For a better experience on RCIPS, UPDATE YOUR BROWSER. This past Friday, 10 August, officers from the Bodden Town Community Policing Department joined with the children and staff of the Frances Bodden Children’s Home for a BBQ and day of fun at the home. The event was put together by PC Norice Artwell and AC Tameka Joseph-Ricketts who organized food and activities for the children,
A man, age 32 of Bodden Town, has been charged with Taking a Conveyance Without Consent, Driving Without Being Licensed or Authorized, Driving Whilst Over the Prescribed Limit, Assaulting a Police Officer, and Careless Driving, following a traffic collision on 11 August. He is appearing in court this morning, 13 August.
The 22-year-old-man that was arrested on Thursday 9 Aug, has since been charged with Assault GBH with Intent. He appeared in court on Friday 10 Aug, in the afternoon afternoon.
Shortly after 3:00AM on Saturday, 11 August, police received a report that two men had attended the emergency room of the Cayman Islands Hospital with stab wounds. It was reported that the injuries had been received during an altercation which took place at an event on Harbour Drive in George Town.
The RCIPS would like to inform the community of a trend where churches have become targets of burglaries in recent weeks. There have been 8 such reports received in the last two months, including two reported yesterday morning.
A 22-year-old-man of East End was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. (To see the previous press release click here).
The RCIPS has expanded its local recruitment deadline to 24 August.
On Friday, 3 August, a woman at the airport was found with a sum of US $9,500 strapped to her body, arrested by the RCIPS Financial Crime Unit, and later charged with Concealing Criminal Property, Possession of Criminal Property, and Removing Criminal Property from the Island, all of which are money laundering offenses.
A man led police on a pursuit before his arrest on drug-related offenses Friday night, 3 August.
We would like to remind the public that anyone who holds an event where the general public is invited and asked to pay a cover charge, that does not have a license for such event, commits an offense. Additionally, playing loud music after 12AM on a Sunday morning is also against the law. Such illegal events encourage anti-social
A man, age 26 of North Side, has been arrested on suspicion of robbery in relation to an incident in Palm Dale, Crewe Road, on Saturday, 28 July.
A man, age 31 of West Bay, has been formally charged with two counts each of Taking and Driving Away a Conveyance without the Owner’s Consent, Driving without Insurance, and Theft, along with one count each of Damage to Property and Causing Fear or Provocation of Violence.
The RCIPS is advising the public of the road closures happening on Thursday, 9 August and Friday, 10 August in order to facilitate the Rumpy Weekend event taking place on Harbour Drive on the Friday.
Just after 5:15PM yesterday, 31 July, Police and other emergency services were dispatched by 9-1-1 Communication Centre to an address on Sea View Road, East End where it was reported that someone had been stabbed
Just before 2:30AM today, police were dispatched to a report of a robbery that took place at the Esso Gas Station location on North Church Street where a man brandished a firearm and stole a cash register. No shots were fired and no one was injured.
The RCIPS has learned of a scam circulating on Facebook soliciting bank details to claim prizes in a "Coca Cola Lottery".
An accident occurred shortly after 11:00AM today blocking Bodden Town Road in both directions.
Police traffic enforcement has resulted in 13 DUI arrests since last Monday, 16 July. Ten of those arrests occurred over the weekend, between Friday morning, 20 July, and Monday morning, 23 July. Twenty-six traffic collisions were also reported during that same weekend.
A man was assaulted and threatened when walking along Portland Road in Industrial Park in the early hours of Saturday morning, 28 July.
On 29 July the Air Operations Unit deployed to two marine incidents within minutes of each other off North West Point.
The 37-year-old-man from the United States of America who was arrested on Wednesday 25 July on suspicion of assault abh and possession of ganja; and was later taken to the hospital for medical complications, has been released from the hospital.
Just after 8:30PM yesterday, police and other emergency services were dispatched by the 9-1-1 Communication Centre to Gerrard Smith Avenue, Cayman Brac where it was reported that there was a motor vehicle collision involving a cyclist.
Just about 11:20PM last night, police and other emergency services were dispatched by the 9-1-1 Communication Centre to South Church Street, where it was reported that a man who was travelling home from work on his bicycle was robbed by three men.
Just after 3AM today, Thursday 26 July, police and other emergency services were dispatched by the 9-1-1 Communications Centre to a report of assault and abduction.
Police are investigating a report of suspicious activity with a minor that took place on Monday 23 July about 8:45PM at the New Testament Church of God, located on Sound Road in George Town.
A 37 year old man visiting on board a cruise ship was arrested for assault and possession of ganja.
The RCIPS is informing the public that phone lines at the Bodden Town Police Station are down. Anyone needing to contact the station is advised to dial the alternate number at 916-5612. The station also remains open to walk-ins.
The three males who were arrested following a coordinated effort on 19 July, in response to a report of a burglary-in-progress in South Sound, have now been formally charged with Burglay.
A woman experienced difficulties diving off South Sound on Sunday, 22 July. She was assisted back to shore and later pronounced dead at the Cayman Islands Hospital.
About 2AM on Saturday 21 July, police and other emergency services responded to the Everglo Bar, in Bodden Town, where there was a report of a man that was injured during a dispute.
The RCIPS is launching its annual local recruitment drive on 23rd July targeting Caymanians and Permanent Residents between the ages of 18-40 with no restrictions to work.
Over the past two weeks, officers have responded to a number of reports of thefts from beaches, Mostly in the Seven Mile Beach area, where persons have gone into the water and left belongings on the shore, which are then stolen. The RCIPS is strongly advising the public not to leave valuables unattended while on the beach.
Early this morning, 19 July, officers responded to a report of a burglary at a residence on Rum Point Drive in North Side.
A dog was discovered shot at a garage off Powell Smith Road.
Yesterday, Tuesday 17 July, police responded to seven (7) reports of vehicles that were broken into in the district of West Bay, of these reports, it appears that property was only stolen in one (1) of the incidents.
All community police officers now have mobile phones; more officers have also been assigned to the Eastern Districts.
A 17-year-old male has now been formally charged in relation to the robbery which occurred at a business on West Bay Road on 10 July.
Since the relaunch of the RCIPS Community Policing Department in February, community police officers have been out in their communities getting to know their beats and the people within them. In two incidents over the last two weeks, officers were able to put this local knowledge to use in order to assist members of the public.
In order to facilitate the Cayman Islands National Museum’s Mango Season event on Saturday, 14 July, a portion of Harbour Drive and South Church Street (between Warwick Drive and Cardinal Avenue) will be closed from 7:00AM to 4:00PM.
Yesterday, 11 July, shortly after 1:00PM, officers responded to a report that a member of the public had spotted a firearm in the vicinity of Smith Cove, George Town. Officers attended the scene and recovered the firearm, a handgun, which also contained a single round of ammunition.
During the month of June, RCIPS Officers have issued several hundred tickets for tint and speeding offenses alone
Police have now located Motesha Mothen, age 15 of Bodden Town, absconded on Thursday, 5 July. She appears to be in good health.
On Thursday, 28 June, and Friday, 29 June, officers conducted operations at an address on Watercourse Road West Bay, which resulted in a several packages of drugs being recovered, along with over $220,000 of cash. Three persons were also arrested as a result of the operation.
The RCIPS, along with the North Side District Council, will be holding a District Community Meeting in North Side on Thursday evening, 26 July. The meeting will be held at 8:00PM at the North Side Civic Centre.
A man who was arrested on suspicion of assault GBH and attempted murder following an incident where an elderly woman was assaulted and seriously injured, has now been charged with Attempted Murder and is appearing in court today, 9 July.
Portions of Raleigh Key and old West Bay Road closed during construction.
Over the past five days, police have received reports of three stolen vehicles, two of which were taken over the weekend. One of these vehicles has since been recovered.
Officers are currently investigating two armed robberies which occurred overnight, 7-8 July, in the George Town area.
Shortly after Midnight this morning, 7 July, a man was robbed and stabbed in the foot on West Bay Road in the vicinity of West Bay Cemetery. The victim reported that he was approached by three men, one carrying a baton and another a knife.
A man, age 49 of George Town, has been charged with Burglary, Criminal Trespass, and Consumption and Possession of Ganja in connection with an incident at Morrits Tortuga in East End.
A food truck in the Red Bay area of George Town was robbed just before midnight on 5 July.
Over the past two weeks, operations conducted by the Joint Task Force, comprised of RCIPS and Customs officers, have resulted in the interdiction of almost 700lbs of ganja (with an estimated street value ranging from $250,000 to $560,000) along with several arrests.
This past Monday, 2 July, the Police Welfare Committee hosted the Football and Family Fun Day at the Field of Excellence next to the Prospect Primary School. The main event for the day was the Six-A-Side football competition.
A man was arrested on Tuesday, 3 July, after officers responded to a report of a structural fire at a residence on North West Point Road, West Bay. He has been charged with arson and is appearing in court this afternoon, 5 July
A man, age 23 of West Bay, has been charged with one count of Wounding and two counts of Common Assault. The charges are in relation to an incident in West Bay on Monday, 2 July, involving two men and two women, all known to each other.
Police are currently in possession of a red two-seater kayak which was found by a member of the public yesterday, 4 July and are inviting anyone who believes the kayak belongs to them to contact the GTPS.
Shortly after 8:00AM this morning, 3 July, a man was found unresponsive at an address on Peace Lane in West Bay.
A juvenile male was wounded during an altercation on Owen Robert Drive yesterday, 3 July.
Today, 4 July 2018, the RCIPS announced the result of its 2018 Firearms Amnesty, which ran the entire month of June and concluded last Saturday night at 10PM. Throughout the month, 18 firearms and 896 rounds of ammunition were handed in as part of the amnesty program.
A man, age 35 of North Side, has been arrested and charged with Aggravated Burglary in relation to an incident on the night of Saturday, 30 June, where an address on Old Robin Road in North Side was broken into.
A woman, age 52 of George Town, has been arrested and charged with two counts of Obtaining Property by Deception, in relation to two incidents where she is said to have accepted payments for items which she then refused to turn over. The total amount of money obtained is just over CI $4000.
At about 7:40PM yesterday, 28 June, o the 9-1-1 Communications Centre dispatched officers to a report of a robbery at a barber shop on Eastern Avenue in the vicinity of School Road.
Last night, Thursday 28 June, the RCIPS held its annual Outstanding Service Awards Ceremony at the Cayman Islands Government House (the Governor’s Residence).
The silver 1999 Honda Civic, registration number 169-644, which was reported stolen on Monday, 25 June, has been recovered.
This morning, 26 June, officers responded to a report that a silver 2001 Honda Integra, registration #105 987, was stolen from a residence in Watler’s Estate, Bodden Town.
In light of recent thefts of vehicles the RCIPS is reminding the public to ensure their vehicles are properly secured when left unattended. Vehicles should be locked, and valuables within them should not be visible to passersby. It is especially important not to leave keys of any sort in or around the vehicle.
The RCIPS is advising the public of road closures happening in order to facilitate the Xtreme Wet Fete taking place on the Harbour Drive this Friday, 29 June.
The RCIPS Financial Crime Unit is currently investigating scams being conducted using accounts impersonating Government Ministers and other high-ranking members of the Civil Service, including the Premier, Hon. Alden McLaughlin and the Attorney General, Hon. Samuel Bulgin.
Two men are appearing in court this morning after being arrested while attempting to offload packages containing ganja from a boat off East End on Saturday, 23 June.
An 18-year-old-man of East End has been charged with the offense of Burglary and is expected to be in court today.
As of today, Monday, 25 June, 3 handguns, 8 rifles, and 462 rounds of ammunition have been handed over to police as part of the 2018 Firearms Amnesty.
An arrest has been made in relation to an incident where it was reported a man had been interacting with two children inappropriately. The man was charged with Attempted Abduction and Criminal Trespass and appeared in court this morning.
A wounding occurred in the vicinity of Pirates Cove Bar last Friday, 15 June.
On Saturday, 23 June, RCIPS community police officers will be hosting a day of community engagement at different locations throughout the islands.
The RCIPS would like to inform the public that since the start of June, the service has begun to transition the emergency lights on all police vehicles to an upgraded version. The public will be able to differentiate between and regular patrol and other police response as there are several response programs.
Motesha Mothen, age 15, of Bodden Town, has absconded from home. Meanwwhile Taj Yen, age 16 of West Bay, and Roseanna Redden, age 16 of Bodden Town, have still not been located.
Police can now confirm that 15-year-old Motesha Mothen, who absconded from school on Thursday 14 June, has now been located and found to be in good health. All three absconded teenagers have now been located.
A man, age 26 of George Town, has been charged by the Department of Agriculture with one count of Animal Cruelty in relation to an incident in December of 2017, during which it is alleged that the man delayed veterinary treatment to his pet dog after it had been struck by a car. The man is a police constable with the RCIPS.
A man, age 34 of George Town, has been formally charged with Burglary and Damage to Property following his arrest after a burglary at the office of a local non-profit on North Sound Road on the morning of Monday, 18 June.
5 males were arrested early morning on Tuesday, 19 June, on suspicion of importation of ganja, after police intercepted a vessel off-loading packages on the beach near Smith Barcadere.
At about 9:00AM this morning, police received a report of the accidental death of a 10-year-old girl in West Bay. The circumstances of the death are currently under police investigation. The RCIPS extends its condolences to the family of the deceased.
Shortly after 3:00PM on Tuesday, 19 June, police received a report of a robbery which occurred outside a business on Boatswain Bay Road in West Bay. Two 18-year-old males of West Bay turned themselves in and were arrested on suspicion of robbery.
The RCIPS Financial Crime Unit is advising the public of a scam being distributed by regular mail: The FCU has received several reports of local persons receiving a letter claiming to be from the “Euro Lotto Commission” informing them they have won the lottery and asking them to provide bank details and other information.
This past Saturday, 16 June, the RCIPS Air Operations Unit, along with the other specialist units, the Joint Marine Unit and the K9 Unit, were able to play a key role during two incidents in order to help ensure the safety of members of the public and other police officers.
Motor Vehicle Accident involving CIFS vehicle at Shedden/North Sound Road Intersection
A man, age 45 of George Town, has been arrested on suspicion of burglary in relation to an incident reported on 11 April, where a residence on Palm Heights Drive in Snug Harbour, George Town, was broken into and several personal items taken.
A man has been charged after a firearm and ammunition were recovered during a police operation in Lower Valley. Another woman, who was arrested, is currently on bail.
Yesterday, 14 June, nine new police officers graduated from training to operational duty.
Police ask the public to identify suspected stolen property
Over the first two weeks of the RCIPS Firearms Amnesty, 1-15 June, 2 handguns and 6 rifles have been handed over to police, along with hundreds of rounds of ammunition.
The police helicopter conducted a medical evacuation of a pregnant woman to George Town.
On 11 June the police helicopter evacuated a crew member from a passing supertanker headed for Aruba.
Taj Yen, age 16 of West Bay, absconded from his home yesterday, 12 June, and has not returned or been located since. Meanwhile, 16-year-old Roseanna Redden of Bodden Town, who absconded on Saturday, 9 June, has also not been located.
Shortly after 11:00AM on Wednesday, 6 June, RCIPS community officers along with staff from the Department of Agriculture recovered about 40 roosters suspected to have been used for cock fighting and arrested a man on suspicion of cruelty to an animal and unlawful gaming.
RCIPS traffic enforcement operations continued throughout the month of May with numerous tickets being given for speeding, illegal tint, and other offenses.
Roseanna Redden, age 16, was last seen on 9 June
A boat collision with no injuries occurred on 11 June
The RCIPS wishes to alert the public of a fake phishing email scam circulating in the Cayman Islands. The scam is being orchestrated by a criminal enterprise with the intention of defrauding (scamming) monies from innocent parties.
Just after 11:20 a.m. yesterday 8 June police and other emergency personnel were dispatch by the 911 Communication Center to a report of a man found unresponsive and bleeding at a location off Hutland Road, North Side.
Just before 12:30 a.m. this morning Saturday 8 June, police were dispatched by the 911 Communication Center to a report of a armed robbery at the Cayman National Bank on Elgin Avenue.
Over the first week of the RCIPS Firearms Amnesty, 1-8 June, 2 handguns and 4 rifles have been handed over to police, along with over 290 rounds of ammunition.
The RCIPS is advising the public of road closures happening in order to facilitate the Queen’s Birthday ceremonies this weekend, 8-9 June.
Yesterday, 6 June, a man, age 37 of East End, was arrested on suspicion of burglary and arson in relation to an incident on Sunday, 27 May, where a residence in North Side was broken into and furniture set on fire.
UPDATE: Motesha Mothen has been located and appears to be in good health.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 RCIPS Outstanding Service Awards.
At about 11:30PM on Tuesday, 5 June, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre dispatched officers to a report of an aggravated burglary at a residence on Spruce Lane in George Town where what appeared to be a firearm was brandished.
On Friday, 1 June, officers received a report of a rape which was stated to have occurred on the morning of Monday, 28 May.
A man, age 27 of West Bay, has been arrested and charged with Burglary in relation to an incident on the morning of Friday, 1 June, where a business in the Birch Tree Hill area of West Bay was broken into and several items taken.
The RCIPS is asking the public to assist in identifying several items which were recovered during the execution of a search warrant last week, and which are suspected to have been stolen.
On Saturday 2 June, the four (4) Law Enforcement Agencies of the Cayman Islands along with some two (2) corporate bodies participated in the Kirkland Franklin Memorial Fire Truck Pull to raise funds for the Special Olympics Cayman Islands Athletes.
Shortly after 3AM this morning, officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision on the Esterly Tibbets Highway. The section of the Esterly Tibbets Highway between the Camana Bay and Butterfield roundabouts has been re-opened.
A man, age 45 of George Town, has been charged with Burglary in relation to an incident on Tuesday, 10 April, where a residence on Andrew Drive, George Town, was broken into and a quantity of cash and personal items taken.
A juvenile male, age 17 of George Town, has been charged with Attempted Rape, Indecent Assault, and Robbery in relation to an incident which took place on South Church Street, George Town, on the night of Friday, 26 August, 2016.
Police can confirm that the pedestrian involved in the traffic collision on Shamrock Road on Monday, 28 May (see previous release), has died. He is Carlton William Farrell, age 68 of Bodden Town.
A woman was arrested on Tuesday, 29 May, on suspicion of illegal gambling, as part of a Community Policing operation.
On Friday, 1 June, the RCIPS is launching a firearms amnesty during which illegal firearms can be turned in to police through any one of three proposed ways, with no criminal repercussions.
The Cayman Islands Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics (LETR Cayman Islands) is excited to announce the first annual Kirkland Nixon Memorial Fire Truck Pull, which takes place on Saturday, 2 June.
The RCIPS is advising the public that Elgin Avenue, between Humber Lane and Hospital Road, will be closed on Monday, 4 June, from 9:30AM to 11:00AM, in order to facilitate the launch ceremony for Celebrate Cayman.
The organizers of CayMAS Carnival thanked the RCIPS for their service during the CayMAS festivities in May, saying it was a pleasure working together and looking forward to doing so again in 2019
The man, age 19, who was arrested over the weekend in connection with a robbery which took place on Prospect Point Road on Monday, 21 May, has been formally charged with Robbery.
The parking lot and beach area of Governor's Beach will be closed from 8:00AM on Thursday, 31 May, and reopen Friday afternoon, 1 June. This is to facilitate a disaster preparedness exercise with the visiting RFA Mounts Bay.
A broken down vehicle had blocked a portion of Bodden Town Road near Mostyn's Esso. The area has now been reopened to traffic.
Shamrock Road/Bodden Town Road between Condor Road and Anton Bodden Drive will be closed on Wednesday, 30 May, from 8:30AM until about 2:00PM. During this time eastbound and westbound traffic will be diverted onto Condor Road and Anton Bodden Drive.
A man, age 30 of West Bay, has been formally charged with Criminal Trespass for an incident on the morning of Thursday, 24 May, on North West Point Road, West Bay.
Over the weekend of 25 - 27 May, four persons were arrested on suspicion of robbery and assault GBH in connection with a robbery which took place on Prospect Point Road on Monday morning, 21 May.
Officers are currently on the scene of a traffic collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian on Shamrock Road in the vicinity of Trumbach Drive.
On 25 May officers from RCIPS, Customs and Immigration conducted a police operation at a bar on Shedden Road.
There were two (2) reports of Arson on Sunday, 27 May. The reports are as follows: (1) Burglary/Arson Old Robin Road, North Side (2) One Woman Arrested for Arson Incident in Bodden Town
The police are urging the public to be cautious when driving in the East End District today Saturday, 26 May.
On Tuesday, 15 May, a man was pronounced dead after falling unconscious while snorkeling at Stingray City.
A man was pronounced dead on Saturday evening, 19 May, after having encountered difficulties while snorkeling off East End
The white 2000 Honda Civic reported stolen on Thursday, 24 May, was recovered in East End.
Third Man Charged in Relation to Robbery on 24 December in East End
The man, age 26 of George Town, who was arrested on Friday, 20 April, in relation to reckless riding which took place during the illegal motorbike event, named “Ride of the Century,” last November (see previous release), has now been formally charged with several related offenses
The RCIPS is investigating two incidents, videos of which were circulated on social media. The incidents appear to be fights, and took place in Cayman Brac on 20 and 21 May.
After taking a picture of him escorting and elderly woman across the street in downtown George Town yesterday, 23 May, a member of the public has commended AC Murchison for his hard work, courtesy and kindness, saying that he serves as an example of what all RCIPS officers should strive for.
The Cayman Islands Law Enforcement Torch Run Committee (CI LETR) would like to inform the public the Kirkland Nixon Memorial Fire Truck Pull has been postponed from this week Saturday 26th May, 2018 to next week Saturday 2 June.
A man was arrested on suspicion of possession of cocaine today at his place of work in Central George Town.
The Annual Royal Cayman Islands Police Service Outstanding Service Awards was established to recognise police officers, support staff, special constables and members of the public for outstanding and meritorious service that enhances public safety and police/public partnerships.
On Wednesday, 23 May, representatives from the RCIPS, Dart Realty and the Lighthouse School, met at Camana Bay to unveil 10 new disabled parking signs which were designed and illustrated by students from the Lighthouse School as part of a joint project initiated by PC Jonathan Kern, community officer for Beat 9, Seven Mile Beach
Early on Monday, 21 May, officers responded to a report of a robbery on Prospect Point Road.
Today, 21 May, just before 6:30PM a car collided with a CUC pole on NW Point Road.
Mr. Linvol Smith has been reported missing after going swimming Friday, 19 May, on Cayman Brac
In the past two weeks the Financial Crime Unit has obtained three court orders using both civil and criminal powers under the Proceeds of Crime Law, confiscating and forfeiting just over KYD $36,500 of criminal funds, as part of their efforts to take the profit out of crime
A five-car collision results in traffic delays along Shamrock Road on Wednesday, 16 May
A woman was pronounced dead on Thursday, 10 May, after encountering difficulties while snorkeling off South Church Street, George Town. The woman, age 64, was a visitor from the US.
The RCIPS is informing the public about the road closures taking place this weekend in order to facilitate events for CayMas Carnival.
Traffic enforcement operations this past week have resulted in a number of tickets issued for various offenses, in addition to several DUI arrests. From Monday, 7 May to Sunday, 13 May, officers have issued 66 speeding tickets, along with 36 tickets for illegal tint and another 36 for use of a mobile phone while driving.
The RCIPS/Customs Joint Marine Unit is currently hosting a regional Advanced Maritime Small Craft Instructor Training Program, which is being conducted by members from the Royal Navy International Defense Maritime Training Team.
A juvenile was arrested on Thursday, 10 May, on suspicion of assault GBH, in relation to a stabbing incident which occurred that evening.
Yesterday morning, 10 May, officers responded to three reports of vehicle break-ins that occurred overnight in the Prospect area.
A firearms operation in George Town on the morning of Friday, 11 May, results in the recovery of a loaded firearm and two persons being taken into custody.
Shortly after 5:00PM on Tuesday, 8 May, a Toyota HiAce and a Honda CR-V collided on the Esterley Tibbets Highway, south of Public Beach.
On May 4, 2018, PC Jonathan Kern of the Community Policing Department led a robbery prevention seminar for businesses.
The following notice from the RCIPS Financial Crime Unit is being recirculated due to recent reports of fraudulent apartment rental advertisements being posted again on EcayTrade.com. As such, the FCU is reminding the public to bear in mind the included warnings and information when looking for any such rental property online.
A man, age 35 of George Town, and a man, age 20 of Bodden Town, have been charged with Burglary and Attempted Burglary, respectively, for two separate incidents. They appear in court today, 7 May.
Last week, the RCIPS and FedEx assisted a local taxi operator in reuniting a visitor with her lost handbag.
Yesterday evening, 3 May, officers were dispatched to a report of an attempted robbery at Caribbean Bakery, on Mount Pleasant Road, West Bay.
On Wednesday evening, 2 May, police received a report of an assault at the West Bay Public Beach.
Shortly after 1:40AM today, 4 May, officers responded to a report of a burglary in progress at an establishment on Seven Mile Beach and subsequently arrested a man on suspicion of attempted burglary.
Traffic officers interested in speaking with the occupants of a red vehicle (make and model unknown) that may have been overtaken by the Honda Fit Aria which was involved in the fatal traffic collision in North Side on Sunday, 29 April.
On Thursday, 3 May, a man, age 46 of George Town, was charged with Theft, Forgery, Obtaining Property by Deception, Uttering a Forged Document, and other related offenses, in relation to moneys taken from accounts belonging to the Cayman Islands Tennis Club.
UPDATE: Anna Scott, who was reported missing on Friday, 4 May, was located on Saturday, 5 May
Community Officers and DEH Spearhead Community Cleanups
This past Friday, 27 April, the RCIPS added a new member to its K-9 Unit: a Dutch Herder named Athena.
A woman, age 27 of Bodden Town, and a man, age 30 of George Town, were arrested yesterday, 2 May, on suspicion of burglary.
This morning, 3 May, 36-year-old Marlon Crowe was arrested and taken into custody.
Communication has been restored at the West Bay Police Station.
A man, age 19 of George Town, has been arrested and charged with Burglary in relation to a burglary at a business on Sound Way in George Town, on 4 October, 2017. He is appearing in court this morning, 30 April.
An update regarding the fatal collision that occurred on Sunday 29 April, just before 8PM, when a Honda Fit Aria traveling west along North Side Road left the road near the Ronald Forbes Play Field and collided with a CUC pole.
On 1 May, the RCIPS launched a new and comprehensive website
Yesterday afternoon, 30 April, a team of RCIPS officers and civilian support staff conducted a dive training exercise on the wreck of the Kittiwake.
Update Around 12:15am this morning, 30 April, the on-site traffic investigation concluded and the road re-opened.
Road Closure Update: As of 11pm, one lane Old Man Bay Road has re-opened.
Old Man Bay Road Closed Further to the below, traffic officers inform that Old Man Bay Road near the grocery store is currently closed in both directions as they carry out their investigation at the scene of the crash.
Just before 8pm this evening, Sunday, 29 April, a vehicle with a driver and two passengers crashed into a light pole in the vicinity of Old Man Bay Road in North Side. One person is confirmed deceased and the two other occupants of the vehicle have been taken to the hospital.
On Friday, 20 April, the RCIPS Senior Command Team hosted a press conference to announce the release of the 2017 Crime and Traffic Statistics.
The RCIPS is informing the public about road closures taking place over the next two weekends in order to facilitate events for Cayman Carnival Batabano.
Yesterday, 26 April, RCIPS officials joined representatives from HM Customs, the Youth Services Unit, and the Cayman Hot Rod and Motocross Associations, in East End, to survey land that will be the site of a new off-road racing facility.
A juvenile male, age 16 of George Town, was arrested on 20 April, and formally charged with Burglary, in relation to an incident at a business in Grand Harbour, George Town, on the morning of 14 February. He appeared in court on Monday, 23 April.
The man, age 48 of East End, who was arrested on suspicion of burglary for an incident on John McLean drive on Monday, 23 April, has been formally charged with Burglary, Consumption of Cocaine, and Intentional Harassment, Alarm or Distress. He is appearing in court this morning, 26 April.
Yesterday, 24 April, officers received a report of a robbery which had taken place on Sunday, 22 April. A woman reported that she had been walking along South Sound Road at about 11:45PM when she was approached and grabbed by a man who demanded her handbag.
Yesterday, 25 April, officers responded to a report of a theft of diving equipment from the porch of a residence on Uncle Bob Road, West Bay. The equipment was discovered missing at about 7:00AM and included two bags of dive gear, a pair of Mares Avanti Quattro fins and two pairs of H2O black and yellow dive masks.
Police can now confirm the identity of the woman who died on Friday, 20 April, after encountering difficulties while scuba diving. She is 70-year-old Beverly Ann Bersano, of Illinois in the United States.
A man, age 26 of George Town, was arrested on Friday, 20 April, on suspicion of dangerous driving and committing a reckless and negligent act. The arrest is in relation to the reckless riding which took place during the illegal motorbike event, named “Ride of the Century,” on Sunday, 26 November, 2017
RCIPS Officers made two burglary arrests between 23 and 24 April in connection to incidents which took place in the Eastern Districts.
On Saturday, 21 April, RCIPS Uniform Officers from Bodden Town and Financial Crime Detectives, along with officers from HM Customs and the Department of Immigration, conducted operations at Coe Wood Beach in Bodden Town
Dorlin Allen Ebanks, age 64 of West Bay, who also goes by “Allan Barnett,” has been charged with Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Supply and other drug offenses, in addition to Threats to Kill, Escaping Lawful Custody, Possession of an Offensive Weapon, and other charges stemming from an incident in West Bay on Tuesday
The RCIPS is aware of a motoring event which is taking place this Sunday, 22 April, at the Old Breakers Speedway in Bodden Town.
Yesterday, 20 April, just before 9am, a 70-year-old woman fell into difficulties while scuba diving off East End. CPR was attempted on the victim, but she was pronounced dead after she was transported to Cayman Islands Hospital by ambulance.
Yesterday, 20 April, just after 11AM, police and fire officers responded to a report of a fire on Nettie Levy Close in Bodden Town that had caused significant damage to a house.
The man, age 21 of George Town, who was arrested on Wednesday, 18 April (see below), has been formally charged with Burglary. He is appearing in court this morning, 20 April.
A man, age 32 of George Town, has been charged with two counts of Arson in relation to an incident where two vehicles were set on fire at a residence on Palm Dale Avenue, George Town, on the morning of Tuesday, 12 September, 2017.
The 64-year-old-wanted man of West Bay, Dorlin Allen Ebanks who also goes by “Allan Barnett,” turned himself into the West Bay Police Station just before 9PM on Thursday 19 April.
Officers are investigating a series of vehicle break-ins which occurred overnight from 17 – 18 April. On Wednesday morning, 18 April, police received reports of 6 vehicles that had been broken into overnight with their windows smashed: three in the Fairbanks Road area of George Town, one in Prospect and two in Savannah.
Early this morning, 19 April, a man, age 18 of West Bay, was arrested on suspicion of Robbery and Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm. This is in relation to a robbery which occurred on Tuesday, 10 April, at Batabano Plaza in West Bay
A man, age 21 of George Town, was arrested this morning, 18 April, on suspicion of Burglary. This is in relation to an incident on Friday, 9 March, where a store in West Shore Center, West Bay Road, was broken into, and a safe containing a quantity of cash was taken. The man is currently in police custody.
Shortly before 3:00AM today, 18 April, a man, age 32 of George Town, was arrested on suspicion of Arson in relation to the arson of two police cars yesterday, 17 April on Walkers Road (see below). He is currently in police custody as the investigation continues.
Just before 11:00AM yesterday, 17 April, two detectives were carrying out investigations in the West Bay District when they observed a male behaving suspiciously in the vicinity of the junction of Boatswain Bay Road and Watercourse Road.
RCIPS traffic enforcement operations have continued during April, focusing on offenses such as DUI, speeding, and excessive tint. Thirty-two DUI arrests have been made since 1 April, most of which occurred during the weekends, with 10 arrests having been made on the weekend of 6 – 8 April and 8 made this past weekend,13 – 15 Apr
Around 2:45AM this morning, Tuesday, 17 April, police and fire officers were dispatched to the scene of a fire at a local garage on Walkers Road where two new police cars had been damaged as a result of an apparent arson.
On the morning of Friday, 13 April, Community Officers in West Bay conducted an operation at an address in the vicinity of West Church Street and Mount Pleasant Road in response to community concerns about illegal gambling and anti-social behavior in the area.
Just before 9AM this morning, Tuesday, 17 April, 2018, police had cause to search a residence in West Bay and during the search the officers recovered a .380 semi-automatic hand gun from inside the residence (see picture attached).
The man, age 31 of Bodden Town, and the woman, age 27 of Bodden Town (correction to earlier release), who were arrested in connection with the below incident, have been charged with Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm and Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm (Ammunition).
Police can now confirm the identity of the victim of the fatal traffic collision which occurred on Thursday, 12 April (see below). She is Susan Simoy Sumalapao, age 56 of the Philippines, who was working in Cayman.
Police are requesting the public’s assistance in their search for a illegal man by the name of Marlon Crowe, age 36, from Jamaica. His picture is attached.
Further to the below, police are interested in speaking with anyone who may have witnessed Thursday morning’s fatal collision. Officers are particularly interested in speaking with the occupants of a dark-coloured Chevrolet Avalanche that passed the area at the exact time of the collision.
Police can now confirm the identity of the man who was pronounced dead in Windsor Park on Friday, 13 April. He is 58-year-old Eugene Alexander Garland, a Jamaican national who was living in Cayman.
Shortly after 2:40PM on Tuesday, 10 April, officers responded to a report of a theft at a jewelry store on Cardinal Avenue, George Town.
Shortly after 11:30AM yesterday, 13 April, a man was found unresponsive by officers at an address in Holmes Turn, Windsor Park. The man, age 58, was a Jamaican national resident in Cayman. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police, fire and ambulance are on the scene of a fatal accident that has occurred this morning at the roundabout on Esterly Tibbetts in the vicinity of the Yacht Club. Police are asking that motorists avoid the area if at all possible.
Southbound traffic on ETH in the vicinity of the Kimpton has been blocked due to this morning’s fatal collision. Police are currently diverting southbound traffic into the northbound lane to enable motorists to travel through to George Town. Police ask for the public’s patience as they manage traffic at the scene.
Just before 8AM this morning, 12 April, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre dispatched police, fire and emergency personnel to a report of a serious accident involving a Ford Edge SUV and pedestrian on ETH just south of Yacht Drive . The pedestrian, a woman, was transported to hospital and pronounced dead.
UPDATE: Oil Spill at Intersection of Shedden Road and Dorcy Drive
The RCIPS is informing the public of a large oil spill which has occurred in the vicinity of the roundabout at the intersection of Shedden Road, Dorcy Drive, and Crewe Road. Traffic through the area is being diverted and motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.
On Wednesday, 21 March, officers of the Community Policing Department carried out a search of an address in the North Sound Estate Area with assistance from the Department of Agriculture. During the search over forty roosters were found.
On Wednesday, 11 April, officers executed a search warrant at an address in Newlands, Bodden Town. During the search a Glock 17 automatic pistol and a number of rounds of ammunition were recovered. As a result, two women, age 50 and 27 of George Town, and a man, age 31 of Bodden Town, were arrested on suspicion of Possession of
Shortly after 12:00AM on Sunday, 8 April, officers responded to a report of a robbery on Mary Street, George Town, in the vicinity of Rock Hole Road. A man was robbed by a group of five or six persons who attacked him and then made off with a cell phone and a quantity of cash.
Police can now confirm the identity of the deceased man as 41-years-old Marlon Formentos CABRERA of the Philippines who was employed in the Cayman Islands Hospitality Industry. The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service expresses condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Cabrera.
At about 6:15AM today, 10 April, officers responded to a report of a robbery at a business in Batabano Plaza, West Bay. A seller was in the process of opening a store when a male approached and brandished a firearm, demanding cash. The man obtained a quantity of cash and then fled on foot towards the rear of the plaza.
Just after 11:30AM yesterday, Monday 9 April, police and other emergency services were dispatched by the 9-1-1 Communication Centre to a motor vehicle collision involving two (2) vehicles and a pedestrian.
This weekend, RCIPS officers from the Joint Marine Unit, Community Policing Department, and Uniform Operations in the Eastern Districts, conducted operations in Rum Point as part of ongoing enforcement efforts in response to community concerns about persistent drug use in the area.
Shortly after 3:20PM on Monday, 9 April, officers responded to a report of an indecent assault at Smith Barcadere, George Town. It was a reported that, while in the water, a man had indecently assaulted a juvenile female.
A man, aged 45 of Bodden Town, was arrested on Friday, 6 April, and charged with two counts of Burglary and one count of Consumption of Cocaine.
At about 6:20PM, yesterday, 8 April, Police and other emergency personnel were dispatched by the 9-1-1 Communication Centre to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Mount Pleasant Road in West Bay. It was reported that a woman was struck by a grey Hyundai Accent.
Just before 5:30PM yesterday, Saturday 7th April, police and other emergency personnel were dispatched by the 9-1-1 Communication Center to a location on Newport Avenue, where it was reported that a man was found unresponsive and showing no signs of life.
The RCIPS can confirm that Motesha Mothen has been located and appears to be in good health. We would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.
Over the two week period from 17 – 31 March, officers have continued traffic enforcement operations in response to community concerns, in particular concerns about speeding in certain areas of the island.
Police can now confirm the identity of the man who was pronounced dead on Monday 2nd April (see below press release). The man is 76-year-old Dorriel McLean of West Bay. The RCIPS offers condolences to the family of the deceased.
Police are continuing to request the public’s assistance in locating Motesha Mothen, who still has not been returned to her home. If she is sighted please call any local police station.
Further to the below, Ms. Perez was located by police officers this afternoon in the district of West Bay, and is in good health. The circumstances of her time in Cayman are currently under investigation.
Shortly after 12:45PM today officers responded to a report of a person in distress on the beach in the vicinity of Rum Point Road, North Side. A 76 year old man of West Bay had been in the water fishing when he encountered difficulties and was assisted by family members nearby.
Shortly after 1:00PM on Monday, 26 March, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre dispatched officers to a report of a burglary at a residence off Northward Road, Bodden Town. A woman had returned home and found that her front door had been disturbed. Upon entering her residence the woman encountered a masked male.
Police can now confirm the identity of the victim of the fatal traffic collision which occurred on Sunday, 25 March (see below). He is Lenny Ray Pinet Trusty, aged 35, of George Town.
Shortly before 5:30PM on Friday, 23 March, officers responded to a report of a robbery which took place in the vicinity of Tropical Gardens Road, George Town. A man was walking in the area when he was approached by three men who held him, punched him in the face, and robbed him of his phone, shoes and other personal items.
RCIPS road enforcement operations continued over the past week, 19 – 26 March, with a number of DUI arrests made. This past weekend, 23-26 March, officers made 11 arrests for DUI, with an additional 2 arrests during the rest of the week.
Shortly before 11:40PM on Tuesday, 27 March, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre dispatched officers to a report of a robbery outside the Wendy’s Savannah location. Two security officers were doing a collection of money from the location when they were approached in their vehicle by two armed men with their faces covered.
In anticipation of the upcoming Easter holidays, the RCIPS is advising the public of certain steps that can be taken to protect themselves and their property if they are spending time camping over this long weekend.
Update: The MSC Opera arrived and departed on Thursday, 22 March, not Friday, 23 March as stated below.
Motesha Mothen, age 15, of Bodden Town, attended the John Gray High School, yesterday, 27 March, but did not return home afterwards and has not been located since.
Yesterday, Tuesday, 27 March, police received a report of a woman who went missing from a cruise ship and are seeking public assistance to locate her.
Police can now confirm the identity of the man who was pronounced dead on Saturday, 24 March (see below). He is Aric Matthew Brooks, age 28, of East End (correction to prior release).
Shortly after 11:30PM on Saturday, 24 March, a report was received of a stolen vehicle which was last seen in the parking lot of Country & Western Restaurant in George Town. The vehicle, a black 1996 Honda Integra, registration #Q2867, was last seen by the owner at about 10:30PM and was discovered missing about an hour later.
The police is please to inform the public that with the assistance of members of the public, the missing juvenile Mortesha Mothen has been located and appears to be in good health.
About 5:20PM Police and other emergency services were dispatched by the 9-1-1 Communication Centre to the scene of a serious road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a car.
Just before 6:30AM this morning police and other emergency services were dispatched by the 9-1-1 Communications Centre to an address in Frank Sound, North Side, where it was reported that a person was in distress at a residential address on Bodden Town Road in the vicinity of Frenchman Drive.
Just before 6AM this morning, police and other Emergency Services were dispatched by 911 Communication Center to a report of a motorcycle accident along Shedden Road, George Town.
Despite further attempts by officers to locate Motesha Mothen, she has not yet been found. Police are continuing to request the public’s assistance in locating her.
The Cayman Islands Protocol Office is advising motorists that the below roads will be closed for the Swearing in Ceremony of the new Governor of the Cayman Islands, who will be arriving on Monday 26 March.
The investigation into the reported incident of an attempted child abduction in the West Bay District is on-going and the investigators in the matter are seeking the assistance of the public.
Over the past week, 12 March – 19 March, the RCIPS has been continuing road enforcement operations to curtail road dangers and respond to resident complaints. Operations over the past week targeted drunk driving and unsafe vehicles, namely, dump trucks, which residents have complained travel through the Prospect area at unsafe
Yesterday evening, 20 March, around 8:45PM, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre received a call from a man on board a boat just outside the South Sound Channel. The man reported that the boat’s engine would not start and that they needed assistance to get to shore. Altogether, three men were on board the vessel, which was describe
On Tuesday, 20 March, a woman, aged 64 of George Town, was arrested and formally charged with Providing False Information to a Public Officer and Obtaining Property by Deception. The woman is alleged to have fraudulently obtained $30,000 in financial assistance from the Needs Assessment Unit between 2014 and 2017.
Police are investigating a report of a missing girl who was last seen yesterday, Monday, 19 March.
The three men, ages 34, 40, and 45, of Jamaica, who were arrested on 14 March (see below), have been charged with Illegal Landing, Importation of Ganja, Possession of Ganja with Intent to Supply, Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm, and Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm (Ammunition).
Please be advised that the RCIPS Criminal Records Office and the Security and Firearms Licensing Unit in Windjammer Plaza on Walkers Road will close at 2pm on Wednesday, 21 March in order to facilitate a staff meeting.
The overhead lights at Lawrence Boulevard are now operational.
Just after 11:00PM last night, 14 March, the Joint Marine Unit, whilst on coastal patrol, intercepted a canoe in the South Sound area with 3 souls on board.
RCIPS Community Officers in Bodden Town joined forces with the residents of Valley Garden on Saturday, 10 March, to launch the first neighborhood watch program in Bodden Town for 2018. A total of eight neighborhood watches are currently active in the district.
Forensic archaeologists and anthropologists in the US have examined the bones recovered during excavations in Bodden Town in September of last year (see below). The bones have been determined to have been buried for at least 75 years. The examination also did not find any obvious cause of death or injuries.
Shortly before 9:40PM yesterday, 13 March, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre dispatched officers to a report of an attempted robbery on Seven Mile Beach near Lizard Run Drive. Two male juveniles were walking along the beach when they were approached by another male who also appeared to be in his teens.
Around 2:15AM yesterday, 13 March, an officer on mobile patrol in Bodden Town responded to a 9-1-1 dispatch of an altercation at a residence on Sea View Road between two men known to each other. A man was punched during the altercation and went to the hospital where it was learned that he had a broken jaw.
Motorists are advised that the overhead traffic lights at the intersection of West Bay Road and Lawrence Boulevard are currently not operational due to maintenance being conducted by the National Roads Authority . However the vertical lights to the side of the intersection are still operational.
Over the past two weeks, from Monday, 26 February, to today, 12 March, police officers have made 25 traffic-related arrests, 15 of which were for DUI. Six of these DUI arrests occurred over this weekend, with four of these being cases where those arrested blew over twice the legal limit.
Police and other emergency personnel were dispatched by the 9-1-1 Communication Centre to July Street just before 4:30AM today, for a report of a white Ford F-150 pickup truck on fire.
