Topic: RCIPS
Man hits cop car in escape attempt, held on gun and drugs charges
A 29-year-old Bodden Town man who hit a police car in an attempt to escape capture has been arrested for drugs and firearm possession.
Driver arrested in Brac Boxing Day hit and run
A 28-year-old man has been arrested for the hit and run on Cayman Brac that landed one man in hospital on Boxing Day.
Pick-up truck hits pedestrian on North Church Street
A pedestrian is in serious but stable condition in hospital after being hit by a pick-up truck on North Church Street in George Town.
Police seek information on wanted man Noel Manning
Bodden Town resident Noel Paul Manning remains wanted by police after he failed to appear before the court on 4 Dec., breaching his bail conditions and removing his electronic monitoring device.
Wanted man Roland Welcome Jr arrested
Wanted man Roland Welcome Jr has been arrested following a police operation at a Bodden Town residence Saturday night.
Police ‘strongly appeal’ for witnesses in December bar shooting
Police have renewed their call for witnesses to come forward as they continue investigations into a shooting outside Vine & Tap Bar last month, which left one man hospitalised with multiple gunshot wounds.
George Town man held for restaurant break-in
A 31-year-old George Town man was arrested shortly after allegedly breaking into a restaurant along the waterfront on early Friday morning.
Machete-wielding thief steals tip jar from restaurant
Police are investigating a theft of a tip jar from a West Bay restaurant by a machete-wielding shirtless man.
Investigation into Adrian Williamson’s death still ongoing
Specialised forensic testing is still being conducted on Adrian Williamson, the man whose remains were found in East End in November, to determine how he died, police have confirmed.
Five years on, relatives of missing man still hoping for closure
The holiday season may be a time of joy for many, but for relatives of 72-year-old Eral Keith Whitely, they are a stark reminder that their beloved family member remains missing.
2 arrested following holiday burglaries
A man and woman have been arrested in connection to a spate of commercial burglaries which occurred during the Christmas weekend, and now remain...
Business owners frustrated by Christmas burglary spree
The moment a lone burglar discovered he had been caught red handed by the owners of a bar he was robbing, he was left shocked with no choice but to flee the scene with a hand full of cash in a panic as police closed in.
Man wounded in clash at Safehaven dock
One man is today nursing head wounds after a violent altercation at an event at the Safehaven dock on Saturday night.
Christmas Eve carjacking leaves two injured
A man and woman suffered injuries during an attack in which they were beaten and robbed of their car and valuables early Christmas Eve morning.
Man recovering from multiple gunshot wounds
A man was taken to the hospital early Saturday morning with multiple gunshot wounds following a late-night shooting at a George Town bar.
Visitor dies while snorkeling
A 72-year-old tourist has died after encountering difficulties while snorkeling in the North Sound.
143 collisions since start of holiday road safety campaign
Despite low DUI numbers so far this holiday season, police say more than 140 collisions, or an average of about 10 a day, have occurred the RCIPS began its annual 'Winter Guardian' road safety operation on 8 Dec.
Man shot in leg in George Town
Police are investigating a shooting in George Town shortly after midnight today, 20 Dec., in which a man received a gunshot wound to his leg.
Police launch annual ‘Winter Guardian’ holiday safety campaign
The RCIPS launched its annual 'Winter Guardian' holiday safety operation on Friday, 8 Dec., which entails increased road checkpoints, crackdowns on traffic offences, more foot patrols and a high-visibility presence of officers across Cayman.
Suspect arrested in Sven Connor’s murder
A 27-year-old man has been arrested for the killing of East End resident Sven Connor.
Sudden death in George Town
A 43-year-old man was found unresponsive early Saturday morning at an address off Crewe Road in George Town, police have confirmed.
Shots fired at George Town address
Police are investigating an incident in which shots were fired at a George Town address early Friday morning.
Man killed in East End shooting
One man has been killed in a late night shooting in East End, police have confirmed.
13 drivers netted in RCIPS traffic operation
A total of 13 drivers are facing prosecution for varying traffic offences, including inconsiderate driving, after a police exercise in Bodden Town on 6 Dec.
Police release details about skeletal remains found in East End
Male skeletal remains found in East End last week are believed to be those of a 20-30 year old man, approximately 5'11" tall.
Mystery in the mangroves: Murder or mishap?
The quiet community of East End is still reeling from the news that the skeletal remains of a man has been found in their district.
George Town man arrested after police find semi-automatic gun
A 39-year-old George Town man was arrested on Sunday, 26 Nov., after police officers found a semi-automatic handgun.
RCIPS gains 22 new constables
The latest group of 22 police recruits, including 11 Caymanians, graduated on Wednesday, 22 Nov., after 16 weeks of training, to become constables.
Missing teen located
Joshua Whittaker, 15, who was reported missing on Sunday, 5 Nov., has been located and appears to be in good health, police have reported.
Driver in Shamrock Road collision remains in critical condition
One of the two drivers in Saturday's two-vehicle collision on Shamrock Road remains in critical condition at hospital while the other has been released, police have said.
Driver in Bodden Town collision has died
Police have confirmed the driver in Saturday's collision on Bodden Town Road has died.
Missing teen Kiara Watson located
Police have renewed their call for the public's help in locating teenagers Jahsmine Ebanks and Kiara Watson, both of whom have been missing for more than a week.
Canadian visitor dies in water related incident
A 52-year-old visitor from Canada has died in water related incident in the vicinity of Rum Point, North Side, police have said.
Driver in critical condition after collision on Shamrock Road
Police are on the scene of a two-vehicle collision that left one driver in critical condition early Saturday morning.
Police Commissioner Walton takes pulse of the community
Child safeguarding, illegal gun possession and use, reducing road fatalities and tackling financial crimes are the four main priorities of new police Commissioner Kurt Walton.
Jamaican murder suspect caught in Cayman
A man wanted in Jamaica on suspicion of murder was located in Cayman this week.
Drunk driver crashes into police vehicle
A man was detained for driving under the influence after he crashed into an RCIPS Firearms Response Unit vehicle on Monday.
George Town teen Joshua Whittaker reported missing
Police are seeking the public's help in locating 15-year-old Joshua Whittaker who was reported missing on Sunday.
Crime spike touches Seven Mile Beach
The recent spate of robberies has impacted Cayman's prized tourist attraction Seven Mile Beach after a man was robbed at gun- and knife-point on Sunday night.
Bodden Town man wanted by police after jumping bail
Police are today seeking the whereabouts of Bodden Town resident Daviat Howard Pringle after he failed to return on police bail.
Gunman robs North Side bar
A lone gunman held up a North Side bar Monday night after first trying to rob a patron outside the premises.
West Bay on edge after Gorse Lane shooting
Residents in the Birch Tree Hill area say they are living in fear of a spike in gun violence following Sunday's shooting on Gorse Lane which left one man in serious condition in hospital.
RCIPS Hosts Community Events for the Young and Young at Heart
On Friday, October 27, the RCIPS Community Policing Unit (CPU) hosted a Movie Night and Toy Drive at the West Bay Heritage Field.
30% more speeding tickets issued so far this year
The number of speeding tickets that police have issued so far this year is up 30% compared to the whole of last year.
Police dog bites suspect resisting arrest
A 20-year-old West Bay man was bitten by a police dog while resisting arrest following a domestic incident at an address off Selkirk Drive in George Town, police have said.
Man arrested after hit-and-run collision injures 2 pedestrians
Two pedestrians remain in stable condition at the Cayman Islands hospital after they were injured in a hit and run collision on Thursday night.
Man found dead in George Town Harbour identified
A family member has identified the man whose body was found floating in the water off George Town over the weekend.
Police arrest suspect in West Bay store robbery case
Police have arrested a man suspected of robbing a convenience store in Town Hall Road, West Bay, on Tuesday morning, 24 Oct.
Body found in George Town Harbour still unidentified
Police are "following lines of inquiry" relating to the identity of a body of a man found floating in George Town Harbour late on Saturday night.
Man suffers head wound in attack in Savannah home
Police are investigating an attack on a man in his home in Savannah that occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Three alleged shootings under investigation
Two men are today nursing gunshot wounds following a shooting on Sunday night, one of three firearm-related incidents under police investigation.
One year on cops seek witnesses in Ian Duffell murder
One year after the murder of Ian Duffell, and with two men arrested but not charged, police are appealing for witnesses to come forward to assist with the investigation..
Police probe shots fired in George Town
Police are investigating reports of shots being fired in George Town near a local bar.
Wanted man Sven Brett Connor arrested; Joel Duncan still at large
Wanted man Sven Brett Connor is now in police custody, while the search for a second wanted man, Joel Christopher Duncan, continues.
One man arrested for murder of Divonte Hernandez
A man suspected of murdering Divonte Hernandez has been arrested by police and remains in custody, as officers continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward.
Grateful to the police
I would like to commend the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service for the excellent service they gave me on Sunday, 24 Sept. I woke...
Distraught dad of murder victim: ‘I just want my son back’
“My son was mercilessly murdered like an animal in the street… right now I want justice and that could cause more bloodshed and somebody else’s child dying, but that won’t bring back my son,” said Luis Hernandez as he fought back tears.
Kurt Walton appointed new police commissioner
Kurt Walton has given his oath to office and been formally appointed as the new chief officer and commissioner of the the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.
Police Commissioner Byrne signing off
After seven years, two governments, three governors, a global pandemic, a population increase of more than 20,000 people, multiple lawsuits, and a massive overhaul of the police service, Commissioner Derek Byrne is saying his final goodbyes, having helped to train a Caymanian successor to take on his role.
Man with knife robs two after asking for a dollar
A man begged two unsuspecting victims for money before threatening them with a knife and stealing their cash in George Town on Tuesday, 26 Sept.
Car break-ins on the rise
Police say they are seeing an increase in reports of vehicle windows being smashed and items such as tools, jewellery, electronics and money being stolen.
Hospital chiefs aid in probe after prisoner flees custody on medical visit
Hospital chiefs are aiding police and prison officials with their investigation into how an inmate briefly escaped custody during a medical visit on Friday at the Cayman Islands Hospital.
Investigation launched into prisoner escape during hospital visit
Police have said a "comprehensive investigation" has been launched into the escape and subsequent recapture of a prisoner on Friday night.
Students in John Gray incident bailed as assault probe continues
Police have opened an assault causing actual bodily harm investigation into Wednesday's attack on a John Gray High School student.
AK-47 among guns, ammo and drugs seized in George Town
Four people were detained by police following the discovery of a loaded 9mm handgun, an AK-47 assault rifle and a significant amount of ganja at a George Town property on Monday afternoon.
Cops issue warning as scammers target CNB customers
Police are today warning Cayman National Bank customers against divulging personal information after reports that scammers have been targeting individuals claiming to be from the local bank.
Driver in fatal crash under investigation for causing death by dangerous driving
The driver in Wednesday's fatal collision, which claimed the life of Jamaican father Randre David Lescombe, who was also known as Errol Simpson, is under investigation for causing death by dangerous driving, police have confirmed.
Armed thieves steal generator and power wash machine
Police are searching for two men who robbed and assaulted their victim before making off with a generator and power wash machine in an early morning heist.
Thieves make off with 76 air-conditioning units
Police are asking for the public's help to track down 76 air-conditioning units that were stolen from a container in West Bay.
Bodden Town man killed in single-vehicle collision
A 39-year-old Bodden Town man is said to be the victim in the single-vehicle collision that led to gridlock traffic Thursday morning.
Victims tell of terrifying armed home invasion
A Savannah family has told of their terrifying ordeal at the hands of armed robbers who kicked the locks off their front door and held a gun to the head of a father in front of his young son.
New education staffer under investigation for ‘serious sexual assault’
A newly hired school support staff member has been bailed pending further inquiries following an allegation of serious sexual assault made against him by a teenage girl, police have confirmed.
