Thursday, December 4, 2025

Crime & Violence

Two persons in custody following the murder of Marisela Gonzales

Marisela Gonzales was found shot to death at the Marina Area south of San Pedro Town, and police currently have 2 people in custody, including her husband David Gonzalez.

Belize launches campaign to end Child Marriage and Early Unions

Data shows that Belize has the second-highest rate in child marriages and early unions in the Caribbean region, and the NCFC hopes to end this practice by providing young girls and boys the best of the opportunities to be strong and productive Belizeans.

Podcast “Down the Path” delves into Dr. Gary Swank and Mario Graniel’s double homicide

Season 2 of the podcast "Down the Path" explores the situation surrounding the murders of Dr. Gary Swank and Mario Graniel on June 23, 2019.

Christian Espat acquitted of charges in connection to 2017 San Pedrito shooting

Following his trial at the Supreme Court in Belize City, Christian Espat was acquitted of murder charges in the shooting of Lloyd Tyndall.

Two in custody for separate armed robberies in San Pedro

Two armed robberies in one day: one in DFC and one in the center of town, both in broad daylight. Police have two people in custody.

Islanders remanded to the Belize Central Prison for possession of 3.4 kilos of Cocaine and nearly $10K

Bardalez, Hernandez & Williams pleaded not guilty, but bail was denied and they were remanded to the Belize Central Prison until their next court date on October 26, 2020.

3 islanders charged for the possession of 3.4 kilos of Cocaine and nearly $10K in cash

Jaime Hernandez, Ethan Bardalez and Leon Williams were found with over 3KG of cocaine and nearly $10,000 cash during a police search conducted at a residence in Boca del Rio.

Minister of Health Pablo Marin shoots intruder at his residence

Police are investigating a incident in which Honorable Pablo Marin shot and killed intruder Askel Matura at his residence in Corozal Town on August 27th.