Topic: Possession of an unlicensed firearm
Gun possession case hangs on DNA evidence
A man accused of possessing a gun found hidden in a Paw Patrol backpack has told a jury he has no idea how his DNA ended up on the weapon.
Appeals court orders retrial of couple’s gun possession case
The Court of Appeal has quashed a couple's conviction of possessing an unlicensed firearm, which was found hidden in an oven, and ordered a retrial be held.
Court dismisses illegal-firearm appeal of former fugitive
A court has dismissed an appeal against a conviction for firearm possession by Marcus Steve Manderson, who was found guilty in 2022 in his absence after he jumped bail and went on the run.
Men remanded into custody for gun charges
Two men whose DNA was found on a loaded gun seized by police from the centre console of a car were denied bail by the Summary Court, after the judge ruled the provisional evidence against them was 'strong enough' for the charges to be sent to the Grand Court.
Court of Appeal upholds life sentence for ‘ruthless’ convict
A 'ruthless and dangerous' convict, who posed such a danger to Cayman that he had to be sent to the UK's most secure prison, has lost his appeal to change the terms of his sentence.
Men jailed for gambling den killing
The men responsible for the shooting death of a retired prison officer, who was killed during a botched robbery of an illegal gambling den, have been jailed for their respective roles.
Retired US Army lieutenant colonel fined $22,000 for loaded magazine
A retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel has been fined $22,500 by the Summary Court for a loaded magazine, which was discovered in his backpack while attempting to board a domestic flight in Cayman.
Prosecution calls off illegal-gun importation case
A man who flew into Cayman with a cache of firearms walked free from court on Friday.
Court says guns could be imported into Cayman without licence
The Grand Court has indicated that residents and visitors could import a firearm into the Cayman Islands without a valid gun licence, as long as they declare the weapon to a Customs and Border Control officer upon arrival.
Man denies illegally importing assault weapons
A Russian-Canadian man accused of illegally importing several high-powered assault weapons into Cayman has denied the charges.
Man sentenced to 21 years for attempted murder
Luisto Eusebio Hernandez has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for shooting his father-in-law twice, over a heated dispute that started about the right way to feed Hernandez's young child a mango.
Illegal gun importation case hit by further delays
A case against a Canadian accused of illegally importing an assault rifle, a shotgun and a handgun has been delayed again, while his lawyer continues to press prosecutors for written reasons as to why they are going ahead with the charges.
George Town man admits having loaded hand gun
Rodney Robert McField has entered guilty pleas to possession of a loaded illegal handgun.
Man guilty of shooting father-in-law over mango-eating row
A George Town man has been convicted of attempted murder after shooting his father-in-law over a heated dispute about how to feed a young child a mango.
Family feud shooting caused by row over feeding child mangos
A man tells a Grand Court jury of the horrifying moments before he was allegedly shot by his son-in-law, all over a heated dispute about the correct way to feed a young child a mango.
Man on trial for allegedly shooting ‘father-in-law’
A George Town man is on trial on a charge of attempted murder after a heated family dispute ended with him allegedly opening fire on his 'father-in-law', and during which his young daughter was injured.
Cops arrest 3 after reports of shots fired in West Bay
Three men remain in police custody as investigations continue into reports that shots were fired in the West Bay area on Sunday and Monday.
George Town man arrested on gun and traffic charges
A George Town man who fled from police, only to crash into a wall several miles away, has been charged with a string of illegal weapons possession and traffic offences.
Judicial review action threatened over gun importation case
Defence counsel for a man accused of illegally carrying a high-powered assault rifle, along with two other guns, into Cayman has threatened to initiate judicial review proceedings against the Crown for failing to give written reasons why they intend to proceed with the case.
Delay in case against Canadian national accused of importing guns
The case of a Canadian national accused of illegally importing three guns and multiple rounds of ammunition into Cayman has been delayed to allow the defence time to gather documents from overseas.
Man denies attempted murder and gun charges
A West Bay man has denied attempted murder charges in relation to a shooting in the parking lot of Marquee Plaza last year.
Passenger accused of importing guns posts $30K bail
A man accused of importing multiple guns into Cayman has been granted a $30,000 cash bail by the Summary Court ahead of a Grand Court appearance next month.
Customs officer admits having illegal guns and ammunition
Former Customs and Border Control officer Timothy McKenzie has pleaded guilty to having two illegal handguns and 50 rounds of ammunition.
Passenger found with multiple guns makes court appearance
A man who was intercepted by Customs and Border Control officers while attempting to bring three guns into Cayman, made his first Summary Court appearance on Tuesday, 31 Jan.
West Bay man charged with attempted murder
A 24-year-old from West Bay has been charged with attempted murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm in relation to last month's shooting at Marquee Plaza.
Police seek wanted gunman Marcus Manderson
Police are appealing for the public's help to locate Marcus Steve Manderson, a convicted gunman who skipped bail ahead of his scheduled sentencing next year.
Tourist fined for loaded gun in backpack
An American man found with a loaded revolver and extra bullets, while trying to leave Cayman, has been fined $7,500 by the Summary Court.
Air-rifle owner charged with having unlicensed shotgun ammunition
A 50-year-old man, of North Side, appeared in court this week charged with having unlicensed ammunition, after police found shotgun cartridges inside his car.
George Town man admits to gun charges
Patrick Derval Williams of George Town has pleaded guilty to two charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Regional drug and gun-running ring takes on new form
Senior Royal Cayman Islands Police Service officials believe that guns and drugs that enter Cayman may not then be shipped out to other Caribbean islands as previously thought.
Bar owner gun trial ends in hung jury
The trial of Ultra Lounge night club owner Kirk Munroe has ended in a hung jury, after neither an unanimous nor a majority verdict could be reached.
2 charged after handgun seized in Bodden Town home
Police arrested and charged a man and a woman after finding a handgun and ammunition during a search of a Bodden Town home on Thursday, 9 Dec.
George Town man arrested for firearms offences
On Wednesday, a 20-year-old George Town man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an unlicensed firearm, police said.
Business owner kept unlicensed gun ‘out of fear’
A 39-year-old George Town man appeared before Summary Court on Friday, 6 Aug., to answer gun charges relating to police finding an unlicensed, loaded handgun, an extended magazine clip and several rounds of ammunition from his house.
Man arrested after police find loaded gun
Police arrested a 39-year-old man at a residence in Tropical Gardens in George Town Tuesday, after finding a loaded gun during a search of the premises.
GT man arrested for alleged possession of unlicensed firearm
A 42-year-old George Town man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Man jailed for 10 years in gun charge
Dean Ryan Derby has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession of a 9mm Smith & Wesson handgun and nine rounds of ammunition.
Man denies home invasion
Shane Connor, of East End, on Monday abandoned his application to dismiss charges of aggravated burglary, robbery, possession of an unlicensed firearm, attempted burglary, theft and damage to property.
