Topic: RCIPS
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.
Machete attack reported in George Town
A man was reportedly struck in the head with a machete Monday afternoon in George Town, according to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.
Cops warn public about scam ads
The RCIPS is advising the public to be vigilant on social media as a number of scams imitating the Cayman Compass and featuring well known political figures and Caymanians are being circulated on Facebook.
Machete wielding man robs bar patrons
A masked machete wielding man reportedly robbed patrons at a George Town bar and pedestrian on Tuesday night.
East End police raid results in two drug arrests
Police officers headed a operation at an East End home that led to their arrest of two men on drug-related charges.
Driving under influence leads to several weekend arrests
Police arrested several drivers who appeared to be operating under the influence of alcohol on Saturday in Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac.
Burglary, drug and firearm charges laid in separate cases
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service announced formal charges for a number of separate cases scheduled to appear in court on Monday.
Security staff report imitation firearm on school bus
Officers found an imitation firearm on a parked school bus, according to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.
Two arrested over firearm, ammunition and drugs
Two people are under arrest after police recovered a firearm, ammunition and illegal drugs from a residence off North West Point Road in West Bay.
Two arrested for unlicensed gun and ammunition
Police have detained two men following the discovery of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition in a vehicle on Saturday morning.
Shamrock Road closed after serious collision
Police are currently on the scene of a serious collision on Shamrock Road in the vicinity of Coral Bay Village.
Loaded gun recovered in traffic stop
Two men were arrested after a loaded firearm was seized by police from the vehicle during traffic stop in George Town, which also ended in the arrest of a third man for driving offences.
Machete-wielding man taken into custody
Plainclothes police officers nabbed a machete-wielding assailant Sunday afternoon, potentially preventing a serious incident.
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Commissioner Walton: I will root out rotten officers
Crooked and corrupt cops will find no refuge within the ranks of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Services, according to Commissioner Kurt Walton who has vowed to rid the service of any officer who disgraces their badge.
US traveller dies suddenly on Cayman stop
US citizen Gregg Sowder, 64, died suddenly Tuesday while travelling by boat through Cayman, according to the RCIPS.
Nine accidents every day on Cayman’s roads
There were a staggering nine accidents every day on Cayman's roads last year, as driving standards plummeted to new lows.
RCIPS Seeks Young Caymanians with Local Recruitment Campaign
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has launched its 2024 Summer Local Recruitment Campaign, seeking applications from young Caymanians who are interested in joining the RCIPS as Recruit Constables.
Inquest to determine missing man’s cause of death
An inquest will be convened to determine what caused the death of Jamaican national Adrian Williamson whose remains were found in a secluded mangrove area in East End last November.
Man arrested following suspected attempted arson
A man remained in custody Sunday after being arrested following a suspected attempted arson in East End.
Man stabbed at East End football field
Police are investigating a stabbing at the East End football field in which a man was wounded in the head and abdomen.
Police warn of increase in vehicle break-ins
Police say they are seeing an increase in the number of reports of thefts from vehicles, both from those being left unlocked and when thieves break windows to gain access.
Police probationary officer suspended following arrest
A Royal Cayman Islands Police Service probationary officer has been suspended from duty after she was arrested on suspicion of theft and aggravated burglary.
‘Merchants of Evil’ – Criminal brokers quietly profiting from bloodshed in Cayman
Guns are trading in Cayman for as little as $1,500 in some cases while high powered weapons go for as much as $7,000. In the first past of a Compass crime series, Commissioner of Police Kurt Walton vows to tackle the 'merchants of evil' profiting from violence on our streets.
Man treated for gunshot wound to head
Police are investigating a shooting late on Tuesday night in George Town in which a man suffered a gunshot wound to the back of his head.
3 charged with drug offences
Three men arrested last week following the discovery of 450 pounds of ganja and nearly $6,000 in cash have been charged, police said Tuesday.
Bodden Town woman on burglary changes remanded in custody
A 35-year-old Bodden Town woman has been remanded in custody after appearing in court on charges related to a series of burglaries at West Bay condos.
Driver arrested in Linford Pierson Highway crash
Police have arrested the driver in Tuesday's collision on the Linford Pierson Highway that has left two road workers severely injured, one of whom remains in critical condition at hospital.
2 road workers injured in Linford Pierson Highway crash
Two road workers were taken to hospital after being struck by a car on Tuesday afternoon in a collision that has created yet another gridlock on Cayman's main thoroughfares.
Cops renew call for info on missing teen
The police have renewed their appeal to the public for information on the whereabouts of missing teenager Shantelle Rhoden Aguilar, who remains unaccounted for since 15 March.
Man killed in early morning collision in Bodden Town
One man has been killed in a single-vehicle collision in Bodden Town in the early hours of Thursday morning, police have confirmed.
George Town woman arrested after wounding man
A 26-year-old George Town woman remains in police custody on suspicion of wounding a man following an altercation a restaurant and bar on Eastern Avenue on Wednesday afternoon.
Cruise shipper dies in water-related incident
A 72-year-old cruise ship visitor has died after a water-related incident in George Town on Monday, police have said.
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.
Third suspect in stadium shooting arrested, bailed
A third suspect was arrested over the weekend in connection with the 25 Feb. shooting at Ed Bush Stadium and later bailed pending further investigation, police have confirmed.
Man arrested after police find bullets, gun part and drugs in car
A 26-year-old man is in custody after being found on Friday afternoon with ammunitions, a gun part and drugs in his vehicle.
Water sports operator reflects on rescue attempt at Stingray Sandbar
As local water sports operator Peter "PJ" Balls mourns the loss of a swimmer he tried to save on Sunday at Stingray City he has called on swimmers to be each other's keeper in the water.
Seven hurt in East End collision
Seven people were taken to hospital for treatment on Monday night following a collision involving a Kia Sorento and Nissan Frontier in East End.
Police presence intensifies at sporting events
An increased police presence was noticeable at the CUC Youth & CARIFTA Track and Field Championships over the weekend, in response to the shooting that took place on 25 Feb.
Bail for men arrested in connection with stadium shooting
Two men detained over the weekend in connection with the 25 Feb. shooting at Ed Bush Stadium have been released on bail pending further investigation, police have said.
Opposition Leader urges action on at-risk youth issues
Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart has called on government to prioritise at-risk youth issues and gang disruption in the country on the heels of the 25 Feb. "mass shooting".
Shooting victims released from hospital
All the victims injured in the Ed Bush stadium shooting on 25 Feb. have now been released from medical care, police have confirmed.
RCIPS looks to expand community policing unit following shooting
Police Commissioner Kurt Walton is looking to increase staffing in the RCIPS, including the community policing unit, in the aftermath of the 25 Feb. shooting at Ed Bush Stadium.
Prison officer bailed on drug charges
A prison officer accused of smuggling drugs into jail has been bailed after appearing in court Friday afternoon on criminal charges, including supplying ganja.
Suspects arrested in connection with stadium shooting
Two men have been arrested in connection with Sunday’s shooting at the Ed Bush stadium in which seven people were wounded.
Police appeal for public’s help to locate missing teens
Police have appealed for the public's help to locate two teenagers, Joshua Whittaker and Shantelle Aguilar, both of whom have been reported missing.
Suspected package of cocaine found in East End
Police have seized a package containing what is suspected to be cocaine along a shoreline in East End.
Security Council to audit CCTV network in wake of shooting
Cayman's national CCTV programme is facing scrutiny in the aftermath of the 25 Feb. shooting at Ed Bush Stadium in West Bay.
Retracing the steps of the football stadium shooter
How did the shooter get in and out of a crowded stadium to commit the heinous crime seemingly undetected?
Police investigate early morning gunfire in George Town
Police say they are investigating an incident in which shots were fired near the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Godfrey Nixon Way in the early morning hours on Wednesday.
One critical, two arrested for DUI in East End crash
Two people have been hospitalised, with one in critical but stable condition, following a single-vehicle crash in East End in the early hours of Friday.
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.
Driver held for suspected DUI after two-vehicle crash
A 25-year-old man from George Town has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a two-vehicle collision which ended with a truck being overturned.
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.
Traffic arrangements for Agriculture Show
Police are advising the public to expect traffic delays while travelling in the Lower Valley area on Wednesday, 14 Feb., during the annual Agriculture Show.
Building damaged by gunfire in George Town
Police are investigating a report of shots being fired in George Town in the early hours of Monday morning.
Two boats stolen in Prospect
Police are investigating the theft of two boats in Prospect, one of which was subsequently recovered in South Sound.
Man injured in Brac machete attack
Police have arrested a man who allegedly attacked another man with a machete in Cayman Brac on Thursday afternoon.
Police arrest man with blade on grounds of George Town Primary School
A man armed with a bladed weapon, who police believe is experiencing mental health issues, was arrested on the grounds of George Town Primary School Friday morning after fleeing from officers at the waterfront.
Police arrest two following West Bay store armed robbery
Police have arrested two men on suspicion of armed robbery after a hold-up at a West Bay convenience store on Thursday night, 8 Feb.
One held for ganja in Seven Mile Beach crackdown
A 21 year-old work permit holder was arrested for possession of ganja and suspicion of consumption Wednesday as local authorities continued their crackdown on illegal activity on Seven Mile Beach.
Woman arrested for Brac stabbing
A 46-year-old George Town woman has been arrested for a 28 Jan. incident on Cayman Brac in which a man was stabbed in the chest.
Man suffers burn to face following clash
A man has suffered burns to his face following an altercation at a complex on South Sound Road, in the vicinity of Grand Harbour, on Monday.
George Town man arrested for weekend break-in
A 27-year-old man remained in custody on Tuesday as investigations continued into a series of commercial break-ins in George Town.
Spike in serious crime over holidays dampens ‘Winter Guardian’ operation
A murder and a number of gun-related offences overshadowed efforts by the RCIPS to clamp down on criminal behaviour over the holiday season as it conducted its annual 'Operation Winter Guardian' campaign.
Bicyclist robbed at knifepoint; suspect in custody
Police arrested a man on Sunday, one day after a female bicyclist was forced off the road by a vehicle and then robbed at knifepoint by the driver, the RCIPS said in a press release.
Hit-and-run driver still at large
Police say they are still searching for the driver who fled, leaving behind a path of destruction, after crashing into two vehicles and a George Town store front on Monday afternoon.
West Bay woman arrested for rental scam
A West Bay woman has been arrested after allegedly swindling individuals in a rental scam operated through a local advertising website.
Jamaican men arrested after boat lands in Breakers
Police have detained two men from Jamaica after they arrived on the south shore of Grand Cayman on a boat on Thursday morning, 18 Jan.
Hit-and-run collision witness grateful to be alive
Hair stylist Samantha Brown is today thanking her lucky stars after she escaped injury Monday when a hit and run driver crashed into the building where she worked on Shedden Road.
Man stabbed in chest during Prospect brawl
A man remained in hospital in stable condition Monday after being stabbed in the chest and back following a violent altercation in Prospect on Sunday evening.
Cashier’s hand slashed during armed robbery
Two masked men, one armed with a machete and another with a knife, held up a convenience store in West Bay on Saturday afternoon, according to police.
