For a better experience on RCIPS, UPDATE YOUR BROWSER. Today, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) officially released its 2025 Crime and Traffic Statistics Report. Members of the Senior Command Team held a press conference to discuss the key developments, emerging trends, and the impact of strategic initiatives on public safety over the past year.
Motorists are advised that the Esterley Tibbetts Highway is currently closed between the Jay Bodden Highway and the AL Thompson Roundabout, in the vicinity of the George Town Landfill.
The George Town Police Station will be relocating to 19 Eastern Avenue and will be fully operational at this new location on Monday morning 13 April, 2026.
The RCIPS Traffic and Roads Policing Unit is launching its first phase of Operation Clyro for 2026, an initiative to reduce dangerous driving behaviours, particularly those which lead to the loss of life.
A 49-year-old man of a George Town address was arrested by the Police in relation to a collision that took place on Sunday, 8 March, on suspicion of dangerous driving (manner) and was subsequently bailed pending further investigation.
Following further investigations, the Police can confirm that the text messages circulating regarding “dormant accounts” are legitimate communications sent by the financial institution to its members.
At about 3:40PM on Friday, 6 March, officers responded to a report of a person in distress on the shore of Cemetery Beach in West Bay. It was reported that a man had been swimming in the waters there when he appeared to experience difficulties. He was rendered assistance but was later pronounced dead.
Subsequent to police investigations, one man has been arrested for deception offences related to immigration fraud, and another person has been identified and warned.
On Saturday, 28 February, police conducted a search operation at a residence in West Bay. During the search, wanted man Derrick Osney Bush was arrested and remains in custody pending further investigations.
It is with the deepest regret and heartfelt condolences to his family that the RCIPS announces the passing of Detective Inspector Collins Oremule.
