From RCIPS

Vehicle break-ins in Prospect area overnight, 10 May

Yesterday morning, 10 May, officers responded to three reports of vehicle break-ins that occurred overnight in the Prospect area. In all three cases the culprits broke one of the windows of the vehicle and stole personal items such as bank cards and documents. The incidents appear to be related and all occurred on or near Victory Avenue.

Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact the George Town Police Station at 949-4222.  Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our website at https://www.rcips.ky/submit-a-tip. Tips can also be submitted via the Miami-based call centre of Crime Stoppers at 800-8477(TIPS), or online at the link: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=681.

Loaded Firearm Recovered During Operation in George Town, 11 May

UPDATED May 14 2018 with images

Early this morning, 11 May, Joint Task Force officers (RCIPS & Customs), supported by officers of the RCIPS Tactical Firearms Unit, executed a search warrant at an address in the Bodden Road area of George Town. During the search, a loaded firearm (handgun) and two spear guns were recovered at the residence. A man and woman at the location were taken into custody; the woman has been bailed, and the man, age 54 of George Town, remains in custody on suspicion of possession of an unlicensed firearm.

While executing the warrant, a pit bull aggressively ran towards one of the officers as if to attack. As it approached, the officer shot the dog once, wounding it. A veterinary doctor was immediately contacted to attend the location. The dog was taken by the doctor for medical treatment, but later had to be put down.

The matter has been referred to the office of the Ombudsman.