Crime & Violence
William Godoy’s family insist he’s innocent and continues the legal battle for his exoneration
Family and friends continue to fight for the freedom of 33-year-old San Pedro resident William Godoy, who was charged for the murder of Alfredo Cowo. On, Wednesday, October 10th the fifth court hearing took place inside the courtroom in San Pedro Town.
Crime & Violence
Julian Trapp killed and his brother Armando injured in San Pedro Town shooting
An eyewitness told The San Pedro Sun that 2 men wearing masks came out of the mangroves and approached Julian Trapp, firing directly at him before fleeing.
Crime & Violence
Belizean-American Lalman Logan charged for Christopher Meighan’s murder; Police seeking Rufino Hernandez
Belizean American Lalman Richard Logan, 29, was formally arraigned for the murder of Caye Caulker resident, Christopher Meighan, 21. Police seek a second suspect, Rufino Hernandez.
Crime & Violence
Miguel Arroyo found murdered North of San Pedro Town
As the family grieves, they hope justice will be served for the murder of their beloved Miguel.
Crime & Violence
Fisherman Miguel Arroyo remains missing
San Pedro Police and family members continue the search for 23-year-old island resident Miguel Arroyo, after the fisherman went missing from his home on Monday, September 10th.
Crime & Violence
Arson suspected after motorcycle destroyed by fire
San Pedro Police are investigating a suspected arson in the San Pablo Sub-division south of San Pedro Town following the questionable circumstances in which a Honda motorcycle was incinerated late on Sunday night, September 9th.
Crime & Violence
Large drug bust in northern Belize leads to internal police investigation; Belize remains in US list of major drug transit nations
The northern district of Orange Walk made headlines on Sunday, September 9th, after Belizean authorities made a $14 million Belize dollar drug bust after intercepting a suspected drug plane shortly after 9PM in the Tres Leguas area of the Blue Creek community near the Mexican border.
Crime & Violence
Government of Belize declares ‘State of Emergency’ for communities in south side Belize City
The Government of Belize declared a ‘State of Emergency’ in two locations in the south side of Belize City on Wednesday, September 5th, due to escalating criminal activity in the area. The gang-infested areas are by George and Banak Streets where gang rivalry is suspected to have been responsible for the most murderous weekend in Belizean history when six persons were killed between Friday, August 31st and Saturday, September 1st.
