Topic: RCIPS
Police: Hack can’t be ruled out in child pornography case
The trial of Freddy Manuel Diaz-Christian, who has been accused of possession of child pornography resumed earlier today, 6 Dec., in the Grand Court, after a two-week delay.
Charges laid over threatening social media video
Police have charged a Cayman Brac resident over a contentious social media post in which threats were made against government officials.
RCIPS Launches 2021 Recruitment Training
The RCIPS Training and Development Unit (TDU) began a training class of twenty-three new recruits, who have begun their journey to becoming Police Constables within the RCIPS.
Search underway for missing vessel
A joint agency search, aided by a radio operator and private citizens from Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, is ongoing for a missing vessel that was reported in distress southwest of Little Cayman Thursday morning.
2 charged with drug trafficking after cocaine found on boat
Two Bodden Town men are facing several charges, including drug trafficking, after a quantity of cocaine was seized on a vessel off Grand Cayman on Sunday.
Number of thefts on the rise, firearm crimes trend upward
Cayman has, so far, logged 42 firearm-enabled crimes in 2021 compared to 30 in 2020, along with a 24% increase in thefts, according to RCIPS statistics as of 8 Nov.
Wanted man now in custody
A wanted man who challenged police at knifepoint and escaped capture on Thursday afternoon has now been arrested.
Wanted man evades capture
While attempting to arrest a wanted man in George Town on Thursday, police officers drew their tasers after he threatened them with a knife.
Motorcyclist hurt in collision
A motorcyclist was left nursing injuries Wednesday morning after a collision along Shamrock Road, police have confirmed.
45 collisions per week since Jan.
Even with a month-and-a-half to go until year’s end, collisions on Cayman’s roads have already surpassed last year’s overall total, with the jurisdiction now averaging roughly 45 crashes a week, since January.
George Town man arrested on suspicion of indecent assault
Police have arrested a George Town man on suspicion of indecently assaulting a woman.
East End man faces gun-related charges
A 27-year-old East End man faces gun charges after police recovered a loaded handgun while executing a search warrant.
East End man held with firearm
A 27-year-old East End man remains in custody on firearm-related offences after police reportedly found a gun at a George Town residence on Wednesday.
Cold Case files – Preston Rivers: ‘My brother didn’t get to live his life’
The night of 17 Sept. 2011 still feels like yesterday for Erica Webster; that was when life for her and her family changed forever. It is the date when her 18-year-old brother Preston Ezikiel Rivers was gunned down in West Bay.
The Resh Hour: Deputy Police Commissioner Kurt Walton
Deputy Police Commissioner Kurt Walton and RCIPS Media Relations Officer Jodi-Ann Powery discuss the latest with Operation Quaker, the upcoming police operations as we head into the holiday season and crime suppression.
One week on, ministry silent on sexual assault at Children’s Home
More than a week after police confirmed the sexual assault of a child at the government-run Frances Bodden Children’s Home, neither the Ministry of Social Development nor any related department has responded to questions regarding changes to safety protocols at the facility, nor have they issued a statement about the incident.
VIDEO: Police ask for public help to identify two men
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service released a video on Friday in the hope that members of the public will help identify two of the men shown in the footage:
Infant boy dies following water-related incident
Police are investigating the death of an infant boy who died following a water-related incident at Seven Mile Beach.
One hurt in attempted robbery at beach
One man was left nursing minor injuries to his hand following a scuffle during an attempted robbery at knifepoint in the early hours of Thursday morning by Seven Mile Beach, police said.
Wanted man Michael Lopez turns himself in
West Bay resident Michael Lopez, also known as Lopez Watler, who has been on the run since 4 Oct., is now in police custody after turning himself into the Cayman Islands Detention Centre on Tuesday.
Positive COVID-19 passenger charged for travelling to Cayman
A 28-year-old woman is due to make an initial Summary Court appearance on Tuesday, 2 Nov., on a charge of breach of COVID-19 suppression regulations, for travelling to Cayman, despite having tested positive for COVID-19.
Two injured after car crashes into wall in Savannah
Two individuals were seriously injured in a single vehicle collision in the early hours of Saturday morning, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has confirmed.
Police urge safety during Halloween
With Cayman gearing up for a host of Halloween activities this weekend, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has issued some safety tips for trick-or-treaters of all ages.
Wanted man turns himself in
A near weeklong search for Charles Walton III has ended, after he turned himself into to police.
Curfew breach trial of former cop delayed to 2022
A Summary Court trial for a former police officer accused of breaching COVID-19 curfew has been delayed.
Cardiff Robinson, who was previously employed with the...
Hit-and-run victim still hospitalised after two months, no suspect held
Nearly two months have passed since a woman was injured in a hit-and-run back in late August and she still remains hospitalised, in serious condition. No suspects have been detained in the incident, police have confirmed.
Wanted Man: Charles Leonard Walton III
Police are asking for the public’s help to locate Charles Leonard Walton III, who is wanted for firearms-related offenses.
DPP offers no evidence in DUI case against senior civil servant
Senior civil servant Garfield 'Gary' Wong was acquitted of a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol by the Summary Court on Thursday, 21 Oct.
West Bay man charged in relation to shootings, drugs
A West Bay man has been taken into custody in relation to multiple shooting and drug related offences.
Man arrested for DUI nearly 3 times over legal limit
A 26-year old West Bay man was arrested for DUI late Thursday night after a vehicle smashed into a building and the driver of the vehicle recorded a blood-alcohol reading nearly three times over the legal limit.
Three taken to hospital after car and garbage truck collide
Three people were taken to hospital Friday morning following a collision involving a Department of Environmental Health garbage truck and a car, police have confirmed.
Cops investigate three shootings, no injuries reported
Police confirmed they are investigating three shooting incidents, all of which occurred in the early hours of Monday morning, one in West Bay and two in George Town.
One man held after Bodden Town stabbing
A 29-year-old East End man remains on bail Monday after being arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm following a stabbing at a Bodden Town business plaza.
4 pounds of suspected ganja found in George Town
A suspicious package found by a member of the public near a derelict vehicle in George Town led police to recover 4 pounds of what appeared to be ganja.
Police seek public’s help in locating wanted man
Police have appealed for the public’s assistance in locating 22-year-old Michael Lopez, who goes by the name of Lopez Watler, in connection with firearms incidents which took place in July in West Bay.
Man denies child pornography charges
Freddy Manuel Diaz-Christian has denied allegations of possession of child pornography.
New Police Clearance Certificate Process Results in Decreased Turnaround Time
As of June, 2021, the RCIPS Criminal Records Office (CRO) implemented an updated process for the application and issuing of Police Clearance Certificates (PCC).
Second suspect arrested in West Bay shooting
A 26-year-old West Bay man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a shooting on Reverend Blackman Road earlier this month.
Cold Case File: Jason Christian, a young life lost
Jason Christian was just 18 when he was ambushed and killed in September 2011. Ten years later, his family and friends still mourn his death and police continue to seek to bring all involved in his murder to justice.
Judicial review on new police policy on work shifts
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Association has mounted a legal challenge against commissioner Derek Byrne’s decision to change the work schedules for uniformed officers.
Woman stable after water-related incident
A woman remains hospitalised in stable condition after a water-related incident in West Bay, police have confirmed.
Police urge safe driving after 25 weekend collisions
Police Monday urged the public to practice safe driving behaviours following 25 weekend collisions, including one that resulted in a fatality.
UPDATE: Missing teenagers located
Two teenage girls who had been reported missing have been located.
Quarantine breach case heads to court in October
Two West Bay men charged with breaching quarantine are due to make their initial Summary Court appearance next month.
Driver charged in West Bay fatal crash case
A 27-year-old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and inflicting grievous bodily harm, in relation to a fatal collision in which a vehicle crashed into a house in West Bay in January.
Armed robbery on Eastern Avenue: One suspect held, another on the run
A 22-year-old George Town man is in police custody and the search is on for another man following an armed robbery on Eastern Avenue Tuesday evening, police have said.
Auxiliary cop arrested for allegedly perverting the course of justice
An auxiliary constable with the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of perverting the course of justice, police have confirmed.
Two hurt in North Side collision
Two men remain hospitalised Saturday following a single vehicle collision in North Side Friday night.
Police investigating school bus brawl
Police have opened an inquiry into an incident at a government high school after a student allegedly assaulted a female member of staff during an altercation on a school bus.
Woman in critical condition after hit-and-run in George Town
One woman is in critical condition in hospital after being struck in a hit-and-run on Shedden Road in George Town on Tuesday night.
West Bay Police Station To Temporarily Relocate to Governor’s Square
The public is being advised that on Friday 3 September, the West Bay Police Station will be temporarily relocated to the RCIPS Training and Development Unit, located at Governor's Square off West Bay Road.
Cops investigate former RCIPS employee after allegedly damaging police car
Police have confirmed they are investigating a former Royal Cayman Islands Police Service employee for allegedly damaging a service vehicle during an altercation back in May.
Mom, two sons face possible charges after melee in police station
A West Bay mother and her two sons have been bailed pending further investigation after a violent encounter at the West Bay Police Station on Tuesday afternoon in which they were pepper sprayed by an officer.
George Town man extradited from UK in fatal crash case
A 27-year-old George Town man, who was extradited from the United Kingdom on Wednesday, has been charged with causing the death of 29-year-old Giovani Berry in 2019 by dangerous driving.
George Town man arrested on suspicion of rape
A George Town man has been arrested on suspicion of rape in relation to a 11 Aug. incident.
Police investigate report of attempted abduction
The RCIPS is investigating a case of suspected kidnapping after a woman reported attempted to force her into their vehicle.
Cayman Compass Cold Case: What really happened to Kerran Baker?
In this month’s Cayman Compass Cold Case files, in partnership with the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, we delve into the murder of 25-year-old Kerran ‘Kerry-Ann’ Baker.
CayMAS road closures announced
CayMAS masqueraders are set to hit the road this Saturday for the carnival street parade and with that event comes a number of road closures.
Rum Point Road closed temporarily
Rum Point Road has been closed temporarily following an accident just after 8:30am today (Monday).
Police investigate report of plane in distress
Police on sea and in the air responded Sunday to a report of an aircraft potentially being in distress, but found no sign of any plane in trouble.
Privy Council allows retired cops to appeal RCIPS rehiring policy
The UK’s Privy Council has allowed an appeal by current and former police officers over the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service's previous policy of requiring officers to retire at 55 and then rehiring them at a lower rank.
Woman robbed at gun point at Palm Dale home
Police have requested the assistance of the public to help track down two men who robbed a woman at gun point on Friday 23 of July.
UPDATED: Man charged with murder of Wayne McLean
A 36-year-old Bodden Town man has been charged with murder in relation to the fatal shooting of Wayne Eron McLean earlier this month.
Walton: Time to say ‘enough is enough’ on gun crime
Four out of the seven shooting incidents that have occurred since April, in which two people were killed and 14 wounded, were gang-related, Deputy Police Commissioner Kurt Walton has confirmed.
The Resh Hour with Deputy Police Commissioner Kurt Walton
Deputy Commissioner of Police Kurt Walton discusses the recent shootings and crime in the Cayman Islands.
Compass Cold Case: Who killed Courtney Spence?
About one month after celebrating his 32nd birthday, Courtney Delroy Spence’s life came to an untimely and violent end when the Jamaican national was gunned down in January 2010.
Police release ID of murder victim, appeal for witnesses
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, on Monday, released the name of the man killed in Friday's shooting, he was Wayne Eron McLean, aged 25 of Bodden Town. They have also made an appeal for witnesses to come forward.
Two men arrested after shots fired in West Bay
Police said they have detained two men on suspicion of possession of an unlicensed firearm following reports of shots being fired in West Bay Saturday night.
Shots fired in West Bay near Birch Tree Hill Road
Police have said they are investigating a report of shots fired in West Bay on Saturday night.
Armed guards protecting Seymour Drive shooting victim
Armed guards have been placed at the hospital to protect one of the shooting victims from Friday’s incident at Vic’s Bar on Seymour Drive.
Man arrested in Prospect for attempted murder
Police have arrested a George Town man during an operation in Prospect in connection with last month's aggravated burglary and shooting in West Bay.
One killed, five wounded in shooting on Seymour Drive
One person was killed and five others wounded following a shooting at Vic's Bar on Seymour Drive early Friday morning, police have confirmed.
