From RCIPS Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 2:39 PM

Chadwick Dale now in police custody

The RCIPS can confirm that Chadwick Dale, one of the three men who escaped from HMP Northward on Wednesday 14 August, has been arrested.

The arrest took place a few minutes ago in the North Side area following an intelligence led operation involving the RCIPS and staff from HMP Northward.

A high visibility police presence will remain in the area as the search continues.

Residents in the North Side area should remain vigilant and are asked to report any suspicious activity immediately to 911.

From RCIPS Sunday, August 18, 2013 08:37 PM

Prison Escapees Remain at Large.

Despite the joint efforts of prison officers and RCIPS personnel the three (3) Northward prison inmates reported as escapees on Wednesday 14th August 2013 remain at large.

The joint agencies conducted a number of searches in all three (3) districts into the weekend with negative results.

Searches were based on intelligence gathered and reported sightings.

The police is reminding the public that it is an offence to house, assist or by any other means aid persons who have escaped lawful custody.

The RCIPS is appealing to the public to continue to provide any information that may assist in the capture of the said inmates by contacting 949-4222.

From RCIPS Fri 16 Aug 2013 at 8:28am

Escaped prisoners – Appeal to boat and property owners

As the hunt for three men who escaped from HMP Northward on Wednesday continues, the man leading the police investigation, Detective Chief Inspector Malcolm Kay, is calling on boat and property owners to assist with the enquiry.

Mr. Kay asks that boat owners check their vessels to make sure that they are still where they were last moored or secured. Boats should be secured properly and fuel tanks and small outboards removed, if possible. Home owners should also check their outbuildings and report any suspicious activity or thefts to the police.

“It’s important that people make regular checks of their boats and report any thefts of, or from, vessels straightaway,” he said. “We would be particularly keen to hear about any thefts of fuel, outboards, flare guns or other equipment. When boaters are out on the water I would ask them to be vigilant and report any suspicious vessels or activity.

“Additionally, home owners are asked to report anything suspicious to the police. If it looks like someone has been using an outbuilding, or food or clothing has been stolen from your property, we want to hear about it.

“Finally, it’s important, as has been stressed previously, that members of the public do not approach these men. Instead, all sightings should be reported immediately to 911. People who have information which could assist us in the search for the escaped prisoners should contact their nearest police station or the incident room which has been set up in George Town. That number is 9257240.”

Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 2:02 PM

Prison Escape Update

Prison officials confirm that the internal investigation into last night’s escape of three inmates, Steve Manderson, Marcus Manderson and Chadwick Dale, is being conducted as a matter of priority in collaboration with the RCIPS.

There is evidence to support that the escapees were assisted by a fellow inmate, but it cannot be confirmed whether or not the three received any help from members of the public.

The inmate in question has been moved to the High Risk Unit where he will remain until the investigation has been completed. The evidence will be turned over to the RCIPS and he will be charged with aiding and abetting the escape, if it proves to be conclusive.

The two perimeter fences that were cut during the escape have been repaired and extensive searches were conducted of the remaining exterior as well as the interior of the prison prior to lifting the full lock down. Prisoner movements within the facility remain restricted.

Steve Manderson has escaped in the past, the last time being 9 years ago, after Hurricane Ivan.

Prior to their escape, the three inmates were in a secure recreational area but Prison Director, Neil Lavis has acknowledged that there is a need for improvement to both the physical security/infrastructure of the prison as well as to the policies, procedures and practices.

These issues were identified by the UK Prisons Inspectorate last summer and Chief Officer for the Ministry of Home Affairs, Mr. Eric Bush highlighted the need for considerable capital investment to effectively address the Prison’s physical infrastructure needs shortly after the report was released.

Once apprehended the three will face charges for escaping lawful custody. Upon return to Prison, the three will be placed on more restrictive regimes and will lose privileges as a result of their elevated risk levels.

If anyone has information that might lead to the recapture of the three men, they are encouraged to contact the RCIPS either directly or via 911. Under no circumstances should anyone attempt to apprehend them on their own.

Further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.

ENDS

August 15th, 2013

Search Continues for 3 Escaped Inmates

Prison and police officials this morning continue to search for three inmates who escaped her Majesty’s Prison Northward last night (Wednesday, 14 August).

At around 9:20pm a routine check of prisoners in B wing revealed that three inmates were missing.

There was an immediate prison lock down and a systematic search was conducted. A breach in the double fences behind Bravo wing was discovered.

It has been confirmed that the prisoners escaped by breaking out of the kitchen area of B wing, and then cutting through both perimeter fences.

The three Prisoners are:

1.

Steve Manderson who is 44 years old. He is serving a life sentence for murder and is a Caymanian.

He is 5-foot 9-inches tall, of slim build and of a light brown complexion.

He has low-cut dark brown hair.

2.

Marcus Manderson (Steve Manderson’s son) is 25 years old. He is serving a ten-year sentence for possession of an unlicensed firearm and is a Caymanian.

He is 5-feet 10-inches tall, of slim build and of a dark brown complexion.

He has medium-length hair, with dreadlocks.

3.

Chadwick Dale is 22 years old. He is serving a six year sentence for robbery. He is a Jamaican national.

He is 5-feet 7-inches tall, of slim build and of a dark brown complexion.

He has low-cut brown hair.

The three were last seen wearing prison-issued blue pants and white tee-shirts.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of these prisoners is encouraged to contact 911 or the nearest police station: George Town Police Station – 949-4222, Bodden Town Police Station – 947-2240 and West Bay Police Station – 949-3999.

The public is reminded that it is a criminal offence to assist and/or harbor escaped inmates.

Northward Prison continues in a locked down state until prison official complete their initial investigation into this matter.

Further updates will be provided by 2:00pm today.

From RCIPS Thursday, August 15, 2013 07:16 AM SA Pacific Standard Time

Police can confirm that last night Wednesday 14th August 2013 at  approximately 9:40 pm a report was received of three (3) inmates escaping from Her Majesty Prison Northward.

As a result an extensive search was commenced.

For further detail please contact Northward Prison officials.

Original story posted at 23:44 Aug 14 2013

Even though it was confirmed by the RCIPS there was a prison escape by THREE inmates at HMP Northward (from CITN/Cayman27) at 10:15pm no details nor a press release has been forthcoming over one hour later.

As soon as we receive it we will publish it.