Press Releases

The RCIPS is informing the public of the following traffic advisories and road closures taking place on Saturday, 27 May, in order to facilitate events for the Global March for Jesus.

Yesterday, 24 May, wanted man Kadeem Hurlston was arrested by police. He was subsequently formally charged with Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm, Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm (Ammunition) and Inflicting GBH, in relation to an incident on 29 May, 2022.

RCIPS Auxiliary Constable Darren McLean has officially completed his secondment at National Helicopter Services Ltd (NHSL) in Trinidad & Tobago and is now qualified as a single-pilot captain, a major milestone in his progress to become the first Caymanian helicopter pilot in the RCIPS Air Operations Unit (AOU).

Police have received reports of persons receiving text messages with links, that when clicked, triggers a phone call from persons claiming to be from a bank or financial institution.

After completing an internal review of the investigation into the death of two-year-old Cayman Brac child, Alissady Azalea Powell, that occurred on 26 July, 2022, Commissioner of Police, Derek Byrne, has approved the commission of an independent specialist team to review the case.

Police are advising that the white Honda BR-V, registration #214 047, which was reported stolen on Saturday morning, 20 May, has been located. The vehicle was abandoned on the roadway on Elgin Avenue, near the Central Police Station, shortly after 4:00AM today, 22 May. The driver appears to have fled from the vehicle on foot.

Shortly after 5:30PM yesterday, 19 May, officers responded to a report of a robbery at a business on North Church Street, just north of Mary Street, in George Town.

Shortly before 2:20PM yesterday, 18 May, officers in Cayman Brac responded to a report of damage to property and theft at Panama Canal, Creek. The antenna, solar panel, and two marine batteries, of a tide gauge at the location had been stolen, and the device damaged. 

Police continue road safety efforts in the Eastern Districts with Operation Borage.

Police investigate robbery and shooting incident that took place at a bar on Eastern Avenue, George Town.

Officers in Cayman Brac arrested two men on suspicion of drug-related offenses this past week.

Shortly after 10:10PM on Sunday, 14 May, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the vicinity of Bankers Road, West Bay. It was reported that a gunshot appeared to have been fired from a vehicle travelling in the area. Officers conducted a search of the area, during which a single spent casing was recovered.

At about 11:50PM on Saturday, 13 May, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre dispatched officers to a report of an armed robbery at a food truck on Selkirk Drive.

Following his arrest on Thursday 12 May, a third man, age 28 of George Town has now been formally charged with Murder and Wounding with Intent. He is expected to appear in court on Tuesday 16 May.

A 30-year-old-man of George Town who was arrested on Friday 12 May in relation to firearm offence as well as several other traffic related offenses has since been formally charged by the police with six offences.

Shortly after 8:00PM yesterday, 11 May, officers responded to a report of a robbery at a service station on Shedden Road at the intersection of North Sound Road. Two masked men, one of whom appeared to be carrying a firearm, entered the business and demanded cash from the register.

Police warn motorist of enforcement operation for the Eastern Districts.

Two RCIPS Officers, Detective Constable Samantha Sillitoe and Detective Sergeant Shane Ennis, were selected by the RCIPS Commissioner of Police to attend and take part in the Coronation of King Charles III, in London on Saturday 6 May.

A contingent of Office of the Commissioner of Police and RCIPS staff travelled to the United States at the end of March to attend the 2023 International Association of Women Police Summit in Omaha, Nebraska.

On Sunday, 7 May, wanted convicted man Ronald Ernesto Swaby was arrested for breach of a court order after being located by police travelling in a vehicle in the vicinity of Seymour Drive in George Town.

Bodden Town man formally charged with Arson and remanded in custody.

Police investigate vehicle collision involving a cyclist in George Town, yesterday 7 May.

Shortly after 3:20AM today, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre dispatched officers to a report of an armed robbery at a Service Station on Shamrock Road, east of Selkirk Drive. It was reported that two masked men entered the establishment, brandished a gun and demanded cash from the registers.

Shortly before 8:00PM on Wednesday, 3 May, officers responded to a report of an attempted robbery in West Bay, on Mount Pleasant Road in the vicinity of Mount Close.

The RCIPS is informing the public of the following traffic advisories and road closures taking place this weekend, 5 to 6 May, in order to facilitate events for Cayman Carnival Batabano. 

A portion of Shamrock Road has been closed to facilitate police investigation in relation to single vehicle fatal collision.

Search Warrant executed by the police lead to the recovery of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

A man, age 26 of George Town, has been arrested and charged with Possession of an Imitation Firearm with Intent to Commit an Offense. The charge is in relation to an incident which took place on Eastern Avenue in George Town on Saturday, 22 April, where a man brandished a firearm at another man known to him and made threats.

At about 8:45PM on Saturday, 29 April, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at a restaurant on Shamrock Road in the vicinity of Bimini Drive.

A man, age 40, currently residing in Cayman Brac, was arrested and has been formally charged in relation to incidents which occurred in Cayman Brac on Friday, 3 March and Monday, 27 March.

Three persons have been formally charged by the police in relation to recent burglary incidents.

RCIPS are aware of an attempt to defraud previous victims of a number of Ponzi schemes (e.g.: Astute Capital, Dolphin Trust and ROFX) through a letter claiming to be from Commissioner of Police, Mr. Derek Byrne, and a company named FFF Global.

Two men, both age 31 of Cayman Brac, were arrested yesterday, 25 April, on suspicion of burglary in relation to the four recent burglaries reported in Cayman Brac.

Police seek assistance from the public in locating wanted woman Gail Michelle Ross.

Serious collision on Walkers Road in George Town. Motorists are advised of diversions and delays.

Police responded to the Cayman Islands Hospital where a man attended, seeking treatment for what appears to be a gunshot wound to the foot.

Shortly after 12:00PM on Wednesday, 19 April, officers responded to a report that a man had been brought to hospital with serious stab wounds to his face, arms and back. Officers responded and conducted inquiries, which revealed that the man had been stabbed during a dispute with another man at the Seven Mile Public Beach.

The RCIPS continue to see a trend of burglaries and theft related incidents where construction tools and materials have been stolen, both from job sites and homes.

A man, age 26 of George Town, was arrested on Tuesday, 18 April, and has been formally charged with Possession of an Imitation Firearm with Intent to Cause Harassment, Alarm or Distress, in relation to an incident on 9 March at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Shedden Road.

Police have arrested 26-year-old Malik Joseph McDonald, who was recently circulated as wanted in relation to firearms offences. He remains in custody as investigations continue.

  The RCIPS is informing the public of fraudulent phone calls seeking banking information.

Police investigate serious assault incident in the Windsor Park area of George Town, that took place on Sunday morning, 16 April.

29-year-old, Sheneka Ebanks of Bodden Town, who was reported missing Tuesday 11 April, has been found. She appears to be in good health.

Today, Friday 14 April, the RCIPS released its 2022 Crime and Traffic Statistics Report, and members of the Senior Command Team held a press conference to discuss the main developments and trends described in the statistics with the media.

Over this past weekend, 7-10 April, the RCIPS conducted its yearly Easter operations across the island. During this time there were no major incidents of violent crime and no major traffic collisions. There were also no reports of trespass or theft related to persons camping over the weekend.

15-year-old Jahsmine Ebanks, who was reported missing on Sunday 26 March, has been located and returned safely.

Police Investigate incident of Burglary in Cayman Brac makes a witness appeal.

Shortly before 8:40PM yesterday, 3 April, officers responded to a report of a robbery in the vicinity of Party Lane in Prospect. It was reported that a bus driver had picked up three male passengers who then brandished a knife and robbed him of cash.

A 1998, Silver BMW 520i sedan, registration number #146683, was situated on a blind bend and was partially obstructing the east bound lane. The police are encouraging the driver of the vehicle to attend the Bodden Town Police Station and speak with an officer.

Detectives from the Protective Services of the RCIPS warn parents and children about being safe online.

RCIPS encourages safety throughout the upcoming Easter Holiday.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a prohibited weapon and common assault following an incident on Seven Mile Public Beach where he is reported to have used pepper spray on a member of the public. The man was further arrested and charged with Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm (Ammunition) following a search.

A man, age 27 of George Town, has been formally charged with Robbery, Aggravated Burglary, and Possession and Consumption of Ganja, in relation to an armed robbery on Seafarers Way. A second man, age 36 of George Town, has been formally charged with Possession and Consumption of Ganja.

Police are investigating a number of incidents of thefts from vehicles, where construction tools have become a common item targeted.

Police can now confirm the identity of the deceased in the fatal collision which took place on Tuesday, 28 March, on Frank Sound Road. He is 23-year-old Daniel Ernest McFarlane, of East End.

Just before 1:30AM on Monday, 27 March, police were dispatched by the 9-1-1 Communications Centre to a report of suspicious activity at the Countryside Shopping Village in Savannah, Bodden Town. t was reported that men dressed in dark clothing appeared to be attempting to tamper with and gain access to the contents of an ATM.

Police are investigating a number of incidents of thefts from vehicles that have occurred in recent weeks. Items commonly stolen in these cases have included construction tools, electronics and money.

15-year-old Jahsmine Ebanks and 15 year-old Shania Beckford, who were reported missing on Friday night, 17 March, have been located and returned safely. Both appear to be in good health. The RCIPS thanks the public for their assistance in locating them.

The RCIPS and Cayman Islands Coast Guard are taking this opportunity to remind boat owners and operators to always be mindful of proper safety when operating a vessel, and to not operate a vessel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, following an incident of a boat in distress in Little Cayman.

A man, age 29 of George Town, was arrested on Friday, 17 March, on suspicion of robbery, in relation to the incident which had taken place at a business on Eastern Avenue early the same morning. He has been granted police bail pending further investigation. 

Around 11.30AM, on Friday 17 March, police received a report of a robbery in the vicinity of the cement factory on Seymour Road, George Town.

In the past, the RCIPS has responded to and investigated reports of stolen boats and other marine vessels. Such incidents have involved vessels moored in water, as well as cases where boats have been stolen while on a trailer. Police are taking this opportunity to remind boat owners to properly secure their vessels.

This past weekend, police responded to three incidents where motorcycles were stolen. In one case a member of the public found a motorcycle at a location off Shamrock Road and reported it to the police, who subsequently determined it to have been stolen.

15-year-old Shania Beckford, who was first reported missing on Tuesday 7 March, has been located and returned safely. She appears to be in good health.

A man, age 22 of Bodden Town, was arrested on Thursday, 9 March, and has now been formally charged with Assault GBH, in relation to an incident on 4 February, where a man was assaulted at a bar on Shedden Road. He appeared in court yesterday, 13 March, and was remanded in custody pending a further appearance.

Police responded to a report of an armed robbery at George Town Restaurant yesterday, 13 March.

Police can now confirm the identity of the deceased in the fatal collision which took place on Wednesday morning, 8 March, West Bay Road.

RCIPS provides a review on newly formed Women in Policing Network an the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) Conference, that was attended by members of staff.

The RCIPS and the CIG Cyber Security Office are asking the public to be vigilant to a scam that is currently circulating commonly referred to as the WhatsApp Account Take-Over Scam

On Sunday, 5 March, officers arrested a woman, age 57 of Bodden Town, on suspicion of multiple counts of obtaining property by deception, in relation to a rental scam involving the purported rental of a premises on Diaz Lane in George Town

The RCIPS can confirm that a senior politician has been arrested this morning and formally charged with two counts each of Indecent Assault and Common Assault (in the alternative), in relation to an incident occurring at a formal event at the Ritz Carlton Hotel on 13 September, 2022. He is appearing in court today, 7 March 2023.

The man, age 43 of North Side, who was arrested on Thursday, 2 March in relation to a serious assault at an address in North Side, has now been formally charged with Assault GBH in relation to the incident. He appears in court today, 6 March.

Around 08.30PM, Friday 3 March, police received a report of an armed robbery that took place in the vicinity of Brushy Avenue, George Town.

A man has been formally charged with Criminal Trespass and three counts of Intentional Harassment, Alarm or Distress following an incident at a condominium on West Bay Road. The man, who was on court bail with electronic monitoring at the time of the incident, has also been charged with Damaging an Electronic Monitoring Device.

The RCIPS has received three separate reports of sexual harassment that occurred in George Town over February that appear to be linked.

Police attend scene of a water related death on Tuesday 21 February in Cayman Brac.

The RCIPS has recently received a number of reports stating that members of the public have been receiving emails that appear to be from RCIPS Financial Crimes Investigation Unit, using the email address of fraud-desk@rcips.ky.

Police investigate two-vehicle collision involving a dump truck on Esterley Tibbetts Highway.

The RCIPS is advising the public to anticipate traffic delays while travelling in the Lower Valley area tomorrow, 22 February, during the annual Agriculture Show which begins at 7:00AM. There are also traffic diversions to be aware of:

A man, age 29 of Bodden Town, has been formally charged with Assault ABH, Threats to Kill, Wrongful Confinement, and Damage to Property, in relation to a series of domestic incidents which occurred between 13 and 16 February.

Albert Panton Street will be closed from 10:00PM tonight, 18 February, to 6:00AM tomorrow, 19 February, in order to facilitate emergency utility work to be conducted.

Police can now confirm the identity of the deceased in the fatal two-vehicle collision which took place on Tuesday, 14 February, in Cayman Brac. He is 47-year-old Thomas William McLean Sr, of Cayman Brac.

The RCIPS is advising the public of the following road closures happening in order to accommodate the Ministry and Dept. of Planning, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure’s inaugural Town Market on Friday, 17 February.

Shortly after 10:40AM today, 16 February, wanted man Marcus Manderson was arrested following a proactive police operation at a residence in the Washington Boulevard Area of George Town. Police also recovered a loaded firearm from the residence.

Police and other emergency services responded to a report of a collision that took place on West Church Street in the vicinity of the West Bay Police Station. It appeared that the two occupants of the vehicle were engaged in a physical altercation.

The three men who were arrested on Sunday, 12 February, following a drug interdiction at sea, have now been formally charged with one count each of Illicit Trafficking, Being Concerned in the Importation of Controlled Drugs (Ganja), Reckless and Dangerous Act, Damage to Property and Resisting or Obstructing an Arrest.

This past weekend, RCIPS officers arrested nine persons on suspicion of DUI, with eight of the arrests taking place overnight Friday, from 10 to 11 February. Four of the arrests took place following motor-vehicle collisions; two drivers were arrested with a blood alcohol reading of under 0.100%.

A man was arrested on Wednesday, 8 February, after driving a stolen vehicle in a reckless manner and attempting to evade police.

On Monday, 6 February, officers responded to a report that a number of rounds of ammunition had been found by a cleaning company, during the clearing of a cesspool at an address in the Red Bay area. Officers attended and oversaw the full clearing of the cesspool, and a total of nearly 500 rounds of ammunition was recovered.

At about 12:00PM yesterday, 4 February, officers responded to a report that a man had been found unresponsive in a boat in the waters near the Kimpton resort in West Bay. The man was brought back to shore by a private vessel and later pronounced dead.

Shortly after 6:30PM on Thursday, 2 February, officers responded to a report of a robbery at an address on Kennedy Drive in George Town – which has previously been the scene of two reports of robberies related to illegal gambling.

The RCIPS is aware that there has been an increase in reports of thefts from vehicles.

A man, age 33 of West Bay, was arrested on Wednesday, 1 February, after brandishing an imitation firearm, leaving the scene of a collision and attempting to evade police.

The RCIPS have received several complaints of late, reporting that groups of young persons have been using what appear to be gel guns or gel blasters capable of discharging water- filled bead pellets or other similar projectiles. 

Shortly after 11:30AM today, 25 January, emergency services were dispatched to a report that a unresponsive man in the water off Don Fosters Dive Cayman. A Coast Guard vessel was able to locate the man and transport him to shore. He was then transported by ambulance to the Cayman Islands Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

On Monday, 16 January, officers responded to a report of a theft at an address on Bodden Town Road. It was reported that 100lbs of fish was stolen from a container at the rear of the premises.

Shortly after 4:15PM yesterday, 18 January, officers responded to a report of a four-vehicle collision which occurred on Sea View Road in East End. Two occupants of one of the vehicles involved were transported to hospital by ambulance for treatment and have since been discharged.

In order to facilitate the National Heroes Day Celebrations which are taking place on Monday, 23 January, the following road closures will be in place from Friday, 20 January at 9:00PM to Monday, 23 January, at 3:00PM. The roads will be temporarily reopened from 12:00AM to 12:00PM on Saturday, 21 January.

15-year-old Brianna Elizabeth Ebanks, who was reported missing on Friday, 13 January, has been located and returned home. She appears to be in good health. The RCIPS thanks the public for their assistance in locating her.

The man, age 19 of Bodden Town, who was arrested on Thursday, 12 January in relation to an incident where a police officer was assaulted whilst off duty, has now been formally charged with Assault ABH, Assaulting Police, and Theft.

On Saturday, 7 January, a man age 41 of Bodden Town, who was wanted in relation to theft offenses and outstanding warrants, was arrested after attempting to evade police. He was further arrested on drug offenses, after quantities of suspected drugs were found on his person.

During the month of December, 2022, the RCIPS conducted operation Winter Guardian to provide support for the social and economic changes that come with the holiday period annually.

This morning, 9 January, police arrested 21-year-old Corrie Andrew Myles, who was recently circulated as wanted in relation to firearms offences. He remains in custody as investigations continue.

A man, age 33 of George Town, was arrested on Wednesday, 4 January, and has been formally charged with two counts of Rape, in relation to incidents in October and November of 2022 involving a child under 16. He remains in custody and is appearing in court on Monday, 9 January.

A man, age 25 of West Bay, was arrested on Wednesday, 4 January, on suspicion of wounding in relation to a stabbing incident which took place on Friday, 16 December 2022, at the Marquee Plaza on Lawrence Boulevard. He has now been formally charged with Wounding with Intent and appeared in court earlier today.

A West Bay man has been arrested and charged in relation to shooting incident.

Just before 7:40AM yesterday,1 January, police and other emergency services responded to a report of a fight between two men that had taken place at a residence in West Bay, where both men received knife wounds. Both men, one age 24, of West Bay and the other, age 32 of George Town have been arrested on suspicion of wounding.

Officers with the Firearm Response Unit, while carrying out patrols on Friday, 30 December, observed a wanted juvenile male at a residence in Prospect. The male was wanted in connection with robbery incidents that took place on 8 December in Prospect and George Town. He and another man have since been formally charged.

A serious motor vehicle collision occurred on Shamrock Road, in the vicinity of Poindexter Road. The collision involved a Department of Environmental Health Garbage Truck and a white Suzuki Swift compact car.

Police responded to a bar in Bodden Town just after midnight, where it was reported that a serious assault had taken place.

As New Year’s Eve approaches, the RCIPS would like to remind the public that Operation Winter Guardian continues and the public can expect to see amplified police presence over the holiday weekend. Officers will be carrying out high visibility patrols at events and areas with large gatherings.

The two men, age 20 of Bodden Town and North Side, who were arrested in relation to the recovery of a loaded firearm in a vehicle, have been formally charged with Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm, Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm (Ammunition), and Possession of Ganja.

Jaeda Ebanks, who was reported missing on Friday, 23 December, has returned home and appears to be in good health.

Shortly after 11:50PM yesterday, 22 December, officers responded to a report of a robbery at a bar on West End East Road in Cayman Brac. It was reported that a masked man had entered the bar carrying a machete. The man took a quantity of cash from the register, along with cigarettes and personal items, and then then fled on foot

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of consumption and possession of ganja following a vehicle stop.

A man, age 61 of West Bay, was formally charged with Burglary and appeared in court on Monday, 19 December, in relation to a burglary at a restaurant on Sea View Road, East End.

The RCIPS is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 33-year-old Marcus Steve Manderson.

Police are seeking two men involved in a firearm incident, who fled from officers after the vehicle they were travelling in was involved in a collision.

Since Friday, 16 December, police have responded to a series of violent incidents that have been reported across Grand Cayman. Of the reports attended, three resulted in persons being seriously injured.

The RCIPS provide policing update on robbery investigations and prevention strategies.

The RCIPS responded to two reports of armed robberies over the past 24 hours. One incident of Robbery took place in the Savannah area of Bodden Town and the other took place on Eastern Avenue in George Town.  Both incidents occurred at business establishments that provide a 24 hours service to the public.

Police are investigating a fatal collision was reported at about 1:30AM on Saturday, 10 December, involving a single-vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead, while the passenger is in critical condition.

Police are investigating three robberies which occurred last night, 8 December, in George Town.

The RCIPS is advising the public that Albert Panton Street, George Town, will be closed to vehicular traffic on Saturday, 10 December, in order to facilitate the Small Business Holiday Market hosted by the Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development. The closure will be in place from 7:00AM to 12:00AM.

Earlier this week officers recovered quantities of ganja in Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.

At about 9:25PM yesterday, 7 December, officers responded to a report of a robbery at a bar on West Bay Road, just south of Seven Mile Public Beach. It was reported that a masked man entered the bar through the rear door, brandished a firearm, and demanded money from a worker there. The man then fled with a quantity of cash.

The RCIPS Cybercrime team is aware of an e-mail circulating purporting to be from Royal Bank of Canada, asking customers to click on a link. This is a malicious link and should not be clicked or interacted with. Anyone who has received this email and clicked on the link is advised to change their password for online banking.

The man, age 25 of West Bay, who was arrested in relation to the armed robbery on Hell Road on Monday, 5 December, has been formally charged with Robbery and Possession of an Imitation Firearm with Intent to Commit Robbery. He appears in court tomorrow, 9 December.

RCIPS’ holiday safety operation, Winter Guardian, commenced on Thursday, 1 December, and sees increased community foot patrols, high visibility mobile patrols and intensified road enforcement operations, supported by road safety education and awareness campaigns.

Police responded to three reports of armed robbery last night, 2 December.

The RCIPS is informing the public of the following road closures and traffic diversions taking place in order to facilitate the Cayman Islands Air Show Flying Display and Aircraft Exhibit, on Saturday, 3 December.

On Saturday, 26 November, wanted man Mitchum Wood was located and arrested by police officers, during an operation in North Side. He has since been charged in relation to a burglary earlier that day. Another man, age 21 of North Side, was also arrested on suspicion of robbery.

The man, age 24 of Bodden Town, who was arrested in relation to a serious sexual assault in George Town, has been formally charged with Aggravated Burglary, Wrongful Confinement, Indecent Assault, and three counts of Rape, in relation to the same incident.

Just after 9:25PM on Friday, 25 November, police officers who were on patrol in the Prospect area were stopped by a member of the public at a restaurant located in the area, who informed them of an attempted robbery at the location.

Officers have recovered a yellow kayak which was found by a member of the public at a location on Bodden Town Road on Monday, 21 November. The RCIPS is inviting the owner of the kayak to contact the Bodden Town Police Station at 947-2220 to arrange for collection, and to be prepared to provide evidence of ownership.

A man, age 38 of George Town, was formally charged on 16 November with Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm. The charge stems from a video that was posted on social media earlier this year, where the man was seen holding a shotgun. Investigations determined that the man is not a licensed firearms holder.

Police are investigating a number of incidents of thefts from vehicles in recent weeks, and have arrested persons in connection with two such incidents. Police are issuing a reminder to the public about preventing such thefts, and advise against purchasing goods which may be stolen.

On Sunday, 20 November, a second man, age 53 of Bodden Town, was arrested on suspicion of Murder in relation to the fatal stabbing of George Ian Duffell, which occurred in West Bay on 14 October.

Three RCIPS women in leadership positions travelled to the UK to attend the Women in Policing Conference in London. The annual conference seeks to provide current and future female leaders in the field of policing with the skills needed to achieve success in their unique positions within the traditionally male-dominated field.

The RCIPS is currently investigating a report of illegal dumping in the Newlands area by an individual driving a white Nissan pickup truck. The person responsible will be prosecuted for illegal dumping, in conjunction with the Department of Environmental Health. The public is advised to refrain from illegal dumping.

Early yesterday morning, 19 November, officers located Jahsmine Ebanks, age 14 of Bodden Town, who was reported missing on Monday, 7 November, at an address in Prospect. A man at the location in Prospect, age 20 of George Town, was arrested on suspicion of harbouring a young person, and further arrested for resisting arrest.

The public is advised that Seafarers Way has now been fully reopened to traffic.

On Wednesday, 16 November, officers arrested a man, age 58 of George Town, on suspicion of leaving the scene of an accident, in relation to a collision involving a cyclist, which occurred on 9 November on the Esterley Tibbetts Highway.

Shortly after 10:00PM yesterday, 18 November, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre dispatched officers to a report of a robbery at a restaurant on North Church Street.

Wanted man Luisto Hernandez, age 27, was located at a Bodden Town address by the police on Monday 14 November. Hernandez has since been formally charged with Attempted Murder and Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm. He appeared before the court today, Thursday 17 November.

The CICG had reason to stop and search a vessel located in Cayman territory, and during the search, five kilos suspected of being cocaine were discovered.

The RCIPS has received reports that persons have received emails purporting to be from the RCIPS Criminal Records Office, but which are actually fraudulent messages being used to compromise the information of the recipients. These emails have been sent from an address ending “@rcips.com,” which is not a valid RCIPS email address

On Monday, 14 November, at 11.30pm officers received a report of a robbery that had occurred earlier that evening, at about 8:40PM, outside an address on North Side Road. It was reported that two men had been seated outside the location when they were approached by three masked men who brandished firearms and demanded cash.

Police were dispatched to two reports of armed robberies and one attempted robbery in George Town. All three incidents are being investigated by the RCIPS and detectives are encouraging anyone with information to call the George Town Police Station at 949-4222.

The RCIPS is advising the public that the northbound lane on Seafarers Way is currently closed, with traffic diverted onto Goring Avenue, in order to facilitate preparations for the Pirates Festival events this weekend.

Recently the RCIPS has received a number of reports of vehicle registration plates being stolen. In at least one instance, stolen registration plates have been placed on other vehicles which have then been used during the commission of other offenses.

A juvenile male was assaulted by three others in the Red Bay area. Two persons arrested so far.

A 2021 orange Changan CS15, registration number #204 895, which was reported stolen yesterday, 11 November, was recovered today by the RCIPS and is being forensically processed for further investigation. The RCIPS wishes to thank the public for their assistance in the matter.

Following the arrest and charge of wanted man Justin Kyle Jackson earlier this year, a second man, age 21 of George Town, has been arrested and charged with Murder and Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm in relation to the fatal shooting of Harry Elliott, which occurred on Monday 25 April.

Just after 8:30AM today police were dispatched to a report of an armed robbery that took place at the Latin Taste Restaurant located at the junction of Shedden Road and Mary Street in George Town.

Four men have been charged with Being Concerned with the Importation of Ganja, following an incident where a boat with drugs was intercepted by the Coast Guard off West Bay.

Shortly after 8:40PM yesterday, 3 November, officers responded to a report of a robbery at a grocery store on Hirst Road in Bodden Town. It was reported that two masked men, one of whom appeared to have a firearm, robbed the store and then fled with a quantity of cash and cigarettes. No shots were fired and no one was injured.

The RCIPS is informing the public of the following road closure taking place on Sunday, 6 November, in order to facilitate the Cayman Islands Triathlon. A section of West Bay Road, between the Watermark Cayman and the Seven Mile Public Beach parking lot entrance, will be closed between 7:00AM and 11:00AM.

On Thursday, 27 October, the RCIPS Air Operations Unit and Cayman Island Coast Guard, partnered with Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control and the Cayman Islands Fire Service, to conduct a rescue of several migrants who were in distress at sea.

Police are investigating two robbery incidents which took place between Wednesday evening, 2 November, and Thursday morning, 3 November.

Jahsmine Ebanks has been located and returned home safely, and appears to be in good health. The RCIPS thanks the public for their assistance in this matter.

Shortly before 7:00PM yesterday, 31 October, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre dispatched officers to a report of a robbery at a restaurant on Queens Highway in East End. It was reported that a masked man entered the restaurant, brandished a firearm and demanded cash from workers there.

During a search of an address off Frank Sound Road, North Side, officers recovered a plastic bag containing a significant quantity of suspected cocaine, along with drug paraphernalia. As a result, two men, ages 29 and 31 of North Side, were arrested on suspicion of possession of cocaine with intent to supply.

A man, age 30 of Bodden Town, was arrested on Thursday, 27 October in relation to an incident where a man pointed a firearm at a police officer after being stopped in relation to a motor-vehicle collision.

Yesterday, 28 October police responded to an armed robbery that took place at a gas station in Bodden Town.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the fatal single-vehicle collision which occurred on Friday morning, 21 October, on the Queens Highway in East End, involving a silver Honda Fit.

Police are investigating an assault incident that took place in the Belford Estates are of Bodden Town on Wednesday 26 October. Investigations are on-going.

Just after 11AM today, Friday 28 October, investigators with the RCIPS arrested a 31-year-old-man of North Side on suspicion of murder, relative to the Martin Drive shooting incident that took place on 1 July, 2021.

Shortly after 4:30AM this morning, 28 October, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre dispatched officers to a report of a fire outside an address on Greenwood Drive in George Town, where three vehicles parked at the location were on fire. The incident is currently being investigated as an arson.

Detectives with the RCIPS are appealing for witnesses to come forward and assist with the investigation of a stabbing incident that led to the murder of Mr. Ian Duffell of West Bay.

The RCIPS is advising the public of potential road closures over the next several evenings to facilitate the Halloween Haunted House on Seafarers Way, near Fort Street.

Yesterday morning, 22 October, officers received a report of a robbery which had taken place at about 2:20AM the same day. It was reported that a male was in a vehicle outside a bar on Shedden Road, near North Sound Road, when he was approached by three masked men who assaulted him and stole jewellery.

Shortly after 2:00PM yesterday, 22 October, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery outside an address on Kennedy Drive in George Town. It was reported that two men approached a group of persons at the location, brandishing a firearm and robbed them of a bag containing cash.

Wanted man Noel Paul Manning was arrested in Bodden Town this afternoon, 20 October, on suspicion of indecent assault. He remains in custody as investigations continue.

Shortly after 11:00PM yesterday, 19 October, officers were dispatched by the 9-1-1 Communications Centre to a report of a robbery at a grocery store on Party Lane in the Prospect Area. It was reported that four masked men entered the store and brandished firearms at the workers there, demanding cash.

On Tuesday, 18 October, while on patrol off of East End, Cayman Islands Coast Guard officers observed a suspicious vessel entering the channel in East End. When the Coast Guard vessel attempted to stop the suspicious vessel, the vessel attempted to evade the CG vessel resulting in a short chase.

A woman, age 39 of George Town, has been formally charged with two counts of Obstructing the Course of Justice and one count of Conspiracy to Obstruct the Course of Justice, for the incidents, which took place on 8 and 9 October. A man, age 57 of Bodden Town, has also been arrested in relation to the same incident.

On Friday, 14 October, a man age 45 of George Town was formally charged with one count of Doing an Act to Obstruct, Prevent, Pervert, or Defeat Justice, and one count of Breach of Trust by a Public Officer, in relation to an incident on 17 November, 2019, at the Cayman Islands Police Detention Centre.

Police can now confirm the identity of the victim in the sudden death which occurred in Bodden Town on Wednesday, 12 October. He is 44-year-old Prashant Dhanji Revar, an Indian national residing in Cayman.

Police can now confirm the identity of the victim in the water-related death which occurred in West Bay on Friday, 14 October. She is 70-year-old Pamela Bartlett Wilson, a visitor from the United States.

In recent days, the Cayman Islands Government’s Cyber Security Office and the RCIPS Digital Forensics Hub have seen an up-turn in Phishing Emails (often referred to as Scam or Fake Emails) being reported in our local jurisdiction. 

Packages of cocaine recovered in Cayman Brac on Saturday 8 October.

Police and other emergency services were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle collision that occurred on Shamrock Road, Bodden Town where it was reported that there was an explosion and a car caught fire.

Police continue to appeal for persons who may have witnessed the shooting incident which occurred just before 12:15AM on Saturday, 29 September, in the Birch Tree Hill area of West Bay. It was reported that several shots were fired at an address in the area and one man received a gunshot wound to the leg and a dog was killed.

Shania Beckford, age 14 of Bodden Town, who was reported missing, has been located and returned home safely. She appears to be in good health. The RCIPS thanks the public for their assistance in locating her.

Police continue to appeal for persons who may have witnessed the shooting incident which occurred just after 4:00AM on Saturday, 24 September, on West Bay Road just south of Lime Tree Bay Avenue, where it was reported that shots were fired from vehicles, and a man was injured.

Shortly before 2:00AM today, 4 October, officers responded to a serious single-vehicle collision on Shamrock Road, in the vicinity of Impulse Close, involving a red Honda Integra. The lone occupant was extracted from the vehicle and transported to the Cayman Islands Hospital, where she remains in critical condition.

Police have arrested and charged three men in relation to an armed robbery which occurred at a service station on Dorcy Drive on Tuesday, 29 March.

A man, age 41 of Bodden Town, has been formally charged with Burglary, in relation to an incident reported on 28 September where a residence on Bodden Town Road was broken into, and power tools were taken. Police responded and conducted enquiries which led to the man being arrested later that day.

This evening, 30 September, the NRA was able to conduct repairs on the control unit for the traffic lights at the Bobby Thompson Way and Smith Road junction. As such, the lights are now currently operational, however, it is possible that the repair will only function temporarily.

At about 7:45PM yesterday, 28 September, officers were dispatched to a report of an armed robbery which had taken place outside a restaurant on North Church Street.

The public is being advised that the Bodden Town Police Station has now re-opened and our phone lines are functional and remain the same: 947-2220.

Due to flooding and debris on the roadway in the vicinity of the Red Bay Dock (dock located on South Sound), South Sound Road, between Crewe Road and the Red Bay Dock will be closed to the public at this time. The RCIPS is encouraging everyone to avoid traversing the roadways until an all clear has been given.

Due to wave activity and debris on the roadway, Seafarers Way, between Goring Avenue and Elmslie Memorial Church has been closed, with vehicles being diverted through Goring Avenue at this time. The roadway is also closed between Mary Street and Lobster Pot on North Church Street.

Between last night, Friday 23 September and early this morning Saturday 24 September, police were dispatched by the 9-1-1 Communications Centre to three firearm related incidents across Grand Cayman.

The Cayman Islands Coast Guard wishes to advise all members of the public to be on alert and stay informed. At this time, for your safety, we ask that you heed storm warnings, avoid the water and coastal waterways and start making preparations as Hurricane and Tropical storms may be life-threatening.   

A man, age 51 of West Bay, who was arrested on 1 July following a search where a bullet-proof vest was recovered, has now been formally charged with Possession of a Bullet-Proof Vest. He is appearing in court on Monday, 26 September.

Yesterday, 21 September, officers responded to a report that a man had attempted to use a counterfeit CI $100 note at a business in Cayman Brac on two separate occasions. The officers conducted enquiries and later located the man and arrested him on suspicion of uttering a forged note.

A contingent of six RCIPS officers have travelled to London for the funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, today, 19 September.

Police are investigating a serious assault that took place between the hours of 2:00AM and 2:30AM on Tuesday, 14 September, on Sound Way, George Town. One man was struck in the face with an object and seriously injured with potentially life-changing injuries

Between 9:00PM and 9:40PM last night, 10 September, officers responded to a report of an assault outside an address in the Prospect area. A lone woman had just parked outside the address when her vehicle was approached by an unknown man who opened her car door and attempted to rob her.

Following the passing of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the RCIPS is advising the public of the following road closures and traffic diversions in order to facilitate the Proclamation of the New Sovereign on Sunday, 11 September, outside the Governor’s Residence, West Bay.

At about 8:30PM last night, 5 September, officers responded to a report of a robbery at a business on Finch Drive, in West Bay. It was reported that a man entered the store, brandishing a firearm, and demanded cash from the worker there. He then left the location on foot with a quantity of cash.

The RCIPS Financial Crime Investigation Unit is investigating reports of persons attempting to unlawfully obtain funds by authorizing fraudulent transactions via email. Persons are advised to take precautions in order to avoid falling victim to this type of fraud.

Shortly after 4:30AM today, 2 September, officers responded to a report of shots fired at an address on Eastern Avenue, near the intersection with Godfrey Nixon Way. Officers attended the location and recovered a component of a firearm, which was taken to be forensically processed.

Three men appeared before the court this week, after being arrested over this past weekend, in relation to burglary incidents that took place this month, August, 2022.

Last Sunday, 28 August, the Cayman Islands Coast Guard reported seeing an increase in number of water related incidents.

Police can now confirm the identity of the deceased in the fatal vehicle collision which occurred on Sunday, 28 August at the Parkers Raceway in Bodden Town. He is 29-year-old Kashwayne Rohan Andre Mckenzie, of Bodden Town.

The RCIPS continues to remind drivers of the importance of engaging in safe driving practices and avoiding behaviours such as driving while under the influence of alcohol.

A man has been charged with two counts of Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm, two counts of Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm (Ammunition), and Possession of a Controlled Drug (Ganja), following a search at a residence on Kingfisher Street in Bodden Town.

Brianna Ebanks, age 14, who was reported missing on Friday, 19 August, has been located and returned to her place of residence, and appears to be in good health.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, 16 August, officers conducted a search of an address in the North Sound Estates area of Bodden Town and recovered several packages of suspected cocaine, along with suspected ganja, drug paraphernalia, and a quantity of cash. Two men were arrested, one has since been charged.

Police are currently investigating a number of reports where persons attempted to use forged $100 bank notes. Since June 2022, five such reports have been received, with one incident taking place in Cayman Brac and the other four in Grand Cayman.

A 45-year-old-man of George Town has been formally charged with Burglary following his arrest for the offense on Monday 16 August.

Police and other emergency services were dispatched by the 9-1-1 Communication Centre to a report of a two-vehicle collision that took place along the Esterley Tibbetts Highway, West Bay.

A 33-year-old-man of North Side has been formally charged by the police for the offense of Burglary following his arrest on Monday 15 August for an incident that took place on 23 July.

The northbound lane of West Bay Road, between the Seven Mile Public Beach roundabout and Lime Tree Bay Avenue, which was partially closed to facilitate construction work beginning on 19 March, will fully reopen to vehicular traffic beginning on Friday, 19 August.

On Friday, 12 August, officers received a report of a serious assault that had occurred on Thursday, 11 August. It was reported that a man was at an address on Shedden Road, near Eastern Avenue, when he was approached by another man known to him who struck him with a machete, causing injuries to his arm.

The RCIPS’ investigation continues into an armed robbery which occurred on Saturday, 6 August, on Maclendon Drive, George Town. Police are requesting public assistance in identifying a man who was captured on CCTV footage taken during the incident.

On Tuesday, 9 August, officers conducted a proactive operation in Bodden Town under the Misuse of Drugs Act. During the operation, three separate premises were searched and over 300lbs of suspected ganja, along with drug utensils and a large quantity of cash, were recovered. Four persons have been charged as a result.

On Thursday, 11 August 2022, shortly before 1:30AM, emergency services responded to a two car motor vehicle collision on Shamrock Road in the vicinity of Starapple Drive and Midway Close involving a Gold Honda and a Silver Toyota Vitz.

In light of recent fatal traffic collisions and other serious traffic incidents, the RCIPS is appealing to drivers to engage in safe driving practices, particularly over the weekend and in bad weather.

Officers have recovered a Remington shotgun and three cartridge cases which have since been confirmed as stolen during a burglary in North Side last month. No arrests have been made, however enquiries continue to identify the person(s) involved.  

Yesterday, Wednesday 10 August, a 39-year-old female, of George Town was arrested on suspicion of Causing Death by Dangerous Driving in relation to the fatal collision that resulted in the death of 20-year-old Aleiny Reve Villegas.

On Thursday 4 August, the RCIPS received a report of a large blue bag found in the bushes, in the vicinity of a new development on Farm Road, East End.

Police arrested four men, including three men on island illegally. The three men, ages 27, 29, and 29, are Jamaican nationals. The fourth man, age 34, is a work permit holder, and also a Jamaican national.

Police can now confirm that the 77-year-old-woman who passed away on Sunday, 31 July, was Mrs. Margret Rose Garcia of Bodden Town. The two injured persons who were also involved in the collision have since been discharged from hospital.

Shortly after 1:50AM today, 6 August, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at a liquor store on Maclendon Drive, George Town. It was reported that a man entered the location, brandished a firearm and demanded cash from the staff there. The male then fled the location on foot with a quantity of cash.

The RCIPS wishes to confirm that the Office of the Ombudsman retains oversight of the independent investigation being conducted by the Department of Agriculture’s Animal Welfare and Control Unit.

On Saturday, 30 July, officers responded to a report of shots fired in an area of Frank Sound, North Side. A man was found in possession of shotgun rounds and subsequently arrested. He has since been formally charged with Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm (Ammunition).

Just after 8:00PM yesterday, 31 July, the Cayman Islands Coast Guard (CICG) and the RCIPS Air Operations Unit, were dispatched by the 9-1-1 Communication Centre to a report of an overturned vessel.

Police carried out an operation on Thursday 28 July, assisted by partners from the Customs and Boarder Control, Department of Commerce and Investment and the Public Lands Commission, in the area of the Seven Mile Public Beach.

A 27-year-old-man of George Town has been formally charged by the police on two counts of Robbery and one count of Possession of an Imitation Firearm with Intent.

The RCIPS is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 25-year-old Charles Leonard Walton III, who is approximately 6’4”, with dreadlocks, and was last known to be living in Prospect.

The RCIPS is informing the public about the following road closures taking place in stages, on Saturday, 30 July between 2PM and 6PM, in order to facilitate the Pride Parade.

On Tuesday, 26 July, shortly before 6:30AM police responded to a report of a burglary that took place at a business establishment located on School Road in George Town. At around 7:40AM the same morning, police responded to a report of a second burglary at a business establishment located on Shedden Road in George Town.

The RCIPS is informing the public about a road closure that will be taking place tomorrow, Saturday 30 July, along Shamrock Road, to facilitate the Kings Seventh Day Adventist Church promotional march for an up-coming event.

Police are requesting public assistance to locate missing person, Mr. Adrian Williamson, age 26 of George Town. Mr. Williamson was last seen at his home on Wednesday, 6 July and reported missing the following day, but hasn’t returned home or been located since.

The RCIPS is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 27-year-old Luisto Eusebio Hernandez, who was last known to be living in East End.

The public is being informed that today Thursday 21 July, Fort Street between the Town Clock and the junction of Seafarers Way as well as Albert Panton Street to the junction of Edward Street is now closed.

This past weekend, between Friday 15 July and Sunday 17 July, police and other emergency services responded to over 25 vehicle collisions, several of which were serious incidents that involved injuries.

On Friday 15 July, police executed a search warrant under the Firearm Law (2008 Revision) at a residence in the Tropical Gardens area of George Town which resulted in three persons being arrested.

On Thursday 7 July, Customs and Border Control (CBC) Officers assisted by the RCIPS, carried out an operation at the CBC transit shed (warehouse) located on Owen Roberts Drive, George Town. The joint operation resulted in the recovery of a significant amount of ganja (vegetable matter resembling ganja) and four persons arrested.

The RCIPS regretfully wishes to inform the public of the passing of RCIPS Police Constable Antonio Lopez Jackson, age 64 of George Town, who was killed during a shooting incident on Saturday, 9 July, while vacationing in Honduras with family. No one else was injured during the incident. PC Jackson served with the RCIPS for a tot

Police investigated two reports of shots fired in George Town on Saturday morning, 9 July. No injuries were reported as a result of either incident and both matters are currently under investigation. It is unknown at this time whether the incidents are connected.

Shortly after 7:30 PM yesterday, 10 July, officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision on Seaview Road in East End involving a blue and black Suzuki motorcycle. The rider of the motor received serious and life-changing injuries and remains in hospital.

Police are investigating a burglary at a jewellery store on Goring Avenue. The culprits gained entry through the front entrance, smashing the front doors, and several glass cases containing jewellery within the store were broken into.

During an operation today, Friday 8 July, shortly before 12.30PM, police arrested Rudolph Almando Shaw, a 30 year old man who is wanted for murder in Jamaica, in the vicinity of Seymour Road, George Town. The authorities in Jamaica have been notified.

At about 2:40AM today, 7 July, police received a report of an aggravated burglary and assault which had taken place at an address off Birch Tree Hill Road in West Bay. It was reported that a man had broken into a residence while carrying a machete, attacked one of the occupants with the machete and then fled the scene.

Police can now confirm the identity of the victim of the fatal shooting on Gun Square Road, Bodden Town, on 1 July. He is 32-year-old Jovin Omar Fuentes, of Bodden Town.

Shortly before 2:30AM, Sunday 3 July, police received a report of a male intruder who entered a unit at a condominium complex, North of Earth Close, on West Bay Road, and touched a child inappropriately while she was asleep in a bedroom with her parent, startling her awake.

Two persons were arrested on suspicion of possession of ganja with intent to supply, following the recovery of over 35lbs of ganja following a series of searches on Saturday, 2 July.

Shortly before 5:30PM yesterday, 5 July, officers responded to a report of a person in distress in the waters off West Bay Road, west of Marsh Road. A man had entered the water when he experienced difficulties and lost consciousness. He was transported to the Cayman Islands Hospital by ambulance and subsequently pronounced dead.

A man, age 29 of George Town, has been arrested and charged with three counts of Assault ABH and one count of Damage to Property, in relation to a series of domestic incidents which took place between 6 May and 16 June. He has also been charged with Breach of a Protection Order.

The RCIPS is informing the public about the following road closures taking place on Saturday, 2 July, in order to facilitate the CayMAS Carnival street parade.

Information released yesterday by RCIPS reported that the CICG escorted a vessel in distress off the coast of the Brac, to safe harbor. It has since been established, that although this was the instruction dispatched by the Operation Rescue Coordination Centre (ORCC) to the CICG, by the time their boat reached the Brac, the ves

A man, age 31 of Bodden Town, has been arrested in relation to the stabbing incident which occurred outside a bar in Seven Mile Shops on West Bay Road on the morning of Friday, 24 June.

The RCIPS has seen an increase in the number of incidents that involve persons attending bars and nightclubs, while in possession of an offensive or restricted weapon.

At about 11:50PM last night, 25 June, officers responded to a three-vehicle collision on Shamrock Road, Savannah, involving a Honda Accord, Kia Optima, and an RCIPS Ford Explorer service vehicle.

A man, age 47, of George Town, has been charged with Burglary and Possession of a Drug Utensil in relation to an incident on Friday, 24 June. He is expected to appear in court today, 27 June.

The RCIPS Financial Crime Investigation Unit are currently investigating an incident involving counterfeit notes and advise the public to be on the lookout for such counterfeit notes, as there are suspected to be additional notes in circulation. The counterfeit notes are all KYD $100 notes bearing the serial number 292395.

A second man, age 27, of West Bay, was arrested on suspicion of possession of an unlicensed firearm in relation to an firearm related incident that took place on 30 May in George Town.

On Wednesday, 22 June, officers arrested the man, age 53 of Cayman Brac, on suspicion of wounding, threats to kill, possession of an offensive weapon, causing fear or provocation of violence, and breach of a probation order. He appears in court today, 23 June in relation to these offences.

A 25-year-old man of George Town was re-arrested on 17th June in relation to an incident that originally took place on 27 May where the man was arrested on suspicion of possession and consumption of ganja, causing fear or provocation of violence and other related offences.

A man, age 24 of Bodden Town, has been formally charged with Possession of an Imitation Firearm with Intent to Commit an Offence, following an incident on 19 June.

Shortly after 12:30AM on Saturday, 18 June, officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving firearms at an address on Eastland Drive in East End. The matter remains under investigation.

Police have now confirm the identity of the man who was found deceased yesterday, 21 June, in East End. The RCIPS expresses condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

Just before 9:30PM yesterday, Sunday 19 June, police and other emergency services were dispatched by the 9-1-1 Communication Centre to a report of a two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a motorcar, that took place on Crewe Road in the vicinity of Palm Dale.

Shortly after 4:00AM today, 20 June, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery on Martin Drive, George Town. No shots were fired during the incident and no injuries were reported.

RCIPS advise the public to never share indecent images of yourself online. Over the last two months RCIPS has seen a rise in the number of reported “sextortion” cases, which are usually linked to the sharing of indecent images on social media platforms, such as Facebook.

Shortly after 3:15PM, Wednesday 15 June, officers responded to a report of a person in distress at sea. A man had been in the water snorkeling in the vicinity of the Kittiwake, when he became unresponsive.

At about 2:50AM today, 15 June, officers responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on West End East Road in Cayman Brac involving a blue Honda Fit. The lone occupant of the vehicle was transported to Faith Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The RCIPS is advising the public of the following road closure taking place to facilitate the National Museum’s Looky Ya! Her Majesty’s Jubilee Celebrations on Saturday, June 18, from 5:30AM to 2:00PM. Goring Avenue will be closed between South Church Street and Louise Llewellyn Way.

Shortly before 9:00PM yesterday, Tuesday, 14 June, officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision on the Linford Pierson Highway, in the vicinity of the Mangrove Pointe roundabout, involving a yellow Nissan March.

A second man, age 32 of George Town, has been arrested and formally charged with Assault ABH in relation to an assault which took place on Sunday, 20 February, outside the Power Supply Bar on Lawrence Boulevard.

Police can confirm that the 84-years-old woman that was involved in the serious collision in George Town on Saturday 11 June, passed away at the George Town Hospital on Thursday 16 June.

At about 6:10PM on Saturday, 11 June, officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision on North Side Road, involving a blue Mini Cooper. The driver of the vehicle was transported to hospital for treatment for what appear to be serious injuries. He remains in hospital in stable but critical condition.

The RCIPS is advising the public of the following partial road closure taking place to facilitate trenching works associated with telecom utilities which commenced 8:00PM Friday 10 June, and will conclude 8:00PM Sunday 12 June.

Shortly after 6:00PM yesterday, 7 June, officers responded to a report of a wounding in the vicinity of Albert Panton Street in George Town. It was reported that two women and a man became involved in an altercation, during which one of the woman stabbed the man then left the location shortly afterward.

Yesterday, Wednesday 1 June, a 30 year old man employed with the RCIPS in a civilian support role was arrested as part of an ongoing investigation.

Since the beginning of the year, the RCIPS has noted an increase in incidents of theft and burglary of construction tools and equipment. As such, the RCIPS is advising persons involved in construction work of precautions they can take against such thefts.

In celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday, a fireworks display will commence from 8pm tonight, Monday 6 May, at the following five locations

The RCIPS is advising the public of the following road closure taking place to facilitate the LIVE Street Food Festival this weekend.

Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday will be celebrated on Monday, 6 June. The occasion will be marked by a ceremonial parade commencing at 5:30PM outside the Governor’s Residence. The RCIPS is advising the public of the following road closures and traffic diversions happening in order to facilitate the parade and preparations.