Crime & Violence
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.
Crime & Violence
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.
Crime & Violence
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.
Conservation
Offenders fined $55K+ for possession of illegal marine product at Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Arquel Johnson, Geovanni Reyes, Brian Espat, Mark Anthony Espat, Delmar Rodriguez and Kevan Rodriguez were intercepted, apprehended, prosecuted and fined $55,200 in total.
Crime & Violence
Vildo Westby convicted for the 2017 murder of Felix Ayuso
In a trial held at the Supreme Court in Belize City without a jury, Vildo Westby was convicted of murder. He is expected to be sentenced in September.
Crime & Violence
Police Officers restricted from traveling to and from Ambergris Caye
For the next 14 days, officers assigned to the SPPD will not be allowed to leave the island. No other officers are allowed on the caye either, as a potential outbreak is being considered imminent.
Crime & Violence
William ‘Danny’ Mason and accomplices sentenced to life in prison
William, ‘Danny’ Mason, Ernest Castillo, Ashton Vanegas, Keiron Fernandez and Terrence Fernandez were sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Pastor Lucas
Crime & Violence
Deshawn Goff acquitted of Lincoln Robinson Sr’s 2016 murder
With the main witness a no show, the DPP entered a 'Nolle Prosequi", essentially freeing Deshawn Goff of murder charges in the death of Lincoln Robinson Sr.