Crime & Violence
Guatemalan Gold Panner Arrested in the Chiquibul National Park
On the evening of Friday, 31st May 2019, Conservation Rangers and Special Constables operating in the Ceibo Chico area of the Chiquibul National Park, 7.5 kilometers inside Belize, intercepted three Guatemalan gold panners two of whom escaped into the jungle.
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Suspect in Brandon Humes murder hands himself over to police
Shortly after 2PM on Monday, May 6th, a man wanted in connection with Brandon Humes' murder handed himself over to San Pedro Police. He was accompanied by his attorney.
Crime & Violence
Brandon Humes gunned down in San Pedro Town
Around 9AM on May 2nd, 18-year-old Brandon Humes was gunned down 9 times inside an apartment on Coconut Drive, in what Police believe is a drug deal gone bad.
Crime & Violence
Murder charges against Christian Espat, Nigel Williams and minor dismissed due to lack of evidence
Christian Espat, Nigel Williams and a minor have been acquitted of murder charges in relation to the shooting death of Cliff Kirk, due to lack of concrete evidence.
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Alberto Samid transported to Belize City for possible extradition to Argentina
Just before midday, Monday, April 8th, 71-year-old Argentinian fugitive Alberto Samid was transported to Belize City from the police station in San Pedro Town under the custody of Belizean and Argentinian police officers. Samid had been in detention since Friday, April 5th, after INTERPOL issued an outstanding warrant for his arrest indicating that he was wanted in Argentina for tax evasion and fraud.
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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.
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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.