Crime & Violence
Argentinian police on their way to Belize extradite fugitive Alberto Samid
While 71-year-old Argentinian fugitive Alberto Samid remains detained at the San Pedro Police Station, after being red-flagged by INTERPOL for a legal case in his country on fraud and tax evasion, The San Pedro Sun learned that two law enforcement officers from Argentina are arriving in Belize on Sunday, April 7th to seek his extradition.
Crime & Violence
Aggravated burglary reported at northern Ambergris Caye beach resort
A security guard and two guests were victims of aggravated burglary some 10 miles north of San Pedro Town, during which cash and other valuables were stolen. Police continue investigating.
Crime & Violence
Police looking for more suspects in the double murder of Deon Faber and Allen Martinez
The arraignment of 25-year-old Anthony Carballo on Monday, March 25th for the murder of island residents Deon Faber and Allen Martinez did not close the case, as police continue to seek additional suspects. Police are looking for a female who is believed to have taken part in the shooting death of Faber and Martinez on March 21st in the Boca del Rio Area and has since left the island.
Crime & Violence
Anthony Carballo arraigned for the murder of Deon Faber and Allen Martinez
No plea was taken, bail was denied, and Anthony Carballo was remanded to the Belize Central Prison until July 3, 2019 during his arraignment at the San Pedro Magistrate's Court on Monday, March 25.
Crime & Violence
Deon Faber and Allen Martinez shot and killed in Boca del Rio
San Pedro Police have 1 person in custody as they investigate the shocking daylight murder of Deon Faber and Allen Martinez in the Boca Del Rio Area on March 21st, 2019.
Crime & Violence
Horace Cadle Jr stabbed to death in San Pedro Town
Family and friends are in shock, grappling for answers. According to them, he was not known to give trouble, and cannot believe that he was so brutally murdered.
Crime & Violence
William Godoy is a free man: murder charges withdrawn
William Godoy has been freed of all murder charges and walks free after 13 months in prison. He had been accused of the murder of Alfredo Cowo, but maintained his innocence. He was welcomed by family and friends outside of the San Pedro Police precinct after he was set free.
Crime & Violence
Former Mexican government official, accused of illegal entry and money laundering, released from San Pedro police custody
After being detained for illegal entry and suspected money laundering, Gonzalo Abelardo Herrera Castilla, a former Mexican government official has been released from police custody.
