Police
Murdered man not associated with gang culture
(CNS): Jason Johnson (36), who was shot and killed on Sunday night outside his home in Bronze Avenue, George Town, was not associated with gangs, police believe, and the murder, which does not appear to be gang-related, was the result of a local dispute. Policing in the community has increased, and detectives are working on […]
Business owners urged to take steps to prevent crime
(CNS): The RCIPS is still receiving reports of commercial burglaries and robberies and is urging owners to take more steps to prevent crime and keep their businesses safe from thieves. Installing appropriate security features such as alarms and CCTV systems can go a long way, but it is important that owners make sure the kit […]
Driver of black Honda wanted after hit-and-run in GT
(CNS): The police are looking for the driver of a black Honda CR-V that collided with a motorcycle on North Sound Road, near Portland Road, shortly after 12:50am on Wednesday, 23 October. The Honda, an older model CR-V that appeared to have been newly painted, continued on its way after the crash. The bike rider, […]
Man shot dead, police open murder enquiry
(CNS) UPDATED 4PM: Police have now said that the man who was shot and killed in George Town on Sunday night in the industrial area near Bronze Road is a 36-year-old Jamaican national. Officers haven’t identified the victim as his family in Jamaica have yet to be notified. The report of the shooting was made […]
Police seek public’s help finding wanted man
(CNS): The RCIPS is seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Mark Anthony Seymour (39) from George Town, who is wanted for violent offences. Seymour is about 5’11” tall, with a dark complexion, slim build and long dreads. Police said he is known to drive rental cars and motorcycles, but he is not licensed to drive […]
Cyber scammers email bogus blackmail threats
(CNS): An email scam currently circulating in Cayman threatening to disclose personal information of the targeted victims unless they pay the scammer money is not a credible threat, police say, as they once again encourage people to be more cyber-aware. People are urged not to click on these types of messages but to report them […]
Four charged in drugs & guns import conspiracy
(CNS): Following a joint investigation conducted by the RCIPS and the Anti-Corruption Commission, a 32-year-old male civilian staffer with the police, a 33-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man, all from George Town, have been formally charged with conspiracy to import firearms and component parts of firearms, conspiracy to import ammunition, and conspiracy to import and […]
156 crashes recorded during two-week safety campaign
(CNS): The RCIPS wrapped up the 15-day road safety campaign, Operation Clyro, on Monday, during which traffic officers responded to a whopping 156 collisions. Tickets were issued to 422 drivers with unlicensed vehicles and 278 for speeding, including 15 drivers of heavy equipment vehicles. Another 34 tickets were given to people using a mobile phone […]
Hospitalised kids had consumed ganja gummies
(CNS) The RCIPS has revealed that the two juveniles who were taken to the hospital last week after consuming a drug had eaten edible cannabis gummies. The police have since conducted a joint operation with Customs and Border Control at two undisclosed commercial premises where they found a “significant batch of THC-infused products”, including gummies […]
Cop car hit by escaping suspect in domestic call-out
(CNS): A Honda Fit speeding away from the scene of a domestic disturbance in Tropical Gardens, George Town, in the early hours of Wednesday morning collided with an RCIPS patrol car, causing extensive damage to the vehicle and leaving an officer with minor injuries.
Over 220 tickets dished out during road crackdown
(CNS): The police have issued tickets to over 220 people over the ten days since Operation Clyro, the third road safety campaign for the year, started at the end of last month. Just under 50 were issued for speeding, including at least four issued to heavy equipment drivers breaching speed limits while carrying excessive loads. […]
