Crime & Violence
Commissioner of Police Chester Williams hosts a public meeting in San Pedro Town
Commissioner Williams commended the island residents for working closely with its police department, and emphasized that his department would work in ensuring the safety of islanders and visitors alike.
Crime & Violence
Danillo Villatoro to be arraigned in Belize City for the murder of Corporal Alfonso Guy
After being charged for the death of 51-year-old police Corporal #780 Alfonso Guy, 25-year-old Danilo Villatoro was transported to Belize City on Monday, January 14th, where he will be arraigned for the crime of murder at the Belize City Magistrate Court.
Crime & Violence
Two persons detained in shooting death of San Pedro Police Corporal Alfonso Guy
Two suspects have been detained and await charges in the January 11th shooting death of San Pedro Corporal Alfonso Guy.
Crime & Violence
Ministry of National Security briefly comments on allegations of Belize ties to the Sinaloa drug cartel
Belizean authorities have been cautious when commenting on the allegations by imprisoned drug dealer Vicente Zambada, a former member of the Mexican Sinaloa Drug cartel, who named Belize as part of the drug network.
Crime & Violence
One person detained for the death of San Pedro police officer Alfonso Guy
San Pedro Police have one person in custody following the death of an officer attached to the San Pedro Police Formation, Corporal Alfonso Guy.
Crime & Violence
Criminal charges filed against San Pedro QRT officers following New Year’s Day altercation
Initially, the cops had received disciplinary charges, after no complaint was filed against them. But that changed on Tuesday, January 8th, when, after meeting with Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, the Leal family decided to press charges against the two QRT officers for the use of excessive force against them.
Crime
Adan Cantun charged for rape
Cantun is accused of sexually assaulting a 26-year-old waitress twice on Sunday, January 6th in San Pedro Town. During the court hearing, no plea was taken, and Cantun was remanded to Belize Central Prison until his next court appearance on April 10, 2019.
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.