Topic: RCIPS
Broken-down Cuban vessel sparks rescue in waters off Cayman Brac
A small vessel adrift for seven days, carrying 14 Cubans, which had exhausted its supplies of drinking water was rescued last week by police, customs, the fire service and coast guard in the sea off Cayman Brac.
Dwayne Seymour escapes injury in Friday night crash
Bodden Town East MP Dwayne Seymour escaped serious injury on Friday night when the car he was driving crashed into a CUC pole.
Two of three missing girls return home
Two of three girls reported missing on Saturday have been located, police said in a short statement Sunday afternoon.
Police hunt four suspects after armed gas station robbery
Armed suspects made off with an undisclosed sum of cash and other items after robbing a Bodden Town gas station Friday night, police have said.
Three girls reported missing
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate three missing girls, one of whom is 12-years-old, after they did not return to their Bodden Town home after school.
Woman detained in Bodden Town stabbing
A 29-year-old woman was detained by police after a stabbing incident in Belford Estates area of Bodden Town Wednesday night.
Cops investigate arson in George Town
Police are searching for suspects behind an arson attack in George Town on Friday morning that left three vehicles damaged.
Police seek driver who shouted at killer to stop
Detectives are appealing for witnesses to the murder of Ian Duffell in West Bay earlier this month, including a motorist who shouted at the killer while driving past during the attack.
Silent Witness marchers take to street
Activists, survivors and government officials all once again silently marched through George Town, letting their signs do the talking to raise awareness of the issue of domestic violence.
Police staffer on trial for alleged breaching of public’s trust after ‘road rage’
A police support staff member is on trial for allegedly breaching the public's trust by using the police database to access sensitive information, to track down and confront a driver following a bout of early morning 'road rage'.
First arrest made under new drink-drive limit
Police say only one person has been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol since the DUI limits were lowered last week.
Police make arrest in armed daylight robbery
Police arrested a suspect after two robbers held a group of people at gunpoint and stole cash on Saturday afternoon.
Man arrested following mugging in George Town
Police on Saturday arrested a suspect after a man was assaulted and robbed as he sat in a vehicle outside a bar in George Town in the early morning.
Police investigate fatal crash in East End
Police are on the scene of a fatal single-vehicle crash in East End and are diverting traffic in the vicinity of the accident.
Smoking gun: Mystery weapon linked to multiple violent crimes
For more than a decade, police have feverishly scoured Cayman in hope of retrieving a 9mm handgun that has passed through the hands of multiple criminals on all sides of the islands’ gang divide.
More than a thousand registered guns in Cayman
According to information released to the Cayman Compass following a freedom of information request, in November 2020 there were 494 licensed gun-holders in Cayman, who own 1,102 firearms between them.
Armed robbers make off with cash in McRuss hold-up
Police are searching for four men who made off with an undisclosed sum of cash after an armed robbery at McRuss Grocery in Prospect Wednesday night.
Police hunt drug runners who abandoned guns and ganja
Police are searching for three men who escaped capture in the early hours of Tuesday morning after their drug boat was intercepted in East End by Coast Guard officers.
Missing man Noel Paul Manning now ‘wanted’ by police
Bodden Town resident Noel Manning, who was initially reported as a missing person back in June, has now been declared a wanted man by police in connection with sexual offences.
Names released relating to two recent deaths
Police have released the identities of the woman who died in last week's diving incident and the man who was found in his car.
Assault survivor on attacker’s sentence: ‘A weight has been lifted’
Oddy Grullon has breathed a sigh of relief after the man who attacked her while she was jogging back in January was jailed for 25 months and ordered to be deported after serving his sentence.
Police investigate sudden death
Police are continuing inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the death of 44-year-old man who was found in a vehicle parked outside a business on Bodden Town Road.
Police review threats and cyber-bullying of Miss Cayman Islands Universe Committee
Following claims of cyber-bullying and alleged threats against members of the Miss Cayman Islands Universe committee, police have confirmed they are reviewing a complaint from the members "to determine whether it meets the threshold for criminal investigation".
Driver critical following early-morning crash
A woman remains in critical condition in hospital after a single-vehicle collision early Tuesday morning.
Spate of gun crimes prompts National Security Council meeting
Governor Martyn Roper has registered his concern over the recent spate of gun crimes in the community saying that the National Security Council will be meeting next Tuesday to discuss plans to address the situation.
Man injured, dog killed in West Bay shooting
One man has been hospitalised and a dog killed after a shooting in West Bay on Thursday morning.
Father convicted of killing son in ‘hail of bullets’
Roger Bush has been convicted of murdering his son in a “hail of bullets”, in an apparent jealous rage brought on by rumours that the young man was having an affair with his father’s partner.
DG: Civil servants ‘encouraged’ to report wrongdoing
Deputy Governor Franz Manderson dismissed as "incorrect," what he termed "media conversations" which suggested that civil servants' contracts restrict government workers from reporting matters to the police or other official reporting bodies.
Police launch investigation amid claims of assault involving ‘senior politician’
Police have confirmed they have commenced an investigation into social media claims that a "senior politician" was involved in an alleged assault involving two women at an event at The Ritz-Carlton on Tuesday evening.
Woman fights off would-be robber
A Prospect woman is today nursing injuries after fighting off a would-be robber who ambushed her on Saturday night.
RCIPS to reverse police shift policy
The Court of Appeal has ruled Police Commissioner Derek Byrne misinterpreted the Police Act when imposing a shift change for uniformed officers, that reduced...
Armed robber escapes with cash in West Bay hold-up
Police are hunting for a man who made off with an undisclosed sum of cash during an armed robbery Monday night in West Bay.
Police chopper to be deployed to Turks and Caicos after spike in gang killings
Cayman is set to deploy one of its two police helicopters to the Turks and Caicos Islands to assist with overnight aerial surveillance after a significant spike in gang-related violence there.
Firearm ‘component’ recovered after report of shots fired
Police have seized, what they described as, a component of a firearm after investigating a report of shots fired at an address on Eastern Avenue early on Friday morning.
Heartbreak as ‘dedicated’ father-of-four killed in raceway crash
Friends have paid tribute to "humble" and "inspiring" father-of-four Kashwayne McKenzie, who was killed on Sunday afternoon after his bike crashed at the Parker’s Raceway in Breakers, Bodden Town.
Jamaican murder suspect among four men detained by police
A Jamaican national wanted for murder by that country's authorities, identified as Neville Peter Butler, 27, was among four men arrested in an operation over the weekend, police have said.
One killed, 3 injured in Eastern Avenue collision
A 20-year-old woman was killed and three others hurt early Monday morning in a crash on Eastern Avenue near Shedden Road.
Calls for answers as ‘fearless’ service dog dies in police care
As a police service dog, Baron, was 'fearless' in the line of duty, helping sniff our drugs, track down property and chase down criminals. But the Belgian Shepherd is now at the centre of an independent investigation, led by the Ombudsman’s office, after being left to die in police kennels.
‘Vicious’ murder suspect returned to Jamaica
A suspect wanted for multiple murders in Jamaica was handed over to their authorities earlier today, said Customs and Border Control officials.
Missing Brac toddler found dead
A desperate search to locate a missing 2-year-old girl has ended in tragedy on Cayman Brac Tuesday morning.
Police support staffer pleads not guilty to breach of trust
A support staff member of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service who is alleged to have accessed a police database illegally has appeared before the Summary Court on a charge of breach of trust.
Police used drug charge to keep murder suspect in custody
A man who is wanted for multiple murders in Jamaica, and arrested on suspicion of illegally landing in Cayman, was briefly released by police before being immediately re-arrested for minor drug offences for which he was not subsequently charged.
Veteran RCIPS police officer killed in Honduras
Police Constable Antonio Lopez Jackson has been killed while on holiday with his family in Honduras.
Murder charge transmitted to Grand Court
A single charge of murder against Javon James Dixon, has been transmitted to the Grand Court where he will next appear on Friday 8 July.
Victim in weekend crash involving police vehicle critical, but stable
One person remained in critical, but stable condition at hospital on Monday afternoon following a three-vehicle collision Saturday night which involved a police vehicle.
4 sent to hospital after collision involving police vehicle
Four people were taken to hospital in varying conditions Saturday night following a three-vehicle crash, which included an RCIPS service vehicle.
Two men seriously wounded in stabbing on West Bay Road
One man was stabbed in the eye and another in the abdomen during a violent clash outside a bar in Seven Mile Shops in the early hours of Friday morning.
Police investigate firearm incident in East End
Police are investigating a firearm incident over the weekend in East End, in which a weapon was brandished during an altercation.
Police hunt armed robbery suspect
An armed robber made off with cash in the early hours of Monday morning in George Town, police have confirmed.
Witness says ex-boyfriend confessed to murdering his son
The ex-girlfriend of a father accused of murdering his son told the Grand Court he confessed to the crime and told her he did it to teach his son a lesson.
Governor: Law to go after proceeds of crime not ‘where it needs to be’
Governor Martyn Roper said Cayman needs to do more when it comes to going after the proceeds of crime.
Father on trial for son’s murder
A father murdered his son in a fit of jealous rage because he suspected him of having an affair with his partner, the Grand Court heard on Friday. Roger Bush shot his 24-year-old son, Shaquille, 15 times outside his home in West Bay in November 2019, prosecutors allege.
Governor eyes stiffer penalties for DUI and illegal gambling
Governor Martyn Roper says Cayman has a "big problem" on its roads and he plans to push for stiffer DUI penalties as the number of crashes and fatalities grows.
10-year-old hailed as hero after helping stabbing victim
Ten-year-old Draé Barrett is being hailed as a hero after his swift and brave actions helped save the life of a stabbing victim who sought assistance at his family's doorstep in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Friends pay tribute to Kenyan father killed in West Bay Road crash
Friends of Kenyan national Anwar Ali Bakari Abdurrahman say they are still trying to come to terms with his tragic death last week in a fatal collision on West Bay Road.
Two held after stabbing in Prospect
A man and a woman remain in police custody Sunday after an early morning stabbing in Prospect and subsequent the recovery of a firearm.
Fatal collision on West Bay Road
Police are currently at the scene of a fatal two-vehicle collision and have closed off the area between Lime Tree Bay Avenue and Gecko Link as they conduct investigations.
3 arrested, firearm seized in George Town
Three George Town residents remain in police custody after a loaded gun was found during a raid at a Rock Hole Road address.
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.
Suspect in police pursuit remains at large, as residents recall dramatic manhunt
Almost one week after a dramatic police pursuit, police suspect Justin Kyle Jackson remains at large.
Four released on bail as murder investigations continue
The four people who were recently arrested as part of ongoing murder investigations into the deaths of Harry Elliott and Cain Thomas have all been released on bail, a Royal Cayman Islands Police Service spokesperson has confirmed.
Police manhunt approaches fourth day
Justin Kyle Jackson remained on the run almost four days after police began a manhunt for him.
Defendant caught in manhunt denied bail
Eric Brian Williams Soto made an initial Summary Court appearance on Monday, 2 May, on charges of illegal gun possession, after being taken into custody Friday night during an intense manhunt.
The Prison Papers: Low-level killers or a national security threat?
A five-year case has sought to determine if the governor of the Cayman Islands, acting on advice from police, prison and national security officials, was right to transfer two convicted killers to serve their sentences in high-security facilities in the UK, thousands of miles from their homes and families.
Leaders urge community to work with the police to curb crime
Cayman's leaders have joined the call for the community to step up and assist the police in its bid to get the recent spike in gun violence under control.
Police search continues for suspect considered armed and dangerous
Police have said Justin Kyle Jackson is the man they are seeking in relation to Friday night's operation and is believed to be violent, armed and dangerous.
One arrested as police hunt for suspects in vicinity of West Bay Road
A major police operation is currently underway in the West Bay Road area Friday night as police hunt two suspects after seizing a firearm.
RCIPS, WORC and CBC Come Together for Interview Skills Training Course
Instructors from the RCIPS Training and Development Unit hosted a group of Compliance Officers from Workforce Opportunities Cayman, along with a Customs Officer from CI Customs and Border Control, for a week-long course on Interview Technique Skills.
Former witness in home invasion case shot dead
The man who was shot dead early on Thursday was a crucial witness in a violent home invasion case in 2017.
Police Advise of Increase of Stolen Honda Vehicles
The RCIPS have seen a recent increase in the number of Honda vehicles stolen on Grand Cayman, specifically; CRV, Civic and Accord models. The majority of these stolen vehicles are registered pre 2002.
Man found shot multiple times
Police are investigating an early morning shooting that left one man unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds.
Retired prison officer named as murder victim
Police have identified Monday’s shooting victim as retired prison officer Harry Elliott, of George Town.
