Community and Society
Police investigation into the double murder of Dr. Gary Swank and islander Mario Graniel stalls; main suspect believed dead
The last murders registered on Ambergris Caye occurred on June 23, 2019, involving local tour guide Mario Graniel and an American National Dr. Gary...
Crime & Violence
Gilberto Chanek sentenced for Carlitos Valdez’ 2018 murder
25-year-old Gilberto Chanek has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the 2018 murder of Carlitos Valdez. Charged with murder almost two years ago, Chanek pled guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter in December 2019.
Crime & Violence
Anabel Kumul sentenced for Felix Alamilla’s murder
While she was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment, due to her guilty plea in the stabbing death of her common law husband Felix Alamilla, Anabel Kumul will serve a remaining 4 years and 6 months, completing a total of 10 years, 6 months behind bars.
Community and Society
Statement by the Special Envoy of Women and Children on ongoing reports of Gender-Based Violence in Belize
The Special Envoy for Women and Children, Mrs. Kim Simplis Barrow is gravely concerned by the most recent report of gender-based violence involving Ms. Nicole Usher and her infant child.
Crime & Violence
Police remove illegal firearms and drugs from San Pedro; Three persons arrested
In the last week the San Pedro Police Formation have removed several illegal firearms, including drugs from the streets of Ambergris Caye, leading to the arrest of three island residents.
Crime & Violence
Michael Cobo found dead in Belize City waters
Police are yet to identify any suspects connected to this heinous crime, and anyone with information that can assist in their investigation is asked to contact the nearest police station.
Crime & Violence
William ‘Danny’ Mason along with four men found guilty of Pastor Llewellyn Lucas murder
On Tuesday, December 3rd, William ‘Danny’ Mason, Ernest Castillo, Ashton Vanegas, Terrence Fernandez, and Keiron Fernandez were found guilty of the kidnapping and beheading...
Crime & Violence
Jayme Marin charged for the stabbing death of Isaac Marin on Caye Caulker
Jayme Marin was charged with the crime of Murder, Attempt Murder, Use of Deadly Means of Harm and Grievious Harm in the tragic stabbing death of his 17-year-old cousin Isaac Marin on October 22nd.