Topic: RCIPS
Police warn about new Cayman bank phone scam
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service is investigating an alleged banking fraud against a client of a local financial institution.
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...
Officers honoured in British Overseas Territories Women in Policing awards
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service announced that two of its members, Chief Inspector Dian Dyer-Alexander and Police Constable Donville Myers, were highlighted on Wednesday, 29 April, by the British Overseas Territories Women in Policing Network for their exceptional contributions to the service and the community.
Little Cayman resident charged with drug offences
Police arrested and charged a man with five drug-related offences following an operation on Little Cayman.
Financial crime investigations drop in 2025
The latest figures from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service reveal financial crime investigations dropped in 2025 compared to 2024
Wallet stolen at gunpoint in daytime George Town robbery
Police are hunting an armed robber following reports of a theft at gunpoint in George Town on Friday, 24 April.
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.
Police using new approach to target child sex abuse
Police have adopted a new protocol in efforts to tackle child sex abuse and exploitation in the Cayman Islands.
Man charged with Harbour Walk robbery
Police have arrested and charged a 25-year-old man in connection with a robbery in the parking lot of Harbour Walk on 27 March.
Police begin Easter road-safety operation
Police have launched a new road safety operation to try to tackle dangerous driving over the Easter period.
George Town convenience store robbed
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store on Mary Street in the early hours of Sunday.
Police officer suing over injuries suffered on duty
A Royal Cayman Islands Police Service officer is suing for damages after he was injured trying to restrain a violent individual.
Driver arrested for DUI after car overturns
Police have arrested a 19-year-old driver on suspicion of DUI after his car overturned as he going through a roundabout.
Snorkeller dies after getting in difficulties
A 64-year-old visitor from the United States died after getting into difficulties while snorkelling off Eden Rock 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 service looks to boost numbers with recruitment drive
The RCIPS is ramping up its efforts to plug the gaps in its workforce now that that soft-freeze on public sector recruitment has ended and money has been allocated to expand its numbers.
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.
Police to step up patrols on New Year’s Eve to ensure a safe start...
The public can expect an increase police presence on New Year's Eve with high visibility patrols and vehicle check points set up around the island.
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.
Two arrested for drug and weapon offences at Smith Barcadere
Police arrested two suspects Friday after receiving reports of a man rifling through bags on the beach at Smith Barcadere.
Police pledge Sister Islands blitz on crime
Police have vowed to continue a crackdown on crime in the Sister Islands after a 'day of action' on Cayman Brac netted drugs and cash.
Police search for man accused of serious assault
Police have appealed for public help to trace a man who failed to turn up in court to face a serious assault charge.
Man charged with attempted murder for Pirates Week assault
A man has been charged with attempted murder in relation to an incident which took place during Pirates Week celebrations in George Town.
Commissioner wants ‘complete refresh’ of community policing
Lawmakers have approved a $74.3 million budget for police, coast guard and regimental services for the coming year, an increase of nearly $15 million compared to what was originally budgeted for 2025.
Police respond to robberies in West Bay and George Town
Police were called to separate robberies on Friday, the first at Smith Barcadere and the second at a barber shop in West Bay.
Police warn of rental property scam
Police are warning the public to be cautious of scammers trying to con cash out of people looking for homes.
Commissioner: Public safe despite police staffing shortage
The public is no less safe as a result of low police staffing levels, according to Commissioner of Police Kurt Walton.
Ombudsman to probe police car and motorcycle collision
The Ombudsman has launched an investigation after two men suffered serious injuries when their motorcycle collided with a marked police vehicle on an emergency call.
Police seize substantial amount of ganja in checkpoint stop
Police seized a "substantial" quantity of ganja after stopping a car at a vehicle checkpoint on Thursday night, 21 Aug.
Doctor charged with manslaughter
A former Health Services Authority doctor is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday charged with manslaughter.
Woman drowns after being washed into sea at Barkers
A 53-year-old woman who had been fishing from Barkers shoreline in West Bay died Sunday morning after being washed into the sea by a large wave, police have said.
Three arrested after man robbed of jewellery at George Town bar
Three men have been arrested after a man was assaulted and robbed at knife point of his jewellery at a George Town bar on Friday evening.
Camana Bay security officers to wear bodycams
Security officers in Camana Bay's Town Centre are being outfitted with body-worn cameras, the Dart property management team has announced.
Woman found in burning car was not murdered, police believe
A Cayman Islands money laundering regulator who was found dead in a burning vehicle in April was not murdered, investigators have concluded. They also say there was no "third party involvement" in the disappearance of journalist Andrel Harris.
Police: ‘Meticulous’ investigation led to murder charge in Brac toddler death
A 33-year-old man appeared in court Thursday charged with the abduction and murder of a toddler on Cayman Brac following what investigators described as a "complex" and "meticulous" three-year investigation.
Police identify West Bay murder victim
On Friday afternoon, police confirmed in a press release the identity of the person shot and killed on Monday.
Murder investigation launched after fatal West Bay shooting
Police have launched a murder investigation following a fatal shooting on Watercourse Road in West Bay late Monday morning.
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Police still awaiting specialist reports on death of Judiann Myles
Police say they are still waiting to receive reports from overseas specialists helping in the investigation into the death of Judiann Myles.
In latest armed robbery, man with steel pipe holds up West Bay store
In the latest in a spree of armed robberies, a masked man wielding a steel pipe as a weapon held up a store on Stadium Drive, West Bay, Sunday afternoon.
Masked man with machete robs Bodden Town service station
A masked robber, armed with a machete, held up a service station in Bodden Town on Saturday night, police have reported.
Woman mugged in George Town
Police are investigating a report of a woman being robbed by two masked men in George Town in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Man arrested on suspicion of robbing liquor store
Police arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of robbery after a hold-up of the Tortuga liquor store at Heritage Square in West Bay on Friday afternoon.
Coast Guard takes over search for missing journalist Andrel Harris
The Cayman Islands Coast Guard has taken over operational responsibility for the search for missing journalist Andrel Harris.
Police: Item of clothing belonging to missing journalist Andrel Harris found
The search for missing Compass Media journalist Andrel Harris has intensified, with efforts concentrating on the Pedro St James area.
Cayman police deployed to Anguilla amid rising gang violence
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has deployed eight of its officers to Anguilla to help police on that island with gang violence.
Reported sex crimes increased 21%
The Cayman Islands saw a 21% rise in sexual offences last year compared to 2023, mostly due to an increase in rape and indecent exposure incidents, police say.
Drink-drive limit change hasn’t reduced DUIs or crashes
The reduction of the blood-alcohol limit in Cayman has done little or nothing to reduce the number of DUIs or collisions, police have acknowledged.
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.
Judiann Myles car fire ‘deliberately set’ but no confirmation if case is murder
Police investigating the death of Judiann Myles confirmed on Wednesday that forensic evidence indicates that the car in which she died was deliberately set alight, but stopped short of defining the the case as a murder investigation.
Two appear in court for firearm and drug charges
A man and a woman, both age 29 of George Town, have been charged with firearm and drug offences, following a police search of a residence.
Cyclists turn out in huge numbers in memory of Per Undheim
The biggest cycle ride Cayman has seen for years took place today in memory of Per Undheim, who was killed while cycling on Easter Monday
Channing Williams confirmed as deceased man found at Safehaven
Police have confirmed that the man whose body washed up at Safehaven in George Town Tuesday morning was 39-year-old Channing Williams.
Tributes paid to loving father killed in Easter Monday hit-and-run
Grieving friends and colleagues have been paying tribute to Per Undheim, the cyclist killed in an early morning hit-and-run in Bodden Town on Easter Monday.
Cyclist killed in hit-and-run collision on Easter Monday
A cyclist was killed in an apparent hit-and-run incident in Bodden Town in the early hours of Easter Monday.
American tourist, 54, dies after swimming in North Sound
An American tourist has died after swimming in North Sound, police reported today.
Man arrested after armed robbery in West Bay
Police have arrested a man following an armed robbery in West Bay on Friday afternoon.
Body in car identified as CIMA head of anti-money laundering
Police have formally identified the person found dead in a burning car in Bodden Town on Thursday afternoon as 47-year-old Judiann Myles, who was the head of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority's Anti-Money Laundering Division.
DUI arrests after two serious collisions
Two drivers were arrested for DUIs after four people were injured in two separate collisions overnight Friday.
Police seek wanted man Luis Abel Soler
Police are appealing to the public to help them locate Luis Abel Soler for breaching court bail following a burglary charge.
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.
Four arrested after weekend of violence
Four people were arrested following a weekend of violence that saw two restaurants robbed and two shootings.
Three men arrested after two shootings in West Bay
A security guard was shot in the foot in the first of two shootings in West Bay in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Police chief calls for calm after arrest of teen in road-rage case
Police Commissioner Kurt Walton has called for calm following public backlash over the arrest of 17-year-old driver in a road rage incident in which a video appears to show another driver, a 72-year-old man, being the aggressor.
Machete attack at Cayman Brac bar leads to two arrests
Two men have been arrested by police on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following a reported machete attack in a bar in Cayman Brac
Police respond to armed robbery, stabbing in separate events Saturday night
The weekend saw two more violent incidents Saturday night and into Sunday morning, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service said in a news release.
Police investigating series of robberies, machete attacks
Police are hunting a group of masked men armed with machetes who are suspected of carrying out a series of robberies last night
21 arrested as authorities crack down on crime in George Town
Public concerns led to a crime crackdown in George Town last week with the RCIPS joining forces with other law-enforcement bodies to combat illegal activity in the area.
Delivery drivers on alert after two attacks in two weeks
Delivery drivers have been warned to be extra vigilant after a driver was attacked and robbed in George Town on Saturday night in the second attack to occur in just two weeks.
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.
Police car crashes into wall
Police are investigating how one of their officers crashed his car into a wall while responding to a call on Saturday afternoon.
Probe launched into ‘suspicious death’ on New Year’s Eve
Police have said the man who was found dead at the rear of a commercial premises on Middle Road on 31 Dec., may have been assaulted prior to his death.
Police record 550 traffic incidents in holiday road safety campaign
During the police's three-week Winter Guardian road safety campaign, officers dealt with more than 550 traffic-related incidents, including two fatal collisions, 85 speeding offences and 23 DUIs.
