Black Immigrant Daily News
The Cayman arrest of a St Catherine Jamaica man who had been allegedly involved in multiple murders in Jamaica has raised numerous concerns among members of the local community, particularly with respect to criminals from neighboring islands perceiving Cayman as a “safe haven” or “hide out” and the associated risks, particularly with respect to how dangerous the most recent fugutive has been reported to be.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) confirmed that Rudolph Shaw, otherwise called ‘Boxer’ or ‘Boxa’, 30, was captured in the vicinity of Seymour Road, George Town on Friday, July 8, after a brief showdown with armed police officers.
Shaw, of Homestead in Spanish Town, St Catherine was wanted for murder and shooting with intent with respect to to two incidents committed at 31 St Johns Road in St Catherine in September 2021 and May 2022. He was also one of three men who were charged with the April 2019 murder of Romaine ‘Pancho’ Robinson, which the police said was gang-related.
Shaw was captured at around 12:30pm during a targeted operation by the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service following a collaboration between Jamaican law enforcement, the Jamaican police reported.
It is reported that officers from the Firearms Response Unit travelling in a marked service vehicle approached a vehicle with two occupants, one of whom was the wanted man. The two men attempted to evade the lawmen and rammed into the police vehicle, causing their own vehicle to become disabled. Police captured Shaw, but the other man escaped on foot and remains on the loose.
The JCF said Shaw was previously pursued in Jamaica by the Joint Anti-Gang Task Force (JAGTF) and other Police units but managed to elude capture before leaving the island by boat.
“This was a collaborative process, which ultimately led to his capture. Shaw is wanted in connection with multiple murders and several incidents of shootings in St Catherine, and is considered to be one of the most wanted men in both Police divisions in the parish.”
After pursuing several lines of investigation, in addition to boosting public awareness through social media publications, information was received that Shaw was in the Cayman Islands. He was originally arrested for an immigration offense, sparking local concerns around the way the matter was handled.
Issues have been raised around the fact that since he was charged with Cayman immigration offenses, authorities were required to release him due to legal stipulations around his arrest and the nature of the crime for which he was locally charged. He was re-arrested for drug related offenses.
Detective Superintendent Peter Lansdown responded to local concerns, stating, “The Cayman Islands is not a safe haven for criminals. We are working with our colleagues in Jamaica on this case and believe the man arrived on island by boat. An active search is underway to locate and arrest the other person. It’s a criminal offence to aid or assist a person who is wanted by the authorities, including those who are here illegally.”
The public is being reminded that according to the Police Act (2021 Revision), it is an offense to obstruct, mislead or act in such a way as to prevent the apprehension of a person who has committed an offense. If prosecuted under this section, you may be liable on conviction to a fine of $5000 or imprisonment for two years or both.
Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about these men to call the George Town Police Station at 949-4222 or dial 9-1-1, specifically if the circumstances are time sensitive. The Confidential Tip Line can be contacted at 949-7777.
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