Crime & Violence
Ministry of National Security addresses New Year’s Day violence
Belize began 2019 with a wave of violence after a record number of killings were registered in a span of 24 hours on Tuesday, January 1st. The top brass in the Ministry of National Security, headed by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Retired Colonel George Lovell and Acting Commissioner of Police (ACP) Chester Williams held a press conference on Wednesday, January 2nd to address the issue.
Crime & Violence
Police brutality on Ambergris Caye leaves one injured; two police officers suspended
QRT officers, P.C. No 1919 Samir Medina and P.C. No 2287 Tyrell Rowley have been put on a 7-day suspension pending both criminal and internal police investigation after they were caught on video brutally beating and stomping an unconscious Jamir Leal.
Crime
Unknown gunman pellets Turley residence
Although no one was hurt, a member of the family told The San Pedro Sun that as many as ten gunshots were fired towards their home, with at least six of them hitting windows and other parts of the house.
Community and Society
Belize Sex Offender Registry Launched
The Belize Crime Observatory introduced the new online portal to social workers, educators, law enforcement officials, civil rights groups, non-governmental agencies and other interested parties at a sensitization session at the Radisson Fort George Hotel Belize City on Tuesday morning, November 17.
Crime & Violence
Suspected shooter Leon Walford arraigned for Lamont Lipka murder
Police collected important evidence that led their investigation to conclude that Leon Walford is connected with the brutal murder of businessman Lamont Lipka.
Crime & Violence
Cyril Jones gunned down in San Pedrito Area, San Pedro Town
A family in the San Pedrito Area is grappling for answers following the murder of their beloved 37-year-old Cyril Jones, who was gunned down at his house on Tuesday, November 13th.
Community and Society
San Pedro Head of Police addresses traffic offense controversy and alleged police extortion
The officer in Charge of the Coastal Executive Unit (Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker) Superintendent Reymundo Reyes weighed in on the reported incidents, stating that he has begun to address the allegations within his personnel. He further encourages residents to not allow any law enforcer officer to violate their rights and to report any wrongdoings immediately.
Crime & Violence
Tracy Betancourt arraigned for the murder of Lamont Lipka; police seek one more suspect
Tracy Betancourt was officially arraigned on Monday, November 5th at the San Pedro Magistrate Court for the murder of American businessman Lamont ‘Monty’ Edward Lipka.
