Teen jailed for robbery
A teenager has been jailed for 16 years for robbery and unlawful use of a firearm. Elmer Wright, who is now 18 years old, held up Bodden Town gas station last June The judge also sentenced the teen to the…
Missing vessel update
The Joint Marine Unit vessel, Cayman Guardian has towed the King Bal One back to harbour. All occupants of the fishing vessel appear to be safe and well. The towing operation took several hours and both vessels arrived in George…
Jacko doctor found guilty
Michael Jackson’s private doctor has been found guilty of killing the King of Pop. Dr Conrad Murray faces up to four years behind bars after a jury in Los Angeles convicted him of involuntary manslaughter after just ten hours of…
Five in court over ganja
Five men were due to appear in court today after a huge shipment of ganja was discovered following a sea pursuit. Shortly after 2am on Tuesday, 1 November 2011, officers aboard Marine Vessels Niven D and Tornado were conducting maritime…
Barnes in court sexual assault
Jeffrey Barnes has appeared in court accused of sexual assault. The 32-year-old was arrested after a man hunt following an alleged attack in Prospect last Saturday. A RCIPS spokeswoman said: “The man has now been charged with one count of…
Ganja found after sea chase
Shortly after 2am on Tuesday, 1 November 2011, officers aboard Marine Vessels Niven D and Tornado were conducting maritime border patrols along the south coast of the island. Upon checking the coastlines near the Pedro bluff area, officers observed suspicious…
Two men arrested for murder
Two men have been arrested and are detained in police custody in connection with the death of 24-year-old Andrew Baptist. The arrests were made during police operations in Newlands and West Bay early this morning (Wednesday, 2 November 2011). Mr….
Man arrested on suspicion of DUI following crash involving police car
Just after 2pm on Tuesday a police Dodge Charger motor car was travelling along Smith Road heading towards Crewe Road when it collided with a Nissan van which was travelling along Bobby Thompson Way. Both vehicles received major damages and…
SEX FIEND ARRESTED
Police have arrested wanted rapist Jeffrey Barnes following an operation in Prospect on Tuesday afternoon. On Monday detectives took the unusual step in naming 32-year-old Barnes as the man they wanted to question in connection with an alleged rape on…
George Town robbery
Around 7.30 on Saturday night two males entered Uncle Clem’s Store on Mary Street, George Town and threatened staff. One of the males appeared to be holding a firearm. Staff confronted the suspects who both then ran out of the…
