Crime & Violence
Ervin Torres arraigned for the 2019 death of Caye Caulker resident
Ervin Torres was arraigned on Monday, January 25th for Causing Death by Careless Conduct of the then 31-year-old Caye Caulker resident Elmer Chub in September 2019. Chub perished during a house fire that gutted a two-story building on Langosta Street, where he lived.
Crime & Violence
Four islanders detained for possession of cocaine
A group of island residents was detained after 127 grams of suspected cocaine was found at a residence in the San Pedrito Area.On Tuesday,...
Crime & Violence
Reduced crime and only one murder in San Pedro for 2020
OIC Noble credits the team work between the police and the community for the reduction in crime. "We are a team working for one cause."
Crime & Violence
Anke Doehm’s criminal case remains adjourned
A check with the Supreme Court in Belize City confirmed that Doehm remains in the country. Her court appearance reportedly took place in May of this year, and since then, no other court appearances are confirmed. The amount of time between court appearances is attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw the Supreme Court temporarily closed at times.
Crime & Violence
Government of Belize to Implement New Measures to Improve Judiciary
Seeking to improve the Judiciary, Government of Belize has decided to impose time limits on judges to hand down their decisions in court matters of the Supreme Court and the Court of Belize.
Crime & Violence
San Pedro female police officer faces disciplinary charges for stealing
Commissioner of Police (ComPol) Chester Williams explained that the person whose property was stolen did not request or want any court action, hence the WPC was not criminally prosecuted.
Crime & Violence
SPPD burns over 100kg of illegal drugs
Over 100 kilos of confiscated drugs, consisting primarily of marijuana, cocaine, and pills such as Ecstasy, were burned on Wed. Nov. 25th.
Crime & Violence
What the law says about face mask requirements in Belize
The general public is once again reminded that while there are provisions in the law about where and when not to wear a face mask, to continue adhering to the established health protocols.