police officer once seconded to the Cayman force has written a book that describes pursuing a Colombian drug cartel and being cursed by an Obeah practitioner.
Police probe Camana Bay disorder
Police and security staff quelled an outbreak of "anti-social" behaviour by young people at Camana Bay on Saturday night.
Police probe sunken canoe mystery
A sunken canoe with no one on board sparked a tri-service emergency response early on Friday morning.
Young cyclist killed by car was ‘beautiful worker’, employers say
A 22-year-old man who died after he was hit by a car as he cycled home from work at a restaurant was an only son who supported his family back in Nepal, his employer has said.
Three arrested over Brac toddler’s death
Two women and a man were arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of the murder of a toddler on Cayman Brac two years ago.
Fingernail DNA evidence points to accused as killer, court hears
The Grand Court heard on Tuesday that the DNA found under the fingernails of a man who died of multiple stab wounds strongly pointed to the identity of his killer.
Police hunt machete-wielding shop raider
Police are hunting a machete-wielding robber after an early morning raid on a George Town convenience store.
Third man arrested in text message bank scam probe
A third man has been detained in connection with an inquiry into a text message scam designed to target customers of a Cayman bank.
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...
Man who escaped mental health unit now in police custody
A former athlete, detained at the George Town Hospital after being found not guilty ‘by reason of insanity’ in an attempted murder case, has escaped, police said Tuesday.
Motorbike rider fights for life after collision
A motorcyclist was fighting for his life on Monday after his machine was in a collision with another vehicle.
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.
Cayman marks Remembrance Sunday
Cayman marked Remembrance Sunday with the traditional two-minute silence and wreath-laying ceremony at the war memorial in George Town.
3 robbers hunted after ‘large quantity’ of cash stolen
Police are looking for three thieves after the daylight robbery of a "large quantity" of cash from a man as he walked to his car.
Hospital worker killed by vehicle got engaged in India last week
A 32-year-old hospital lab technician who died on Saturday after he was hit by a car as he walked to work had just returned from India, where he had become engaged to be married.
Hospital worker killed after being hit by car
A hospital worker struck by a vehicle while walking to work at Health City Friday evening was pronounced dead Saturday, police have confirmed.
Police hunt gang who robbed security guard
Police have launched a hunt for a masked gang who robbed a security guard.
Police appeal for witnesses after fatal shooting in George Town
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was fatally shot in George Town on Sunday evening in the vicinity of Bronze Road off North Sound Road.
