Community and Society
74 arrested and charged across the country for breaching curfew regulations; six are from Ambergris Caye
6 out of 74 citizens arrested for failing to adhere to the law were from San Pedro Town. The new State of Emergency measures state that curfew is 8PM to 5AM daily.
Crime & Violence
Three island residents charged for breaching quarantine curfew
3 islanders charged with ‘Breach of Curfew Conditions’ after their children were caught out after 6PM (under Ambergris Caye's quarantine conditions). OIC Noble asks everyone to respect the state of emergency regulations and to prevent trouble with the law by staying at home.
Crime & Violence
Luis Manuel Carter found guilty for the 2016 murder of Dwayne Hyde
In a judgment delivered on Friday, February 21st, 37-year-old Luis Manuel Carter, aka ‘Wiz,’ was found guilty by Justice Colin Williams for the 2016 murder of island resident Dwayne Hyde.
Crime & Violence
Armando Villanueva remanded for Boca Del Rio Arson
After ruling out electrical cause, San Pedro Police have remanded Armando Villanueva for the fire that damaged a building in Boca Del Rio.
Crime & Violence
Jacob Kingston says UDP leader-elect John Saldivar received monies from accused fraudster Lev Dermen
According to a report from News 5 Live, Kingston told the court that United Democratic Party (UDP) Leader-elect, Honourable John Saldivar was said to have received money from Lev Dermen in 2012. Kingston’s testimony indicates that Dermen gave Saldivar ‘stacks of cash’ of $10,000US during a trip to Belize in 2012.
Business & Economy
Commissioner’s Country Tour reveals a 30% decrease in major crime in San Pedro Town
During the 2020 Commissioner's Country Tour, ComPol Chester Williams reported that in 2019, major crime in San Pedro Town decreased by over 30%. The meeting unveiled plans to keep improving the services of the police department, clarified the laws regarding liquor licenses, and saw the presence of Crime Stoppers Belize.
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.