For a better experience on RCIPS, UPDATE YOUR BROWSER. 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.
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.
Police are investigating a number of incidents of thefts from vehicles, where construction tools have become a common item targeted.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A man was arrested on Wednesday, 8 February, after driving a stolen vehicle in a reckless manner and attempting to evade police.
