Topic: RCIPS
Murder investigation launched after man shot dead
A murder investigation has been launched into the death of a man who was gunned down at a George Town commercial complex.
Suspected burglar arrested for West Bay break-in
A 42-year-old man remains in police custody after being arrested in connection with a break-in at a West Bay house on Monday morning.
One hurt, cash stolen after two armed robberies
One man is nursing injuries to his face after being struck by an offender during one of two armed robberies on Sunday night, police have confirmed.
Boater recovered from water, search resumes for others
The Cayman Islands Coast Guard have resumed day two of search and rescue operations for three missing men, who've been adrift since their vessel on Friday 22 April.
Shooting victim now stable
Police say a man who was shot on Wednesday night has undergone surgery at the Cayman Islands Hospital and is now in stable condition.
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Man rushed to hospital with gunshot wound
A man is currently undergoing surgery at the Cayman Islands Hospital after being shot in the stomach during a heated dispute.
Nine years on: Grieving mother pleads for justice in Earl Hart’s murder
Cancer survivor Iva Hart had to draw on her every strength to continue to fight for her life in the aftermath of her son Earl Hart's assassination and though it's been nine years since his death not a day does not go by that she nor his children miss him.
Police: ‘Significant progress’ made in building community relations
More than five years after Commissioner Derek Byrne took over at the helm of the RCIPS with the goal of rebuilding relations between the police and the community, he says there have been tremendous improvements, but it's a never-ending journey that will require constant maintenance between both sides.
Police: ‘Stop sharing offensive content’
After video and photos surfaced online of the scene of Sunday's fatal accident that killed a father and his infant daughter, police have called on the public to stop sharing the "offensive content".
Missing teenaged girls may have been seen in West Bay, George Town
Bodden Town teenagers Jemma Watson and Jasmine Presida, both of whom have been missing since Saturday, are believed to have been spotted in West Bay and in George Town.
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.
Police, nightclub owners meet over increased violent crime
Growing incidents of crime last year prompted police to meet with nightclub owners, Police Commissioner Derek Byrne revealed at the annual RCIPS Crime and Traffic Statistics Report press conference on Wednesday, 30 March.
Savannah business robbed at gunpoint
Police are looking for two men after a Savannah business was robbed at gunpoint on Friday.
RCIPS 2021 Recruit Class Graduates from Training to Operational Duty
On Thursday, 24 March, 22 police recruits graduated from training to begin operational duty with the RCIPS, along with a trainee of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) who was part of the class.
Cops investigate break-in at WORC office
Police have confirmed they are investigating a break-in at the Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman office on Mary Street in George Town.
Local charity Jasmine targeted by hackers
Local charity Jasmine is warning public to be on the lookout for scammers who have hacked their email and are soliciting to donations to fake bank accounts.
Police urge drivers to be ‘more responsible’
Police are calling for more responsible driving on Cayman’s roads as more than 575 collisions have already been recorded this year.
Bodden Town man arrested for Spotts Beach attack
Police have arrested a 57-year-old Bodden Town man in connection with an alleged assault on a woman at Spotts Beach on Monday.
Woman ‘terrified’ after incident at Spotts Beach
Jolene Nelson-Henry went to Spotts Beach with her friends on Monday, 21 March to seek some serenity before the work week began; instead she said she was attacked and left traumatised, her sense of safety shaken.
Man in serious condition at hospital after Prospect collision
One man is in serious condition and undergoing treatment at hospital after a single vehicle collision in the early hours of Thursday morning, police have said.
Police called to John Gray after ex-students cause ruckus
Police had to be called to John Gray High School Monday afternoon after two former students entered the campus at lunchtime and challenged a Year 11 student.
Firearm, drugs recovered during George Town raid
Police are currently on the scene of an operation at Archie’s Bar on Shedden Road, at which a loaded firearm and drugs have been recovered.
Three weeks on, no arrests in indecent assault of mum
Police are yet to make an arrest in the indecent assault of a mother in the public library car park last month.
RCIPS Spotlight: Air Operations Unit Continues to Develop Staff & Capabilities
The RCIPS Air Operations Unit continues to develop its staff and capabilities in contribution to the Service’s goals of securing the Cayman Islands, ensuring safer communities and delivering a professional police service.
One hospitalised after West Bay Road crash
One man remains hospitalised in stable condition at the Cayman Islands Hospital following a collision involving a parked tractor trailer on Friday night.
Guns, drugs seized in police bust
Police arrested five men after two guns and a quantity of drugs were seized in Savannah over the weekend.
George Town man brought to hospital with gunshot wounds
A George Town man is being treated at the Cayman Islands Hospital after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds this weekend.
Cops release video of men present during serious assault
Police are appealing for the public's help in identifying two men who they say were present during the serious assault of a man outside the Power Supply Bar at Marquee Plaza on 20 Feb.
RCIPS Community Officers Return to Waterfront as Border Re-Opening Continues
As the Cayman Islands continue to ease restrictions on entry as part of the Border Reopening Plan, the RCIPS has been taking steps to prepare for and manage the increase in visitors to the islands.
Woman found unresponsive in George Town
Police have confirmed the woman found unresponsive at her George Town home address on Wednesday evening has died.
Fatal crash on Cayman Brac
Police have said they are investigating a fatal collision on Cayman Brac on Tuesday afternoon.
RCIPS Celebrates International Women’s Day by Highlighting the First All-Women Police Parade
In light of this the RCIPS would like to highlight the first ever all-women-parade that took place on Sunday 6th February in honour of Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Police shoot at vehicle driving at ‘high speed’ toward them
Police fired a shot when a man drove towards them at "high speed" as they attempted to detain him in Bodden Town on Wednesday, 2 March.
RCIPS members sue Airbus for injuries from aborted takeoff
Two members of the RCIPS’s Air Operations Unit filed identical lawsuits against Airbus, the France-based manufacturer of the police helicopter that was damaged when...
Man’s body found off Eastern Avenue
Police say an investigation has been launched after the body of a man was found in George Town earlier today, prompting officers to shut down a section of Eastern Avenue.
Police investigate stabbing reports prior to fatal accident
Police say they are investigating reports that the person involved in Saturday's fatal car crash might have been the victim of a stabbing minutes before his vehicle hit a wall.
One injured in brawl outside bar
A brawl outside a George Town bar landed one man in hospital on Sunday night with serious injuries to his face.
Child-safeguarding referrals hit a record 1,400 in 2021
Child-safeguarding referrals continued an upward trend, crossing the 1,400 mark for 2021, almost 300 reports more than the previous year's total of 1,146, and the highest since these statistics started being collected in 2017.
New Area Commander Appointed for the Sister Islands
The RCIPS Senior Command Team recognised the need for a strong and experienced officer at the helm for the Sister Islands and so, after great consideration RCIPS Chief Inspector, Malcolm Kay was selected as the new Area Commander for the Sister Islands, based in Cayman Brac.
RCIPS Officers Advance Through New Promotion Process
34 officers successfully advanced in the RCIPS promotion process to the rank of Inspector and Sergeant at a ceremony held at the Westin Resort on Seven Mile Beach.
12 years on, family mourns murdered 4-year-old Jeremiah Barnes
Valentine's Day is usually filled with love, hope and happiness, but for the last 12 years, this time of year has been marked by pain for Dorlisa Ebanks and her family.
Police officers win legal challenge over lost annual leave
A judge has ruled that changes to shift times for Royal Cayman Islands Police Service uniformed officers were unlawful and should be reversed.
Fake Travel Cayman certificates scam under investigation
Police have confirmed they are investigating a scam involving the issuing of fake Travel Cayman certificates.
Police advise Super Bowl fans to follow COVID restrictions
Ahead of the 2022 Super Bowl on Sunday, 13 Feb., the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service is reminding local US football fans to adhere to the gathering limits specified in the COVID-19 regulations.
George Town man charged in South Sound assault
A 26-year-old George Town man has appeared in court charged with assaulting a female jogger last month in South Sound.
Pedestrian struck in hit-and-run
Police are appealing for witnesses, after a pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run collision last Thursday.
George Town man jailed for burning down police offices
A George Town man who torched multiple police offices after setting a car ablaze has been sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison.
Work site fight lands man in hospital
One man has been left nursing a head injury following a fight with another man at a George Town work site Wednesday morning.
West Bay man arrested on suspicion of homophobic attack
A West Bay man has been arrested in connection with the homophobic attack on two men earlier this month, which left one victim with a broken nose.
Two men hospitalised after stabbing each other on Hirst Road
Two men remain hospitalised in serious condition on Friday after stabbing each other in a violent fight in Bodden Town.
Man wounded at George Town bar
One man was injured in a violent wounding incident on Sunday night and police have called on patrons who were at the Denzel Bar on Mary Street at the time to come forward with information.
Missing Bodden Town teen located
Missing Bodden Town teenager Jaden Lawrence has been located, police confirmed Friday morning.
RCIPS: Granting of police bail is guided by law
The recent granting of police bail has come under scrutiny by some members of the community following news of the release of an attempted murder suspect and a man accused of stalking joggers.
Governor says hate crime law a government decision
While Governor Martyn Roper says hate crime legislation is a matter for Cayman's government to determine he has agreed with local LGBTQIA+ groups it was an important issue to raise for discussion.
228 collisions, 24 DUI arrests recorded during police holiday crackdown
A total of 228 collisions were recorded in the space of one month and 24 drunk drivers were apprehended as police concluded its 'Operation Winter Guardian' holiday safety exercise.
Police seize ‘large’ quantity of ganja, suspects escape
Police are searching for suspects, some of whom they believe may be injured, after discovering a 'large' quantity of ganja in Beach Bay on the weekend.
Attempted murder suspect released on bail, DPP to decide charges
The 30-year-old man held on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing at Everglo Bar on Seymour Drive, George Town has been released on bail with strict conditions, police have said.
Anonymous donor pledges $10,000 reward for info on homophobic attack
One local business owner has pledged a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people behind the violent homophobic attack on two men at the Strand complex last week.
South Sound stalking suspect released on bail
The 26-year-old George Town man arrested in connection with the stalking incidents in South Sound last Monday has been released on bail while investigations continue, police have confirmed.
Man stabbed in West Bay
One man remains hospitalised in stable condition on Sunday after being stabbed in West Bay.
Woman in custody following indecent exposure at Gov’t Building
A 51-year-old woman remains in police custody after been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure following an incident at Government Administration Building last week.
Bodden Town man identified as fatal crash victim
Bodden Town resident Courtney Oneil Bennett has been identified as the victim in Thursday's deadly crash at the Cost-U-Less roundabout on the Esterley Tibbetts Highway.
Drink spike victim urges: ‘Don’t take anything for granted’
As women in the community continue to express safety concerns, victims are being empowered to come forward to share their experiences with the hope of protecting others. Harri is one such person; she escaped a potentially dangerous situation, due to the quick action of her friend.
South Sound attack victim: ‘I just had to fight for my life’
What started out as an ordinary morning run for exercise enthusiast Oddy ended in a traumatic fight for survival after she was attacked by an unknown assailant in South Sound on 3 Jan.
Running scared: Women fear for safety as jogger attacked, drinks reportedly spiked
While there is no doubt that Cayman is among the safer places to live, in recent weeks there have been reports of incidents ranging from stalking of female joggers to drinks being spiked, raising concerns for women in the community.
Man arrested on suspicion of attacking female jogger and stalking another
A 26-year-old George Town man remained in custody on Tuesday after he was arrested on suspicion of attacking one female jogger and stalking another, police have said.
Man beaten during robbery in Prospect
A 41-year-old man was beaten and robbed in an early morning attack in Prospect on Tuesday.
Church, restaurant burglarised over holidays
A church was among two buildings burglarised in George Town over the Christmas holiday weekend, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has confirmed.
Updated: Governor, DG plead for road safety as 28 collisions mar pre-holiday weekend
With the holiday weekend quickly approaching, both Governor Martyn Roper and Deputy Governor Franz Manderson are appealing to motorists to exercise caution on local roads, as collisions continue to increase.
Pedestrian hospitalised after hit-and-run
One man remains in hospital after being injured in a hit and run collision on Smith Road Saturday night, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has confirmed.
Police urge victims of suspected drink spiking to come forward
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has issued an personal safety advisory urging anyone who thinks they may have been a victim of drink spiking to report the incident.
Mother calls for justice in son’s killing
The mother of a George Town man who was stabbed to death in a nightclub parking lot, called on her son’s killer to take responsibility for his actions.
