Public help cops net two drivers on suspicion of DUI
(CNS): The police arrested two drivers over the weekend who were more than two times over the legal limit for alcohol after members of the public called 911 to report erratic and dangerous drivers on the roads in George Town. On Saturday afternoon, a call was made about a seemingly intoxicated driver travelling on Crewe Road.
Police officers were sent to the area, and within a few minutes, with the help of the person who made the report, who provided more information on the description and direction of travel, they were able to locate and stop the vehicle on the Esterley Tibbetts Highway.
Officers spoke to the 46-year-old man from West Bay, who showed clear signs of being intoxicated, and arrested him on suspicion of DUI. A breath test was conducted with a result of .230%.
Later that night, a report was received about a vehicle driving aggressively and erratically along North Church Street, including driving on the wrong side of the road. The witness assisted officers in tracking that vehicle, but the driver initially refused to stop. He was eventually stopped on Shedden Road, where officers arrested him.
That 47-year-old driver was also from West Bay. Because he had open liquor in the car and showed signs of intoxication, he was also breathalyzed and gave a reading of .221%.
Both men were subsequently granted bail pending further investigation but will be required to appear in court. They are facing a $1,000 fine and the suspension of their licences for a minimum of one year.
The RCIPS thanked the members of the public who assisted with these two particular cases. Chief Inspector Damenian Maxwell, responsible for Uniform and Specialist Operations, said, “We extend our sincere gratitude to the members of the public who took the time to report these incidents and assist us in our ongoing efforts to keep our roads safe. Road safety is a shared responsibility, and these cases highlight the importance of community cooperation in helping to protect lives.”
The RCIPS encourages the public to continue reporting any instances of dangerous or impaired driving by calling 911. “Your assistance is invaluable, and together, we can make our roads safer for everyone,’’ Chief Inspector Maxwell added.
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How many times do we have to ask the police to do their job? Every day we all see violations and no cops around. It’s bonkers.
Publish mugshots of the DUI convicts. Name and shame. Things need to be done differently.
Two, but only deduced through the exasperated input and calibrated eyeballs of the public. Slow clap for the RCIPS on a partial service delivery.
Is it really still a suspicion after they blow 2x? Come on.
Yep. Because the roadside test is an indicator only. The evidential test is at the station. But in all likelihood, they’ll still blow well over unless they are not processed for hours!
They were arrested, brought to station, and blew 2x.
[Adeptus Ridiculous Transmission – Full Report]
Ah, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS)—a paragon of reactionary policing, perpetually poised to spring into action once the public has done the heavy lifting. Their latest commendable feat? Two DUI arrests! Not the result of vigilant patrols or strategic checkpoints, but rather the consequence of concerned citizens dialing 911 to report erratic drivers endangering the peace of George Town. 
Indeed, esteemed residents, the RCIPS’s operational doctrine remains unwavering:
1. Disregard issues until public outcry becomes unavoidable.
2. If unreported, presume nonexistence. (Consider the abandoned vehicles languishing on the Esterley Tibbetts Highway, serving as inadvertent art installations.)
3. Upon receiving reports, respond at leisure—perhaps after completing personal errands or indulging in another round of pastries from the local bakery.
Meanwhile, our thoroughfares devolve into a chaotic ballet of vehicular mayhem. Phantom headlights pierce the nocturne, turn signals are relegated to folklore, and speed enthusiasts—convinced that indicators siphon engine power—emulate the relentless surge of Hormagaunts on a feeding spree.
And where, one might inquire, is the RCIPS amidst this automotive anarchy? Ah, conducting Tuesday morning DUI checkpoints. Clearly, the paramount threat to public safety is the bleary-eyed accountant en route to the office, rather than the weekend daredevils hurtling through roundabouts with the precision of a malfunctioning servo-skull.
The Tactical Brilliance of the RCIPS: The Donut Contests
But let us not wallow in despair! The RCIPS exhibits an unwavering commitment to road safety, so much so that they partake in high-speed maneuvers themselves—through the time-honored Annual Donut Contest.
Behold! The symphony of screeching tires, the ascent of smoke signals, and police cruisers executing pirouettes with the elegance of a Carnifex in a tantrum. Perhaps this is a novel deterrent strategy—exemplifying reckless driving at a professional caliber to dissuade the masses.
“Observe, young citizens, this is precisely how not to operate a vehicle recklessly!” (Proceeds to execute a flawless figure-eight at maximum throttle, as the engine emits a plaintive wail.)
One must ponder: will the forthcoming contest introduce an unofficial drag race? Shall officers at last assert their supremacy over the street racers they habitually overlook?
Verily, the tactical ingenuity is awe-inspiring.
A New Epoch of Transportation: The Donkey Initiative
Yet, take heart, noble inhabitants! The next chapter in Cayman’s public transportation saga has been unveiled. After meticulous deliberation, it has been decreed that the sole bastion of safe conveyance is the venerable donkey.
Indeed, in a bold and avant-garde maneuver, the RCIPS Model T has been introduced:
• Zero emissions (discounting the occasional organic deposits).
• Autonomous maintenance (sustenance and nature’s course suffice).
• A maximum velocity of ‘Eventually’.
• Surpasses the Volkswagen Combi in both safety and agility.
This cutting-edge tactical transport apparatus shall be commandeered by none other than John-John, our intrepid donkey-mounted Member of the Legislative Assembly—a figure whose driving prowess is renowned, particularly in the art of colliding with immobile objects.
Envision, if you will: RCIPS officers astride donkeys, their hoofbeats a rhythmic herald, arriving just in time to survey the aftermath of a Honda Fit’s ill-fated attempt at achieving warp speed.
And thus, let it be proclaimed—while the Cayman Islands may be bereft of proactive law enforcement, while the roadways may be dominated by the audacious and the imprudent, and while the RCIPS remains ensnared in an eternal cycle of “Reactive Policing”, we shall forever be graced with the balm of absurdity.
The Adeptus has spoken.
Until there is a cultural shift in attitudes and behaviors, widespread impairment should be expected by the police every weekend from happy hour through Sunday night. The police should be staffed and distributed in the community to protect the public, not called in after the fact to pen damage reports, for insurance companies and next of kin. If the parking lot and street is filled with cars outside the bar, chances are the majority of those patrons are still planning to risk it all by driving home. Pull over every car without their headlights on, for starters.
@CNS Does anyone know how to submit dash cam footage and if it is investigated? The section I found had an 8mb upload limit or else reach out via e-mail to request a link to submit larger files. I should just have my dash cam linked to the RCIPS network as it’d be harder to find a snip where there wasn’t a road user breaking the law.
I called the police once for a clearly intoxicated driver and they never even bothered to do anything about it. I told them he pulled into blue marlin and they said oh well too late to do anything now.
They recognized it was likely one of their own once you identified he was headed down Eastern Avenue.
Once he was out of the car, what did you expect them to do?
wait till he comes out even drunker and gets back in his car.
They need to start offering a reward to the public for calls to catch drunk drivers.
Could be a nice way of earning extra cash
Assisting and doing their jobs. We should be getting paid also.
Good news for a change. The public saw something and said something. Please PLEASE let it continue.
This is a good example of see something, say something.
Just imagine what could have resulted if these members of the public hadn’t bothered…
Imagine the same about the RCIPS who turn a blind eye to many crimes daily.
Really? What was John John’s reading? Either time will do.
Probably beyond the limits of the breathalyser, ergo no reading. Maybe better if police start using LEL meters.
I thought it was $1k, but nevertheless it is too little and should be about 5k – enough to make people regret having to pay it, along with a suspension of licence. Maybe 10k for a repeat offender and the same suspension of licence.
If permits or PR stood to be cancelled, as they would be for a criminal offense, the alcoholic-grade drinking culture of Cayman would finally see appropriate levels of personal responsibility and consequences with teeth. We don’t need to lock them up, just send them home. Caymanians should loose their license for 5 years minimum.
Yes people helping because police are doing their jobs I can’t tell you how many times they cross clear and dangerous traffic violations and situation on road where they are either are blind or just indifferent to these violations.
Cool story.
The ending needs work.
10k in fines seems not appropriate given how much damage drink drivers can do
$1k not$10K. The real deterrent is meant to be the loss of the licence, which us a minimum of a year and in practice used to be a multiple of the level – so if you were two times over the limit itbwould bw 2 years. In a country with minimal public transport and horrifically expensive taxis that would at least teach a long lasting lesson. However, the limited punishments for driving whilst disqualified make that sanction fairly toothless. Seen people done for repeated disqualified driving and they dont get a prison sentence, just extensions of their disqualification and fines.
If you think even 75% of people driving on the roads of Cayman hold a legitimate and valid drivers license then I have a bridge to the Brac I’ll sell you.